Patent
What is a Patent Bet?
A Patent uses 3 selections forming 3 Singles, 3 Doubles and 1 Treble.
Patent Composition
Contains 3 Singles, 3 Doubles and 1 Treble.
| Bet | Selections | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Singles | Any single selection | 3 |
| Doubles | All pairs | 3 |
| Trebles | All triples | 1 |
Permutations
- Singles: Each selection as a single bet. (3 total)
- Doubles: All possible pairs across your selections. (3 total)
- Trebles: All possible triples across your selections. (1 total)
Patent Example
| Selection Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Team A | 2/1 |
| Team B | 3/1 |
| Team C | 4/1 |
Calculate all 7 component bets and sum returns. Use the calculator below to see exact returns for each component bet and the total.
Examples
Football (decimal odds)
Teams A 1.90, B 2.20, C 2.60 → 3 singles, 3 doubles, 1 treble. Even one winner returns via its single.
Horse racing (fractional odds)
Horses at 6/4, 9/4, 7/2 → 3 singles, 3 doubles, 1 treble.
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
Singles
Each single: Return = stake × odds.
Doubles
Each double: Return = stake × odds of pick 1 × odds of pick 2. Add all doubles.
Trebles
Each treble: Return = stake × odds1 × odds2 × odds3. Add all trebles.
Total return = add up the returns from all of the above component bets.
Reasons for making a Patent 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.