What is a Lucky 15: Complete Guide to Understanding Lucky 15 Betting

A lucky 15 is simply a type of wager that involves choosing four ‘to win’ selections. Once done 15 different bets are placed on these.

This then comes out to six doubles, four singles, four trebles, and one four-fold accumulator.

The benefit of this type of bet lies in its potential for a significant return from a relatively small stake, as even if not all bets are successful, the Lucky 15 offers a chance for a payout.

The Basics of a Lucky 15 Bet

This type of bet involves four selections and comprises 15 separate wagers, hence the name "Lucky 15".

The betting structure is a combination of different bets, making it an exciting choice for bettors. Here's a simple breakdown of the bets included in a Lucky 15:

Four Singles

These are individual bets placed on four different events. Each bet stands alone, meaning its outcome doesn't affect the other bets.

So, if one of your selections wins, you get a return from that winning single bet.

Six Doubles

A double is a bet on two of the selected events, both of which must win for you to see a return.

In a Lucky 15, there are six different combinations of double bets from the four selections.

Four Trebles

A treble bet is one that involves three selections, all of which must win for a return. Similar to the doubles, four different trebles can be formed from the four selections.

One Four-fold Accumulator

This bet includes all four selections. For a return from the four-fold accumulator, all four of your selections need to win.

Wagering on a Lucky 15

When wagering on a Lucky 15, players must be aware that the stake wagered is replicated identically across all 15 bets.

Therefore if a player wagers 50p on a lucky 15 the total stake ends up being £7.50 because £0.50 x 15 = £7.50.

A Lucky 15 bet can add a brand new dimension to your betting experience, as it keeps you engaged throughout multiple events.

Understanding its workings allows you to leverage its potential and enjoy the ride.

Pros and Cons of Lucky 15 Bets

Lucky 15 betting translates almost perfectly from the horse racing game onto the football betting landscape, coming with a set of distinct advantages that only cover bets can offer.

The first set of these lies in the fact the wager is made up of singles, doubles, trebles and a quadruple.

If all of these were to land, of course, the profits from all of these individual bets would be massive, far higher than that of any four-fold accumulator bet on its own.

The series of separator wagers also gives bettors plenty of chances to secure some sort of return. Even if one leg fails, multiple other bets are still capable of landing, so all is not lost.

Winnings can still be derived from these and oftentimes still result in profits for the player.

However, of course, with 15 separate bets on the go bettors' stakes will have to be multiplied by the same number. This can force players to end up wagering more than they would on just a normal multi-leg bet.

The opportunities to win afforded to players by a lucky 15 bet make it well worth checking out, particularly for players who like to cover all their bases.

Lucky 15 Betting FAQs

What is a lucky 15?

A Lucky 15 is a bet on four different selections, with 15 separate bets included within this. These come as four singles, six doubles, four trebles and one quadruple.

This is known as a cover or comprehensive bet because it covers all the possible outcomes of the bet from just one horse winning to all of them landing.

Is it worth doing a Lucky 15 each way?

Sometimes it can be worth doing a lucky 15 each way, particularly if there are some big-priced favourites included in the four initial selections.

Bear in mind, however, that instead of the stake being multiplied by 15 it will instead be multiplied by 30, as an E/W bet technically counts as two as well.

What’s better, a Yankee or a Lucky 15?

A Lucky 15 is better for players with high odds selections, as even if one wins the player will still receive a decent payout.

Where a yankee requires at least two to land for the bet to payout so some lower odds are more apt, as when combined they will still offer a decent payout.

How many horses do I pick for a Lucky 15?

Four; players will need to add four horses to their betslip if they want to be able to place a Lucky 15 bet.