2025-05-04

Lucky 15 Betting Guide

Probably the most popular Lucky option, the Lucky 15 is a bet that is used most often in horse racing and greyhound racing. It’s a great choice for anyone who tends to have several selections in mind and would have simply backed four horses or dogs in four different races as a four-fold. Using a Lucky 15, bettors will get a payout even if their first choice loses.

So, what is a Lucky 15 bet exactly? It’s made up of four selections that total 15 bets. The bet backs four singles, as well as six doubles, and an impressive four trebles. Plus, bettors won’t miss out on the four-fold if that’s a personal favourite, because they get one of those as well. If one horse that’s selected is a winner, singles payout. For two getting past the post in first, the six doubles will also provide a return. Three winners add the four trebles to the tally, and if bettors manage to predict accurately with all four selections, then 15 bets will payout. The total value of the return will depend on how many horses can be bet on in the Lucky 15 that were winning selections and what the odds were for each.

Lucky 31 bets are similar to the Lucky 15, but they have just one more selection and therefore, cover 31 bets. Lucky 63 bets are even more expansive, with an eye-watering six selections covered as 63 singles.

What is a Lucky 15 compared to accumulators? Well, they are more adaptable, although accumulators also involve a single bet with multiple selections. In a fourfold accumulator, for the bet to offer any return, all the selections that have been included must be winners. That’s because technically an accumulator, or acca as they are often known, is just a single bet. That makes it cheaper than a Lucky 15, and if it’s a success, the returns can potentially be bigger. However, the lack of flexibility with this type of bet makes it less attractive for some punters.

How to work out a Lucky 15 bet?

A Lucky 15 bet is made up of 15 individual bets, each of which is equal in value. If you are unsure of how many horses can be bet on in a Lucky 15 - it’s 4! Within the bet, there are four sections which can be added in many different ways. These are four single bets, six doubles, four treble wagers, and one accumulator that’s four-fold. There are many potential bets within this basic set.

In a horse racing bet, if just one horse comes in, there will be a return, though it might not be enough to cover the cost of the bet. Here are the four sections that demonstrate how to work out a Lucky 15 bet:

For the four single bets, there are selections one, two, three, and four.
For the six double bets, there are selections one and two, selections one and three, selections one and four, selections two and three, selections two and four, and selections three and four.
For the four treble bets, there are selections one, two, and three, selections one, two, and four, selections one, three, and four and selections two, three, and four.
For the single fourfold bet, there is the selection one, two, three, and four.

A bet slip for Lucky 15 explained

For those wondering what a Lucky 15 bet slip is and how to complete one, here’s a quick guide.

Navigate to the LeoVegas page.
Click through to the Sportsbook.
Log in to the account.
Add four selections to the betting slip from those on the sportsbook.
Change preference from combination bet to system bet.
Options will be shown at the bottom of the slip.
Click place bet.

Can bettors do a Lucky 15 each way?

An each-way bet involves backing one horse or dog for the win and additionally betting on another competitor to make it into the first three. For those wondering how to place a Lucky 15 bet to include each way, it’s simple. If planning to wager on the results of four separate horse races, bettors can do it all with this one bet. It manages both win bets and bets for the horses that make up the selections. Each way can potentially provide a higher probability of success with any Lucky 15 bet placed.

To explain each way Lucky 15 in more detail, any horse or dog on a ticket that places can earn returns in an each-way, but bettors get a higher return if the horses or greyhounds they have bet on finish in the each way positions. If the win portion of the bet comes in, bettors get a better payout, but even if the horses all finish 2nd or 3rd or 4th, it’s a place side win and bettors will still have some payout. So, for a bet that offers returns for each horse that gets a place in the top four, not just the winning spot, an each way Lucky 15 may be suitable.

Are Lucky 15 bets good options?

The lowest Lucky 15 bet comes with the lowest risk, but this wager still costs more than a standard accumulator which will offer a smaller payout.

That means the winning potential of a Lucky 15 bet is relatively larger, and those with higher odds can potentially deliver a sizable profit, even with the smallest of wins. They are also considered to be one of the more secure multiple bets, as there are fewer selections, so the stake for each is also smaller. Nevertheless, a disadvantage of the Lucky 15 is still the cost of the stake, as bettors must multiply each initial stake by 15 to make it an accumulator.

Some sports are better suited when considering how to place a Lucky 15 bet. These are greyhound racing, horse racing, and football. Football has a huge range of markets for every match, but the odds tend to be modest. For racing, there are higher odds, but there’s only a small market spread. Markets like individual football matches and golf, tend to be more of a challenge for Lucky 15 betting.

What is the difference between a Lucky 15 and a Yankee bet?

The Yankee bet is like a Lucky 15, but it has some unique features. The key difference is the number of single bets and the coverage of outcomes included. In a Yankee bet, only 11 bets are provided, there are no single bets either. For a win, two or more selections need to come in. The Lucky 15 is more flexible, with additional coverage and singles - even if selections don’t all win, a return is still possible. On a Yankee Bet, a minimum of two winning selections are needed for the chance to make a profit.

The popularity of Lucky 15 explained

In modern horse racing, Lucky 15 bets are popular because they are one of the lower-priced multiple bets available on the market. However, because there is a potential 15x stake multiplication, they can still deliver a notable payout.