Full Cover Betting With Singles

Any bet consisting of a combination of doubles, trebles and accumulators across a number of different selections is referred to as a “Full Cover Bet.” The nature of a full cover bet means that at least two successful picks are required to create a winning double. It is only at this point that the punter will receive a return.

Bettors can gain even more coverage by adding single bets to their selections. In this scenario, only one successful selection is required to trigger a pay-out. This type of betting is best known as a “Full Cover Betting with Singles” wager.

Full Cover Bets with Singles are recognisable from their often elaborate names. Typical examples include Lucky 15, Lucky 31 and Lucky 63. These names are often derived from the number of combinations available within the bet.

Here are a few Full Cover Bets with Singles that you may come across:

• Patent: A bet made up of three selections in different events covering seven bets (three singles, three doubles and one treble). If at least one single is successful, then the punter will receive a return. The more multiples that are successful, the higher the return. This bet is a “Trixie” bet with singles added.
• Lucky 15: A bet made up of four selections in different events covering 15 bets (four singles, six doubles, four trebles and a four-fold accumulator). If at least one single is successful, then the punter will receive a return. This bet typically pays “double the odds” if only selection is successful and a 10% bonus if all four picks come in. This bet is a “Yankee” bet with singles added.
• Lucky 31: A bet made up of five selections in different events covering 31 bets (five singles, 10 doubles, 10 trebles, five four-fold accumulators and one five-fold accumulators). If at least one single is successful, then the punter will receive a return. This bet typically pays a 10% bonus if all five picks come in. This bet is a “Super Yankee of “Canadian” bet with singles added.
• Lucky 63: A bet made up of six selections in different events covering 63 bets (six singles, 15 doubles, 20 trebles, 15 four-fold accumulators, six five-fold accumulators and one six-fold accumulator). If at least one single is successful, then the punter will receive a return. This bet typically pays a 20% bonus if all six picks come in. This bet is a “Heinz” bet with singles added.
• Alphabet: A bet made up of six selections in different events covering 26 bets (three singles, three doubles and a treble (Patent) on picks A, B and C; the same Patent combination on picks D, E and F; a Yankee on picks B, C, D and E; and a six-fold accumulator). If at least one single is successful, then the punter will receive a return.