With so many bet types available out there with both online bookmakers and street betting shops, choosing the right one can be overwhelming. Each bet type, regardless of the number of selections involved come however with pros and cons, and can be appealing to different types of individuals having a higher or lower appetite for risk.
And this is exactly what this page is dedicated to, making light into the risks versus returns of each bet. It is no secret that the higher the risk, the higher the returns in betting, but having all these presented in a graphical manner and below tables will help any punter to choose the bet type most comfortable to play with. Browse down to the number of selections you want to include in your bet to view the comparison of all bet types possible.
Risks vs Profits Comparison
For the examples below we have used a total stake of $100 (which is then split between the number of bets available in each bet type). Using a standard total stake helps us understand easier the returns and potential profits for each bet type. At the same type, all selections were calculated at odds of EU 2.0 / UK 1/1 / American 100. While some bets will yield better returns when all selections win versus other, the balance quickly changes when one or more selections are lost as some less rewarding bet types on first sight may still return nice profits. For the sake of simplicity, no Each Way or Dead Heat were applied to these examples.
Bet on 1 Selections
Compare bet type returns on a total stake of $100 placed on 1 selection. Check what happens with the bet profits when all selections win or when 1 selection is lost.
| Bet Type |
PROFITS
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| All Win | 1 Lost | |
| 1 Single | 100 | -100 |
Bet on 2 Selections
Compare bet type returns on a total stake of $100 placed on 2 selections. Check what happens with the bet profits when all selections win or when 1 or 2 selections are lost.
| Bet Type |
PROFITS
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|---|---|---|---|
| All Win | 1 Lost | 2 Lost | |
| 2 Singles | 100 | 0 | -100 |
| 1 Double | 300 | -100 | -100 |
| 1 Single Lap | 300 | 0 | -100 |
| 1 Double Lap | 700 | 100 | -100 |
| 1 All-Up | 300 | -100 | -100 |
| 1 Up & Down | 200 | -50 | -100 |
| 1 Up & Down Shift the Double | 300 | -100 | -100 |
| 1 Single Stakes About | 200 | -50 | -100 |
| 1 Double Stakes About | 300 | -100 | -100 |
Bet on 3 Selections
Compare bet type returns on a total stake of $100 placed on 3 selections. Check what happens with the bet profits when all selections win or when 1, 2 or 3 selections are lost.
| Bet Type |
PROFITS
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Win | 1 Lost | 2 Lost | 3 Lost | |
| 3 Singles | 99.99 | 33.33 | -33.33 | -100 |
| 1 Treble | 700 | -100 | -100 | -100 |
| 1 3-Fold | 700 | -100 | -100 | -100 |
| 1 Parlay | 700 | -100 | -100 | -100 |
| 1 All-Up | 700 | -100 | -100 | -100 |
| 1 Trixie | 400 | 0 | -100 | -100 |
| 1 Patent | 271.32 | 14.28 | -71.40 | -100 |
| 1 Rounder | 399.96 | -33.33 | -66.66 | -100 |
| 1 Roundabout | 699.93 | -100 | -100 | -100 |
| 1 Round The Clock | 699.93 | 166.65 | -100 | -100 |
| 1 Liverpool RTC | 422.95 | -7.69 | -100 | -100 |
| 1 Round Robin | 280 | 20 | -80 | -100 |
| 1 Banko | 99.99 | 33.33 | -33.33 | -100 |
| 1 Comedy | 376.81 | -7.69 | -84.59 | -100 |
| 1 Seven Ways | 271.32 | 14.28 | -71.40 | -100 |
| 1 Twist | 271.32 | 14.28 | -71.40 | -100 |
| 1 ABC Roll Up | 414.12 | -100 | -100 | -100 |
| 1 Single Lap | 299.88 | 99.96 | -33.32 | -100 |
| 1 Double Lap | 699.72 | 299.88 | 33.32 | -100 |
Bet on 4 Selections
Compare bet type returns on a total stake of $100 placed on 4 selections. Check what happens with the bet profits when all selections win or when 1, 2 or 3 selections are lost.
| Bet Type |
PROFITS
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Win | 1 Lost | 2 Lost | 3 Lost | |
| 4 Singles | 100 | 50 | 0 | -50 |
| 1 Accumulator / 4-Fold | 1500 | -100 | -100 | -100 |
| 1 Parlay | 1500 | -100 | -100 | -100 |
| 1 All Up | 1500 | -100 | -100 | -100 |
| 1 Single Lap | 299.88 | 149.94 | 33.32 | -49.98 |
| 1 Double Lap | 699.72 | 399.84 | 166.60 | 0 |
| 1 Yankee | 554.49 | 81.81 | -63.63 | -100 |
| 1 Yap | 432.90 | 73.26 | -46.62 | -86.58 |
| 1 Lucky 15 | 486.18 | 73.26 | -46.62 | -86.58 |
| 1 Flag | 368.90 | 78.12 | -39.06 | -86.80 |
| 1 Round The Clock | 699.72 | 299.88 | 33.32 | -100 |
| 1 Sitter | 460 | 100 | -60 | -100 |
| 1 Mix | 233.24 | 0 | -66.64 | -100 |
| 1 Dundee Shuffle | 625 | 87.50 | -37.50 | -78.50 |
| 1 Perm Patent | 242.76 | 114.24 | 14.28 | -57.12 |
| 1 Arkle | 273.06 | 99.90 | 6.66 | -59.94 |
| 1 Perm Round Robin | 280 | 85 | -30 | -85 |
| 1 Blanket Yankee | 126.54 | 29.97 | -39.96 | -83.25 |
Bet on 5 Selections
Compare bet type returns on a total stake of $100 placed on 5 selections. Check what happens with the bet profits when all selections win or when 1, 2 or 3 selections are lost.
| Bet Type |
PROFITS
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Win | 1 Lost | 2 Lost | 3 Lost | |
| 5 Singles | 100 | 60 | 20 | -20 |
| 1 Accumulator / 5-Fold | 3100 | -100 | -100 | -100 |
| 1 Parlay | 3100 | -100 | -100 | -100 |
| 1 All Up | 3100 | -100 | -100 | -100 |
| 1 Single Lap | 300 | 180 | 80 | 0 |
| 1 Double Lap | 700 | 460 | 260 | 100 |
| 1 Sitter | 500 | 180 | 0 | -80 |
| 1 Canadian | 791.04 | 176.64 | -23.04 | -84.48 |
| 1 Super Yankee | 791.04 | 176.64 | -23.04 | -84.48 |
| 1 Perm Yankee | 552.05 | 175.57 | -5.43 | -77.83 |
| 1 Lucky 31 | 679.42 | 157.78 | -16.10 | -74.06 |
| 1 Round The Clock | 700 | 380 | 140 | -20 |
| 1 Fido | 500 | 180 | 0 | -80 |
| 1 Gyroscope | 1100 | 140 | 20 | -60 |
| 1 Fivespot | 659.34 | 246.42 | 46.62 | -46.62 |
| 1 Super Flag | 533.82 | 143.22 | -4.34 | -65.10 |
Bet on 6 Selections
Compare bet type returns on a total stake of $100 placed on 6 selections. Check what happens with the bet profits when all selections win or when 1, 2 or 3 selections are lost.
| Bet Type |
PROFITS
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Win | 1 Lost | 2 Lost | 3 Lost | |
| 6 Singles | 99.96 | 66.64 | 33.32 | 0 |
| 1 Accumulator / 6-Fold | 6300 | -100 | -100 | -100 |
| 1 Parlay | 6300 | -100 | -100 | -100 |
| 1 All-Up | 6300 | -100 | -100 | -100 |
| 1 Single Lap | 299.70 | 199.80 | 113.22 | 39.96 |
| 1 Double Lap | 699.30 | 499.50 | 326.34 | 179.82 |
| 1 Sitter | 527.25 | 242.25 | 59.85 | -42.75 |
| 1 Poly | 580 | 140 | 20 | -20 |
| 1 Heinz | 1153.25 | 306.25 | 26.25 | -64.75 |
| 1 Lucky 63 | 1050.70 | 282.82 | 26.86 | -58.46 |
| 1 Alphabet | 622.08 | 307.20 | 84.48 | 15.36 |
| 1 Round The Clock | 699.30 | 432.90 | 219.78 | 59.94 |
| 1 Pontoon | 1042.44 | 442.68 | 147.56 | 4.76 |
| 1 Triple Yankee | 554.49 | 239.37 | 142.41 | -27.27 |
| 1 Heinz Flag | 819.66 | 239.40 | 33.06 | -45.60 |
Bet on 7 Selections
Compare bet type returns on a total stake of $100 placed on 7 selections. Check what happens with the bet profits when all selections win or when 1, 2 or 3 selections are lost.
| Bet Type |
PROFITS
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Win | 1 Lost | 2 Lost | 3 Lost | |
| 7 Singles | 99.96 | 71.40 | 42.84 | 14.28 |
| 1 Accumulator / 7-Fold | 12700 | -100 | -100 | -100 |
| 1 Parlay | 12700 | -100 | -100 | -100 |
| 1 All Up | 12700 | -100 | -100 | -100 |
| 1 Single Lap | 299.88 | 214.20 | 138.04 | 71.40 |
| 1 Double Lap | 699.72 | 528.36 | 376.04 | 242.76 |
| 1 Sitter | 548.24 | 291.92 | 113.92 | 0 |
| 1 Lucky 7 Bingo | 1530.31 | 146.11 | 23.07 | -38.45 |
| 1 Super Heinz | 1703.16 | 494.68 | 92.96 | -39.84 |
| 1 Super Heinz with Singles | 1606.02 | 468.78 | 89.70 | -36.66 |
| 1 Sundial | 432.90 | 366.30 | 321.90 | 299.70 |
| 1 Magnificent 7 | 1663.62 | 756.84 | 307.02 | 85.68 |
| 1 Super Heinz Flag | 1302.96 | 396.50 | 85.40 | -25.62 |
| 1 Round The Clock | 699.72 | 471.24 | 280.84 | 128.52 |
Bet on 8 Selections
Compare bet type returns on a total stake of $100 placed on 8 selections. Check what happens with the bet profits when all selections win or when 1, 2 or 3 selections are lost.
| Bet Type |
PROFITS
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Win | 1 Lost | 2 Lost | 3 Lost | |
| 8 Singles | 100 | 75 | 50 | 25 |
| 1 Accumulator / 8-Fold | 25500 | -100 | -100 | -100 |
| 1 Parlay | 25500 | -100 | -100 | -100 |
| 1 All Up | 25500 | -100 | -100 | -100 |
| 1 Single Lap | 299.04 | 224.28 | 156.64 | 96.12 |
| 1 Double Lap | 697.76 | 548.24 | 412.96 | 291.92 |
| 1 Sitter | 566.44 | 333.20 | 161.84 | 42.84 |
| 1 Goliath | 2518.80 | 770 | 187.60 | -6 |
| 1 Goliath with Singles | 2458.95 | 753.09 | 184.47 | -5.07 |
| 1 Goliath Flag | 2114.97 | 660.66 | 169.95 | 1.32 |
| 1 Round The Clock | 699.72 | 499.80 | 328.44 | 185.64 |
Bet on 9 Selections
Compare bet type returns on a total stake of $100 placed on 9 selections. Check what happens with the bet profits when all selections win or when 1, 2 or 3 selections are lost.
| Bet Type |
PROFITS
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Win | 1 Lost | 2 Lost | 3 Lost | |
| 9 Singles | 99.99 | 77.77 | 55.55 | 33.33 |
| 1 Accumulator / 9-Fold | 51100 | -100 | -100 | -100 |
| 1 Parlay | 51100 | -100 | -100 | -100 |
| 1 All Up | 51100 | -100 | -100 | -100 |
| 1 Single Lap | 298.08 | 231.84 | 171.12 | 115.92 |
| 1 Double Lap | 695.52 | 563.04 | 441.60 | 331.20 |
| 1 Sitter | 577.68 | 365.20 | 202.52 | 83 |
| 1 Block | 3640.78 | 1147.98 | 317.30 | 40.66 |
| 1 Block with Singles | 3642.49 | 1149.31 | 318.25 | 41.23 |
| 1 Round The Clock | 698.04 | 520.76 | 365.64 | 232.68 |
| 1 Bookies Nightmare | 1481.88 | 248.04 | 201.40 | 188.68 |
| 1 Union Jack Treble | 700 | 400 | 300 | 100 |
| 1 Union Jack Trixie | 399.36 | 249.60 | 187.20 | 87.36 |
| 1 Union Jack Patent | 270.56 | 174.44 | 131.72 | 64.08 |
| 1 Union Jack Round Robin | 340 | 235 | 185 | 110 |
Bet on 10 Selections
Compare bet type returns on a total stake of $100 placed on 10 selections. Check what happens with the bet profits when all selections win or when 1, 2 or 3 selections are lost.
| Bet Type |
PROFITS
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Win | 1 Lost | 2 Lost | 3 Lost | |
| 10 Singles | 100 | 80 | 60 | 40 |
| 1 Accumulator / 10-Fold | 102300 | -100 | -100 | -100 |
| 1 Parlay | 102300 | -100 | -100 | -100 |
| 1 All Up | 102300 | -100 | -100 | -100 |
| 1 Single Lap | 299.70 | 239.76 | 184.26 | 133.20 |
| 1 Double Lap | 699.30 | 579.42 | 468.42 | 366.30 |
| 1 Sitter | 585 | 390.60 | 237 | 119.40 |
| 1 Block | 5221.35 | 1678.59 | 497.79 | 104.31 |
| 1 Block with Singles | 5222.25 | 1679.31 | 498.33 | 104.67 |
| 1 Round The Clock | 699.30 | 539.46 | 397.38 | 273.06 |
