What is a Heinz Bet? Heinz Bets Explained

The heinz is a 6 selection wager consisting of 57 bets: 15 doubles, 20 trebles, 15 four-folds, 6 five-folds and a six-fold accumulator.

If you are looking to place a multiple bet that offers a safety net for your selections, a Heinz bet is one of the most popular options available. Taking its name from the famous '57 varieties' company slogan you'll see on ketchup bottles from the food brand H.J. Heinz, a Heinz bet consists of exactly 57 individual bets placed across six different selections.

As it does not include any single bets, you need at least two of your six selections to win in order to see a return. While the mathematics behind 57 intersecting bets can seem complex, getting your head around the mechanics is very rewarding. To make things completely hassle-free, you can skip the manual maths and use the free AceOdds heinz bet calculator to instantly work out your potential returns based on your stake and odds.

With Heinz betting explained in full below, you will learn exactly how to build this wager, when to use it, and how it compares to other massive multiples.

How a Heinz Bet Works

A Heinz bet takes six selections and covers every possible multiple combination from doubles upwards. As you are placing 57 different bets, your base unit stake is multiplied by 57. For example, a 10p Heinz bet will cost you £5.70 in total (£0.10 x 57).

The 57 bets that make up a Heinz are broken down as follows:

• 15 Doubles
• 20 Trebles
• 15 Four-folds
• 6 Five-folds
• 1 Six-fold Accumulator

The major advantage of a Heinz bet is the built-in margin for error. If you were to place a standard six-fold accumulator, one losing selection would destroy the entire bet. With a Heinz, if four selections win and two lose, you still receive a payout for the 6 Doubles, 4 Trebles, and 1 Four-fold that those four winning selections create.

Differences Between a Heinz and a Super Heinz

As you explore massive multiples, you will likely encounter the Super Heinz. The difference between the two is simply a matter of scale.

While a standard Heinz bet involves 6 selections and 57 total bets, a Super Heinz steps it up a notch. A Super Heinz consists of 7 selections and generates a massive 120 total bets (21 doubles, 35 trebles, 35 four-folds, 21 five-folds, 7 six-folds, and 1 seven-fold accumulator).

A Super Heinz requires more than double the number of bets, so it demands a significantly higher total stake. Bettors generally stick to a standard Heinz when they want to keep their total layout manageable while still covering a robust six-selection weekend slip.

Best Sports for Heinz Bets

Heinz bets can be placed on almost any sport, but they are predominantly utilized in horse racing and football due to the schedule and odds structures of these sports.

Horse Racing

A Heinz is incredibly popular during major racing festivals like Cheltenham or Royal Ascot. Punters typically place 'Each-Way Heinz' bets. This doubles the number of bets to 114 (57 bets to win, 57 bets to place), meaning you can generate a return even if your horses only finish in the designated place positions.

Football

Weekend football is perfect for a Heinz. Popular bets include picking six teams to win their respective matches or choosing six fixtures for the 'Both Teams to Score' market. As football upsets are common, the Heinz structure ensures that a single surprise draw or loss doesn't ruin the entire bet slip.

Heinz Bet Examples

To understand the financial breakdown of this bet, let's look at a practical scenario. Imagine you have picked six football teams to win on a Saturday, and you decide to place a £1 unit stake Heinz bet.

Here is exactly how your stake is distributed across the 57 bets:

If only two teams win (e.g., at odds of 2/1 and 3/1), only one Double is successful. You would win £12.00, resulting in a loss of £45.00 overall. However, if four teams win, you land multiple doubles, trebles, and a four-fold, often pushing you into a significant overall profit depending on the starting odds.

How to Calculate a Heinz Bet

Working out the returns for 57 bets manually is incredibly tedious, especially if you have to factor in dead heats, Rule 4 deductions, or each-way places. If you want to know how to calculate a Heinz bet accurately in seconds, the best method is utilizing our digital tool.

How to Use the AceOdds Calculator for a Heinz Bet:

1. Navigate to the AceOdds Bet Calculator.
2. From the 'Bet Type' dropdown menu, select Heinz.
3. Choose your preferred odds format (Fractions or Decimals) and input your total or unit stake.
4. Enter the odds for your 6 selections.
5. Toggle the 'Outcome' buttons (Win, Lose, Place, Void) for each selection to see exactly how your returns change based on different real-world results.

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How To Place A Heinz Bet with bet365

1. Select the relevant sport you want to bet on. For this example, we have selected tennis.

2. Then, select the six tennis outcomes for your betting slip. Once they are selected, the bet will first be set up as six-fold accumulator. Press the ‘Show More Multiples’ arrow to unlock all the other available bets.

3. Then select the Heinz option before adding your stake amount. Now, you are ready to place your Heinz.

Final Thoughts

In conclusion, a Heinz bet offers diverse engagement, the potential for balanced returns, and the opportunity to leverage multiple confident selections. As with any form of gambling, informed decision-making is crucial for a positive betting experience, and this type of bet should align with your risk appetite.