Trixie Calculator
A Trixie places 4 bets on 3 selections: 3 doubles and 1 treble, with no singles. Enter your odds, mark each selection as won or lost, and see the return on every part of the bet.
The stake covers each of the 4 bets, so a £1.00 Trixie costs £4.00 in total.
Bet-by-Bet Breakdown
| Bet Type | Bets | Won | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doubles | 3 | 3 | £26.00 |
| Treble | 1 | 1 | £24.00 |
Your Results
Win-only calculation. An each-way Trixie doubles the bet count to 8 and applies place terms to the second half.
How a Trixie Is Calculated
Each of the 4 bets is settled on its own. A double multiplies two winning selections together; the treble multiplies all three. Any bet containing a losing selection returns nothing. Because there are no singles, a Trixie needs at least two winners to pay anything at all — that is the whole difference between it and a Patent.
Take a £1 Trixie (total outlay £4.00) on three selections at decimal odds of 2.00, 3.00 and 4.00, with all three winning:
| Bet Type | Maths (£1 per bet) | Return |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Doubles | 6.00 + 8.00 + 12.00 | £26.00 |
| 1 Treble | 2 × 3 × 4 = 24 | £24.00 |
| Total | 26 + 24 | £50.00 |
That is £50.00 back from £4.00 staked — a profit of £46.00. With only the 2.00 and 3.00 selections winning, a single double pays £6.00 against the £4.00 outlay: a £2.00 profit, and the bet has still done its job. With one winner or none, a Trixie returns nothing.
Trixie or Patent?
Both cover the same three selections. The Patent adds the 3 singles, taking the bet to 7 lines and 75% more outlay, and it pays out when just one selection wins. The Trixie keeps the cost down and puts everything into the multiples. At short prices the singles rarely justify their cost, which is where the Trixie earns its place; at longer prices the Patent's safety net is worth more. To compare either against a straight treble on the same three selections, use the Accumulator Calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Trixie bet?
A Trixie covers 3 selections with 4 separate bets: 3 doubles and 1 treble. There are no singles. The stake applies to each bet, so a £1 Trixie costs £4.00 in total.
How many selections must win for a Trixie to pay out?
At least two. Two winners settle one double; three winners settle all three doubles and the treble. A single winner returns nothing, because a Trixie contains no single bets.
What is the difference between a Trixie and a Patent?
A Patent uses the same 3 selections but adds the 3 singles, making 7 bets instead of 4. The Patent costs 75% more and returns something with one winner; the Trixie is cheaper but needs two winners to pay.
Can I place a Trixie each-way?
Yes. An each-way Trixie doubles the bet count to 8 (4 win bets plus 4 place bets), doubling the total cost. The place half is settled at a fraction of the odds — for the basics of place terms, see the Bet Calculator. This page calculates the win-only version.
Multiple bets like the Trixie stake more per line-up than a single — set a budget for the full outlay before you start and never chase losses. 18+. If gambling stops being fun, see our responsible gambling resources.