A Goliath bet involves 8 selections and 247 separate bets. Use our calculator to instantly work out your potential returns.
A Goliath bet is one of the largest combination bets available, offering a vast number of opportunities for a return from just eight selections. Its name reflects its huge size: 247 bets in total. This structure means you do not need all your predictions to be correct to see a payout; in fact, just two winning selections will generate a return.
The bet is composed of 28 doubles, 56 trebles, 70 fourfolds, 56 fivefolds, 28 sixfolds, 8 sevenfolds, and one eightfold accumulator. Because you are placing 247 individual bets, your total stake is your unit stake multiplied by 247. This Calculator Site tool handles this calculation automatically, showing you the total cost upfront.
A Note on the High Stake
The key drawback of a Goliath bet is the high initial cost. A £1 unit stake immediately becomes a £247 total stake (or £494 for an each-way bet). While it covers many outcomes, ensure you are comfortable with the total amount before placing the bet.
The Goliath is a step up from smaller full cover bets like the Super Heinz (7 selections) or Lucky 63 (6 selections). Its complexity provides broad coverage, as illustrated by the numbers.
247
Total Bets Placed
8
Total Selections
2
Wins Needed for a Return
How to use this Calculator Site tool
Using the calculator is straightforward. First, enter your stake for each individual bet (the 'unit stake'). Toggle the 'Each-Way' option if needed. Then, input the odds for each of your eight selections and mark their status as 'Won', 'Lost', or 'Void'. The results panel will instantly update to show your total cost, total return, and overall profit or loss.
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