What is a Trixie Bet?

A Trixie bet combines different selections into one exciting wager. It isn't for punters new to the world of sports betting.

However, if you find that you have spent some time wagering on horse racing and football and know your single bets from your multiple bet types, then the Trixie bet may be right for you.

Here, we will explain a Trixie bet and how it works so that you will be able to answer the question of its origin and meaning when someone asks you next time.

So, what is a Trixie bet? A Trixie bet list consists of four equal-value bets placed on three selections competing in different events. The list consists of three doubles and one treble bet.

For a Trixie to be successful, two of your selections must be winners to earn a return. The treble portion of the Trixie ensures that if you are successful with the bet, your payout can increase significantly.

Trixie bets are most often used in horse racing. Horse racing punters can experience significant rises in profits, making the Trixie a very good option for punters seeking to provide strong returns on their betting.

A Trixie wager based on three selections provides punters with high potential winnings for a relatively low stake. Like an accumulator, a low stake could lead to a large payout.

You may wonder what the difference is between a Trixie and an accumulator. An accumulator bet requires every selection to come in. The greatness of a Trixie bet is that if one of your selections fails, a return is still guaranteed. For this reason, many punters will choose a Trixie over an accumulator. Your winnings are calculated on three doubles and a treble. It is not calculated on single bets.

How Trixie Bets Work?

In a Trixie bet, you will make four bets of equal value on three selections. You will wager on three double bets and a treble bet. The double bets look like this:

1+2, 2+3, 1+3

The treble bet will look like this:

1+2+3

In total, four bets are being made based on the three selections. You can't wager on multiple outcomes of the same event nor can you wager on events derived from data from multiple sports. For example, if you must bet on all horse races or all football matches for your Trixie.

Moreover, you cannot build a bet with two different markets derived from information from the same football game. For example, you cannot select the correct score of a match and the first goalscorer.

Your bet stake is always four times more than the amount you enter. The three double bets and single treble bet increase the amount.

When making a Trixie bet, ensure you understand and consider the amount of money needed to wager based on the bet as the four bets increase.

How Many Selections Do You Need for A Trixie Bet?

You will need four selections for a Trixie. The three selections must be of equal value.

How Many Bets Are You Making With a Trixie Bet?

You make a total of four bets on Trixie. Three doubles are made and a treble bet.

Horse Racing Trixie Bets

Trixie betting is most commonly used in horse racing. You can place a simple Trixie bet on a horse race by selecting one horse to win race No. 1, a different horse to win race No. 2, and a third horse to win race No. 3.

Remember, the Trixie bet in horse racing must be placed on three different races. You cannot wager on the same race. A small wager on a Trixie horse racing bet can lead to a large payout.

Football Trixie Bets

Football is another sport in which Trixie wagers are popular. Here is an example of a Trixie football bet with three selections:

to beat Norwich City at 2/1

to beat West Ham at 3/1

Fulham to beat Brentford at 4/1

Four bets are made on the three selections. Two of the bets are double bets and one is a treble bet. Here is what the best would look like.

Double bet 1 states that Manchester City and Liverpool will win

Double bet 2 states that Liverpool and Fulham will win

Double bet 3 states that Manchester City and Fulham will win

The treble bet is on all three teams to win

A Trixie football bet guarantees a return on your stake, although it could be lower than on a typical treble bet. If one of the selections wins, you would make no return on the bet.

This is because no single bets are included in a Trixie. In addition, if no selections win, the bet is unsuccessful.

Therefore, you must have at least two of your selections win for the Trixie bet to be successful.

Best Markets for Trixie Bets

Trixie bets are popular in horse racing. This bet type is most commonly used in horse race betting, and it allows you to wager on three different horse races to win a potentially large payout.

The bet type is also used by football bettors. The Trixie bet allows you to wager on three different games, but unlike an accumulator, the wagers are not single bets. Cricket and tennis are popular sports to wager on using the Trixie bet.

What is the Difference Between a Trixie Bet and an Accumulator Bet?

The difference between a Trixie bet and an accumulator bet is the selections made on the wager. A Trixie includes three doubles and a treble bet, while an accumulator is made up of single bets. On an acca, if one of the selections fails, the bet loses. A Trixie can still guarantee a return even if one of the selections fails.

What Is the Difference Between A Trixie Bet and a Patent bet?

A patent bet is a type of multiple bet. When placing a patent bet, you make seven bets on three different selections. This bet covers all potential outcomes, and it will offer a return on the stake even if just one bet comes in. 

The patent bet is often compared to the Trixie bet. The difference is that a patent bet is built with three singles, three doubles, and a treble.

Patent betting most commonly occurs in horse racing. However, sportsbooks offer it to a wide range of other sports. Patent bets have become popular because you only need one winner from the three selections to get a return on your stake. This is because single bets are included in the patent.

What is the Difference Between a Trixie Bet and a Lucky 15 Bet?

A lucky 15 is another betting experience that is similar to the Trixie. Like the patent bet, there are some differences to make the lucky 15 stand on its own.

The lucky 15 looks like this:

4 single bets

6 double bets

4 treble bets

1 four fold bet

In total, you will make 15 bets.

A lucky 15 bet will cover all the multiple combinations (doubles, trebles, and fourfold) for four selections in different events. The bet also adds the insurance of four single bets. This helps cover your stake in case just one of your selections wins. The problem with a lucky 15 is that the stake has to be equal for all of the bets.

What is the Difference between a Trixie Bet and a Goliath bet?

A Goliath bet is a monster! It consists of 247 equal bets on eight different selections. The bet combines 28 doubles, 56 trebles, 70 four-folds, 56 five-folds, 28 six-folds, eight seven-folds, and one eightfold.

To receive a return on your Goliath bet, you must win at least two selections. The good news is that the returns can increase incredibly quickly. Once again, Goliath bets are often used in horse racing rather than other sports.

Is a Trixie Bet a Good Bet?

A Trixie bet is ideal for wagering on events in which the team or horse is at short odds. These odds won't pay much of a return if you place a single bet. Instead of placing single bets, you stake on what could be lucrative multiple bets.

Should I Put a lot of Money on a Trixie Bet?

A Trixie bet consists of equal value on each bet. Therefore, your stake is four times the actual stake you enter. If you stake £1, the actual stake will be four times that (£4). Your return can be significant, but a losing Trixie bet could see you lose a large stake.

The Trixie bet is among the most exciting bets you can find and make. It isn't a bet for novice bettors, so after you get some experience wagering and winning on sports, you may try it.

A Trixie bet consists of three doubles and one treble bet, each of equal value. It allows you to wager a low stake but make a large return. You don't need all the selections to succeed for a Trixie to win.

Trixies are most popular in horse racing but are available in several other sports including football.