A Heinz bet is a system bet made up of 57 bets from six selections. It contains 15 doubles, 20 trebles, 15 four-fold accumulators, six five-fold accumulators, and one six-fold accumulator. Because there are no singles, you need at least two winners to get any return.
Heinz bets are common in horse racing and football, and they are a UK and Irish bookmaker bet type. The name comes from the Heinz “57 varieties” slogan.
How does a Heinz bet work?
A Heinz starts with six selections from six events. The bookmaker then creates every possible multiple from doubles up to a six-fold. That is why the total reaches 57 bets.
If you stake £1 per line, the total stake is £57. If you stake £2 per line, the total stake is £114.
Example:
- You choose six football selections at these prices:
- Team A at 2.00 (+100)
- Team B at 2.50 (+150)
- Team C at 1.80 (-125)
- Team D at 3.00 (+200)
- Team E at 2.20 (+120)
- Team F at 1.90 (-111)
If only one selection wins, the Heinz returns nothing because there are no single bets. If two selections win, you land one winning double. If three win, you collect three doubles and one treble. If all six win, all 57 bets win.
How Heinz bet returns are calculated
Every line in the Heinz uses the same unit stake. Returns are calculated like any multiple: stake multiplied by the odds in that line.
Your final return is the sum of every winning double, treble, four-fold, five-fold, and six-fold.
Example:
- Use a £1 Heinz on these six selections:
- 2.00 (+100)
- 2.50 (+150)
- 3.00 (+200)
- 1.50 (-200)
- 2.20 (+120)
- 1.80 (-125)
Total stake = £57.
- If only the first two selections win, you have one winning double:
- £1 × 2.00 × 2.50 = £5.00 return
That gives a return, but not a profit, because the full Heinz cost £57.
- If the first three selections win, you get:
- Double 1: £1 × 2.00 × 2.50 = £5.00
- Double 2: £1 × 2.00 × 3.00 = £6.00
- Double 3: £1 × 2.50 × 3.00 = £7.50
- Treble: £1 × 2.00 × 2.50 × 3.00 = £15.00
Total return = £33.50.
This shows a Heinz can return money with two or three winners, but that does not automatically mean profit.
Heinz vs related bet types
A Heinz sits between smaller and larger system bets.
- Yankee: 11 bets from four selections. A Heinz uses six selections and 57 bets.
- Trixie: four bets from three selections. A Heinz is larger and uses six picks.
- Super Yankee or Canadian: 26 bets from five selections. A Heinz adds one selection and more combinations.
- Super Heinz: 120 bets from seven selections.
Unlike a straight accumulator, a Heinz does not need every selection to win to produce a return. But unlike a Patent, it does not include singles, so one winner means a total loss.
Each-way Heinz bets
Bookmakers can also offer an each-way Heinz, mainly in horse racing. This doubles the structure because each of the 57 bets is split into a win part and a place part. A £1 each-way Heinz therefore costs £114 rather than £57.
The higher stake is the trade-off for place coverage. If several selections place without winning, the each-way version can still return money where a win-only Heinz would not.
When a Heinz bet is used
A Heinz is used when a bettor wants wider coverage across six selections while still retaining the chance of a return if not all selections win. It gives partial protection because losing selections can still leave winning doubles, trebles, or higher multiples alive.
The total stake also climbs quickly, so the format suits bettors who understand the cost before placing it.
Conclusion
A Heinz bet combines six selections into 57 bets: 15 doubles, 20 trebles, 15 four-folds, six five-folds, and one six-fold. It offers more cover than a standard accumulator because two winners can return something, but with no singles, one winner returns nothing.
For more bet types and how they work, visit The Advantage blog.
Frequently asked questions
Does a Heinz bet need all six selections to win?
No. A Heinz does not need all six to win. Two winners are enough for one winning double and some return, although that may still be less than the full stake. If all six selections win, every one of the 57 bets wins. For the next size down, read what is a Super Yankee bet?.
What happens if one selection in a Heinz bet is void?
Most bookmakers settle a void leg in multiples at odds of 1.00, which reduces the affected combinations instead of voiding the full Heinz. Exact settlement rules can vary, so always check the bookmaker’s terms.
How many winners do I need in a Heinz bet?
You need at least two winners to get any return from a Heinz bet, because it does not include singles.
Is a Heinz bet the same as a Yankee?
No. A Yankee uses four selections and 11 bets, while a Heinz uses six selections and 57 bets.
How is a Heinz different from a treble or Trixie?
A treble is one three-leg accumulator, so all three selections must win. A Trixie uses three selections and four bets. A Heinz is larger, with six selections and 57 combinations.
What is the difference between a Heinz and a Lucky 63?
Both use six selections and the same doubles, trebles, four-folds, five-folds, and six-fold. A Lucky 63 adds six singles, making 63 bets total. So one winner returns in a Lucky 63, while a Heinz needs two. A Heinz costs less; a Lucky 63 gives more cover.