What is a Trixie Bet?
A Trixie bet is a way to bet on three things (like horses or football teams) winning, but instead of just one bet, you make four smaller bets. Here’s how it works:
- 3 Double Bets: This means you bet on two things winning at a time.
- 1 Treble Bet: This means you bet on all three things winning together.
With a Trixie bet, you don’t have to win every single pick to get some money back. If just two of your picks win, you still get a little money! This makes it a safer bet than just betting on all three winning together.
How Does a Trixie Bet Work?
Let’s look closer at how a Trixie bet actually works!
Trixie Bet Mechanics
When you make a Trixie bet, you are making four bets from your three picks. If you put £5 on each bet, you spend a total of £20 because it’s 4 bets in one (£5 x 4 = £20).
- If all three of your picks win, you get money from all the doubles and the treble bet.
- If two of your picks win, you get money back from one of the doubles, which might cover your costs or even give you some profit.
- If only one pick wins, you don’t win any money and lose your bet.
How to Place a Trixie Bet
Placing a Trixie bet is easy. First, you pick the three things you want to bet on, like three football teams or three horses. Then, you choose the Trixie option on your betting slip. The betting site or app will show you how much you need to bet and how much you could win based on the odds.
How to Calculate a Trixie Bet
Calculating how much you could win with a Trixie bet involves doing some simple math with the odds of your picks.
Let’s say your three picks have odds of 2.00, 3.00, and 4.00. Here’s how you calculate the possible winnings:
- Double 1: 2.00 x 3.00 = 6.00
- Double 2: 2.00 x 4.00 = 8.00
- Double 3: 3.00 x 4.00 = 12.00
- Treble: 2.00 x 3.00 x 4.00 = 24.00
To find out how much you could win, add up all the winnings from the doubles and the treble. If you bet £5 on each, your total winnings would be all the winning combinations multiplied by £5.
Trixie Bet Examples
To make it easier, let’s see some examples of Trixie bets in different sports:
Football Example
Imagine you bet on three football teams:
- Team A at odds of 2.00
- Team B at odds of 3.00
- Team C at odds of 4.00
If all three teams win, you get money from all the doubles and the treble. But even if only Team A and Team B win, you still get a little money back from their double bet.
Horse Racing Example
Now, imagine you bet on three horses:
- Horse 1 at odds of 5.00
- Horse 2 at odds of 6.00
- Horse 3 at odds of 7.00
If two out of three horses win, you still win some money. If all three horses win, you win even more!
Trixie Bet Strategy
Using a Trixie bet smartly means thinking about your picks and how much you’re betting. Here are some easy tips:
- Pick Good Odds: Try to pick things that have fair chances of winning. Don’t pick things that are too easy or too hard. Odds between 2.0 and 5.0 are usually a good choice.
- Mix Up Your Picks: Instead of picking all football teams, you can mix it up with a horse race or tennis match. This way, if one sport isn’t going well, another might be better.
- Do Your Homework: Look up information about the teams, horses, or players you are betting on. The more you know, the better your chances of picking winners.
- Keep Track of Your Money: Because a Trixie bet is four bets in one, make sure you don’t bet too much at once. Decide how much you want to spend and stick to
| Advantages of Trixie Bet | Disadvantages of Trixie Bet |
|---|---|
| Allows for a return even if not all selections win. | Requires at least two correct selections to get any return. |
| Less risky than an accumulator since not all picks need to win. | Higher total stake as you are placing four bets. |
| Can result in significant profits if all selections win. | Potentially lower returns if only two selections win. |
| Flexible and can be used across multiple sports and events. | Complex to calculate returns without a betting calculator. |
