Goliath
The Goliath is a type of wager that includes a total of 247 individual bets, which are broken down into 28 doubles, 56 trebles, 70 four-folds, 56 five-folds, 28 six-folds, 8 seven-folds, and 1 eight-fold accumulator.
Named for the extensive number of bets it includes, the Goliath is one of the largest betting options available and is best suited for experienced gamblers. It ranks just below the Goliath flag in size, offering the potential for significant payouts if you can afford to stake on all the bets. Each selection carries equal weight in determining returns, so the order in which they are added to the betting slip doesn't matter.
Calculating winnings for this type of bet manually is nearly impossible, so using a Goliath bet calculator is recommended to save time. The calculator can also illustrate how one or two losing selections impact overall returns.
With two winning selections, a return is assured.
The goliath is composed of the following parts:
Double
28
Treble
56
Four-Fold
70
Five-Fold
56
Six-Fold
28
Seven-Fold
8
Eight-Fold
1
Total
247
How It Works
In this example, your initial eight selections generate a total of 28 doubles, 56 trebles, 70 four-folds, 56 five-folds, 28 six-folds, 8 seven-folds, and 1 eight-fold. Here’s a clearer breakdown of what each looks like:
28 Doubles: (12, 13, 14, …)
56 Trebles: (123, 124, 125, …)
70 Four-Folds: (1234, 1235, 1236, …)
56 Five-Folds: (12345, 12346, 12347, …)
28 Six-Folds: (123456, 123457, 123458, …)
8 Seven-Folds: (1234567, 1234568)
1 Eight-Fold: (12345678)
We haven't included every possible combination of the bets, but this overview should help you understand how all 247 bets are formed.
As the name implies, a goliath bet allows for a wide variety of wagers in a single bet. Inspired by the biblical tale of David and Goliath, this bet encompasses a staggering 247 wagers generated from eight selections, making it one of the largest betting options available.
Due to the extensive number of selections, goliath bets are best suited for highly experienced bettors who possess a deep understanding of the sport and the competitors involved. Those lacking this expertise may face significant losses.
Additionally, placing a goliath bet can be costly. Since it consists of 247 individual bets, the initial stake is multiplied accordingly. For example, a £2 stake would result in a total wager of £494.
Similar to other multi-bets, a goliath bet cannot be placed on a single event. Bettors must select from various events, typically on the same day or weekend. For instance, if a bettor wishes to place a goliath bet during a horse racing event, they would need to choose eight different races with unique horses. If a bettor prefers multiple selections within the same event, a forecast bet would be a better option.
Example
To illustrate how a goliath bet operates, consider a scenario where a bettor places one on a round of Champions League matches. The selections might include:
Real Madrid to defeat Lyon
Paris Saint-Germain to beat Barcelona
Manchester United to win against Copenhagen
Atletico Madrid to overcome AC Milan
Juventus to triumph over Inter Milan
Liverpool to win against CSKA Moscow
Celtic to defeat Ajax
Bayern Munich to beat Lille
This goliath bet involves a total of 247 individual wagers, including 70 four-selection accumulators, 56 treble bets, 56 five-selection accumulators, 28 six-selection accumulators, 28 double bets, 8 seven-selection accumulators, and 1 eight-selection accumulator.
The 26 double bets account for all possible combinations of two teams winning while the others lose. For instance, if Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain win while the rest do not, one of the double bets will yield a return. The same logic applies to the 56 treble bets, where three teams must win for a payout. If Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, and Bayern Munich are victorious while the others fail, one of the treble bets pays out. This pattern continues for the four, five, six, and seven-fold accumulators; bettors will receive returns based on the number of winning teams.
For example, if Juventus, Liverpool, Celtic, and Bayern Munich win but none of the other selections do, the bettor would win one of the four-fold accumulator bets. If all but one team wins, they would benefit from the seven-fold accumulator. If every selected team wins, they would hit the eight-fold accumulator.
Given the difficulty of predicting all selections to win compared to just a couple, the payouts for a goliath bet can vary significantly. A double bet will typically yield a smaller payout than a treble bet, which will be less than a four-fold accumulator, and so on. However, the return from the eight-fold accumulator can be substantial.
This potential for high payouts is what makes the goliath bet appealing to some bettors. The structure includes safety nets, allowing for returns even if some selections fail. The only situation in which a bettor would receive no return is if only one selection wins and all others lose, as no single bets are included in a goliath bet.
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