What's inside a Goliath
| Bet | How many | Pays when |
|---|---|---|
| Doubles | 28 | Both selections in it win |
| Trebles | 56 | All 3 selections in it win |
| Fourfolds | 70 | All 4 selections in it win |
| Fivefolds | 56 | All 5 selections in it win |
| Sixfolds | 28 | All 6 selections in it win |
| Sevenfolds | 8 | All 7 selections in it win |
| Eightfold | 1 | All 8 selections in it win |
| Total | 247 |
How many bets pay out
| Winners | Bets that pay | Bets that lose |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 247 |
| 2 | 1 | 246 |
| 3 | 4 | 243 |
| 4 | 11 | 236 |
| 5 | 26 | 221 |
| 6 | 57 | 190 |
| 7 | 120 | 127 |
| 8 | 247 | 0 |
The table shows the Goliath's character. Two or three winners barely touch the cost, while every winner beyond that multiplies the number of paying bets. It's the largest standard full cover bet, and it only makes sense when you expect several of eight selections to win.
Worked example: 10p Goliath with five winners
| Selection | Odds | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2/1 | Won |
| 2 | 5/2 | Won |
| 3 | 3/1 | Won |
| 4 | 6/4 | Won |
| 5 | 2/1 | Won |
| 6 | 5/1 | Lost |
| 7 | 4/1 | Lost |
| 8 | 7/2 | Lost |
| Part of the bet | Stake | Returns |
|---|---|---|
| 28 doubles | £2.80 | £10.18 |
| 56 trebles | £5.60 | £32.15 |
| 70 fourfolds | £7.00 | £50.48 |
| 56 fivefolds | £5.60 | £31.50 |
| 28 sixfolds | £2.80 | £0.00 |
| 8 sevenfolds | £0.80 | £0.00 |
| 1 eightfold | £0.10 | £0.00 |
| Total | £24.70 | £124.30 |
Profit: £99.60
Each way Goliaths
Each way doubles the Goliath to 494 bets. At 10p that's £49.40, so the total stake is worth checking in the calculator before you place it.
Common questions
How much does a Goliath cost?
247 times your stake. A 10p Goliath costs £24.70 and a £1 Goliath costs £247. Each way doubles it to 494 bets.
Can I place a Goliath online?
Many bookmakers offer it in their bet slip once you have eight selections, but not all do. Some only offer it in shops.
What happens if one selection is a non-runner?
It counts as odds of 1, so every bet that includes it drops down a level and the bet effectively becomes a Super Heinz on the other seven selections.