Use our free Lucky 63 bet calculator to work out the stake, returns and profit from a Lucky 63.
A Lucky 63 contains six selections and 63 separate bets. Enter the odds and results for each selection, choose your stake and the calculator will settle the different combinations for you.
Because singles are included, one winning selection can produce a return. That does not mean one winner necessarily produces a profit. The final result depends on your stake, the winning odds and any bookmaker-specific bonus that applies.
Looking for selections rather than calculations? See our Lucky 63 Tips.
Use the Lucky 63 Calculator:
How to Use the Lucky 63 Bet Calculator
- Select Lucky 63 as the bet type.
- The number of selections should default to six.
- Enter the outcome for each selection, such as winner, placed, lost, dead heat, void or non-runner.
- Enter the odds for all six selections.
- Choose fractional or decimal odds.
- Enter your stake per bet or total combined stake, depending on how you want to calculate the wager.
- Add each-way terms, Rule 4 deductions or relevant bookmaker bonuses where required.
- Check the calculated total outlay, return and profit.
The calculator handles the individual combinations, which becomes particularly useful when several selections win at different prices.
What Is a Lucky 63 Bet?
A Lucky 63 is a full-cover multiple bet with singles based on six selections.
Those six selections create:
- 6 singles
- 15 doubles
- 20 trebles
- 15 four-folds
- 6 five-folds
- 1 six-fold accumulator
That produces 63 bets in total.
The singles distinguish a Lucky 63 from a Heinz, which uses the same six selections but contains 57 bets because it does not include the six singles.
Lucky 63 Bet Structure
| Bet Type | Number of Bets |
|---|---|
| Singles | 6 |
| Doubles | 15 |
| Trebles | 20 |
| Four-folds | 15 |
| Five-folds | 6 |
| Six-fold | 1 |
| Total | 63 |
Every combination is calculated from the same six selections.
If selections A, B, C, D, E and F are used, the Lucky 63 includes individual singles on all six, every possible double, every possible treble and so on through to the six-fold accumulator.
How Much Does a Lucky 63 Cost?
The cost of a win-only Lucky 63 is:
Unit stake × 63
This means:
| Stake Per Bet | Total Stake |
|---|---|
| 10p | £6.30 |
| 20p | £12.60 |
| 25p | £15.75 |
| 50p | £31.50 |
| £1 | £63 |
| £2 | £126 |
| £5 | £315 |
| £10 | £630 |
This is one reason the stake-per-line figure matters.
Entering £1 does not mean the entire Lucky 63 costs £1. If £1 is the stake on each of the 63 component bets, the total outlay is £63.
Our main Bet Calculator covers other multiple and system bets if you want to compare structures.
How Much Is a 50p Lucky 63?
A 50p win-only Lucky 63 costs £31.50.
The calculation is:
£0.50 × 63 = £31.50
If the Lucky 63 is placed each way at 50p each way, the stake doubles because there is a win bet and place bet on each line.
The total becomes:
£0.50 × 63 × 2 = £63
Can One Winner Return Money on a Lucky 63?
Yes.
A Lucky 63 contains six singles, so one winning selection produces a return from that winning single.
Any double, treble or larger combination containing losing selections will lose.
There is an important difference between getting a return and making a profit.
Suppose you stake £1 per line. Your total outlay is £63.
If only one horse wins at 5/1, the winning £1 single returns £6 before any applicable bonus. You have received a return, but you are still well below the £63 total stake.
There is therefore no fixed number of winners that guarantees a Lucky 63 profit.
The outcome depends on the odds.
Two short-priced winners could still leave a substantial loss. Fewer winners at much bigger prices can produce a different result.
Use the calculator rather than relying on a rule such as “three winners means profit”.
Lucky 63 Example
Imagine six horse-racing selections priced at:
- Selection A: 2/1
- Selection B: 3/1
- Selection C: 4/1
- Selection D: 5/1
- Selection E: 6/1
- Selection F: 8/1
A £1 Lucky 63 costs £63.
If A wins but the other five lose, only the A single produces a winning return.
If A and B win, the winning components are:
- A single
- B single
- A/B double
If A, B and C win, those three singles survive alongside the three winning doubles and the A/B/C treble.
The number of successful combinations therefore grows quickly as more selections win.
This is why manually settling a Lucky 63 becomes cumbersome and why the calculator is useful.
What Happens When Two Selections Win?
With exactly two winners, a standard win-only Lucky 63 has:
- 2 winning singles
- 1 winning double
The other 60 lines contain at least one losing selection.
The return depends on the prices of those two winners.
What Happens When Three Selections Win?
Three winning selections create:
- 3 winning singles
- 3 winning doubles
- 1 winning treble
That gives seven winning lines.
Again, seven winning bets do not automatically mean the overall Lucky 63 is profitable. Their combined returns need to exceed the total stake.
What Happens When Four Selections Win?
Four winners produce:
- 4 winning singles
- 6 winning doubles
- 4 winning trebles
- 1 winning four-fold
That creates 15 successful lines.
The five-folds and six-fold still lose because they require additional winning selections.
What Happens When Five Selections Win?
Five winners produce:
- 5 winning singles
- 10 winning doubles
- 10 winning trebles
- 5 winning four-folds
- 1 winning five-fold
That gives 31 successful lines.
The remaining single relates to the losing selection, while every other losing combination contains that selection.
What Happens If All Six Selections Win?
All 63 component bets win.
That means all six singles, 15 doubles, 20 trebles, 15 four-folds, six five-folds and the six-fold accumulator produce winning returns.
Some bookmakers have historically offered bonuses on certain Lucky bets. These promotions and their terms can change, so any bonus should be checked with the bookmaker rather than assumed to form part of a standard Lucky 63 return.
The calculator includes bonus fields where relevant.
Lucky 63 vs Heinz
A Lucky 63 and Heinz both use six selections.
The difference is the singles.
| Bet | Selections | Singles | Total Bets | Minimum Winners for a Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky 63 | 6 | 6 | 63 | 1 |
| Heinz | 6 | 0 | 57 | 2 |
Removing the six singles from a Lucky 63 leaves the 57 combinations that make up a Heinz.
You can calculate the alternative using our Heinz Bet Calculator.
The Lucky 63 costs more because it provides the additional six single bets.
Lucky 63 vs Lucky 31
A Lucky 31 uses five selections and contains 31 bets.
A Lucky 63 uses six selections and contains 63.
Both contain singles.
The extra selection in the Lucky 63 creates considerably more combinations, so the total stake rises quickly.
Use our Lucky 31 Bet Calculator to compare the return from five selections.
Lucky 63 vs Lucky 15
A Lucky 15 contains four selections and 15 bets.
The progression is straightforward:
| Bet | Selections | Total Bets |
|---|---|---|
| Lucky 15 | 4 | 15 |
| Lucky 31 | 5 | 31 |
| Lucky 63 | 6 | 63 |
Each contains singles alongside the multiple combinations.
The larger bets provide more combinations but require a much greater total stake at the same unit stake.
Lucky 63 vs Accumulator
An accumulator combines all six selections into a single bet.
If one selection loses, the six-fold accumulator loses.
A Lucky 63 includes that six-fold but also contains 62 additional bets.
That means losing one selection does not automatically lose every line.
The trade-off is cost.
A £1 six-fold accumulator costs £1.
A £1-per-line Lucky 63 costs £63.
Our Accumulator Bet Calculator can be used to compare the six-fold return separately.
Can You Place an Each-Way Lucky 63?
Yes.
An each-way Lucky 63 effectively creates two sets of 63 bets:
- 63 win bets
- 63 place bets
That means 126 bets in total.
If your unit stake is £1 each way, the total outlay is:
£1 × 63 × 2 = £126
The place return depends on the each-way terms attached to the individual selections.
For horse racing, that means factors such as the number of places and the fraction of the win odds used for the place part.
Extra-place promotions can also affect settlement, so enter the applicable terms rather than assuming every race uses the same place conditions.
How Place Terms Affect an Each-Way Lucky 63
Horse-racing place terms vary by race and bookmaker.
A place portion might be settled at a fraction such as:
- 1/4 of the win odds
- 1/5 of the win odds
The number of qualifying places also varies.
For example, a bookmaker might pay three places in one race and four, five or more in another because of the race type, field size or a promotional extra-place offer.
The Lucky 63 calculator therefore needs the actual terms applying to the selections if you want an accurate each-way calculation.
Non-Runners in a Lucky 63
Horse racing introduces another complication: non-runners.
The treatment of a non-runner depends on the bet and bookmaker rules. In many conventional multiple bets, a non-runner is treated as a void selection and relevant multiples continue with the remaining selections at adjusted combination sizes.
You should still check the bookmaker’s rules applying to the actual bet.
The BR calculator provides outcome options so the settlement can reflect situations such as non-runners rather than simply treating every selection as a winner or loser.
Rule 4 and Lucky 63 Bets
Rule 4 deductions can reduce horse-racing winnings when a horse is withdrawn after you place your bet and the circumstances meet the relevant deduction rules.
This matters with a Lucky 63 because the affected odds can appear in numerous component bets.
A deduction on one selection can therefore affect its single and every winning multiple containing that selection.
Use the Rule 4 option in the calculator where it applies.
Dead Heats
A dead heat can also change the return.
If one of your selections dead-heats for a winning or qualifying place, the bookmaker settles the affected stake according to its dead-heat rules.
Because that selection can feature in numerous Lucky 63 combinations, the adjustment can flow through several component bets.
Use the dead-heat option rather than entering the selection as an ordinary full winner.
Void Selections
A void selection is different from a losing selection.
A loser kills every multiple containing that selection.
A void leg is normally removed from the affected multiple under the bookmaker’s applicable rules, allowing the remaining selections in that line to continue.
This distinction can materially change a Lucky 63 return.
Lucky 63 Bonuses
Some bookmakers have offered bonuses connected with Lucky bets, including enhancements when all selections win or consolation terms when only one selection wins.
These should never be assumed.
Bonus structures vary between bookmakers and can be changed or withdrawn.
If your bookmaker applies a qualifying Lucky 63 bonus, enter the relevant information into the calculator.
Always check the bookmaker’s current promotion terms before placing the bet.
How to Place a Lucky 63
Online bookmakers normally allow you to create a Lucky 63 from six selections in the bet slip.
A typical process is:
- Add six selections to the bet slip.
- Open the multiples or full-cover section.
- Select Lucky 63.
- Enter the unit stake.
- Choose win or each way where available.
- Check the total stake.
- Review the odds and selections before confirming.
Pay particular attention to the total stake.
A £5 unit stake means £5 on each of the 63 bets, producing a £315 win-only outlay.
Placing a Lucky 63 in a Betting Shop
Lucky 63 bets can also be placed with bookmakers operating traditional high-street premises.
The process differs from an online bet slip, but the structure of the wager remains 63 bets from six selections.
Our Betting Shops Near Me guide covers UK retail bookmakers and local betting shops.
Horse Racing Lucky 63 Bets
Lucky 63s are commonly associated with horse racing because six selections can be taken across a day’s races or major meeting.
Large festivals naturally provide enough races to construct this type of bet. Two prominent examples are the Cheltenham Festival and Royal Ascot.
The presence of 63 lines should not be confused with an increased likelihood of making a profit.
You are staking on many combinations of the same six underlying opinions.
If those selections perform poorly, many of the 63 lines lose together.
Is a Lucky 63 a Good Bet?
It depends on what you want from the bet.
A Lucky 63 provides considerably more cover than a six-fold accumulator because singles and lower-order multiples are included.
That cover comes at a price.
At £1 per line:
- Six-fold accumulator: £1 total stake
- Heinz: £57 total stake
- Lucky 63: £63 total stake
The Lucky 63 can therefore suit someone who specifically wants exposure to every possible combination of six selections and understands the total outlay.
It is not inherently better value simply because it contains more bets.
Managing Your Lucky 63 Stake
The 63-line structure makes stake control important.
A seemingly small unit stake quickly becomes a larger total:
- 10p becomes £6.30
- 50p becomes £31.50
- £1 becomes £63
- £5 becomes £315
- £10 becomes £630
Each-way betting doubles those totals.
Check the total outlay before placing the wager rather than focusing only on the stake displayed against an individual line.
Lucky 63 FAQs
How many selections are in a Lucky 63?
Six.
How many bets are in a Lucky 63?
There are 63 bets: six singles, 15 doubles, 20 trebles, 15 four-folds, six five-folds and one six-fold.
Why is it called a Lucky 63?
The name refers to the 63 individual bets created from the six selections.
How many winners do you need in a Lucky 63?
One winner can produce a return because six singles are included. There is no fixed number of winners that guarantees an overall profit because the result depends on the odds and total stake.
How much is a £1 Lucky 63?
A £1 win-only Lucky 63 costs £63 when £1 is the unit stake on each component bet.
How much is a 50p Lucky 63?
£31.50 for a win-only bet.
How much is a 10p Lucky 63?
£6.30 for a win-only bet.
How much is a £1 each-way Lucky 63?
£126 in total because the 63 win lines are matched by 63 place lines.
Does one winner pay in a Lucky 63?
Yes. The winning single can return money. It does not necessarily cover the total cost of the Lucky 63.
What is the difference between a Heinz and Lucky 63?
Both use six selections. A Lucky 63 includes six singles and therefore has 63 bets. A Heinz excludes the singles and contains 57 bets.
What happens if one horse is a non-runner?
Settlement depends on the bookmaker’s rules. A non-runner is generally treated differently from a losing selection, so use the appropriate non-runner option when calculating the return.
Can I place a Lucky 63 each way?
Yes. An each-way Lucky 63 contains 126 bets and costs twice as much as the equivalent win-only Lucky 63.
Can I use decimal odds?
Yes. The BR calculator supports common odds formats including fractional and decimal odds.
Does the calculator include bookmaker bonuses?
The calculator provides fields for relevant Lucky bet bonuses. Only enter a bonus that actually applies under your bookmaker’s current terms.
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Betting Sites and Lucky 63 Bets
Availability of Lucky 63 bets, each-way options and bookmaker-specific bonuses can differ between operators.
If you are comparing accounts rather than calculating an existing bet, start with our Best Horse Racing Betting Sites.
You can also compare Horse Racing Free Bets, Fast Withdrawal Betting Sites, Horse Racing Betting Apps and Betting Shops Near Me.
The existing bookmaker routes on this page should also be retained for BoyleSports, bet365, BresBet, BetTOM, Sky Bet, Tote and Betfred.
Below is an image that demonstrates how the variety of bets work out with a Lucky 63 bet:
Summary
A Lucky 63 combines six selections into 63 bets: six singles, 15 doubles, 20 trebles, 15 four-folds, six five-folds and one six-fold.
The singles mean one winner can return money, but the size of the Lucky 63 stake means a return should never be confused with a profit.
The simplest way to settle the bet is to enter all six selections into the calculator, record the correct outcomes and odds, add any applicable each-way terms, Rule 4 adjustments or genuine bookmaker bonuses, and let the calculator work through the combinations.
Most importantly, check the total outlay before placing the bet. A small stake on each line is multiplied across 63 individual bets.
British Racecourses provides betting information for adults aged 18 and over. Betting involves financial risk and no betting structure guarantees a profit.
