What is a Goliath bet?

A Goliath is the largest of the standard full-cover system bets — 8 selections producing 247 bets across every k-fold combination from doubles to an eightfold accumulator. No singles. Total stake 247 × your unit stake.

How many bets does a Goliath consist of?

247 bets across 8 selections: 28 doubles, 56 trebles, 70 fourfolds, 56 fivefolds, 28 sixfolds, 8 sevenfolds, 1 eightfold.

How much does a Goliath cost?

247 units. £0.10 unit = £24.70. £0.25 unit = £61.75. £0.50 unit = £123.50. £1 unit = £247. Each-way doubles those. Almost universally used with very small unit stakes — 10p to 25p is typical.

Why use such small unit stakes on a Goliath?

Because 247 bets adds up fast. A £1 unit stake means £247 outlay — most casual punters can't justify that. With 10p units the £24.70 cost is still meaningful but not eye-watering, and 4-5 winners can return enough to make the bet worthwhile. The big-numbers magic only really activates with 6+ winners.

Is a Goliath worth it?

Honestly, only as a special-occasion bet for major meetings (Grand National Day, Royal Ascot). With 8 selections and no singles, you typically need 4+ winners for a meaningful return, and the chance of all 8 winning is vanishingly small even at short prices. Model your scenarios first — a Lucky 63 (6 selections, 63 bets, includes singles) is almost always more efficient.

Goliath Bet Calculator | 247 Bets from 8 Selections

What is a Goliath?

A Goliath is the largest of the standard full-cover system bets — 8 selections producing 247 bets across every k-fold from doubles to eightfold. No singles. Total stake is 247 × your unit stake, so most punters use very small unit stakes (10p–25p).

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