What is a trixie bet?
A Trixie is a type of multiple bet that can be placed when exactly three outcomes have been added to your Unibet betslip. It comprises four bets in total, being made up of 3 doubles and 1 treble. Because of this, your chosen stake will be multiplied by 4 to give the overall cost of the bet. At least two outcomes must be settled as a winner on a Trixie bet to receive a return.
Example of a trixie bet
To place a Trixie bet, you must first choose three outcomes from sporting events found at Unibet. For example, this could be Manchester City to win the Premier League (odds: 4.50), PSG to win the Champions League (odds: 8.00), and the Kansas City Chiefs to win the Super Bowl (odds: 6.00).
Enter your desired stake into the Trixie box, which will quadrupled to give the final bet, i.e. a €2 stake will equate to €8. With four bets in total, we can calculate each one separately as follows:
- Double 1 – (4.50 x 8.00) x €2 = €72
- Double 2 – (4.50 x 6.00) x €2 = €54
- Double 3 – (8.00 x 6.00) x €2 = €96
- Treble – (4.50 x 8.00 x 6.00) x €2 = €432
If all three outcomes are successful, the maximum returns will be the sum of each component of the Trixie added together. This equates to €654 (with a profit of €646). If two selections are settled as a winner, the returns range from €54 up to €96.
Pros and cons of a trixie bet
The number one pro of placing a Trixie bet is that you will receive a return if just two of the three outcomes are correct. Should the odds of each selection be relatively high (as in the above example), this is where a Trixie bet is best utilised as the winnings may still be impressive. The downside of a Trixie bet is that you are not covered if just one selection wins, whilst the returns may also not be worth the x4 stake outlay if the odds of each selection are low.
Illustration of a trixie bet:
| Arsenal – Tottenham | Barcelona – Atletico Madrid | Manchester City – Liverpool |
| X | ||
| X | X | |
| X | X | |
| X | X | X |
How to use the bet calculator
The Unibet Betting Odds Calculator makes it incredibly easy to instantly view the returns of your selected bet type and stake. You can also easily change the odds display from fractional to decimal in the top right corner of the page, as per your preference.
To begin, first you must decide which type of bet you are looking to place. The Unibet Calculator ranges from simple doubles, trebles and combinations through to more advanced Trixies, Yankees, Heinz and Lucky 63 multiples, etc.
For example, if you select a ‘Goliath’ multiple bet, this will generate eight blank selections that make up a Goliath bet. You must now enter the odds of each of your eight picks manually, followed by the stake per line.
By pressing ‘Calculate Now’ this will display the total stake required to place the bet, along with the Total Return and Total Profit. Another great tool is that you can easily switch each selection from being a Winner into a Lost or Void outcome. Your overall returns will be adjusting automatically after calculating the returns again. This is a great way of visualising how your bet will perform should one or more selections not be successful.
Additional betting considerations
For horse racing gamblers in particular, the Unibet Betting Odds Calculator includes the provision for Each Way betting. By selecting this, the fields will now include an option for you to adjust the Place odds (as displayed on the race betting page itself) and thus instantly calculate the returns if your horse were to finish in the applicable place positions.
Another provision is that of Rule 4 deductions. This is implemented in a horse race if a participant is withdrawn after you have placed your bet – therefore adjusting the odds. Depending on the horse that has been withdrawn, you can adjust the deduction manually by selecting either 5% to 20% per Euro bet. Finally, you can also adjust the outcome to that of a Dead Heat should multiple horses cross the finish line at exactly the same time.