Bet Types

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ESTIMATED RETURNS

An estimated return is displayed on your bet slip and is a rough guide for the amount of winnings which will be paid out if your selection/s are winners.
It's only a guide because it's based on your predictions winning and not on the actual results of the event.
No one can predict what the results will be or what will happen during the event, any of the following could alter the event completely.

Example:

A Rule 4 deduction can apply if there's a late withdrawal.
If your selection is involved in a tie, dead heat rules apply.
If your player doesn't start the match, the selection may be voided.
If an event or match is postponed and is subject to the 48-hour rule, the bet will only be settled when the final result has been determined.
Our results page will include details of any Rule 4 deduction or dead heats.

Terms to consider:

There's no estimated returns for forecast and tricast bets placed on horse or greyhound racing, as the winnings are paid out as a dividend.
If you place a bet using a free bet token, the stake (free bet) won't be returned to you as a normal cash stake would be.
The estimated return on the bet slip and the bet receipt indicates the return with stake, so the value of the free bet should be deducted from the estimated returns to get a more accurate value of what you may receive.
If you're unable to work out why your winnings are less than you thought they would be, the steps below can help you work out why:

1. Find the full results for the event in question.

2. If it's a bet placed on a horse race, check if there were any horses pulled out.

If so, a Rule 4 deduction may have been applied. Refer to the table to work out on the deduction and take note of the non-runners' odds were.
Make sure there was a clear winner, because if there's a dead heat, it will affect your return.

3. If double or multiple bets, check if all of your selections ran or started.

4. For accumulative bets, the stake will run on to the remaining selection/s - with a double becoming a single, a treble becoming a double and so on.

If you've picked a non-runner, just click here to know what happens to your bet.

5. If you've placed an each way bet, check the place terms for your selections here as this may also affect your returns.

6. Double check that your estimated returns don't exceed the maximum winnings specified in our betting rules. If they do, the maximum payout will be applied.

PALPABLE ERROR

We do all that we can to avoid errors but on occasion an obvious error (known as a "palpable error") may occur.
Palpable errors may include, but are not limited to, omissions in respect of the announcing, publishing or marking of prices, handicaps, place terms, runners or results that occur despite our every effort to ensure total accuracy.
In the event that we make a palpable error, which occurs when the odds/terms offered are materially different from those available in the general market and/or are clearly incorrect given the probability of the event occurring, we reserve the right to correct that error as follows:
- If we have made a palpable error on the odds/terms of a bet placed on an in-play market, we will settle/resettle that bet at the accurate odds/terms of that selection and/or bet at the time of bet placement.
- If it is not reasonably practicable to settle/resettle that bet we will declare that selection and/or bet void.
If we have made a palpable error on a bet placed on a market offered before an event has started:
- If more advantageous odds/terms than the accurate odds/terms of that selection and/or bet have been applied at the time of bet placement, we will settle the bet at the accurate odds/terms at the time of bet placement or, on condition that verification is provided, at the best odds/terms available with any of the following companies at the time of bet placement: Bet 365; Betfred; Coral; Ladbrokes; Uni-bet; Paddy Power.
- If less advantageous odds/terms than the accurate odds/terms of that selection and/or bet have been applied at the time of bet placement, we will settle/resettle that bet at the accurate odds/terms of that selection and/or bet at the time of bet placement.
- In instances where markets have been settled in error, we reserve the right to re-settle the market according to the correct outcome and adjust payments accordingly.

RELATED CONTINGENCY

A related contingency occurs when one part of the bet affects the outcome of the rest of the bet.
- Example: A double bet for Team A to win 2-0 and Team A to win the match.
- If Team A win 2-0 then they also win the match.
- The price for Team A to win 2-0 already takes this into account so the two selections cannot be combined in a multiple bet. This is one form of related contingency.
If taken in error the stake will be invested on the selection with the largest price. Where two or more selections are quoted at the largest price the stake will be divided equally between them.
However, where the related parts of the bet are resolved at different times, unless 'special double' or 'special accumulative' odds are available, bets will be settled as instructed with the odds for the second or subsequent legs being determined at each individual stage.

Single Bet

A single is a bet on 1 selection in one (1) event. Your selection must be a winner to get a return.
For your guide on how to place a single bet, just click here.

Multiple Bets

A multiple bet is a linked series of win singles where all the return from the first selection is automatically staked on the second selection as a win single and so on until all the selections have won, thus giving a return, or until one selection loses in which case the whole bet is lost.
If one (1) selection becomes void, returns will be settled on the remaining selections which might differ from what was originally stated in your potential returns.
Examples:
- In a multiple bet with four (4) selections (known as a four-fold), your bet will become a treble.
- In a multiple bet with five (5) selections (known as a five-fold), your bet will become a four-fold.
For your guide on how to place a multiple bet, just click here.

MULTIPLE BETS

Double

A Double consists of 1 bet involving 2 selections in different events.
Both must be successful to get a return.
There can be no related contingency.
How do I place a double bet?

Treble

A Treble consists of 1 bet involving 3 selections in different events.
All must be successful to get a return.
There can be no related contingency.
How do I place a treble bet?

Accumulator

An accumulator consists of 1 bet involving 4 or more selections in different events.
All must be successful to get a return.
An accumulator with four selections is referred to as a four-fold; an accumulator with five selections is referred to as a five-fold and so on.
There can be no related contingency.
How do I place an accumulator bet?

Trixie

A Trixie consists of four (4) bets involving three (3) selections in different events.
- The bet includes:
- 3 double bets
- 1 treble bet
A minimum of two (2) successful selections will guarantee a return.

Patent

A Patent consists of 7 bets involving 3 selections in different events.
- The bet includes:
- 3 single bets
- 3 double bets
- 1 treble bet
- Just one successful selection guarantees a return.

Yankee

A Yankee consists of 11 bets involving 4 selections in different events.
- The bet includes:
- 6 double bets
- 4 treble bets
- 1 fourfold accumulator bet
A minimum of 2 successful selections will guarantee a return.

Lucky 15

A Lucky 15 consists of 15 bets involving 4 selections in different events.
The bet includes:
4 single bets
6 double bets
4 treble bets
1 fourfold accumulator bets
Just one successful selection guarantees a return.
Consolation: Only 1 winner double the odds
Bonus: 4 winners 10% added to total returns
To qualify for Bonuses and Consolations:
- Only one selection per race is allowed
- Selections must be either Horses or Greyhounds at either Starting Price or where applicable Show Price/Early Bird Price.
- Ante post prices do not qualify for bonuses or consolations.
- The bet must be of level unit stakes
- All selections must run.
NB. In each way bets, the consolation applies only to the win part.

Canadian

A Canadian (also known as a Super Yankee) consists of 26 bets involving 5 selections in different events.
- The bet includes:
- 10 double bets
- 10 treble bets
- 5 fourfold accumulator bets
- 1 fivefold accumulator bet
A minimum of 2 successful selections will guarantee a return.

Lucky31

A Lucky 31 consists of 31 bets involving 5 selections in different events.
- The bet includes:
- 5 single bets
- 10 double bets
- 10 treble bets
- 5 fourfold accumulator bets
- 1 fivefold accumulator bets
Just one successful selection guarantees a return
Consolation: Only 1 winner double the odds
Bonus: 5 winners 20% added to total returns
To qualify for Bonuses and Consolations:
- Only one selection per race is allowed.
- Selections must be either Horses or Greyhounds at either Starting Price or where applicable Show Price/Early Bird Price.
- The bet must be of level unit stakes.
- All selections must run.
NB. In each way bets, the consolation applies only to the win part.

Heinz

A Heinz consists of 57 bets involving 6 selections in different events.
- The bet includes:
- 15 double bets
- 20 treble bets
- 15 fourfold accumulator bets
- 6 fivefold accumulator bets
- 1 sixfold accumulator bet
A minimum of 2 successful selections will guarantee a return.

Lucky63

A Lucky 63 consists of 63 bets involving 6 selections in different events.
- The bet includes:
- 6 single bets
- 15 double bets
- 20 treble bets
- 15 fourfold accumulator bets
- 6 fivefold accumulator bets
- 1 sixfold accumulator bet
Just one successful selection guarantees a return.
Consolation: Only 1 winner double the odds
Bonus: 5 winners 10% added to total returns. 6 winners 25% added to total returns
To qualify for Bonuses and Consolations:
- Only one selection per race is allowed.
- Selections must be either Horses or Greyhounds at either Starting Price or where applicable Show Price/Early Bird Price.
- The bet must be of level unit stakes.
- All selections must run.
NB. In each way bets, the consolation applies only to the win part.

Super Heinz

A Super Heinz consists of 120 bets involving 7 selections in different events.
- The bet includes:
- 21 double bets
- 35 treble bets
- 35 fourfold accumulator bets
- 21 fivefold accumulator bets
- 7 sixfold accumulator bets
- 1 sevenfold accumulator bet
A minimum of 2 successful selections will guarantee a return.

Goliath

A Goliath consists of 247 bets involving 8 selections in different events.
- The bet includes:
- 28 double bets
- 56 treble bets
- 70 fourfold accumulator bets
- 56 fivefold accumulator bets
- 28 sixfold accumulator bets
- 8 sevenfold accumulator bets
- 1 eightfold accumulator bet.
A minimum of 2 successful selections will guarantee a return.

FORECAST/TRICAST BETS

How do I place a forecast bet?

Forecast

A forecast bet is one where you predict the first and second in a horse or greyhound race.
For details of the sources used for forecast dividends and additional rules relating to forecast betting, please see our Rules for Horse Racing and Greyhounds.

Straight Forecast (SFC)

This bet involves two (2) selections in one (1) race finishing 1st and 2nd in the order named.
A Straight Forecast (FC or SFC) dividend is declared based on the Starting Prices (SPs) of all the horses in the race.
A Straight Forecast is known in many countries as an Exacta however, in the UK an exacta usually refers to a forecast placed on the tote.
The forecast dividend shown at the end of a race is to a stake of 1. Therefore a £1 winning straight forecast to a dividend of 1.95 would return £1.95.

Reverse Forecast (RFC)

This bet involves 2 selections in 1 race finishing 1st and 2nd in either order.
As such there are 2 bets involved - two straight forecast bets.
Winnings are calculated from the forecast dividend of the only winning combination.

Straight Forecast Doubles

Straight forecast doubles are staked in exactly the same way as ordinary doubles. The only difference is that you take 2 selections per race.
Both forecast predictions must be successful for there to be any return.
Click here for a table detailing the number of bets in straight forecast doubles across multiple races.

Straight Forecast Trebles

Straight forecast trebles are staked in exactly the same way as ordinary trebles. The only difference is that you take 2 selections per race.
All three forecast predictions must be successful for there to be any return.
Click here for a table detailing the number of bets in straight forecast trebles across multiple races.

Reversed Forecast Doubles

A reverse forecast double consists of 4 individual straight forecast doubles.
For reverse forecast doubles across more than 2 races, the number of bets can be found by taking the number of straight forecast doubles (or single selection doubles) and multiplying by 4.
Click here for a table detailing the number of bets in reverse forecast doubles across multiple races.

Reversed Forecast Trebles

A reverse forecast Treble consists of 8 individual straight forecast trebles.
For reverse forecast trebles across more than 3 races, the number of bets can be found by taking the number of straight forecast trebles and multiplying by 8.
Click here for a table detailing the number of bets in reverse forecast trebles across multiple races.

Combination Forecasts

This bet involves 3 or more selections in a race, with any 2 to finish 1st and 2nd in any order.
The number of bets (straight forecasts) can be calculated with the following formula:
No. of Selections x Preceding number
Therefore:
A combination forecast with 3 selections has a total of 6 bets (3x2).
A combination forecast with 4 selections has a total of 12 bets (4x3).
A combination forecast with 5 selections has a total of 20 bets (5x4) etc.
Winnings are calculated from the forecast dividend of the only winning combination.

Combination Forecast Doubles

Combination forecast doubles consist of every possible straight forecast double across 3 or more selections.
Click here for a table detailing the number of bets in combination forecast doubles (3 runners) across multiple races.

Combination Forecast Trebles

Combination forecast trebles consist of every possible straight forecast treble across 3 or more selections.
Click here for a table detailing the number of bets in combination forecast trebles (3 runners) across multiple races.

Straight Tricasts

This bet involves 3 selections in a race finishing first, second and third in the order named.
The closest equivalent to a Tricast in many countries is a Trifecta or a Tierce.
The selections must finish in the order you specify for any returns.

Combination Tricasts

This bet involves 3 or more selections in a race finishing first, second and third in any order.
To calculate the number of bets in a Combination Tricast (CTC) the formula is:
Nº. of selections x 2 preceding numbers
Therefore:
A combination forecast with 3 selections has a total of 6 bets ( 3 x 2 x 1 )
A combination forecast with 4 selections has a total of 24 bets ( 4 x 3 x 2 )
A combination forecast with 5 selections has a total of 60 bets ( 5 x 4 x 3 ) etc.

NUMBER OF BETS IN FORECAST DOUBLES

Number of Races	SF Doubles	RF Doubles	CFC Doubles (3 runners)
2	1	4	36
3	3	12	108
4	6	24	216
5	10	40	360
6	15	60	540
7	21	84	756
8	28	112	1008
9	36	144	1296
10	45	180	1620

NUMBER OF BETS IN FORECAST TREBLES

Number of Races	SF Trebles	RF Trebles	CFC Trebles (3 runners)
3	1	8	216
4	4	32	864
5	10	80	2160
6	20	160	4320
7	35	280	7560
8	56	448	12096
9	84	672	18144
10	120	960	25920

PERM BETTING

When you have more than two (2) selections, it's possible to create more opportunities to win by splitting your stake into smaller multiple bets.

Examples:

Doubles across three selections
Doubles or trebles across four selections
Fourfold's across five selections etc.

The stake entered will be the stake per line and the total stake will be multiplied by the number of lines (combinations).

Example: As there are three (3) possible doubles in a treble, a £1 stake per line would equate to a total stake of £3.

A perm bet is defined as a multiple bet that contains more than one (1) possible outcome in one or more events.

Example: If the following selections were picked:

Race	Selection	Permutation
13:00 Chester	Horse 1 and 3	2
13:30 Chester	Horse 2	1
13:45 Ffos Las	Horse 2 and 6	2
14:00 Chester	Horse 4	1
14:15 Ffos Las	Horse 5	1

The number of lines is calculated by multiplying the number permutations in each leg together (2 x 1 x 2 x 1 x 1 x 1 = 4).

Multiplying this value by your stake per line will give you your total stake.

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