It’s no surprise that you need a lucky 15 bet calculator to calculate bet returns on a lucky 15. These wagers are among the most complex of any sports wager, so much so that betting companies tend to only accept them on horse and greyhound racing markets.
Our sports betting odds tool enables all punters to calculate lucky 15 bet returns. We’ll explain how this works across the page. Before all that, you might have one small question: how does a lucky 15 bet work?
What is a Lucky 15 Bet?
A lucky 15 is a wager consisting of 15 individual bets: four singles, six doubles, four trebles, and a fourfold accumulator. The lucky 15 is an expansion of the trixie and patent bets — all of which are designed to hedge bets and minimise potential losses. This is one of the main advantages of a lucky 15 bet.
The composition of bets within a lucky 15 all work to cover all possible outcomes. Let’s explain how lucky 15s work in the context of an upcoming horse meet with the following bets:
- Bet 1 — A single on horse A to win its race;
- Bet 2 — A single on horse B to win its race;
- Bet 3 — A single on horse C to win its race;
- Bet 4 — A single on horse D to win its race;
- Bet 5 — A double on horses A and B;
- Bet 6 — A double on horses A and C;
- Bet 7 — A double on horses A and D;
- Bet 8 — A double on horses B and C;
- Bet 9 — A double on horses B and D;
- Bet 10 — A double on horses C and D
- Bet 11 — A treble on horses A, B and C;
- Bet 12 — A treble on horses B, C and D;
- Bet 13 — A treble on horses A, B and D;
- Bet 14 — A treble on horses A, C and D;
- Bet 15 — A fourfold on horses A, B, C and D.
At first glance it might seem impossible to win a lucky 15. Of course, while it’s true that winning all 15 bets is tricky, it’s not as tricky as you might assume.
If all four horses win their race, all 15 bets win. If one horse wins their race, only one bet wins. If two horses win their race, three bets win (two singles and one double). If three horses win, seven bets win (three singles, three doubles and a treble).
Bookmakers enjoy the sport of lucky 15 bets, and are often willing to dish out bonuses and consolations off the back of both winning and losing bets. It’s not uncommon to receive a 10% bonus if you win all 15 bets; conversely, you may receive a small profit boost if just one of your selections win.
How to Use the Lucky 15 Bet Calculator
To calculate betting profits on a lucky 15 wager, just follow these steps.
- Choose your bet
Lucky 15 bets can generally only be placed on the race track. Although your options are limited, it’s always best to stick to events you’re familiar with. Stick with runners, trainers or tracks you know well when choosing your selections.
- Come back to this page
Our lucky 15 bet calculator is at the top of this page. Once you’ve got your odds, come back to GG to use our betting odds calculator.
- Fill in the lucky 15 bet calculator
Enter the stake and the odds for each selection into the calculator. Results are instant, so play around with the stake amounts to see how it affects the potential return.
- Place your bet
If you’re feeling confident with your lucky 15 selections, head to your bookmaker of choice, fill in the bet slip, and confirm.
Example of a Lucky 15 Bet Calculation & Return
The table below will help break down the potential returns from each component of a lucky 15 bet. To make things a little easier to visualise, we’ve given each horse standard odds of 2.0 (evens) to win their race.
| Stake | Bet Type | Total Outlay | Potential Winnings | Total Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £10 | 4x singles | £40 | £40 | £80 |
| £10 | 6x doubles | £60 | £180 | £240 |
| £10 | 4x treble | £40 | £280 | £320 |
| £10 | 1x fourfold | £10 | £150 | £160 |
| £10 | Lucky 15 | £150 | £730 | £880 |
If all bets were to win in this example, the total return would be £1,680.
FAQs About Lucky 15 Bet Calculators
What is the difference between a lucky 15 bet and other bet types?
Lucky 15 bets tend to be reserved for horse and greyhound races only. It consists of four singles, six doubles, four trebles and one fourfold. When applied to the same runners, these selections work together to help minimise losses.
What type of odds can I use with this calculator?
We’ve opted for decimal odds in our calculator, but you can change to fractional or American if you prefer.
Are lucky 15 bet calculators accurate?
Yes — all our bet calculators are a mathematical certainty.