There are many betting strategies available for those interested; some of them work and some do not, but most preferred strategies are the ones of "Parlay" or "Accumulator" type.

Unlike bets that depend on a single result, winning an "accumulator" bet depends more on results. Every bet won adds to the stake. This method is largely used by people who wish for a higher gain with a small investment. All results must be correct to win a bet. For example, if you put 3 matches and all results are correct, then you win the bet, but if only 2 results are confirmed and the third is wrong, then you lose it. Gains are greater if you bet on more games at once rather than separately.

Accumulator bets are very popular among gamblers because they can provide high returns with a small investment. Also bookmakers offer special bonuses for accumulator bets. One of the most popular accumulator bonus is "Bet365 Accumulator Bonus"

Suggested betting sites for accumulator betting

Online Bookmakers	Bookmaker's Promotion	Amount	Bet Now
	Open Account Offer Bet £10 & Get £50 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365. Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply. Registration required.	£50	Bet now
	Bet £10 and get £30 in free bets New online customers only, min £10/ €10 stake, win only, min odds 1/2, free bets paid as 3 X £10/€10, 30 day expiry, free bet/payment method/player/country restrictions apply.	£30	Bet now
	Welcome Offer - Bet £10 Get £30 New 18+ UK customers. Deposit & place bet on sports at a minimum of £10 in one bet transaction at evens (2.0)+ within 7 days of registering. £30 paid in Free Bets within 10 hours of bet settlement, expires 7-days after issue. E-Wallet & Prepaid Card restrictions apply. Your first bet must be settled within 7 days of registration. Proof of I.D and address may be required. Full T&C's apply.	£30	Bet now
	£30 Matched Free Bet If Your First Acca Loses + 50 Free Spins New UK customers only. Min Stake: £5. Maximum Free Bet: £30. First bet on a Football or Horse Racing multiple with 3+ selections. Overall odds: 3.00 (2/1) or higher. Free Bets available upon settlement of the qualifying bet. 50 Free Spins on Big Bass Bonanza (£0.10 per spin) credited on settlement of qualifying Acca bet. No wagering requirements on free spin winnings. Debit Card deposit only (exclusions apply). This offer is valid 7 days from the new account being registered. 18+ BeGambleAware.o	£30	Bet now

There are several basic types of parlay bets as follows:

Accumulator Bet Types

Double: A double accumulator bet is basically a single one placed on two different matches. If both selections win, your bet is successful.

Treble: Such bet inquires three different selections, which all need to provide positive results.

Fourfold: This bet implies 4 different selections, and you must tick them all in order to be deemed as a winner.

Fivefold: Similar to the above, a fivefold implies 5 selections which must be guessed right in order to provide you with great winnings.

Sixfold: A sixfold bet assumes 6 different selections, all of which need to be correct for you to receive the winnings.

Sevenfold Accumulator: Finally, the sevenfold bet requires you to guess correctly the outcome of 7 different matches, but the winnings are higher than on any of the above.

The great advantage of an accumulator bet is that it offers you the opportunity to win big with only a small stake, but only if all the predictions are correct. But never forget, every new match that you add to your betting coupon will reduce your mathematical chance to win.