What is a Lucky 15 Bet?
A Lucky 15 bet is a popular wager in the world of sports betting, particularly in horse racing and football. It’s a multiple bet that consists of 15 separate bets on four different selections.
The bet includes 4 singles, 6 doubles, 4 trebles, and a fourfold accumulator.
The ‘Lucky’ in its name comes from the bookmaker’s bonus for one winner and a double the odds bonus if all your selections are successful.
It’s a comprehensive bet that offers a higher chance of a return on a multiple bet as compared to a traditional accumulator.
How are the Winnings Calculated for a Lucky 15 Bet?
The winnings from a Lucky 15 bet are calculated by adding up the return from each of the 15 individual bets.
In an example with a £10 stake. If you place a £10 Lucky 15 bet, you’re actually placing 15 separate £10 bets, totalling £150.
Each of these bets has the potential to win separately, and their total return is added together to give your total winnings.
For instance, if you have four selections at odds of 2/1, 3/1, 4/1, and 5/1 respectively and all of them win, here’s how you calculate:
The 4 singles would yield £30, £40, £50, and £60 respectively, totalling £180. The 6 doubles would give £120, £150, £180, £210, £240, and £270 respectively, totalling £1,170.
The 4 trebles would yield £450, £600, £750, and £900 respectively, totalling £2,700. The fourfold accumulator would give £1,500.
So, the total return would be £5,550 (£180 + £1,170 + £2,700 + £1,500). Therefore, your profit would be £5,400 (£5,550 – £150 stake).
Remember, the winnings can vary depending on the odds of your selections and the number of selections that win. If only one selection wins, as per the ‘Lucky’ name, you’ll get a return thanks to the single bets.
A Lucky 15 bet gives you a higher chance of a return on a multiple bet as compared to a traditional accumulator.