A Lucky 15 consists of 4 selections taking part in different events, which are combined
to produce 15 bets derived from a Four-Fold Accumulator, 4 Trebles, 6 Doubles, and a
Single for each selection. This bet is the same as a Yap, but with a bonus applied if
all selections win, and a consolation applied if only one selection wins.
The bonuses
and consolations offered by different bookmakers vary, although it is common for a 10%
bonus to be applied to the return if all selections win, with a consolation of the odds
being doubled if only one selection wins. All selections must run for a bonus or
consolation to apply. Bonuses and consolations only apply to the win part of
‘win-to-win, place-to-place’ each way bets. Lucky 15 bets are often only allowed on
horse racing and greyhounds.
The Lucky 15 Bet Calculator allows you to calculate the
stake, return and profit for Lucky 15s, permed from up to 20 selections if required,
with the same comprehensive range of options available to the Free Bet
Calculator.
Lucky 15 Bet Calculator Settings Bet Options The Number of Selections value
is automatically updated when you switch between different bet types, if the current
value is less than the minimum required for the type of bet. The number of selections
can be increased in order to create perms or, in the case of Accumulators, to simply
extend the size of the Accumulator. The maximum number of selections that can be
specified for any bet is 20, but the value is fixed for any bets that can not be
permed, such as Alphabet & Union Jack. Stake minimum: 0.01 Each Way No Yes Number of
Selections 4..20 Set Bonuses Most bookmakers add a bonus to certain bet types when a
particular criterion is met, such as all winners, but there are often conditions
attached. Many bookmakers will only apply a bonus to bets that consist entirely of
horse racing and/or greyhound selections (except ante-post). Some bookmakers will apply
bonuses to bets containing selections involved in other sports, but they may restrict
them to certain markets. Other conditions may also apply, such as minimum odds for each
selection, or a minimum unit stake. Since there are a number of conditions that dictate
whether a particular bet qualifies for a bonus, the Include Bonus option makes it
easier for you to include, or exclude, the bonus settings from your calculations. This
can be done on a bet by bet basis, without needing to alter individual bonus settings,
which are otherwise normally fixed for a particular bookmaker. Include Bonus where
applicable No Yes Selections … is displayed below a selection number to indicate that
other options are available for that selection. Simply click the button with the
relevant selection number to display a panel containing the less frequently used Rule
4, Dead Heat and Joint Favourite options. The available options will vary depending on
a selection’s Status, and whether the bet is each way. For example, if a selection has
lost, then Win Odds is not relevant, so that option is removed from the form. Win Odds
can be entered in either Fraction, Decimal or American format, in accordance with the
current odds format that can be changed via the Settings. … Status Win Odds Place 1 Won
Placed Lost Void NR / + — 1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5 1/6 — 2 Won Placed Lost Void NR / + — 1/1
1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5 1/6 — 3 Won Placed Lost Void NR / + — 1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5 1/6 — 4 Won
Placed Lost Void NR / + — 1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5 1/6 — Selection 1 - Other Options × Rule
4 Dead Heat Total - the number of participants finishing in the same position. In the
event of a double dead heat you should enter 2, and in the (unlikely) event of a triple
dead heat you should enter 3. Places - the number of places being offered by your
bookmaker for the event in which your selection is taking part. Position - the
finishing position for the dead heat. If the dead heat is for first then you should
enter 1, if the dead heat is for second then you should enter 2, etc. Note: Places and
Position only apply to each way bets. Joint Fav. Total - the number of joint
favourites, more accurately termed co-favourites if there are more than two. Winners -
the number of favourites that won the race. This will normally be 1, since a value of 0
would indicate that your selection did not win. This value will only exceed 1 if joint
favourites are involved in a dead heat for first place. Non Runners (NR) - any
favourites withdrawn shortly before the runners come under starter’s orders. Note:
These options are only relevant if you have backed the Unnamed Favourite to win, when
more than one favourite has been declared. 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70
75 80 85 90 Total 2..4 Places 1..5
Position 1 + Total 2..6
Winners 1..2
NR 0..1 + —
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