What is a Lucky 63 Bet?

A Lucky 63 bet consists of 63 bets over six different selections. It is typically popular with racing, greyhound and sports betting punters alike, and some returns are possible even for as little as one winning selection.

What are the 63 Component Bets of a Lucky 63?

As the name suggests there are 63 different lines (bets) in this bet. So your unit stake is multiplied by 63 to calculate the total cost. The individual lines are:

• 6 Singles
• 15 Doubles
• 20 Trebles
• 15 Four-Folds
• 6 Five-Folds
• 1 Six-Fold Accumulator

Let's imagine a Lucky 63 bet with the following selections and a £1 stake (Total cost: £63)

If selections A, C and E win the returns would be as follows:

Singles

• A: £1: returns £4 + £1 stake = £5
• C: £1: returns £4 + £1 stake = £5
• E: £1: returns £8 + £1 stake = £9

Singles Total = £19

Doubles (A–C, A–E, C–E)

A & C

• 3/1 × 4/1
• £1: £3 × £4 = £12 (winnings)
• £1 stake = £13

A & E

• 3/1 × 8/1
• £1: £3 × £8 = £24
• £1 stake = £25

C & E

• 4/1 × 8/1
• £1: £4 × £8 = £32
• £1 stake = £33

Doubles Total = £71

Trebles (A–C–E)

A × C × E

• 3/1 × 4/1 × 8/1
• £1: £3 × £4 × £8 = £96
• £1 stake = £97

Trebles Total = £97

Total Returns:

• Singles: £19
• Doubles: £71
• Treble: £97

Grand Total = £187

In this scenario, if all six selections win, the total return for a £63 bet would be £129,599.

How Much Does a Lucky 63 Cost and How is the Payout Calculated?

A Lucky 63 bet with a £1 unit stakes costs a total of £63 to place. The unit stakes is always multiplied by 63 to find the total cost of this bet. Calculating the total payout – or any part thereof – is extremely complex and almost always requires a calculator. A Lucky 63 betting calculator can easily be found online and will allow you enter the odds for all selections, the winners amongst them and then show the returns.

As with any multiple of this nature, Lucky31 etc. the more individual winners you have the better, every winning combination contributes to the total payout, and the singles provide a crucial safety net.

What is the Key Difference Between a Lucky 63 and a Heinz Bet

The Heinz bet consists of 57 bets and takes its name from the sauce company's 57 flavours slogan. The Heinz is the same as a Lucky 63, but without the 6 single bets. Punters must decide whether or not the six singles are worth having as additional cover, which would most likely rely on prices. A big price single winner could return a decent portion of the original outlay.

What are the Common Bonuses Associated with a Lucky 63?

Various bookmakers offer some bonuses of enhancements on a Lucky 63 bet, to try and make them more alluring to punters. These include:

• 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 six selections win.
• Best Odds Guaranteed: Get the bigger odds if your horse racing selection returns a bigger SP than what you staked at.

When Should I Consider Placing a Lucky 63?

A Lucky 63 is a good bet to deploy when you have found six selections in which you have a strong level of confidence, but are also keen to have maximum protection against a few of them losing and still getting a payout.

This could be used for a full race meeting, or a special meeting over multiple days, such as Royal Ascot or the Cheltenham Festival.

Covering all betting permutations for six selections requires a higher initial outlay but, with full cover, payouts can be significant even for achieving three/four winners.

Assessing the cost and calculation of this high-volume betting option is crucial before betting.

How Do I Place a Lucky 63?

Placing a Lucky 63 bet online is relatively simple. Go to your operator and add the six selections you want to use to your betting slip.

Open the betting slip and look under multiples, then select the 'Lucky 63' option and enter the unit stake – remembering that this unit stake is multiplied by 63 to find the total cost of the bet.