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What Does ‘Patent’ Mean in Sports Betting?

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A “Patent” is a type of full-cover bet that gives you a lot of security.

It involves making three selections (picks), but instead of just one big bet, you are actually placing 7 separate bets at once.

How It Breaks Down

If you pick three teams (Team A, Team B, and Team C), your “Patent” ticket splits them into:

  • 3 Single Bets: (Team A to win, Team B to win, Team C to win)
  • 3 Double Bets: (A+B to win, A+C to win, B+C to win)
  • 1 Treble Bet: (A+B+C to win)

Why Bettors Use It

The best part about a Patent is that you only need one winner to get money back.

  • If 1 team wins: You win that one single bet (and lose the other 6). You get something back.
  • If 2 teams win: You win two single bets AND one double bet. You usually make a profit.
  • If all 3 teams win: You win all 7 bets and get a massive payout.

⚠️ The Cost

Because you are placing 7 bets, it costs 7x your unit stake.

  • A $10 Patent doesn’t cost $10 total. It costs $70 ($10 x 7 bets).