What is a double bet?

A double combines two selections into a single bet. The two decimal odds multiply together, and both selections must win for the bet to pay. If either loses, the double loses.

How is a double bet calculated?

Multiply the two decimal odds, then multiply by your stake. Two selections at 2.00 and 3.00 give 2.00 x 3.00 = 6.00, so a EUR10 double returns EUR60.

What happens if one selection loses?

The double loses entirely - both selections must win. Unlike a Trixie or Patent, a straight double has no fallback if one leg fails.

Is a double better than two singles?

They do different things. Two singles pay independently on each winner; a double pays nothing unless both win, but compounds their odds for a bigger return when they do. Higher risk, higher reward.

What is an each-way double?

An each-way double is two bets - a win double and a place double - so it costs twice the stake. It pays out on the place part even if your selections only place rather than win.

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What is a double?

A double is the simplest multiple: two selections combined into one bet. Their odds multiply together, and both must win for the bet to pay. It's the building block of every bigger multiple — a Trixie is just three doubles plus a treble, a Yankee six doubles plus more.

Worked example

Two selections at 2.00 and 3.00, staking €10:

Combined odds = 2.00 × 3.00 = 6.00
Return = €10 × 6.00 = €60 (a €50 profit)
But if either selection loses, the return is €0.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a double bet?: A double combines two selections into a single bet. The two decimal odds multiply together, and both selections must win for the bet to pay. If either loses, the double loses.
How is a double bet calculated?: Multiply the two decimal odds, then multiply by your stake. Two selections at 2.00 and 3.00 give 2.00 x 3.00 = 6.00, so a EUR10 double returns EUR60.
What happens if one selection loses?: The double loses entirely - both selections must win. Unlike a Trixie or Patent, a straight double has no fallback if one leg fails.
Is a double better than two singles?: They do different things. Two singles pay independently on each winner; a double pays nothing unless both win, but compounds their odds for a bigger return when they do. Higher risk, higher reward.
What is an each-way double?: An each-way double is two bets - a win double and a place double - so it costs twice the stake. It pays out on the place part even if your selections only place rather than win.