Lucky 63 and Heinz bets look almost identical on paper. Both take six selections, both are full cover bets, and both can deliver a large return if your picks land. Yet choosing the wrong one for your situation can quietly cost you money, because the two bets behave very differently when results are mixed.
The core distinction comes down to a single word: singles. A Lucky 63 includes them and a Heinz does not. Everything else that matters flows from that one difference. Here is how to decide which six-fold bet fits your slip.
The Structural Difference
A Lucky 63 contains 63 bets: 6 singles, 15 doubles, 20 trebles, 15 four-folds, 6 five-folds and 1 six-fold. A Heinz contains 57 bets, which is the same list with the six singles removed. That is the entire mechanical difference between them.
What Removing Singles Changes
With singles, one winning selection still returns something. Without them, you need at least two winners before any bet in a Heinz pays out. If you back six long shots hoping one sneaks in, the Lucky 63 protects you and the Heinz does not.
Cost Comparison
Because a Lucky 63 has six more bets, it costs more per unit stake. A £1 Lucky 63 is £63; a £1 Heinz is £57. The Heinz is cheaper, but you are paying less precisely because you have dropped the safety-net singles.
Which One to Choose
Pick a Lucky 63 When
- You want a return even if only one selection wins.
- Your selections are riskier and you value insurance.
- Your bookmaker offers Lucky-bet bonuses you want to qualify for.
Pick a Heinz When
- You are confident several selections will win.
- You want a lower total stake for the same six picks.
- You do not need the single-winner insurance.
See the Difference in Numbers
The quickest way to feel the contrast is to price both. Enter your six selections in the Bet Calculator Betmentor, calculate a Lucky 63, then mentally strip the singles to compare against a Heinz outcome. If you often bet on six selections, learning to read both structures is well worth the few minutes it takes. For the wider family, see our guide to full cover bets.