accumulator

An Accumulator (commonly called an "Acca") is a single bet that links multiple individual bets together, requiring all selections to win for the bettor to receive a payout. It's a popular choice among bettors looking for high returns from a small stake because the odds of each selection are multiplied together to create potentially significant payouts.

How It Works:

• Multiple Selections: An accumulator includes at least two bets (e.g., Team A to win, Team B to win). Most accumulators contain 4 or more selections.
• All Must Win: For the accumulator to be successful, every single selection in the bet must win. If just one loses, the entire bet is lost.
• Increased Risk & Reward: While the odds (and potential payout) grow with each additional selection, the risk increases because the likelihood of all selections winning decreases.

Example:

You bet on 4 football teams to win their matches:

• Match 1: Team A to win (odds: 2.00)
• Match 2: Team B to win (odds: 1.50)
• Match 3: Team C to win (odds: 2.50)
• Match 4: Team D to win (odds: 3.00)

The combined accumulator odds = 2.00 x 1.50 x 2.50 x 3.00 = 22.50

If you stake 10 EUR, your potential return is 10 x 22.50 = 225 EUR.

Pros:

• High Returns: A small stake can lead to a big payout.
• Exciting: Watching all your selections play out adds thrill and anticipation.

Cons:

• High Risk: If one selection loses, the entire bet is void.
• Complex: It requires understanding how odds work and tracking multiple matches or events.