What's the difference between a Patent and a Trixie?

A Patent adds three singles to a Trixie, so one winner already pays — but it costs seven units instead of four.

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Patent

Three selections in seven bets: three singles, three doubles and one treble. A single winner already returns something.

A Patent is a Trixie plus singles: three selections across seven bets — three singles, three doubles and one treble.

How it works

Because it includes singles, even one winning selection returns something. That extra cover comes at a cost: the total stake is seven units instead of four.

Worked example

One winner at 3.0 on £1 units (£7 total) still returns £3 from its single, cushioning the loss.

Pros

Any single winner returns something
More cover than a Trixie

Cons

Higher total stake (7 units)
Returns diluted across more bets

Tips

Choose a Patent over a Trixie when you want single-winner insurance.
Weigh the extra stake against the added cover.

FAQ

What's the difference between a Patent and a Trixie?: A Patent adds three singles to a Trixie, so one winner already pays — but it costs seven units instead of four.

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