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A lucky 63 bet is a straight bet on the outcome of an event, with returns determined based on the amount staked and the odds offered. Looking for more calculation options for your bets? Read our comprehensive bet calculator guide.

In certain sports there are multiple bets that have really captured the imagination as large amounts can be won from small amounts. In horse racing there are three bets that have really risen to prominence, Lucky 15, Lucky 31 and Lucky 63 bets.

As the names would suggest, the largest of the three bets is a Lucky 63 bet. Whereas a Lucky 15 and a Lucky 31 bet involve selecting four and five horses respectively, a Lucky 63 bet involves the selections of six horses and contains 63 different betting lines.

Due to the complexity of a Lucky 63 and the reasonably large stakes that are needed for them to be placed, it’s fair to say that of the three ‘Lucky’ bets that can be placed it is the Lucky 63 bet which is the least known.

In this guide we hope to reveal more information on how a Lucky 63 works. We will break down how the Lucky 63 is constructed, what needs to happen in order for the bet to win, we will explain how the odds are calculated and reveal if any famous Lucky 63 bets have been won in the past. Lastly we will assess the various advantages and disadvantages that come with placing a Lucky 63.

How does a Lucky 63 bet work?

As the name suggests, a Lucky 63 is focused on 63 different betting lines and is comprised of the following;

  • 6 singles
  • 15 doubles
  • 20 trebles
  • 15 four-fold accumulators
  • 6 five-fold accumulators
  • 1 six-fold accumulator

Much like the smaller Lucky 15 and Lucky 31 bets only one winning selection is needed in order to earn some returns, however in order to turn a profit and cover the initial betting stake of a Lucky 63, multiple winning selections will be needed.

A Lucky 63 Winning Example

As a Lucky 63 is hugely popular in horse racing, for the purpose of this example let’s create a scenario where we have bet on six different horses - Horse 1, Horse 2, Horse 3, Horse 4, Horse 5 and Horse 6.

In our first winning example let’s say that Horses 1, 2, 3 and 4 have all won but Horses 5 and 6 have lost. With four winning selections, below are all of the different combinations which would be included as part of our winning bet slip

Singles

  • Horse 1 single
  • Horse 2 single
  • Horse 3 single
  • Horse 4 single

Doubles

  • Horses 1 and 2
  • Horses 1 and 3
  • Horses 1 and 4
  • Horses 2 and 3
  • Horses 2 and 4
  • Horses 3 and 4

Trebles

  • Horses 1, 2 and 3
  • Horses 1, 2 and 4
  • Horses 2, 3 and 4

Fourfold

  • Horses 1, 2, 3 and 4

You can see from the example above out of the 63 different betting lines, four winning selections throw up 14 different winning lines. In most cases, the correct prediction of four horses should result in a profit being turned.

However, as the example shows, with horses 5 and 6 losing, it isn’t possible for any of the five folds or the one six fold bet to be won and it is with these specific bets where the bulk of the heavy winnings can be made.

To show the importance of picking numerous winners, let’s now run an example where just two horses are successful, Horses 1 and 2.

If just Horses 1 and 2 win, this is what you could expect to see returned.

Singles

  • Horse 1 single
  • Horse 2 single

Doubles

  • Horses 1 and 2

You can see that with just three of the 63 lines returned as winners, whilst you will still earn returns, unless the odds of horses 1 and 2 are large, you will do well to cover your initial betting stake.

How do you complete a wager for a Lucky 63?

If you have read our Lucky 15 and Lucky 31 betting guides you will have seen that an equal stake is needed for every line of the bet and the same is true for a Lucky 63.

If you wanted to bet £1 for every line, you would need to multiply this by 63 to cover every line of the Lucky 63 - therefore this would mean to complete the bet you would need to stake £63.

If you wanted to bet £10 on every line you would need to be willing to wager £630. If you wanted to just bet 50p per line, you would still need to stake £31.50.

Whilst a Lucky 63 bet doesn’t contain as many lines as other large multiples such as a Goliath, a Lucky 63 tends to only be adopted by more savvy bettors who usually have larger funds to play with. Whilst anyone can place a Lucky 63, it is essential that you ensure you can afford the stakes.

How are the odds for a Lucky 63 calculated?

Just like in other multiples, a line within a Lucky 63 bet is calculated by multiplying the odds of the selections together. When multiplied together this will give the total that will be returned to the bettor.

If there are numerous winning selections within a bet, the totals of all of the winning lines will be added together to give you your overall winning total.

Are Lucky 63 bets exclusive to horse racing?

Whilst it’s fair to say that Lucky 63 bets are most commonly placed in horse racing due to the generous odds that horse racing can often be associated with, Lucky 63 bets can be placed in other sports such as football and tennis.

If you like the flexibility that a Lucky 63 can provide, you can certainly use it for a variety of sports, or can even combine the selections from different sports into one Lucky 63 bet slip.

Have any large Lucky 63 bets been landed?

Back in 2020, one horse racing bettor won £2,000 off just a stake of £1.26. Choosing horses worth values of 100/30, 6/5, 50/1, 11/8, 33/1 the bettor only correctly predicted 5 horses but still won a hugely staggering amount from such a small bet.

It is a fantastic example of the flexibility of a Lucky 63, as well as the large stakes that can ultimately be won.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Placing a Lucky 63 bet

Just like with every bet type, there are advantages and disadvantages to placing a Lucky 63 bet.

Advantages

  • Big returns can be won
  • Can be used across multiple sports - but is particularly great for horse racing
  • The bet is hugely flexible
  • Only one selection is needed to win in order for some profits to be made

Disadvantages

  • Can be expensive as the bet contains 63 different lines which all need to be bet on equally
  • Although it allows for just one winning selection, it’s likely that at least a couple of winning predictions will need to be made to turn a profit
  • Can be complex to follow and track if not everyone of your selections win