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What is a Lucky 31 bet and How Does it Work?

The lucky 31 bet is a very close relation of the Lucky 15, however the bet requires you pinpoint five fancies. A Lucky 31 comprises 31 bets on five different horses and is made up of:

Five singles
Ten doubles
Ten trebles
Five four-fold accumulators
A five-fold accumulator

To yield a return, one selection must win. A €1 Lucky 31 will cost you €31.You can find other types of bets here along with betting terminology and horse racing terminology

How Does a Lucky 31 Work?

Below shows you all the different types of bets which make up a lucky 31.

Four singles 1, 2, 3, 4,5
Ten doubles 12, 13, 14, 15, 23, 24, 25, 34, 35, 45,
Ten trebles 123, 134, 124, 125, 135, 145, 234, 235, 245, 345
Five four-fold accumulators 1234, 1235, 1245, 1345, 2345
A five-fold accumulator 12345

How to Workout Lucky 31 Winnings

The lucky 31 is more complex to calculate than a lucky fifteen. You will need to calculate the return from five winning singles, double, treble, four-fold and a five-fold.

Is a Lucky 31 Bet Worth it?

If you are confident you have found five winners, then a lucky 31 may well be worth it. The potential payout is very large for a small stake. You only need one horse to win to yield a return. Putting 31 separate bets on five horses would be rather time consuming and your retunr will not be a big if more than horse wins.

How Does an Each Way Lucky 31 Work?

An each way lucky 31 consists of 62 bets - 31 win bets and 31 place bets and you will receive a payout if your horses place. This means that a €1 lucky fifteen bet will cost you €62. You will be paid out on places at 1/5 of the odds.

Lucky 31 vs Canadian Bet

The Canadian is very similar to the Yankee but excludes the singles. The bet is a total of 26 bets on five horses in five different races, it is also known as a Super Yankee:

Ten doubles
Ten trebles
Five four-folds
A fivefold accumulator

To receive a payout, a minimum of two selections must win. A €1 Canadian will cost €26.