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.
Do you get a bonus on a Lucky 15?
Many bookmakers offer bonuses on Lucky 15 bets, which is another appealing aspect of this wager. Common bonuses include double the odds if only one of your selections wins, or a percentage bonus to your total winnings if all four selections win.
What happens if you have a non-runner in a Lucky 15?
If you have a non-runner in a Lucky 15, that particular bet is considered void. The stakes for any bet involving the non-runner are returned to you. For example, if one of your selections doesn’t participate, the single bet on that selection, along with any doubles, trebles, or accumulators including it, are void.
How many winners do you need for a return on a Lucky 15?
For a return on a Lucky 15 bet, you need at least one winning selection. A Lucky 15 consists of 15 bets on four different selections, including four singles, six doubles, four trebles, and a four-fold accumulator. Since it includes single bets, even one winner can provide a return, which is a key advantage of this type of bet.
What is a lucky 15 horse racing bet?
A Lucky 15 in horse racing is a popular betting option that consists of 15 individual bets on four horses in different races. The bet includes four singles, six doubles, four trebles, and one four-fold accumulator. The ‘Lucky’ part of its name comes from the bonuses often offered by bookmakers – for instance, double the odds if only one of the four horses wins, and sometimes a bonus for all four horses winning.
