What Is an Accumulator?

Example of an Accumulator Bet With Even Money

An accumulator bet works like this:

• Your bet consists of four (or more) selections.
• These four teams are ‘linked’ in that you either win all four, or collect a payout, or one loses and the bet is a loser.
• If Team A wins, your original stake plus any profits are rolled over and automatically bet on Team B.
• Then those profits are rolled over to an all-or-nothing bet on Team C, and then again on Team D.

Let’s start with an easy example, which involves a four-fold accumulator with all teams at even money.

However, most teams are not even money to win, there are usually underdogs and/or favourites involved in a four-fold accumulator.

Example of an Accumulator With Different Odds

Let’s take a look at a more involved example, where you have an accumulator bet with the following odds:

• Team A (3.00)
• Team B (4.00)
• Team C (3.00)
• Team D (6.00)

How To Place an Accumulator Bet

Here’s a quick guide on how to place an accumulator bet.

The first step is to find your favourite bookie and visit their site. Next, create an account, log in and make your first deposit. Depending on the bookmaker, the bet will be listed under the main menu of bets or possibly a subsection. Select the option labeled ‘accumulator’, and then choose how many teams you would like to include.

After you’ve picked the teams you will proceed on and you will get a ‘bet confirmation’ notice before your bet actually is official. This lets you have one last look at your selections before putting your cash at risk. Once the bet is entered, it is official and cannot be altered – so be careful, and good luck!

Tips for Accumulator Betting

There are various calculators available online that can help you check your odds before placing your bet. These calculators can come in handy because as we saw above, the odds are not always even money. So if you have an accumulator with various favourites or underdogs involved, you will need to check the odds or figure them out on your own to check your possible payouts.

Shopping around for the best odds is important when placing an accumulator. The higher the odds on each selection, the higher your accumulator will pay. Be sure to check around and find the best odds possible to increase your profits when you have a hot streak and win your accumulator.

There are various other accumulator-style bets available at online bookmakers, including a Yankee and Lucky 15.