Heinz Bet Calculator
6 selections making 57 bets - named after 57 varieties (no singles)
Your 6 Selections
What is a Heinz Bet?
A Heinz bet is named after the famous "57 varieties" slogan from H.J. Heinz Company. It consists of 6 selections creating exactly 57 bets. Important: No singles are included - you need at least 2 winners to get any return.
Bet Breakdown
15 Doubles - Every combination of 2 selections
20 Trebles - Every combination of 3 selections
15 Four-Folds - Every combination of 4 selections
6 Five-Folds - Every combination of 5 selections
1 Six-Fold - All 6 selections combined
Total: 57 bets = 15 + 20 + 15 + 6 + 1
How Returns Work
0-1 Winners
Lose entire stake (need at least 2 winners)
2 Winners
Win 1 double (minimal return)
3-4 Winners
Multiple doubles and trebles pay out
6 Winners
Win all 57 bets for maximum return
Example Calculation
Let's see how a Heinz bet performs with a $1 stake per bet:
Scenario: All 6 Selections Win at 3.00 Odds
15 Doubles: 15 x ($1 x 9.00) = $135
20 Trebles: 20 x ($1 x 27.00) = $540
15 Four-Folds: 15 x ($1 x 81.00) = $1,215
6 Five-Folds: 6 x ($1 x 243.00) = $1,458
1 Six-Fold: $1 x 729.00 = $729
Total Return: $4,077 | Profit: $4,020
When to Use a Heinz
6 Strong Picks
You have 6 selections you're confident about
Medium Budget
57 bets is affordable at $1/bet ($57 total)
Better Coverage
More coverage than Yankee, less than Goliath
Horse Racing
Popular for Saturday race cards with 6 races
Heinz vs Lucky 63
A Lucky 63 adds 6 singles to the Heinz, making 63 bets total. The Lucky 63 guarantees a return with just 1 winner, but costs more. The Heinz is cheaper but requires at least 2 winners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Heinz bet?
A Heinz bet consists of 6 selections combined into 57 bets: 15 doubles, 20 trebles, 15 four-folds, 6 five-folds, and 1 six-fold. Named after the Heinz 57 varieties slogan.
How many winners do I need?
You need at least 2 winners to get any return. With 0 or 1 winner, you lose your entire stake because there are no singles.
How much does a Heinz bet cost?
A Heinz costs 57 times your unit stake. For example, $1 per bet = $57 total, $10 per bet = $570 total.
Why is it called a Heinz bet?
It's named after H.J. Heinz's famous "57 varieties" slogan, as the bet contains exactly 57 separate bets.
Can I place an each-way Heinz?
Yes, an each-way Heinz doubles your stake to 114 bets (57 win + 57 place). Popular for horse racing.