What is a Lucky 15 Bet?

Our handy explainer will help you get the best from using this full-cover combination wager on four selections, which guarantees a return with just one winner.

What is a Lucky 15 Bet?

A Lucky 15 bet is a popular multiple bet in sports betting, especially horse racing. It combines four selections into 15 separate bets, and is a full-cover combination wager on the four selections, which guarantees a return with just one winner. The Lucky15 bet is popular with horse racing punters.

What are the 15 Component Bets of a Lucky 15?

The Lucky 15 bet combines four selections into 15 separate bets as detailed below:

• 4 Singles
•  6 Doubles
• 4 Trebles
• 1 Four-Fold Accumulator

Let's imagine a Lucky15 bet with the following selections and a £1 stake (Total cost: £15)

If they all win, the returns are as follows:

Singles

• A: £1: returns £2 + £1 stake = £3
• B: £1: returns £3 + £1 stake = £4
• C: £1: returns £4 + £1 stake = £5
• D: £1: returns £5 + £1 stake = £6

Doubles

Trebles

Fourfold Acca

If all four selections win the total profit is £1,147 with returns of £1,162 for a £15 stake.

How Much Does a Lucky 15 Cost and How is the Payout Calculated?

A Lucky15 costs 15 times the unit stake. So a £1 Lucky15 costs £15 in total.

Every winning combination contributes to the total payout of the bet, and the singles act as an important insurance policy.

If one selection wins:

• Paid as a single.

If two selections win:

• Paid as two singles and one double.

If three selections wins:

• Paid as three singles, three combo doubles and one treble.

If four selections win:

• Paid as four singles, six combo doubles, four combo trebles and one four-fold accumulator.

What is the Key Difference Between a Lucky 15 and a Yankee Bet?

The key difference between the Lucky15 and the Yankee is the inclusion of singles. The Yankee is the same as a Lucky 15 but without the four singles included, so a Yankee needs at least two winners to return any profit. Lucky15 is a better bet for bigger priced selections, in theory.

What are the Common Bonuses Associated with a Lucky 15?

There are some common bookmaker promotions for Lucky 15 bets, such as:

• One Winner Bonus: Enhanced odds or a payout multiplier if only one selection wins.
• All Winners Bonus: A percentage bonus added to the total winnings if all four selections win.

When Should I Consider Placing a Lucky 15?

A Lucky15 is a good bet to consider when you have identified four strong selections. This full-cover combination wager offers the potential for big returns on small stakes, if you can find four winners. 

Punters may consider when going to a day at the races or for big events like Royal Ascot and the Cheltenham Festival. Football bettors might use it across a weekend's games or for antepost bets on the season.

How Do I Place a Lucky 15?

Placing a Lucky 15 bet online is relatively simple. Go to your operator and add the four selections you want to use to your betting slip.

Open the betting slip and look under multiples, then select the ‘Lucky 15' option and enter the unit stake – remembering that this unit stake is multiplied by 15 to find the total cost of the bet.