💡 Which Bookmakers Allow Double Accumulators?

All online bookmakers will allow double bets and you will simply need to make 2 selections and choose doubles or an accumulator on your bet slip. If you select two events with extremely long odds you may find you would need a specific price.

💡 What Other Doubles Accumulators are there?

Due to the simplicity of a doubles bet, they can be included in other forms of acca such as a patent, trixie, heinz or lucky 15 bet. These bets are a lot more complicated however and are not a straight doubles accumulator bet that we have discussed here.

💡 Do Bookmakers Run Promotions on Doubles Accumulators?

Bookmakers like accumulators as the odds are more in their favour than standard bets and for this reason they often add bonuses for doubles. These are often on specified matches on the course of one matchday, or two horses during a race meeting.

💡 Are you restricted to one sport for a Doubles Acca?

No, you can often mix and match sports and choose winners from various events. For instance the winner in a boxing title fight and the winner of that day's F1 Grand Prix.

💡 Can you make an each-way Doubles Accumulator?

Yes, you can choose each-way doubles when betting on horse racing or other each-way sports (e.g. golf). An each-way bet requires your selection to finish in the places in the race or final tournament. An easy way doubles bet does require a higher stake however as you are covering 2 outcomes for each, the win and a place.

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What is an Accumulator bet?

While we are looking directly at accumulator doubles bets in this section, it is worth looking at what the definition of an accumulator wager is. For us to consider a wager as an accumulator it must include more than one pick of a result from a list of different matches. This can be as few as 2, or as many as 20 or more! For the bet to be a winner it will generally need all the selections on the slip to be correct (Although there are some variations). In terms of the odds the stake and return rolls on from each leg/pick of the slip to the next, giving you much higher potential returns than you would be offered by simply choosing each game as a single bet.

Let’s look at that in practice. And concentrate on football as the chosen sport. In the following matches, you pick these teams to win.

Manchester City vs Wrexham- Man City to Win

Liverpool vs Leicester City - Liverpool to Win

Tottenham vs West Ham- Tottenham to Win.

This is now an accumulator bet, and you will need all 3 teams to win the final selection.

What is an Accumulator Double Bet?

As we have seen, an accumulator is based on correctly guessing a series of results. In terms of an accumulator double bet this is simplified into just picking 2 legs of the accumulator. So you pick 2 outcomes and as long as they are both correct you will win the bet.

Manchester City vs Wrexham- Man City to Win

Liverpool vs Leiceser City- Liverpool to Win.

Your accumulator doubles bet is Man City & Liverpool to win and you will win if they both do.

H3) How are Odds Calculated?

Odds are added per selection - let’s use the stake as 1

Manchester City vs Wrexham- Man City to Win 2/1

Liverpool vs Leicester City- Liverpool 5/1

So the final odds on a doubles accumulator where both selections win will actually be classed as 12/1.

Initial bet: 1 x 2/1 = 3 (1 stake + 2 winnings)
Second bet: 3 x 5/1 = 18 (1 stake + 17 winnings)

Pros and Cons of Acca Double Bets

An accumulator doubles bet is the easiest form of accumulator you can place and it is a good starting point for those new to making multiple bets. Of course it adds more risk than simply betting on just one outcome, but the rewards are also much greater when you do manage to pick a winning combination. The main pros and cons are listed below.

Pluses

Increases the potential winnings
Lower stake to cover the selections
Easy to understand
Can use bet boosts for extra value
Lots of markets and can mix sports

Minuses

Extra Risk compared to singles
Lower odds than on a larger acca
You need both results to be successful

Conclusion

Accumulator double bets are a great way to start you off when you are learning about making multiple selection wagers. They are easy to understand and with some good research you should be able to increase your returns if you can find two results you are confident in. Of course the extended risk makes it more doubtful your wager will be a success, as with anything where you are adding more possible outcomes you need to be prepared for bets to go wrong. This can happen quickly in any sport and it is important that you think carefully about whether it is worth putting two selections together with good odds management. There is little point in picking a large outsider and a banker for instance as the odds will not be worth the risk. It is better to look at two strong picks to win that are priced close to each other to get the best value from the doubles odds boost. Always concentrate on leagues and teams you are familiar with, do your research and keep initial stakes small and within your bankroll means. Of course, always remember to gamble responsibly and only play with money that you can afford to lose and you should find doubles betting a fun way to gamble on matchdays.

FAQ. Frequently Asked Questions

💡 Which Bookmakers Allow Double Accumulators?
All online bookmakers will allow double bets and you will simply need to make 2 selections and choose doubles or an accumulator on your bet slip. If you select two events with extremely long odds you may find you would need a specific price.
💡 What Other Doubles Accumulators are there?
Due to the simplicity of a doubles bet, they can be included in other forms of acca such as a patent, trixie, heinz or lucky 15 bet. These bets are a lot more complicated however and are not a straight doubles accumulator bet that we have discussed here.
💡 Do Bookmakers Run Promotions on Doubles Accumulators?
Bookmakers like accumulators as the odds are more in their favour than standard bets and for this reason they often add bonuses for doubles. These are often on specified matches on the course of one matchday, or two horses during a race meeting.
💡 Are you restricted to one sport for a Doubles Acca?
No, you can often mix and match sports and choose winners from various events. For instance the winner in a boxing title fight and the winner of that day's F1 Grand Prix.
💡 Can you make an each-way Doubles Accumulator?
Yes, you can choose each-way doubles when betting on horse racing or other each-way sports (e.g. golf). An each-way bet requires your selection to finish in the places in the race or final tournament. An easy way doubles bet does require a higher stake however as you are covering 2 outcomes for each, the win and a place.