What's inside a Lucky 15
| Bet | How many | Pays when |
|---|---|---|
| Singles | 4 | That selection wins |
| Doubles | 6 | Both selections in the double win |
| Trebles | 4 | All three selections in the treble win |
| Fourfold | 1 | All four selections win |
| Total | 15 |
Worked example: £1 Lucky 15 with two winners
Two winners means two singles and one double pay out. The other 12 bets all include a loser.
| Selection | Odds | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3/1 | Won |
| 2 | 5/1 | Won |
| 3 | 2/1 | Lost |
| 4 | 6/1 | Lost |
| Part of the bet | Stake | Returns |
|---|---|---|
| 4 singles | £4.00 | £10.00 |
| 6 doubles | £6.00 | £24.00 |
| 4 trebles | £4.00 | £0.00 |
| 1 fourfold | £1.00 | £0.00 |
| Total | £15.00 | £34.00 |
Profit: £19.00
Each way Lucky 15s
Each way turns a Lucky 15 into 30 bets. The place part is a second Lucky 15 at place odds, so selections that finish in the places keep paying even when they don't win. It also means a small return can still be a loss overall:
| Selection | Odds | Place terms | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8/1 | 1/5 | Won |
| 2 | 5/1 | 1/5 | Placed |
| 3 | 4/1 | 1/5 | Lost |
| 4 | 10/1 | 1/5 | Lost |
| Part of the bet | Stake | Returns |
|---|---|---|
| 4 singles (win) | £4.00 | £9.00 |
| 4 singles (place) | £4.00 | £4.60 |
| 6 doubles (win) | £6.00 | £0.00 |
| 6 doubles (place) | £6.00 | £5.20 |
| 4 trebles (win) | £4.00 | £0.00 |
| 4 trebles (place) | £4.00 | £0.00 |
| 1 fourfold (win) | £1.00 | £0.00 |
| 1 fourfold (place) | £1.00 | £0.00 |
| Total | £30.00 | £18.80 |
Loss: £11.20
Lucky 15 bonuses
Many bookmakers add extras to Lucky 15s. The most common are a boosted price on the single if only one selection wins, and a percentage bonus on the whole bet if all four win. The amounts differ between bookmakers, and between horse racing and other sports, so check the terms before you place the bet. The calculator shows standard returns without any bonus.
Lucky 15 or Yankee?
A Yankee is the same bet without the four singles. It's cheaper, costing 11 stakes instead of 15, but you need two winners before it pays anything. The Lucky 15's singles act as a safety net for when only one selection comes in.
Common questions
How much does a Lucky 15 cost?
Fifteen times your stake. A 50p Lucky 15 costs £7.50 and a £1 Lucky 15 costs £15. Each way doubles it to 30 bets, so £30 at £1 a bet.
Can I do a Lucky 15 on football?
Yes. Most bookmakers accept Lucky 15s on any sport, although bonuses are often limited to horse racing. Check the terms before relying on them.
What happens if one selection is a non-runner?
It is treated as void, with odds of 1. Its single returns the stake, and every double, treble and fourfold that included it is settled as if that selection wasn't there.
What are a Lucky 31 and Lucky 63?
The same idea with more selections. A Lucky 31 is 31 bets on 5 selections, and a Lucky 63 is 63 bets on 6. Both include singles and every possible multiple.