Football accumulators or acca’s as they are increasingly known, are the darling of the online betting man these days. Rather than play singles and increase profits gradually, we all love to take on the bookies with a bet with which we can risk minimal stakes for maximum profit.

William Hill, one of the world’s top bookies, offers Acca Five Insurance as a feature on their website and is something which has become increasingly popular. The service doesn’t cost the punter any more money in theory; so long as the bet is a five-fold as a minimum the chosen stake stays the same. Also don't forget William Hill offer William Hill offers £25 Free Bet to all new customers.

All you need to do is pick five teams or more for your bet and if one lets you down you will receive your money back as a free bet! Chiefly the domain of football punters, William Hill do actually offer this insurance on all sports. Here are some key questions about William Hill Acca Five Insurance answered:

The Basics of William Hill Acca Five Insurance

As long as only one selection lets you down on an accumulator bet of five or more picks, you will receive your money back as a free bet. The maximum bet/refund is £50/€50 and you will only receive this online offer on one accumulator per day.

Which Selections Can Count?

Selections must generally be priced at 1/5 (1.2) or bigger and must be placed before the event (in-play bets do not count). The insurance is only offered on straight accumulator bets, though you can mix sports on the same coupon. There are 74 sports on which Acca Five is available, all of which are listed on William Hill’s site.

When Does The William Hill Acca Five Insurance Not Apply?

There are situations when Acca Five cannot apply, namely:

When bets are placed with a Free Bet Token from William Hill

When bets are placed in-play

When selections are priced lower than 1/5 (1.2) – there are exceptions

When bets have been ‘cashed-in’

When betting on Lucky 15’s or other full cover bets

When there are 4 selections or less (including when the bet started as 5 or more, but some events are postponed or cancelled)

When betting on a 5-fold+ accumulator more than once in a day

When you have not redeemed your free bet within 7 days

Betting sites that offer Acca Insurance

Online Bookmakers	Bookmaker's Promotion	Amount	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

Are There Exemptions To The Minimum Odds?

The minimum prices do not apply on games from the major football leagues in England and elsewhere around Europe, these can be any price at all. A full list of these leagues is available on William Hill’s website.

Why Is It So Useful?

Well, we’ve all been there! On numerous occasions, regular gamblers find themselves let down by just one selection on a multi-bet. Football is the main bugbear on this subject, as there always seems to be one team letting you down on a big Saturday bet. With this insurance there is no extra cost, you place the bet as normal and if one lets you down at least you can try again with your free bet.