What is a Lucky 63 Bet?

The Lucky 63 is a 6 selection wager consisting of 63 bets: 6 singles, 15 doubles, 20 trebles, 15 four-folds, 6 five-folds and a six-fold accumulator.

A Lucky 63 bet is a comprehensive multiple wager consisting of six different selections that are combined into 63 individual bets.
For punters who want to combine multiple selections while maintaining a strong safety net and the chance for lucrative bonuses, the Lucky 63 is a great choice.

As the structure includes single bets on every selection, you only need one of your six picks to win to guarantee a return. With Lucky 63 betting explained in full below, you will see why this bet is highly favored in racing circles. While the sheer volume of bets can make manual maths complicated, you can easily avoid the headache. Use the free AceOdds Lucky 63 Bet Calculator to instantly work out your potential returns, profit, and loss, factoring in complex variables like each-way places and dead heats.

How a Lucky 63 Bet Works

A Lucky 63 takes your six chosen selections and covers every possible winning combination, from singles right up to a six-fold accumulator. As you are essentially placing 63 separate bets at once, your unit stake is multiplied by 63. For example, a £1 unit stake means the bet will cost you £63 in total to place.

The 63 bets that make up a Lucky 63 are distributed as follows:

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

A major draw of the Lucky 63 is how bookmakers treat it. It is standard industry practice to offer generous bonuses for this specific bet type. For example, many top bookmakers will add a 25% bonus to your total returns if all six of your selections win. Conversely, if only one of your six selections manages to win, many bookmakers offer a 'consolation' bonus, often doubling or even multiplying the odds of that single winner by up to five times to soften the blow.

What is the Difference a Lucky 63 Bet and Heinz Bet?

A Lucky 63 and a Heinz Bet both involve six selections, but they differ in the number of bets placed. The primary difference is that a Lucky 63 includes single bets, meaning you get a return if any of your selections win, whereas, with a Heinz bet, you need at least two successful selections to get a return.

A Heinz consists of 57 bets (15 doubles, 20 trebles, 15 four-folds, 6 five-folds, and 1 six-fold) and contains zero singles. This means you need at least two of your six selections to win just to see a return.

A Lucky 63 includes the exact same multiple combinations as a Heinz, but adds 6 single bets, bringing the total to 63 bets. While the Lucky 63 demands a slightly higher overall stake (63 units compared to 57), it guarantees a payout if just one selection wins. Additionally, a standard Heinz bet rarely qualifies for the lucrative bookmaker bonuses and consolations that are specifically attached to "Lucky" bet types.

Best Sports for Lucky 63 Bets

While a Lucky 63 bet can technically be placed on any sport where you can make six independent selections, it is overwhelmingly favored in specific markets that offer generous bookmaker bonuses and longer odds in particular horse racing.

• Horse Racing: This is the traditional home of the Lucky 63 bet. The generous bookmaker bonuses attached specifically to racing multiples can significantly boost your payouts if all six horses win, or salvage your stake with a multiplier if only one lands. Additionally, placing an each-way Lucky 63 is a highly effective strategy for backing outsiders.
• Greyhound Racing: Similar to horse racing, the fast-paced nature and odds structures of greyhound meetings make them an ideal fit for Lucky 63 bets. Many bookmakers apply the same lucrative bonuses and one-winner consolations to the dogs as well.
• Football (High-Odds Markets): Punters often utilize this comprehensive 63-bet structure for high-odds weekend markets like 'First Goalscorer' or 'Correct Score'. This ensures that even a couple of successful predictions will yield a profitable return without relying on a perfect six-fold accumulator.

Lucky 63 Bet Examples

To make the mechanics clear, let's look at a practical scenario. Imagine you place a £1 unit stake Lucky 63 on six horses running at Ascot. Your total stake is £63 (63 bets × £1).

Three of your horses win, but the other three let you down:

The Winning Returns Breakdown:

Because Horses D, E, and F lost, any multiple bet involving them is a losing line. However, because a Lucky 63 covers all combinations, your three winning horses generate payouts across 7 individual bets:

• 3 Winning Singles: * Horse A Single: £1 × 3.00 = £3.00
  • Horse B Single: £1 × 4.00 = £4.00
  • Horse C Single: £1 × 5.00 = £5.00
• 3 Winning Doubles:
  • Double 1 (A + B): £1 × 3.00 × 4.00 = £12.00
  • Double 2 (A + C): £1 × 3.00 × 5.00 = £15.00
  • Double 3 (B + C): £1 × 4.00 × 5.00 = £20.00
• 1 Winning Treble:
  • Treble (A + B + C): £1 × 3.00 × 4.00 × 5.00 = £60.00

Total Return: £3 + £4 + £5 + £12 + £15 + £20 + £60 = £119.00 Total Profit: £119.00 - £63.00 initial stake = £56.00 net profit.

How to Calculate a Lucky 63 Bet

As demonstrated above, calculating returns manually is time-consuming. If you want to know how to calculate a Lucky 63 bet without the hassle - especially when factoring in each-way places, non-runners, or bookmaker bonuses—you should use our digital calculator.

How to Use the AceOdds Calculator for a Lucky 63:

1. Open the free AceOdds Bet Calculator.
2. From the 'Bet Type' menu, select Lucky 63.
3. Choose your odds format (Fractional or Decimal) and input your unit stake (the calculator will multiply this by 63 for your total outlay).
4. If you are placing an each-way bet, tick the Each Way box.
5. Enter the odds for all 6 of your selections.
6. Check your bookmaker's promotional terms and apply any relevant bonuses or consolations in the calculator's settings.
7. Toggle the 'Outcome' buttons (Win, Lose, Place, Void) to simulate different results and instantly view your potential returns.

Reasons for making a Lucky 63 Bet

Now that we have explained a Lucky 63 bet, here are three reasons why you would place one:

• Each-Way Betting – The Lucky 63 can be helpful if you also want to place Each-Way bets. This will cost you double the overall stake, but it will also offer greater insurance. 63 bets to win, then become 126 bets that also allow places to win.
• Exploring Longshot Opportunities – Although a longshot is usually that for a reason, including this option in your Lucky 63 can pay dividends. Should the outsider be a winner along with just one other favourites, you may only need two selections to turn a profit.
• Comprehensive Betting Strategy – As part of the Lucky family of bets, like the 15 or the 31, the 63 offers punters the ability to utilise a comprehensive betting strategy, which can reward those with a deep knowledge of a particular sport.

The Lucky 63 is mainly popular with experienced punters, but that should not exclude new ones simultaneously. With all betting types, the benefits must be highlighted, as well as any potential drawbacks, and therefore, we will now look at the two most prominent points in each category.

How to Place a Lucky 63 Bet with bet365

Locking in a massive multiple online is highly intuitive. Here is a brief guide on how to place your wager using bet365:

1. Log In: Open the bet365 app or website and log into your betting account.
2. Make Your Picks: Navigate to your desired sport and add exactly six selections to your bet slip by clicking their odds.
3. Open Multiples: Go to your bet slip and scroll down. You may need to select "Show More Multiples" to expand the hidden multiple options.
4. Locate the Lucky 63: Find the specific box labelled Lucky 63.
5. Enter Your Stake: Type your chosen unit stake into this box. Ensure you check the total stake at the bottom of the slip, as your unit stake will be multiplied by 63.
6. Confirm: Check your potential returns and click Place Bet to lock in your wager.