Sportsbet Patent bet: seven lines, stakes and returns explained

What is a Patent bet?

A Patent is a combination of bets built from three selections. Label those selections A, B and C. Each selection has its own single, each possible pair forms a double, and all three form a treble.

A single depends on one selection. A double is a multi containing two selections, while a treble combines three. In an ordinary win-or-loss settlement, every selection in a double or treble must win for that line to win. Void selections and other special circumstances can change how a line is settled.

There are seven component bets, but only three selections. Sportsbet’s Exotic & Combo Multis guide specifies that the selections for its Patent come from different events.

• Three singles: A, B and C.
• Three doubles: A+B, A+C and B+C.
• One treble: A+B+C.

Patent versus singles, a multi and a Trixie

The difference between these bets is the combination of lines covered. For the comparison below, assume ordinary winning or losing outcomes, with no void selections.

The Patent includes the three-leg multi, but it is not the same as placing that multi alone. At the same stake per line, a Patent has seven times the outlay of a single three-leg multi. Having a winning line also does not necessarily mean making an overall profit.

• Three singles: three lines, one for each selection. One winner produces a winning line.
• Three-leg multi: one line combining all three selections. All three must ordinarily win for the line to win.
• Trixie: three doubles and one treble, making four lines. At least two selections must ordinarily win for a line to win.
• Patent: three singles, three doubles and one treble, making seven lines. One winner produces a winning single.

How much does a Patent bet cost?

For an equal-stake, win-only Patent, multiply the stake per line by seven to find the total outlay. At $1 per line, the total is $7. The calculation also works in reverse: a $7 total budget divided across seven equal lines is $1 per line.

The distinction matters because a small line stake can look less costly than the complete bet. Before confirming any wager, check the total shown on the bet slip rather than assuming the amount entered is the amount at risk across all seven lines.

The precise Sportsbet stake-entry field was not verified. Minimum stakes and other bet-slip constraints may also affect what can be accepted, so the arithmetic above should not be taken as a promise that a particular stake is available.

• Total stake: stake per line × 7.
• Equal stake per line: total stake ÷ 7.

How Patent bet returns and profit work

Decimal-odds returns include the stake on each winning line. To calculate an ordinary winning multi, multiply the relevant selections’ odds and then multiply the result by the line stake. Add the returns from every winning line; subtract the full seven-line outlay to find the overall profit or loss.

For example, suppose A, B and C each have hypothetical decimal odds of 2.00, with $1 on each line. The total stake is $7. The outcomes below assume win-only bets, no voids, deductions, dead heats, special terms or rounding adjustments.

One winning selection produces a $2 return from its single, but the result is still a $5 loss overall because the other six line stakes are part of the outlay. In the two-winner case, the two winning singles return $2 each and their double returns $4.

These are calculations, not current Sportsbet odds or predictions. With different odds, the net result depends on which selections win as well as how many. A return can be lower than, equal to or greater than the total outlay.

• No winners: no winning lines; $0 return; $7 net loss.
• One winner: one winning single; $2 return; $5 net loss.
• Two winners: two winning singles and one winning double; $8 return; $1 net profit.
• Three winners: three winning singles, three winning doubles and the treble; $26 return; $19 net profit.

Using a Patent bet calculator

A basic Patent bet calculator needs the three decimal odds, the stake per line or total stake, and the outcome of each selection. If you start with a total stake, divide it by seven to find an equal line stake.

For a winning single, calculate the line stake multiplied by that selection’s odds. For a winning double, multiply the stake by both selections’ odds. For a winning treble, multiply the stake by all three odds. Add the winning-line returns and subtract the total stake.

Using the earlier example, a winning double is $1 × 2.00 × 2.00, or $4. A winning treble is $1 × 2.00 × 2.00 × 2.00, or $8.

A calculator provides an estimate based on its inputs and assumptions. It may not account for Sportsbet’s applicable void rules, racing deductions or rounding. The research did not establish that Sportsbet offers a dedicated Patent calculator.

How to check and place a Patent bet on Sportsbet

Sportsbet’s Help Centre lists Patent as a combination multi, but the current placement flow was not independently tested. If you are looking for how to place a Patent bet, treat the following as a checklist rather than a verified sequence of app or website steps.

The Help Centre describes three selections from different events. Do not assume selections from the same match qualify: Sportsbet also has restrictions on related selections in standard multis.

Three singles, three doubles and a treble reproduce the Patent’s seven lines mathematically. However, placing those bets separately was not tested as a substitute. Acceptance, odds and settlement may differ, and the separate bets should not be assumed to receive identical treatment to a dedicated Patent.

• Check whether the current slip offers a Patent or combination-multi option for the intended selections.
• Check that the option covers the intended seven component lines.
• Check the total stake, the displayed odds and the applicable market and settlement terms.
• Ask Sportsbet support if the option, stake entry or treatment of the bet is unclear.

Voids, withdrawals and racing deductions

The ordinary return calculation assumes each selection either wins or loses. A cancelled event, a scratched runner or a deduction can make settlement more complicated.

Sportsbet’s general MultiBet terms say a multi may be recalculated to exclude an affected event or leg in certain scratching, cancellation or postponement circumstances. Those general terms do not provide a complete line-by-line settlement table for a Patent, so they should not be used to assume a universal outcome for all seven lines.

Racing rules also distinguish between the selected runner being scratched and another runner being scratched. Sportsbet’s deductions guidance says deductions can apply to eligible fixed-odds bets on remaining runners after a post-final-field scratching. It treats pre-final-field all-in bets differently: these are generally accepted without a refund for a non-runner.

Check the relevant market terms and ask Sportsbet for clarification if a void selection or withdrawal would affect your decision. A refund can arise in some void circumstances without a winning selection; it is separate from the ordinary winning-line examples above.

• Affected selection or event: check the applicable void, scratching, cancellation or postponement rules.
• Another runner scratched: check whether a deduction applies to an eligible remaining selection.
• All-in racing market: check the non-runner terms rather than assuming a refund.

Australian eligibility, restrictions and support

Sportsbet’s account terms state that account holders must be at least 18 and reside in Australia. The operator also notes that some markets may be restricted by location. These are Sportsbet’s stated conditions, not a complete summary of Australian gambling law.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority explains that online in-play sports betting is generally prohibited, subject to limited exceptions. Do not assume a live sports Patent can be placed online or through an app. This statement should not be applied indiscriminately to racing markets, which have different rules.

The seven-line total is the amount to consider when deciding whether to bet. A winning selection can still leave an overall loss, and no combination structure guarantees a profit. The ACMA operator register can be used to check whether a wagering provider is licensed to offer services in Australia.

If gambling is causing concern, the National Gambling Helpline is available on 1800 858 858 for free, confidential support 24 hours a day. Gambling Help Online also offers support. BetStop is Australia’s national self-exclusion register for licensed online and telephone wagering providers.

• Check the total outlay, not only the stake per line.
• Read the market and settlement terms before confirming a wager.
• Use Gambling Help Online or call 1800 858 858 for support.
• Consider BetStop if you want to exclude yourself from licensed Australian online and telephone wagering.

FAQ

How many selections and bets are in a Patent?

A Patent has three selections and seven component bets: three singles, three doubles and one treble. Sportsbet’s Help Centre says its Patent selections come from different events.

Can one winning selection produce a return?

Yes. In an ordinary win-or-loss settlement, the winning selection’s single produces a return. That return can still be less than the total stake on all seven lines. A refund arising from a void is a separate settlement question.

Does Sportsbet offer Patent bets in Australia?

Sportsbet lists Patent in its Australian Help Centre as a combination multi. The live bet slip was not independently tested, so check whether the option is currently available for your selections, account and circumstances.

Is a Patent the same as a three-leg multi?

No. A three-leg multi is one line combining all three selections. A Patent includes that treble plus three singles and three doubles. Void and other settlement rules can affect the outcome of multi lines.

What happens if a Patent selection is void or withdrawn?

Sportsbet’s general multi rules allow recalculation in certain circumstances, but the available research did not establish how every Patent line is settled in every void scenario. Check the applicable market terms and ask Sportsbet for clarification. Racing all-in and final-field rules can differ.

Can I create a Patent using separate bets?

Three singles, three doubles and one treble reproduce the seven-line structure mathematically. However, acceptance, odds and settlement of separate bets were not verified as identical to Sportsbet’s dedicated Patent product.

Does a return mean the Patent made a profit?

Not necessarily. A return includes the stakes on winning lines, while the full cost includes all seven line stakes. Subtract the total outlay from the combined returns to find the overall profit or loss.