While a Lucky 31 bet has many sub-bets, it is not a particularly complicated bet to place or to understand.
Most bookies allow you to automatically place a Lucky 31, including all relevant sub-bets, once you have made five selections in the betting markets.
While the Lucky 31 Bet can be very lucrative when all selections win, it can be an expensive bet if you use large stakes. In addition, three selections usually need to win to generate a profit.
To place a Lucky 31 bet you need to make five selections in the betting markets. You do not need to bet on a single sport, event or betting market, and can combine any five selections in your bet.
When placing a Lucky 31 bet you should only bet on selections that you are confident can win. Taking a chance on a long shot to get higher odds does not make sense for this bet type.
Once you have made your five selections there is no need to create each of the sub-bets used in the Lucky 31.
Simply making five selections at an online bookie will automatically pull up a Lucky 31 bet as an option on the betting slip, usually under Multiple bets.
From there on it’s easy. Enter the stake you want to use as your base bet, bearing in mind it will be multiplied by 31, and place you bet.
The only tricky thing about placing a Lucky 31 bet is understanding all the permutations of how the bet will pay out.
To give you an example, assume you place a £31 total stake on five horses all priced 2/1.
If one horse wins you will get a payout of £3 for an overall loss of £28
If two horses win you will get a payout of £15 for an overall loss of £16
If three horses win you will get a payout of £63 for an overall profit of £32
If four horses win you will get a payout of £255 for an overall profit of £224
If five horses win you will get a payout of £2013 for an overall profit of £992.
Keep in mind that the odds on the entries that do win will impact how many selections are required to win to profit from a Lucky 31 bet.
For example, if only a single selection wins its event at a price of 33/1 on a £31 Lucky 31 then that single win will pay out £34, generating an overall profit of £2 on the bet.
Lucky 31 bet calculator
Since each Lucky 31 bet is so unique, the best way to assess the value in a Lucky 31 bet is to use a Lucky 31 bet calculator.
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Lucky 31 bet FAQ
Difference between a Canadian bet and a Lucky 31 bet?
A Lucky 31 bet has all the same multiples as a Canadian/Super Yankee bet. The difference between the two is that the Lucky 31 also includes five singles.
What is the minimum stake for a Lucky 31?
Many bookies will allow very low stakes, although the exact minimum stake will vary between bookies. For example, you can bet as little as 1 cent on each Lucky 31 sub bet at Boylesports.
How much is a 10p lucky 31
A 10 p Lucky 31 is £3,10.
How much is a 10p lucky 31 ew
A 10 p Lucky 31 each way is £6,20.
How much is a 25p Lucky 31?
A 25p Lucky 31 will set you back £7.75.
How much is a 50p Lucky 31?
A 50p Lucky 31 will cost £15.50.
Can you place a Lucky 31 bet each way?
Yes, it is possible to place a Lucky 31 bet each way, although not all bookies make this possible. In fact, Boylesports is one of the only major bookies to offer each way Lucky 31 bets. To choose this option at Boylesports, simply tick the ‘each way’ checkbox when selecting the Lucky 31 option on the betting slip.
What happens with a non-runner in a Lucky 31?
All bets stand when a selection in a Lucky 31 is a non-runner. The five-fold becomes a four-fold, the affected four-folds become trebles, the affected trebles become doubles, the affected doubles become singles and the single on the non-runner will be handled according to individual bookie policy, which means it may be treated as a lost bet or refunded.
How to place a Lucky 31 at bet365
Bet365 does not have a Lucky 31 as a default option on its betting slip. However, you can easily create your own Lucky 31 by entering a stake for the Super Yankee option on the betting slip and then entering a separate stake for the Singles option on the betting slip. Adding these two bets together effectively creates a Lucky 31.
How to place a Lucky 31 at William Hill
To place a Lucky 31 bet at William Hill, make five selections in the betting markets. Once these are reflected on the betting slip click on the ‘All Multiples’ tab on the slip. Lucky 31 will be listed as a bet option. Enter your stake, place your bet and you’re done.
How to place a Lucky 31 at Paddy Power
Placing a Lucky 31 bet at Paddy Power is as simple as making five selections in the betting markets, opening your betting slip and finding the Multiples section of the slip. Lucky 31 will be listed under the Multiples items. Enter the stake for the bet and submit the betting slip and your Lucky 31 is complete.
How to place a Lucky 31 at Boylesports
To place a Lucky 31 bet at Boylesports simply make five selections in the betting markets. Lucky 31 will then appear as an option under the Accumulators/Multiples section of the betting slip. Enter your stake, place your bet and you’re done.
