What a Goliath contains
| Bet | Count |
|---|---|
| Doubles | 28 |
| Trebles | 56 |
| Fourfolds | 70 |
| Fivefolds | 56 |
| Sixfolds | 28 |
| Sevenfolds | 8 |
| Eightfold | 1 |
| Total | 247 bets |
How to use the Goliath calculator
- Enter the stake₦10 per bet costs ₦2,470. Total stake mode shares a budget across all 247 bets.
- Enter eight pricesDecimal odds for each selection.
- Mark the resultsThe calculator settles all 247 bets.
Worked example: eight picks at 2.00, ₦10 per bet
| Winners | Return | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | ₦65,440 | ₦62,970 |
| 7 | ₦21,720 | ₦19,250 |
| 6 | ₦7,160 | ₦4,690 |
| 5 | ₦2,320 | minus ₦150 |
| 4 | ₦720 | minus ₦1,750 |
Even five winners out of eight lose money at even-money prices. A Goliath is built for long odds and small unit stakes.
Goliath FAQ
Why 247 bets?
Eight selections give 28 doubles, 56 trebles, 70 fourfolds, 56 fivefolds, 28 sixfolds, 8 sevenfolds and 1 eightfold.
Do bookmakers accept Goliath bets?
Some do, mainly UK-style bookmakers. On other sites you can build the same bet as a 2 to 8 from 8 system, if the slip allows it.
What is the minimum to win something?
Two winners return one double.
Can I enter fewer than eight picks?
Not for a Goliath. Use the system bet calculator for any other size.