What is a Trixie bet?
A Trixie bet is a type of multiple bet in sports betting that combines three selections into four different bets consisting of three doubles and one treble. It is similar to a Patent bet, which also involves three selections, but a Patent bet includes three single bets in addition to the three doubles and one treble.
To place a Trixie bet, the bettor must select three different outcomes they wish to bet on. These selections can be from the same sport or from different sports. The bettor places four bets, covering all possible combinations of doubles and trebles. If all three selections are correct, the bettor wins all four bets. If two selections are correct, the bettor wins one double. If only one selection is correct, the bettor does not win any of the bets.
The Trixie bet is popular among bettors who want to increase their chances of winning a bet while minimizing the risk of losing. It offers a lower risk than a traditional accumulator bet, as only two selections need to win in order to receive a payout, but still offers the potential for a significant payout if all three selections are correct.
What is an example of a Trixie bet?
Let’s say a bettor wants to place a Trixie bet on three horse races:
- Horse A to win the 2:00 race
- Horse B to win the 3:30 race
- Horse C to win the 4:15 race
The bettor would place four bets, covering all possible combinations of doubles and trebles:
If all three selections were correct, the bettor would win all four bets. If two selections were correct, the bettor would win one double. If only one selection was correct, the bettor would not win any of the bets.
For example, let’s say that Horse A and Horse B both win their races, but Horse C loses. In this case, the bettor would win one double (AB) and would receive a payout based on the odds of those two selections.
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