What Is An Accumulator?
An accumulator bet is the simplest form of multiple wager available in online betting.
Punters simply select their any number of compatible picks and combine them into a single wager. Your chosen unit stake is all you need to pay. All of the selections must win for the bet to pay out.
An accumulator requires two or more selections. If you have chosen just two selections, this will often be referred to a double, while three selections are called a treble. Beyond that, you might encounter terms like fourfold.
At most live betting sites, the maximum number of selections for an accumulator bet is 20. If you place a £1 accumulator, only £1 will be removed from the funds in your account, making this the most straightforward multiple wager.
How Do Accumulator Bets Work?
Think of accumulator bets as each wager rolling over into the next one. A standard accumulator will see the odds multiplied, giving the potential for sizeable returns.
Let’s imagine a £1 six-fold accumulator with all winning selections winning at even-money odds.
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Leg 1: £1 @ evens = £2
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Leg 2: £2 @ evens = £4
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Leg 3: £4 @ evens = £8
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Leg 4: £8 @ evens = £16
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Leg 5: £16 @ evens = £32
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Leg 6: £32 @ evens = £64
So, in this accumulator bet example, the combined odds of the sixfold accumulator are 63/1.
Betting with an accumulator can result in your stake multiplying at a rapid rate, depending on the price of your selections.
If you make picks with longer odds, there is potential for some extremely long odds when playing an accumulator. For instance, betting on several different first goalscorers could take you to 1000/1 and beyond.
How To Work Out An Accumulator Bet
Doing the maths to figure out the odds of an accumulator bet isn’t always as straightforward as the above example.
As a result, we recommend using the 888Sport bet calculator to figure out the odds when you combine multiple selections.
This is the quickest and most reliable way to work out an accumulator bet. It’s a foolproof method to test different combinations, perhaps allowing you to cut a couple of selections while still getting value odds.
This is especially useful if you are having doubts about one or two of your picks.
It’s vital you check the odds of your accumulator before placing your bet. They will be shown on the bet slip once you have selected all your picks.
Horse Racing Accumulator
Whether you’re picking straight-up winners or stacking an acca with each-way bets, there’s plenty of potential in horse racing accumulators.
With races taking place throughout the year, there are consistent opportunities to construct a winning horse racing accumulator. Events like Cheltenham and Royal Ascot inevitably attract the most betting interest.
Even if you pick the favourites in several races, there is a chance to have some massive winnings with a horse racing acca.
Football Accumulator
Football accumulators have grown in popularity. Fans around the world are trying to combine picks to land a winning acca.
At 888Sport, you can choose from an unrivalled range of football matches. The Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and Bundesliga are joined by lesser-followed leagues, reserve matches, and so, so much more.
Events like the Champions League and World Cup are particularly well-suited to accumulators given the schedules.
It doesn’t just have to be the match winner market. You can combine both teams to score with total goals, goal scorers, corners, cards, and other markets from different matches.
Alternatively, you could add other sports to your football accumulator.
Accumulator Bet FAQs
How Much Does An Accumulator Bet Return?
Returns on an accumulator vary depending on the odds of your selections.
Four picks priced at Even money will equate to 15/1 – so a £10 wager would return £160. The longer the odds of the picks, the longer the acca odds will be.
Which Sports Are Best For Accumulator Betting?
Football and horse racing are the most popular sports for accumulator betting but bettors can compile accumulators on any sport with 888Sport.
You can even create a multi-sport accumulator if you desire.
Placing An Accumulator Bet With 888sport
Once you have selected the individual legs of your accumulator, click on the bet slip and go on the multiples tab.
At the bottom, you should see ‘four-fold’ – click the box next to that and enter your total stake and the potential returns should appear in the bottom left of the bet slip.
Can You Place An Each Way Accumulator?
Yes, it is possible to place an each-way accumulator with 888Sport.
Follow the usual process to place an accumulator, but click on the each-way box next to each pick.
