What is Heinz?

How a Heinz works

A Heinz covers every possible combination of doubles, trebles, and accumulators from six selections, producing exactly 57 bets in total. The breakdown is: 15 doubles (every pair of selections), 20 trebles (every group of three), 15 four-folds, 6 five-folds, and 1 six-fold accumulator. At £1 per bet, the total stake is £57. At any other unit stake, multiply that figure by 57 to find your total outlay.

Because the Heinz contains doubles, a return is possible with just two winning selections, although two winners from six will typically return less than your total stake unless the odds are generous. The bet becomes significantly more profitable as more selections win. If all six win, every one of the 57 bets collects, and returns can be substantial at decent odds. Any-to-come or each-way Heinz bets are available at many bookmakers, though each-way doubles the number of bets to 114 and the total stake accordingly. Rules on each-way terms, non-runners, and Rule 4 deductions vary between bookmakers, so always check the operator's terms before placing.

Worked example

Suppose you place a £1 Heinz (total stake £57) on six football match results. Three of your selections win at odds of 2/1, 3/1, and 5/2, and three lose. With three winners, the winning bets are the three doubles that pair up your successful selections, plus no trebles or higher combinations (since you need at least three winners for a treble to land). The three winning doubles return: (3×1)×(4×1)=£12, (3×1)×(3.5×1)=£10.50, and (4×1)×(3.5×1)=£14 — totalling £36.50 in returns against your £57 outlay, a net loss of £20.50.

This illustrates an important point: a Heinz with moderate odds and a 50% strike rate will often return less than the stake. To break even or profit with only half your selections winning, you generally need each winner to be at a reasonably long price. With five or six winners at average odds, the compounding effect across the five-folds and six-fold can produce very large returns from a modest unit stake, which is the appeal of the bet.

Why the Heinz matters when judging a tipster

When a tipster regularly recommends Heinz bets, assessing their record requires more scrutiny than reviewing single or accumulator tips. The 57-bet structure means that even a tipster with a healthy overall strike rate can post a run of net losses if winners cluster in ones rather than in multiples. Conversely, a short sequence of big-priced multiple winners can produce exceptional returns that flatter the headline ROI figure. Always look at sample size and whether the profit is driven by a handful of exceptional outcomes or consistent performance across many bets.

Staking is also a practical concern. At £1 per line, a Heinz costs £57 per tip, so a tipster advising these bets at even modest unit stakes demands a much larger bankroll than one advising singles. Check whether the tipster quotes results in profit and loss per line, per bet, or on the full 57-unit outlay, as inconsistent reporting can make a record appear stronger than it is. Proofing services should record the full stake and verify advised odds carefully, since small differences in odds on any leg compound across multiple bets and can meaningfully alter declared returns.

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