Types Of Bets Accepted At UK Betting Shops
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Common Bet Types Accepted In UK Betting Shops
COMMON BETS VAULT
Common Bet Types Details
Single
A single bet involves one selection in one event ~ forming one bet. The stake is placed on a single outcome ~ paying out if the selection wins based on its odds. Ideal for straightforward ~ low-risk betting. Total▸ 1 bet.
Calculate single bet returns with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Select odds format ~ enable Each Way or Rule 4 ~ then input odds and stake.
Double
A double bet combines two selections into one bet. Both must win for a payout. The stake multiplies through the first selection’s odds ~ then the second. Offers higher returns with increased risk. Total▸ 1 bet.
Explore double bet payouts using UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Pick odds format ~ set two selections ~ apply Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and enter stake.
Treble
A treble bet combines three selections into one bet. All three must win for a payout. The stake multiplies through each selection’s odds ~ offering higher returns than a double but with greater risk. Total▸ 1 bet.
Simulate treble bet winnings with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Choose odds format ~ confirm three selections ~ add Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and input stake.
Accumulator /Acca /Parlay
An accumulator combines four or more selections into one bet. All selections must win for a payout. The stake multiplies through each selection’s odds ~ yielding high returns but with significant risk. Total▸ 1 bet.
Discover accumulator payouts with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Select odds format ~ set four or more selections ~ apply Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and enter stake.
Trixie
A Trixie involves three selections forming four bets▸ three doubles and one treble. At least two selections must win for a return. Balances risk and reward for multiple events. Total▸ 4 bets (3 doubles ~ 1 treble).
Calculate Trixie returns using UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Pick odds format ~ set three selections ~ enable Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and input stake.
Patent
A Patent uses three selections to form seven bets▸ three singles ~ three doubles ~ and one treble. One winning selection gets you a return. Offers broad coverage with moderate stakes. Total▸ 7 bets (3 singles ~ 3 doubles ~ 1 treble).
Explore Patent bet payouts with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Select odds format ~ confirm three selections ~ add Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and enter stake.
Yankee
A Yankee uses four selections to form 11 bets▸ six doubles ~ four trebles ~ and one accumulator. Two or more winning selections yield a return. Ideal for multiple outcomes. Total▸ 11 bets (6 doubles ~ 4 trebles ~ 1 accumulator).
Simulate Yankee bet returns with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Choose odds format ~ set four selections ~ enable Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and input stake.
Super Yankee /Canadian
A Super Yankee uses five selections for 26 bets▸ 10 doubles ~ 10 trebles ~ five fourfolds ~ and one accumulator. Two or more wins yield a return. High coverage ~ higher stake. Total▸ 26 bets (10 doubles ~ 10 trebles ~ 5 fourfolds ~ 1 accumulator).
Calculate Super Yankee payouts using UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Select odds format ~ confirm five selections ~ apply Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and enter stake.
Heinz
A Heinz uses six selections for 57 bets▸ 15 doubles ~ 20 trebles ~ 15 fourfolds ~ six fivefolds ~ and one accumulator. Two or more wins yield a return. High risk ~ high reward. Total▸ 57 bets.
Explore Heinz bet returns with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Pick odds format ~ set six selections ~ enable Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and input stake.
Super Heinz
A Super Heinz uses seven selections for 120 bets▸ 21 doubles ~ 35 trebles ~ 35 fourfolds ~ 21 fivefolds ~ seven sixfolds ~ and one accumulator. Two or more wins yield a return. Total▸ 120 bets.
Simulate Super Heinz payouts with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Choose odds format ~ confirm seven selections ~ add Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and enter stake.
Goliath
A Goliath uses eight selections for 247 bets▸ 28 doubles ~ 56 trebles ~ 70 fourfolds ~ 56 fivefolds ~ 28 sixfolds ~ eight sevenfolds ~ and one accumulator. Two or more wins yield a return. Total▸ 247 bets.
Calculate Goliath returns using UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Select odds format ~ set eight selections ~ apply Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and input stake.
Flag
A Flag bet uses four selections for 23 bets▸ six doubles ~ four trebles ~ one fourfold ~ and six pairs of up-and-down bets. Two or more wins yield a return. Complex but versatile. Total▸ 23 bets.
Explore Flag bet payouts with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Pick odds format ~ confirm four selections ~ enable Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and enter stake.
Lucky 15
A Lucky 15 uses four selections for 15 bets▸ four singles ~ six doubles ~ four trebles ~ and one accumulator. One win gets you a return. Popular for balanced coverage. Total▸ 15 bets (4 singles ~ 6 doubles ~ 4 trebles ~ 1 accumulator).
Simulate Lucky 15 returns with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Choose odds format ~ set four selections ~ add Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and input stake.
Lucky 31
A Lucky 31 uses five selections for 31 bets▸ five singles ~ 10 doubles ~ 10 trebles ~ five fourfolds ~ and one accumulator. One win gets you a return. Offers extensive coverage. Total▸ 31 bets.
Calculate Lucky 31 payouts using UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Select odds format ~ confirm five selections ~ apply Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and enter stake.
Lucky 63
A Lucky 63 uses six selections for 63 bets▸ six singles ~ 15 doubles ~ 20 trebles ~ 15 fourfolds ~ six fivefolds ~ and one accumulator. One win gets you a return. High coverage ~ high stake. Total▸ 63 bets.
Explore Lucky 63 returns with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Pick odds format ~ set six selections ~ enable Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and input stake.
Round Robin
A Round Robin uses three selections for 10 bets▸ three pairs of up-and-down bets ~ three doubles ~ and one treble. Two or more wins yield a return. Combines flexibility and coverage. Total▸ 10 bets.
Simulate Round Robin payouts with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Choose odds format ~ confirm three selections ~ add Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and enter stake.
Straight Forecast /SFC /FC
A Straight Forecast requires two selections to finish first and second in the exact order in one race. Forms one bet. High risk ~ high reward for predicting precise outcomes. Total▸ 1 bet.
Calculate Straight Forecast returns with the dedicated tool using UK odds formats. Select two selections ~ input odds ~ and apply stake for precise payout estimates.
Reverse Forecast /RFC
A Reverse Forecast uses two selections to finish first and second in either order ~ forming two bets. Less risky than a Straight Forecast ~ offering flexibility. Total▸ 2 bets (2 combinations).
No specific Reverse Forecast calculator due to racing authority restrictions. Visit the Bet Calculator Homepage to explore alternative tools for similar bets.
Combination Tricast /CTC
A Combination Tricast uses three or more selections to finish first ~ second ~ and third in any order ~ forming six bets. Offers flexibility for predicting top three. Total▸ 6 bets.
Combination Tricast calculators are unavailable due to racing authority rules. Check the Bet Calculator Homepage for other tools to assist with your betting.
Tote Exacta
A Tote Exacta requires two selections to finish first and second in the correct order in one race. Forms one bet. Payouts are pool-based ~ often yielding high returns. Total▸ 1 bet.
Learn about Tote Exacta pool betting via the official guide. Understand rules and strategies for selecting two horses for high-reward payouts.
Tote Trifecta
A Tote Trifecta requires three selections to finish first ~ second ~ and third in the correct order in one race. Forms one bet. Pool-based payouts offer high rewards. Total▸ 1 bet.
Explore Tote Trifecta pool betting with the official guide. Learn how to pick three horses for potential high returns.
Union Jack Trebles
Union Jack Trebles use nine selections arranged in a 3x3 grid ~ forming eight treble bets from specific combinations. Two or more wins yield a return. Total▸ 8 bets (8 trebles).
Calculate Union Jack Trebles returns with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Select odds format ~ set nine selections ~ apply Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and input stake.
Union Jack Patent
Union Jack Patent uses nine selections in a 3x3 grid ~ forming 56 bets▸ eight Patents (each with three singles ~ three doubles ~ one treble). One win gets you a return. Total▸ 56 bets.
Simulate Union Jack Patent payouts with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Choose odds format ~ confirm nine selections ~ add Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and enter stake.
Tote Jackpot /JPot
A Tote Jackpot requires six selections to win each of six designated races. Forms one bet. Pool-based payouts offer substantial rewards for correctly predicting all winners. Total▸ 1 bet.
Discover Tote Jackpot pool betting via the official guide. Learn strategies for selecting six winning horses for big payouts.
Tote Placepot /PPot
A Tote Placepot requires six selections to place in each of six designated races. Forms one bet. Pool-based payouts reward predicting placed horses ~ less risky than Jackpot. Total▸ 1 bet.
Learn about Tote Placepot pool betting with the official guide. Understand how to pick six placed horses for solid returns.
Tote Quadpot /QPot
A Tote Quadpot requires four selections to place in the last four Placepot races at a meeting. Forms one bet. Pool-based payouts reward placed horses. Total▸ 1 bet.
Explore Tote Quadpot pool betting via the official guide. Learn to select four placed horses for potential rewards.
Tote Scoop6 /S6
A Tote Scoop6 requires six selections to win or place in six nominated televised races. Forms one bet. Pool-based payouts offer high rewards for correct predictions. Total▸ 1 bet.
Discover Tote Scoop6 pool betting with the official guide. Learn strategies for picking six horses to win or place.
How Many Selections In A Particular Bet type?
What Bets Are Available For My Selection Amount?
- 3 selection bet▸ treble▸ trixie▸ patent▸ (15 bet types are available for 3 selections)
- 4 selection bet▸ yankee▸ lucky 15▸ a flag▸ (13 bet types are available for 4 selections)
- 5 selection bet▸ super yankee▸ lucky 31▸ fido▸ (6 bet types are available for 5 selections)
- 6 selection bet▸ heinz▸ lucky 63▸ tote jackpot▸ (9 bet types are available for 6 selections)
- 7 selection bet▸ super heinz▸ magnificent 7▸ sundial▸ (3 bet types are available for 7 selections)
- 8 selection bet▸ goliath▸ (1 bet type is available for 8 selections)
- 9 selection bet▸ union jack trebles▸ union jack patent▸ bookies nightmare▸ (3 bet types are available for 9 selections)
Betting Instructions For Betting Shops
- Write down your selections
- Look at the chart below.
- See what bet type matches your selection amount using the table above
- Find how many bets it perms up to using the table above
- Write down the bet name on your betting slip
- Hand it over to the betting shop cashier
Betting Instructions For Online Bookmakers
- Write down your selections
- Look at the chart below.
- See what bet type matches your selection amount using the table above
- Find how many bets it perms up to using the table above
- Choose your selections
- Choose the BET TYPE carefully in the bookmakers software
- For more obscure bet types below, not listed in the software, you'll have to call customer services
| Selections | Available Bet Types |
|---|---|
| 1 Selection | Single Equally Divided Special Place Betting Trainer’s Selected |
| 2 Selections | Double Straight Forecast / SFC / FC Reverse Forecast / RFC Tote Exacta |
| 3 Selections | Treble Trixie Patent Round Robin Combination Tricast / CTC Tote Trifecta ABC Roll Up Banko Comedy Liverpool Round the Clock Roll Up Roundabout Rounder Seven Ways Bet Twist |
| 4 Selections | Accumulator / Acca / Parlay Yankee Flag Lucky 15 Tote Quadpot Arkle Blanket Yankee Dundee Shuffle Mix Perm Patent Perm Round Robin Sitter Yap |
| 5 Selections | Super Yankee / Canadian Lucky 31 Fido Fivespot Gyroscope Perm Yankee |
| 6 Selections | Heinz Lucky 63 Tote Jackpot / JPot Tote Placepot / PPot Tote Scoop6 / S6 Alphabet Pontoon Poly Triple Yankee |
| 7 Selections | Super Heinz Magnificent 7 Sundial |
| 8 Selections | Goliath |
| 9 Selections | Union Jack Trebles Union Jack Patent Bookies Nightmare |
| Variable Selections | Double Lap If Lose / Stop at Winner Round the Clock Single Lap |
Obscure Bet Types Accepted In UK Betting Shops
OBSCURE BETS VAULT
Obscure Bet Types Details
ABC Roll Up
An ABC Roll Up uses three selections for seven bets▸ one Trixie (three doubles ~ one treble) and one Roundabout (three singles any-to-come ~ double on others). Two wins yield a return. Total▸ 7 bets.
Calculate ABC Roll Up returns with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Select odds format ~ set three selections ~ apply Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and input stake.
Alphabet
An Alphabet bet uses six selections for 26 bets▸ two Patents (selections 1-3 ~ 4-6; three singles ~ three doubles ~ one treble each) ~ one Yankee (selections 2-5) ~ and one accumulator. Total▸ 26 bets.
Explore Alphabet bet payouts with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Choose odds format ~ confirm six selections ~ enable Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and enter stake.
Arkle
An Arkle bet uses four selections for 30 bets▸ four Patents (each with three singles ~ three doubles ~ one treble) and one each-way accumulator (two bets). One win gets you a return. Total▸ 30 bets.
Simulate Arkle bet returns with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Select odds format ~ set four selections ~ add Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and input stake.
Banko
A Banko bet uses three selections for seven bets▸ one Trixie (three doubles ~ one treble) and one Roundabout (three singles any-to-come ~ double on others). Two wins yield a return. Total▸ 7 bets.
Calculate Banko bet payouts using UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Pick odds format ~ confirm three selections ~ apply Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and enter stake.
Blanket Yankee
A Blanket Yankee uses four selections for 27 bets▸ one Flag (six doubles ~ four trebles ~ one fourfold ~ six up-and-down pairs) plus four singles. One win gets you a return. Total▸ 27 bets.
Explore Blanket Yankee returns with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Choose odds format ~ set four selections ~ enable Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and input stake.
Bookies Nightmare
A Bookies Nightmare uses nine selections for 47 bets▸ two Patents (1-3 ~ 7-9) ~ one Round Robin (4-5-6) ~ two Yankees (1-2-3-4 ~ 6-7-8-9) ~ and one accumulator. One win gets you a return. Total▸ 47 bets.
Simulate Bookies Nightmare payouts with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Select odds format ~ confirm nine selections ~ add Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and enter stake.
Comedy
A Comedy bet uses three selections for 13 bets▸ one Round Robin (three up-and-down pairs ~ three doubles ~ one treble) and one Roundabout (three singles any-to-come ~ double on others). Total▸ 13 bets.
Calculate Comedy bet returns with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Pick odds format ~ set three selections ~ apply Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and input stake.
Double Lap
A Double Lap uses any number of selections ~ each forming one bet: a single any-to-come plus a single on the next selection at double stakes. Number of bets equals selections. Total▸ variable bets.
Explore Double Lap payouts with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Select odds format ~ set selections ~ enable Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and enter stake.
Dundee Shuffle
A Dundee Shuffle uses four selections for 16 bets▸ four full-stake singles ~ one half-stake Trixie (three doubles ~ one treble) ~ six half-stake doubles ~ four half-stake trebles ~ and one half-stake each-way accumulator. Total▸ 16 bets.
Simulate Dundee Shuffle returns with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Choose odds format ~ confirm four selections ~ add Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and input stake.
Equally Divided
An Equally Divided bet is an each-way bet where winnings are split evenly between win and place outcomes. One selection forms one bet. Returns depend on the horse placing or winning. Total▸ 1 bet.
Calculate Equally Divided returns with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Select odds format ~ enable Each Way ~ apply Rule 4 if needed ~ and input stake.
Fido
A Fido bet uses five selections for 20 bets▸ 10 doubles and 10 trebles. Two or more winning selections yield a return. Focuses on doubles and trebles for moderate coverage. Total▸ 20 bets.
Explore Fido bet payouts with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Pick odds format ~ confirm five selections ~ enable Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and enter stake.
Fivespot
A Fivespot uses five selections for 15 bets▸ five singles ~ four doubles ~ three trebles ~ two fourfolds ~ and one accumulator. One win gets you a return. Balances coverage and stake. Total▸ 15 bets.
Simulate Fivespot returns with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Choose odds format ~ set five selections ~ apply Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and input stake.
Gyroscope
A Gyroscope bet uses five selections for 10 bets▸ 10 doubles any-to-come ~ each paired with a treble on the other three selections. Two wins yield a return. Total▸ 10 bets.
Calculate Gyroscope payouts using UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Select odds format ~ confirm five selections ~ add Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and enter stake.
If Lose /Stop At Winner
An If Lose bet uses any number of selections ~ each forming one conditional bet. The next bet is placed only if the previous selection loses ~ stopping at a winner. Total▸ variable bets.
No specific calculator for If Lose bets due to their conditional nature. Visit the Bet Calculator Homepage to explore tools for similar betting options.
Liverpool Round the Clock
A Liverpool Round the Clock uses three selections for 13 bets▸ one Roundabout (three singles any-to-come ~ double on others) ~ one Trixie (three doubles ~ one treble) ~ and three double-stakes-about bets. Total▸ 13 bets.
Simulate Liverpool Round the Clock returns with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Choose odds format ~ set three selections ~ apply Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and input stake.
Magnificent 7
A Magnificent 7 uses seven selections for 27 bets▸ seven singles ~ six doubles ~ five trebles ~ four fourfolds ~ three fivefolds ~ two sixfolds ~ and one accumulator. One win gets you a return. Total▸ 27 bets.
Explore Magnificent 7 payouts with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Pick odds format ~ confirm seven selections ~ enable Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and enter stake.
Mix
A Mix bet uses four selections for 12 bets▸ one Yankee (six doubles ~ four trebles ~ one accumulator) and one additional accumulator. Two or more wins yield a return. Total▸ 12 bets.
Calculate Mix bet returns with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Select odds format ~ set four selections ~ apply Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and input stake.
Perm Patent
A Perm Patent uses four selections for 28 bets▸ four Patents ~ each with three singles ~ three doubles ~ and one treble. One win gets you a return. High coverage ~ high stake. Total▸ 28 bets.
Explore Perm Patent returns with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Pick odds format ~ set four selections ~ enable Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and input stake.
Perm Round Robin
A Perm Round Robin uses four selections for 40 bets▸ four Round Robins ~ each with three up-and-down pairs ~ three doubles ~ and one treble. Two wins yield a return. Total▸ 40 bets.
Simulate Perm Round Robin payouts with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Choose odds format ~ confirm four selections ~ add Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and enter stake.
Perm Yankee
A Perm Yankee uses five selections for 55 bets▸ five Yankees ~ each with six doubles ~ four trebles ~ and one accumulator. Two or more wins yield a return. Total▸ 55 bets.
Calculate Perm Yankee returns with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Select odds format ~ set five selections ~ apply Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and input stake.
Poly
A Poly bet uses six selections for 10 bets▸ five consecutive doubles (1-2 ~ 2-3 ~ 3-4 ~ 4-5 ~ 5-6) ~ four non-consecutive trebles (1-3-5 ~ 1-4-6 ~ 1-3-6 ~ 2-4-6) ~ and one fourfold accumulator. Total▸ 10 bets.
Explore Poly bet payouts with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Pick odds format ~ confirm six selections ~ enable Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and enter stake.
Pontoon
A Pontoon bet uses six selections for 21 bets▸ six singles ~ five doubles ~ four trebles ~ three fourfolds ~ two fivefolds ~ and one accumulator. One win gets you a return. Broad coverage. Total▸ 21 bets.
Simulate Pontoon returns with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Choose odds format ~ set six selections ~ apply Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and input stake.
Roll Up
A Roll Up bet uses three selections for eight bets▸ one Patent (three singles ~ three doubles ~ one treble) and one place treble. One win or place gets you a return. Total▸ 8 bets.
Calculate Roll Up payouts using UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Select odds format ~ confirm three selections ~ add Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and enter stake.
Roundabout
A Roundabout bet uses three selections for three bets▸ three singles any-to-come ~ each paired with a double on the other two selections at twice the stake. One win gets you a return. Total▸ 3 bets.
Explore Roundabout returns with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Pick odds format ~ set three selections ~ enable Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and input stake.
Rounder
A Rounder bet uses three selections for three bets▸ three singles any-to-come ~ each paired with a double on the other two selections at the same stake. One win gets you a return. Total▸ 3 bets.
Simulate Rounder payouts with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Choose odds format ~ confirm three selections ~ add Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and enter stake.
Round the Clock
A Round the Clock bet uses three or more selections ~ each forming one bet: a single any-to-come plus a single on each other selection. Number of bets equals selections. Total▸ variable bets.
Calculate Round the Clock returns with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Select odds format ~ set selections ~ apply Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and input stake.
Seven Ways Bet
A Seven Ways Bet is identical to a Patent ~ using three selections for seven bets▸ three singles ~ three doubles ~ and one treble. One win gets you a return. Total▸ 7 bets.
Explore Seven Ways Bet payouts with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Pick odds format ~ confirm three selections ~ enable Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and enter stake.
Single Lap
A Single Lap uses any number of selections ~ each forming one bet: a single any-to-come plus a single on the next selection at the same stake. Number of bets equals selections. Total▸ variable bets.
Simulate Single Lap returns with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Choose odds format ~ set selections ~ add Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and input stake.
Sitter
A Sitter bet uses four or more selections for doubles and trebles. For four selections: six doubles ~ four trebles (10 bets). For five: 10 doubles ~ 10 trebles (20 bets). Total▸ variable bets.
Calculate Sitter payouts using UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Select odds format ~ set four or more selections ~ apply Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and enter stake.
Special Place Betting
Special Place Betting involves one selection to place in a race ~ forming one bet. The horse must place (not win) for a return. Simple ~ lower-risk bet. Total▸ 1 bet.
#note: Vast amount of bookmakers refuse this bet nowadays. Scared of the bet. Small, proper independent bookies may take the occasional place bet only ~ upon request.
Bookmakers nowadays don't take gambles. If they could make you play slots all day, they would drop all horse racing in a heartbeat.
Explore Special Place Betting returns with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Select odds format ~ enable Each Way ~ apply Rule 4 if needed ~ and input stake.
Stop at Winner /If Lose
A Stop at Winner bet is identical to If Lose ~ using any number of selections. Each forms a conditional bet ~ placed only if the previous selection loses. Total▸ variable bets.
No specific calculator for Stop at Winner bets due to their conditional nature. Visit the Bet Calculator Homepage to explore tools for similar betting options.
Sundial
A Sundial bet uses seven selections for 18 bets▸ one Patent (selections 1-3; three singles ~ three doubles ~ one treble) and one Yankee (selections 4-7; six doubles ~ four trebles ~ one accumulator). Total▸ 18 bets.
Simulate Sundial returns with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Choose odds format ~ confirm seven selections ~ apply Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and input stake.
Trainer’s Selected
Trainer’s Selected bets on the horse with the shortest price from a trainer’s multiple entries in a race. Forms one bet. Returns if the selected horse wins. Total▸ 1 bet.
No specific calculator for Trainer’s Selected is needed. It's a win single, so the win single calculator is the one you want.
Triple Yankee
A Triple Yankee uses six selections for 33 bets▸ three Yankees (selections 1-2-3-4 ~ 3-4-5-6 ~ 1-2-5-6; each with six doubles ~ four trebles ~ one accumulator). Two wins yield a return. Total▸ 33 bets.
Calculate Triple Yankee payouts using UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Select odds format ~ set six selections ~ enable Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and input stake.
Twist
A Twist bet is identical to a Patent ~ using three selections for seven bets▸ three singles ~ three doubles ~ and one treble. One win gets you a return. Total▸ 7 bets.
Explore Twist bet returns with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Pick odds format ~ confirm three selections ~ apply Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and enter stake.
Yap
A Yap bet uses four selections for 15 bets▸ one Yankee (six doubles ~ four trebles ~ one accumulator) plus four singles. One win gets you a return. Balanced coverage. Total▸ 15 bets.
Simulate Yap bet returns with UK fractional ~ EU decimal ~ or USA moneyline odds. Choose odds format ~ set four selections ~ enable Each Way or Rule 4 ~ and input stake.
International Betting Odds Types
Betting odds vary greatly around the world depending on region and format. Whether you're backing a horse in the UK ~ a basketball team in the US ~ taking a punt in Asia ~ understanding these odds formats helps you know what you’ll maybe win ~ plus what you’ll have to risk in the way of a stake to win it.
The six most common types of betting odds worldwide. Visual comparison table using a £10 stake.
📊 Odds Comparison Table (£10 Stake)
Total▸ £15 Win▸ £10
Total▸ £20 Win▸ £20
Total▸ £30
United Kingdom Odds (Fractional)
Fractional odds are standard in the UK and show your potential profit relative to your stake.
Example: 2/1 means you win £2 profit for every £1 staked.
| Odds | Stake | Profit | Total Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | £10 | £5 | £15 |
| 1/1 (Evens) | £10 | £10 | £20 |
| 2/1 | £10 | £20 | £30 |
European Odds (EU Decimal)
Decimal odds are used throughout Europe and include the stake in the total return.
Formula: Stake × Decimal Odds = Total Return
| Odds | Stake | Total Return |
|---|---|---|
| 1.50 | £10 | £15 |
| 2.00 | £10 | £20 |
| 3.00 | £10 | £30 |
American Odds (US Moneyline)
Used in the US, American odds use + for underdogs and - for favourites.
| Odds | Bet Required | Profit | Total Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| -200 | £20 | £10 | £30 |
| +100 | £10 | £10 | £20 |
| +200 | £10 | £20 | £30 |
Hong Kong Odds (HK Decimal)
Similar to decimal odds but show profit only, not total return.
| Odds | Stake | Profit | Total Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.50 | £10 | £5 | £15 |
| 1.00 | £10 | £10 | £20 |
| 2.00 | £10 | £20 | £30 |
Malaysian Odds (Malay Moneyline)
Use positive values for underdogs and negative for favourites.
| Odds | Stake | Profit | Total Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.00 | £20 | £10 | £30 |
| 1.00 | £10 | £10 | £20 |
| 2.00 | £10 | £20 | £30 |
Indonesian Odds (Indo Moneyline)
Derived from American odds, but divided by 100 to show in decimal form.
| Odds | Stake | Profit | Total Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.00 | £20 | £10 | £30 |
| 1.00 | £10 | £10 | £20 |
| 2.00 | £10 | £20 | £30 |
Permutation Betting Explained For Beginners
#page description: the aim of this page ~ is to simply explain ~ to beginner gamblers ~ in as few words as possible ~ the many names of the different bet types accepted at UK betting shops ~ from the well known bets to the obscure.
#betting note: these bets are an edited copy of accepted wager types mostly taken by Chisholm's Bookmakers and generally across betting shops up and down the UK.
#EW betting note: many of these bets are available to back each way and all ways betting ~ which increases the bet permutations count ~ therefore financial outlay substantially in some wagers ~ even to small stakes.
#video note: Bob's betting videos are classed as ASMR videos (autonomous sensory meridian response) due to his excellent ~ calming ~ descriptive style.
#blog post word count: 6,650
#page last update: Sat June 21 2025
Related Page: Beginners Guide To UK Betting Terminology ➔
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