A Patent is a full-cover bet on 3 selections consisting of 7 bets: 3 singles, 3 doubles, and 1 treble. At least 1 selection must win to get a return. With all 3 winning, you collect on all 7 lines.
Patent Bet Structure
Three selections A, B, C. The 7 bets are: Single A, Single B, Single C, Double AB, Double AC, Double BC, Treble ABC. At €1 per line, a Patent costs €7. At €0.50 per line, it costs €3.50.
| Bet Type | Selections | Number of Bets |
|---|---|---|
| Singles | A, B, C (individually) | 3 |
| Doubles | AB, AC, BC | 3 |
| Treble | ABC | 1 |
| Total bets | — | 7 |
Patent vs Trixie vs Lucky 15
| Bet | Selections | Total Lines | Includes Singles? | Min Winners to Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trixie | 3 | 4 | No | 2 |
| Patent | 3 | 7 | Yes | 1 |
| Yankee | 4 | 11 | No | 2 |
| Lucky 15 | 4 | 15 | Yes | 1 |
Patent Worked Example
Three horse racing selections at odds of 3/1, 2/1, and 5/1. €1 Patent (€7 total). If all three win: Singles return €4 + €3 + €6 = €13. Doubles: (3/1 × 2/1) = 8/1 = €9; (3/1 × 5/1) = 20/1 = €21; (2/1 × 5/1) = 15/1 = €16. Treble: 3/1 × 2/1 × 5/1 = 95/1 = €96. Total return: approximately €155 on a €7 stake.
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Patent costs more (7 lines vs 4) but returns something if only one selection wins. Trixie needs at least two winners. If your confidence in all three is high, Trixie is cheaper; if you want safety with one winner, Patent is better.