Accumulators, also known as “accas” or “parlays,” are one of the most popular types of bets. With them, a player hopes to invest a small amount of money and win big, even though this happens quite rarely. Accumulator bets involve several unrelated events. Simply put, a player selects multiple different events and decides to combine them into one bet. There must be at least two events for it to be an accumulator.
So why is this advantageous, given the high probability of losing? It’s simple – when a player combines bets into an accumulator, the odds multiply, thus forming a large coefficient. For example, a bettor selects three events with odds of 2 and combines them into one bet – an accumulator. After that, the overall bet coefficient increases to 8. Naturally, such a setup attracts new and inexperienced players. Foreign bookmakers are increasingly becoming their choice. Additionally, the convenience of placing accumulator bets is enhanced by the availability of user-friendly betting app, making it even more appealing for beginners to try their luck with accumulators.
Bookmakers make every effort to persuade players to “load up an accumulator,” using various advertising tools, such as:
- “Acca of the day,” supposedly chosen by a huge number of people.
- Additional privileges (cashback or bonuses).
- The option to insure such a bet.
Obviously, this brings certain benefits to bookmakers.
What is the purpose of bookmakers attracting players to bet on accumulators?
The bookmaking business is one of the most profitable in the world. And any businessman will not advertise something at a loss, so long accumulators of 10 or more events are profitable for bookmakers. Let’s compare: when a player places a single bet, the probability of winning is 50%, two bets – 25%, and so on.
Most bettors focus on the bet coefficient, compiling accumulators from events with tiny odds. This is a relatively working strategy, but not always successful. There are three rules that can help not lose so often on such bets:
- Do not compile accumulators with more than three events.
- Always analyze the upcoming game and not rely solely on small odds.
- Insure the bet.
Accumulator bets may seem profitable at first glance. But it’s worth noting that the more selections in such a bet, the lower the chance of winning. And predicting the outcome of each game is simply impossible. Therefore, more experienced players prefer to steer clear of such bets.
