Lucky31 Bet Calculator

A Lucky31 bet is a bet which contains five selections and is made up of 31 different bets. Quite large returns are possible from a small stake for this kind of bet. Lucky31 bets can be placed on any sport but are most popular with horse racing.

What is a Lucky31 Bet Calculator?

A Lucky31 bet calculator calculates the odds and potential returns for each leg of a Lucky31 bet. The 31 legs of a Lucky31 bet are five single bets, ten double bets, ten trebles five fourfolds and one fivefold accumulator. The bet is the same as a Canadian but also has the five singles as additional bets. It is possible to place an each way Lucky31. Your total stake is split evenly between a win bet and a place bet. Each way terms on races or events can differ, but they are generally displayed next to the odds for an event.

How to Calculate your Lucky31 Bet

Calculating the odds for a Lucky31 is not difficult but it can be time consuming. You must calculate the odds for 31 different bets and add them together. With four selections, A, B, C, D and E, the bets are calculated by multiplying the odds of each selection together in the following way:

• Five singles: simply the odds of selections A, B, C, D and E
• Ten doubles: A x B, A x C, A x D, A x E, B x C, B x D, B x E, C x D, C x E, D x E
• Ten trebles: A x B x C, A x B x D, A x B x E, A x C x D, A x C x E, A x D x E, B x C x D, B x C x E, B x D x E, C x D x E
• Five fourfolds: A x B x C x D, A x B x C x E, A x C x D x E, A x B x D x E, B x C x D x E

Fractions vs Decimals

Both fractional and decimal odds work fine for calculating the odds of a Lucky31 bet. Multiplying the odds of each selection within a leg together is easier if you use digital odds when calculating manually, but a Lucky31 betting calculator has no preference.

Lucky31 Bet Example

If you back four horses in a Lucky31 which all have odds of evens (1/1 or 2.00), and you stake £31 in total (a £1 Lucky31), you can expect the following returns based on the number of correct selections:

• One winner: 1 x single = £2
• Two winners: 2 x singles (2 x £2 = £4), 1 x double (£4) = £8
• Three winners: 3 x singles (3 x £2 = £6), 3 x doubles (3 x £4 = £12), 1 x treble (£8) = £26
• Four winners: 4 x singles (4 x £2 = £8), 6 x doubles (6 x £4 = £24), 4 x trebles (4 x £8 = £32), 1 x fourfold (£16) = £80
• Five winners: 5 x singles (5 x £2 = £10), 10 x doubles (10 x £4 = £40), 10 x trebles (10 x £8 = £80), 5 x fourfolds (5 x $16 = £80), 1 x fivefold (£32) = £242

When to Use a Lucky31 Bet Calculator

A Lucky31 betting calculator should be used to calculate all 31 legs of a Lucky31 bet. As shown above, you can win money even if only one of your five selections are correct. Even backing selections with low odds and staking a small amount can yield potentially massive profits. Get the best odds on your next sports bet with our comprehensive review of best sports betting sites here.