A Goliath bet is a type of system bet consisting of 8 selections in different events, generating a total of 247 individual bets within the same slip. It is a fully covered bet, as it combines all possible outcomes among the chosen selections, except for single bets.
How is a Goliath bet composed?
The 247 individual bets of a Goliath are distributed as follows:
- 28 Doubles
- 56 Trebles
- 70 Four-folds
- 56 Five-folds
- 28 Six-folds
- 8 Seven-folds
- 1 Eight-fold
How do you win a Goliath bet?
To get a return on a Goliath bet, you must correctly predict at least 2 of the 8 selections. The more winning selections, the higher the final payout, as more combinations within the system are activated.
How is the amount of a Goliath bet calculated?
The total amount of your bet is divided equally among the 247 combinations. For example, if you bet $100 per selection, your total bet amount will be $24,700 ($100 × 247).
To calculate your winnings, multiply the value of each individual bet ($100 in this example) by the combined odds of each winning combination, and then sum the results of all the winning combinations.
Which sports can I use a Goliath bet on?
You can use a Goliath bet on any sport available on the platform. It is most commonly used in soccer and horse racing.
What should I consider before placing a Goliath bet?
Due to the total number of combinations (247), the total amount wagered can be considerably higher than in other systems with fewer selections, even if the amount per combination is low. Before using this type of bet, check the resulting total amount and make sure it fits within the budget you have planned for betting.