By David LentonPublished: January 14, 2025Updated: January 14, 2025 8:12

A Treble Bet has a special place in the sphere of accumulator betting. Firstly, like the double bet, it has its own name (rather than a three-fold). Secondly, it is a hugely popular bet which can be used across a multitude of different sports and markets.
It is also an incredibly simple bet to understand and then place with an online bookmaker.
In this guide, we’ll take you through everything you need to know about a Treble bet, from the basics of how it works and how to place one to look at some of the advantages and disadvantages of the bet and some tips we can pass on gained from years of treble betting!
Let’s begin with the obvious question!
What is a Treble Bet?
A Treble bet is an accumulator comprising three selections and a single line to cover with your stake. As with all other accumulator bets, a standard treble costs just 1x your unit stake as it is just one bet.
Selections can be made across a single sport and market or up to three different sports and markets. It is this flexibility which makes a Treble bet so popular with punters.
For the bet to win, all of your three selections must win. If one or more fails to win, then your bet will lose.
You can see examples of different Treble bets from a range of different sports outlined later in the post.
How Does a Treble Bet Work?
A Treble bet works like any other accumulator bet. By that, we mean that the odds on each of the three selections are multiplied together (when using decimal odds), to give you your total potential return.
For example, a punter places a Treble bet in the following horse racing selections:
- 2.15 Lingfield – Barackman’s Bigfoot Bonanza – 5/1 (6.00)
- 3.20 Kempton – Do It Pruitt – 3/1 fav (4.00)
- 3.35 Lingfield – Bobo’s Pigeon Secret – 8/1 (9.00)
In this example, you can see the decimal odds in brackets and to discover how the Treble Bet works, you simply multiply them together. 6.00 x 4.00 x 9.00 = 216.00.
That means if you placed the above selections as a £10 Treble bet at the stated odds, and all three selections were winners, you would see a total return of £2,160! (£2,150 profit!)
Top Treble Tip! – Converting the odds stated on a market into decimals makes the calculation much easier and the total shown also includes your stake money returned. However, the odds will be shown on your bet slip, so you don’t need to work out the odds yourself.
How to Place a Treble Bet
It is extremely easy to place a Treble Bet. Assuming you are already registered with a betting site, then all you need to do is log in and follow the steps outlined below.
- Step 1 – Add your three selections to your bet slip by clicking on the odds.
- Step 2 – Once you have chosen your three selections, click to open the bet slip.
- Step 3 – Find the option for a Treble bet on your bet slip. It may be shown by default, or you may need to click on a tab called “Multiples” or similar to find it.
- Step 4 – In the box next to the Treble Bet enter your stake.
- Step 5 – Now you can check the details of the bet including the total odds of the Treble, as well as the potential return based on your stake.
- Step 6 – If you are happy, click the Place Bet button.
That’s it, you are done and your Treble bet has been placed!
Once you have placed the bet, you can sit back and see how your selections perform. Remembering you need all three to win to guarantee a return!
Every credible sportsbook will accept treble bets, they are not specific to horse racing bookmakers or soccer betting sites alone.
Top Treble Tip! – If you haven’t signed up with a betting site, look around for the best Welcome Offer you can find. Bet365 Sport is a good starting point with their new bet £10 Get £50 in Bet Credits welcome offer!
Examples of Treble Bets in Different Sports
Outlined below are some examples of Treble Bets in different sports, as well as a Treble that combines markets across different sports (horse racing and soccer).
Horse Race Treble
- 2.15 Lingfield – Barackman’s Bigfoot Bonanza – 5/1 (6.00)
- 3.20 Kempton – Do It Pruitt – 3/1 fav (4.00)
- 3.35 Lingfield – Bobo’s Pigeon Secret – 8/1 (9.00)
- Treble Odds – 215/1 (216.00) – £2,160 return for a £10 stake
Football Treble
Here’s an example of a football treble you can place at any football sportsbooks.
- Liverpool to beat Manchester City – 2/1 (3.00)
- Arsenal to beat Chelsea – 2/1 (3.00)
- Tranmere Rovers to beat Salford City – 7/2 (3.50)
- Treble Odds – 30.5/1 (30.50)- £315 return for a £10 stake
Mixed Sport Treble – Using Selections Above
- 2.15 Lingfield – Barackman’s Bigfoot Bonanza – 5/1 (6.00)
- Arsenal to beat Chelsea – 2/1 (3.00)
- 3.35 Lingfield – Bobo’s Pigeon Secret – 8/1 (9.00)
- Treble Odds – 161/1 (162.00) – £1,620 return for a £10 stake
Advantages and Disadvantages of Treble Bets
Pros
- Trebles are a very affordable bet as they only have one line to cover.
- Considerably easier to pick winners than 4-fold, 5-fold, 6-fold accumulators etc.
- Massive choice of markets can be combined.
- Can wager a relatively small amount but still land a sizeable return if the bet wins.
- Easy bet to understand and place at a bookmaker.
Cons
- Even with just three selections, it can be very difficult to land a winning treble.
- All selections must win to generate any return.
Tips for More Successful Treble Bets
- Bet on markets that you have good knowledge of, or can research easily.
- Use a combination of shorter-priced options, along with credible longer-priced selections to add value but keep the bet in with a good chance of winning.
- Consider other options other than the three you first add to your bet slip. You can sometimes find better value bets to replace a previous selection you made.
- Placing the Treble Bet as an each way Treble (if available) offers you the chance of a return if your selections don’t win, but earn a place (mainly this is used for horse racing, greyhound betting or similar).
Treble Bets – FAQs
- What happens if one of my treble bet selections is a tie?
A. If you back Manchester City to beat Manchester United, but the game ends in a tie for one of your Treble Bet selections, then this portion of the bet is a loser and so the Treble bet would be a loser too. You can back a tie in some treble bet markets (such as the Full Time Result market in football) and if the match is indeed a tie, that portion of the Treble will be a winner.
- Can you cash out a treble bet early?
A. That depends on the bet made and the bookmaker. If your bookie offers Cash Out on treble bets and your bet is available to be cashed out then yes you can. However, you are not likely to win anywhere near as much as you would if your bet is a winner and you let the bet run its course.
- What is an each way treble?
A. An each way treble bet is a treble that backs each selection to win and to place. Obviously, this can only be used on markets where a place finish is an option (such as a horse race, or a golf tournament etc). An Each Way treble costs double the amount of a standard Treble bet as you must cover the Win portion and Place portion of the bet. 2 separate lines, hence 2x your unit stake.
Author: David Lenton
David 'the Cheeky Punter' Lenton is an ex professional online sports bettor and trader with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He has also worked for a number of top bookmakers including Bet365, Ladbrokes, William Hill and Coral. With such a long time spent dedicated to the gambling industry no one is better placed when it comes to advising punters. Follow on Twitter @thecheekypunter
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