Accumulator bets, often called “accas,” are a popular way to bet at Betfred (and other bookmakers)․ They involve combining multiple selections into a single bet․ Instead of placing separate bets on each event, you group them together․ The catch? All your selections must win for the accumulator to pay out․ This higher risk is balanced by significantly increased odds, offering potentially large returns from a small stake․
How Accumulators Work – A Simple Example
Let’s say you want to bet on three football matches:
- Manchester United to win @ 2․00
- Liverpool to win @ 1․50
- Arsenal to win @ 2․50
If you placed these as separate bets with a £1 stake each, your maximum win would be £3 (assuming all win)․ However, as an accumulator:
- The combined odds are calculated by multiplying the individual odds: 2․00 x 1․50 x 2․50 = 7;50
- A £1 accumulator bet would return £7․50 (stake + £6․50 profit) if all three teams win․
Betfred Specifics & Features
Betfred offers several features relating to accumulators:
Acca Insurance
Betfred often runs promotions like “Acca Insurance․” This typically refunds your stake as a free bet if one selection in your accumulator loses – usually applies to 5+ leg accas․ Check the Betfred promotions page for current offers and terms․
Extra Place Accas (Horse Racing/Greyhounds)
For certain horse racing and greyhound races, Betfred may offer “Extra Place” accas․ This means more places are paid out than standard, increasing your chances of a return․
#DoubleDelight
Betfred’s #DoubleDelight promotion can double your odds on certain accas, particularly those involving specific sports or events․ Again, terms apply․
Acca Builder
Betfred’s Acca Builder tool simplifies creating accumulators․ It allows you to quickly add selections from various events to your bet slip․
Types of Accumulators
- Standard Accumulator: All selections must win․
- Trixie: 4 bets – 3 singles and 3 doubles․ Requires at least two winning selections to see a return․
- Patent: 7 bets – 3 singles, 3 doubles, and 1 treble․ Requires at least one winning selection․
- Yankee: 11 bets – 6 singles, 4 doubles, 3 trebles․ Requires at least two winning selections․
- Canadian (Super Yankee): 26 bets – 10 singles, 10 doubles, 5 trebles, 1 four-fold․ Requires at least two winning selections;
- Heinz: 57 bets – 15 singles, 20 doubles, 15 trebles, 6 four-folds, 1 five-fold․ Requires at least two winning selections․
- Super Heinz: 126 bets – 30 singles, 45 doubles, 35 trebles, 10 four-folds, 3 five-folds, 1 six-fold․ Requires at least two winning selections․
Tips for Successful Accumulators
- Research: Thoroughly research each selection before adding it to your accumulator․
- Don’t Overload: More selections don’t always mean a better bet․ The more selections, the lower the probability of winning․
- Consider Value: Look for selections with good value – odds that are higher than their true probability․
- Utilize Betfred Features: Take advantage of Acca Insurance and other promotions․
- Stake Responsibly: Accumulators are high-risk․ Only bet what you can afford to lose․
