Double Bet
What is a Double Bet?
A Double combines 2 selections into one bet. Both must win for a return.
Double Composition
Contains 1 Double.
| Bet | Selections | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Doubles | All pairs | 1 |
Permutations
- Doubles: All possible pairs across your selections. (1 total)
Double Example
| Selection Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Team A | 2/1 |
| Team B | 3/1 |
| Team C | 4/1 |
Multiply odds of the first and second selections together, then by stake. Use the calculator below to see exact returns for each component bet and the total.
Examples
Football (decimal odds)
Team A 2.00 and Team B 2.20 → double odds 4.40. $10 stake returns $44.
Horse racing (fractional odds)
Horse A 2/1 and Horse B 9/4 combined as a double.
Fractional odds explained
- Written as a/b (e.g., 5/2). This means you win a profit of a for every b you stake.
- Profit = stake × (a ÷ b). Total return = stake + profit.
- Quick convert to decimal: 1 + (a ÷ b). Example: 9/4 → 1 + 9/4 = 3.25.
- Example: at 2/1, a £10 stake: profit £20, total return £30.
Formulas
Doubles
Each double: Return = stake × odds of pick 1 × odds of pick 2. Add all doubles.
Total return = add up the returns from all of the above component bets.
Reasons for making a Double Bet
- Increased chances of winning: Multiple combinations create more ways to get a return than a single bet.
- Potential for significant returns: When several selections win, combined payouts can grow quickly.
- Risk management: Some combinations can still return even if not all selections win.