What Is a Lucky 31 Bet in Ireland
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A Lucky 31 is a full-cover bet on 5 selections consisting of 31 bets: 5 singles, 10 doubles, 10 trebles, 5 four-folds, and 1 five-fold accumulator. The key advantage over a straight five-fold accumulator is that you get a return even if only one selection wins.
Lucky 31: Bet Breakdown
| Bet Component | Number | Requires |
|---|---|---|
| Singles | 5 | 1 winner (pays single return) |
| Doubles | 10 | 2 winners |
| Trebles | 10 | 3 winners |
| Four-folds | 5 | 4 winners |
| Five-fold acca | 1 | All 5 win |
| Total bets | 31 | Min 1 winner for any return |
Lucky 31 Bonus Rules
Many bookmakers apply consolation bonuses to Lucky 31 bets: if only 1 selection wins, the single bet return is often doubled. If all 5 win, the five-fold return may be enhanced by 25% or more. Bonus percentages vary by bookmaker — check terms before placing.
Lucky 31 vs Lucky 15 vs Heinz
Lucky 15 covers 4 selections in 15 bets (cost at €1/line = €15). Lucky 31 covers 5 selections in 31 bets (cost at €1/line = €31). Heinz covers 6 selections in 57 bets but has no singles. The Lucky 31 sits between these — the singles make one winner sufficient for a return, while five combinations mean bigger profits when several win. At €0.50/line, a Lucky 31 costs €15.50 — comparable to a Lucky 15 at €1/line.
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