A single bet linking 4 or more selections. The returns from the first selection are rolled over as the stake for the subsequent one; all selections must win for a return.
A combination bet featuring 6 selections. It comprises 26 individual bets: 2 Patents (1-2-3 and 4-5-6), 1 Yankee (2-3-4-5), and one 6-fold Accumulator.
A Full Cover bet involving 9 or more selections. It includes a straight accumulator and every possible combination of smaller accumulators (doubles, trebles, 4-folds, etc.), excluding singles.
9 selections = 502 bets; 10 = 1,013; 11 = 2,036; 12 = 4,083.
Identical to a standard Block but includes a single bet for every selection.
9 selections = 511 bets; 10 = 1,023; 11 = 2,047; 12 = 4,095.
A wager on 5 selections consisting of 26 bets: 10 doubles, 10 trebles, five 4-fold accumulators, and one 5-fold accumulator.
A bet on 2 selections. The total return from the first is placed as the stake on the second. Both must win to see a return.
A variation of Single Stakes About where double the original stake is taken from any returns to be placed on the remaining selection.
A 5-selection bet combined into sequential multipliers: 5 singles, 4 doubles, 3 trebles, 2 four-folds, and one 5-fold accumulator.
A bet on 4 selections consisting of 23 bets: 1 Yankee and 6 pairs of "Single Stakes About" bets.
A massive wager on 8 selections involving 247 bets: 28 doubles, 56 trebles, 70 four-folds, 56 five-folds, 28 six-folds, 8 seven-folds, and one 8-fold accumulator.
Consists of 303 bets on 8 selections: 1 Goliath plus 28 pairs of "Single Stakes About" bets.
A 255-bet wager on 8 selections, encompassing a standard Goliath plus 8 single bets.
Named after the "57 varieties," this 6-selection wager consists of 57 bets: 15 doubles, 20 trebles, 15 four-folds, 6 five-folds, and one 6-fold accumulator.
A combination of 87 bets on 6 selections: 1 Heinz plus 15 pairs of "Single Stakes About" bets.
A 4-selection wager consisting of 15 bets: 4 singles, 6 doubles, 4 trebles, and one 4-fold. Includes a 10% bonus if all win and a "consolation" (e.g., double odds) if only one wins.
A 5-selection wager consisting of 31 bets: 5 singles, 10 doubles, 10 trebles, 5 four-folds, and one 5-fold. Includes a 20% bonus for all winners and a single-winner consolation.
A 6-selection wager consisting of 63 bets: 6 singles, 15 doubles, 20 trebles, 15 four-folds, 6 five-folds, and one 6-fold. Includes a 25% bonus for all winners and a single-winner consolation.
A 7-selection bet using sequential multipliers: 7 singles, 6 doubles, 5 trebles, 4 four-folds, 3 five-folds, 2 six-folds, and one 7-fold accumulator.
A 3-selection wager consisting of 7 bets: 3 singles, 3 doubles, and 1 treble.
A 6-selection bet using sequential multipliers: 6 singles, 5 doubles, 4 trebles, 3 four-folds, 2 five-folds, and one 6-fold accumulator.
A 3-selection wager consisting of 10 bets: 1 Trixie and 3 pairs of "Single Stakes About" bets.
An "Any To Come" bet on 3 selections. Any returns from each single (up to the original stake amount) are used to fund a double on the other two selections.
Similar to a Rounder, but the original stake is deducted from the returns of each single to invest in a double on the remaining two selections.
The most basic bet placed on a single selection to win.
Also known as "Up And Down," this involves 2 selections. Any returns from the first single (up to the stake amount) are placed as a single on the second, and vice versa.
A 5-selection wager consisting of 46 bets: 1 Canadian and 10 pairs of "Single Stakes About" bets.
A 7-selection wager consisting of 120 bets: 21 doubles, 35 trebles, 35 four-folds, 21 five-folds, 7 six-folds, and one 7-fold accumulator.
A 162-bet wager on 7 selections: 1 Super Heinz plus 21 pairs of "Single Stakes About" bets.
A 127-bet wager on 7 selections: 1 Super Heinz plus 7 single bets.
A single bet on 3 selections where all must win. Returns are rolled over from the first to the second, and then to the third.
A 3-selection wager consisting of 4 bets: 3 doubles and 1 treble.
9 selections arranged in a 3x3 grid. Bets are formed by the 8 lines (horizontal, vertical, and diagonal). Available variants include Union Jack Treble (8 bets), Trixie (32), Patent (56), or Round Robin (80).
A 4-selection wager consisting of 11 bets: 6 doubles, 4 trebles, and one 4-fold accumulator.
A 4-selection wager consisting of 15 bets (4 singles, 6 doubles, 4 trebles, 1 four-fold). Similar to a Lucky 15 but without bonuses or consolations.
A condition in an "Each Way" bet when there are too few participants (e.g., fewer than 5 runners in horse racing) to offer "Place" terms. The place portion of the stake is automatically shifted to the "Win" market, effectively turning the bet into a win-only wager with double the stake.
Wagers placed well in advance of an event, often before the final list of participants is confirmed. These offer fixed odds based on long-term predictions. Note: If the chosen selection does not compete or the event is cancelled, the bet is typically settled as a loss rather than void, depending on specific bookmaker rules.
A conditional betting term where a portion of the returns from one selection is automatically used as the stake for the following selection in the sequence.
A scenario where three or more participants share the lowest odds to win an event. (If only two share the lowest odds, they are typically called Joint Favourites).
When two or more participants finish in an exact tie for a position. In this case, the stake is divided by the number of tied participants, and the bet is settled at the original odds using this reduced stake.
A wager consisting of two separate bets of equal cost: one for the selection to win and one for it to "place" (finish in the top 2, 3, 4, etc.). The place portion is usually paid at 1/4 or 1/5 of the win odds.
A method of distributing returns from an "Each Way" multiple or ATC bet. The total return from a previous selection is split into two equal parts to fund the "Win" and "Place" stakes for the next selection.
Odds of 1/1 (or 2.00 in decimal). A winning bet returns a profit exactly equal to the original stake.
The participant or team with the shortest odds (the highest perceived probability of winning).
A suffix used to indicate the number of selections in an accumulator (e.g., a "4-Fold" consists of one bet combining four selections).
A bet that includes all possible multi-selection combinations (Doubles, Trebles, and Accumulators) for a given number of selections.
When exactly two participants share the lowest odds to win an event.
Any bet that involves more than one selection, such as a Double, Treble, or Accumulator.
A selection that is withdrawn or fails to start an event for which it was scheduled. In multiples, the non-runner selection is voided, and the bet "rolls down" (e.g., a Treble becomes a Double).
The ratio or multiplier used to express the probability of an outcome and calculate the potential return on a stake.
Odds where the potential profit is greater than the stake (e.g., 2/1 or 3.50).
Odds where the potential profit is less than the stake (e.g., 1/2 or 1.50)
A "System" bet where you choose a number of selections and "permute" them into all possible combinations of a specific type (e.g., choosing 4 teams and perming all possible Doubles from them).
A bet that a participant will finish within a designated number of top positions (typically 1st through 3rd or 4th), as defined by the event's "Place Terms."
The specific conditions set by a bookmaker for "Each Way" or "Place" betting, defining the number of paid positions and the fraction of the win odds (e.g., 1/4 odds for the top 3).
The amount won from a bet, excluding the returned stake.
The total amount paid out on a winning or void bet, including the original stake.
An industry-standard deduction applied to winning bets when a participant is withdrawn from a race after the bet was placed. This compensates for the fact that the remaining participants now have a higher chance of winning.
The specific outcome, team, or participant on which the bet is placed.
The amount of money risked on a wager.
The cumulative amount of money spent on a bet or a series of bets (Unit Stake × Number of Bets).
The cost of a single bet within a larger combination or system (e.g., in a 15-bet Lucky 15, the unit stake is the cost per individual line).
A bet that is cancelled, resulting in the stake being returned to the customer without profit or loss (e.g., due to a draw in a "Draw No Bet" market or a match cancellation).
In an "Each Way" ATC bet, if the return from a previous selection is too small to cover both the "Win" and "Place" stakes for the next selection, the "Win" stake is funded first as a priority.
A settlement method for "Each Way" multiples where the "Win" returns fund the next "Win" stake, and "Place" returns fund the next "Place" stake. The two paths are kept separate.
The total payout (Return) minus the original stake; also referred to as profit.