What's inside a Lucky 63
| Bet | How many | Pays when |
|---|---|---|
| Singles | 6 | That selection wins |
| Doubles | 15 | Both selections in it win |
| Trebles | 20 | All 3 selections in it win |
| Fourfolds | 15 | All 4 selections in it win |
| Fivefolds | 6 | All 5 selections in it win |
| Sixfold | 1 | All 6 selections in it win |
| Total | 63 |
How many bets pay out
| Winners | Bets that pay | Bets that lose |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 62 |
| 2 | 3 | 60 |
| 3 | 7 | 56 |
| 4 | 15 | 48 |
| 5 | 31 | 32 |
| 6 | 63 | 0 |
Worked example: 50p Lucky 63 with three winners
Three winners pay three singles, three doubles and a treble. The other 56 bets each include a loser:
| Selection | Odds | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3/1 | Won |
| 2 | 4/1 | Won |
| 3 | 2/1 | Won |
| 4 | 5/1 | Lost |
| 5 | 6/1 | Lost |
| 6 | 7/2 | Lost |
| Part of the bet | Stake | Returns |
|---|---|---|
| 6 singles | £3.00 | £6.00 |
| 15 doubles | £7.50 | £23.50 |
| 20 trebles | £10.00 | £30.00 |
| 15 fourfolds | £7.50 | £0.00 |
| 6 fivefolds | £3.00 | £0.00 |
| 1 sixfold | £0.50 | £0.00 |
| Total | £31.50 | £59.50 |
Profit: £28.00
Each way Lucky 63s
Each way makes it 126 bets. Even at 10p a bet that's £12.60, so it's worth checking the total stake in the calculator before placing it.
Lucky 63 or Heinz?
A Heinz is the same bet without the singles: 57 bets instead of 63, but it needs two winners for any return.
Common questions
How much does a Lucky 63 cost?
63 times your stake. A 10p Lucky 63 costs £6.30, a 50p Lucky 63 £31.50 and a £1 Lucky 63 £63. Each way doubles it to 126 bets.
Do bookmakers pay bonuses on a Lucky 63?
Many do, typically a boosted price if only one selection wins and a percentage bonus if all six win. The amounts vary between bookmakers and are often limited to horse racing. The calculator shows standard returns without bonuses.
What happens if one selection is a non-runner?
Its single returns the stake, and every multiple that includes it is settled as though that selection wasn't there.