Picking a single darts winner feels good. But picking two feels great! Double betting is one of the simplest and most popular multiple bet types in darts, and DartsTips.com is here to show you exactly how it works.
What’s a Darts Double Bet and How Does It Work
A double bet in darts is a straight-up bet involving two selections. Unlike with multiple bets (trixies, yankees, Lucky 15s) both must win for your bet to be successful.
The odds of your two selections multiply together for bigger returns. But as your reward goes up, so does the risk: one wrong result and it’s game over!
Darts Double Bet Examples
Let’s bring it to life with an example. We’ll use two match winner bets, each priced the same for simplicity, but you can mix and match markets and odds however you like.
Example: Premier League Darts
Bet 1
Luke Littler to beat Gerwyn Price (1.80)
Bet 2
Luke Humphries to beat Michael van Gerwen (1.80)
If you’ve already read about trixies and yankees on DartsTips.com, you’ll have seen that one bet with those involves multiple stakes, but that’s not the case here.
This is one single bet, so your stake is your stake. In this example, £10. So if both bets win, your return will be: £32.40 (1.80 x 1.80) x £10.
However, unlike trixies and yankees, if one player loses, so does your bet.
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Double bets are ideal when you’re confident in a couple of strong favourites or when combining markets you know inside out. Just remember: all or nothing means high risk, high reward.
When to Use Darts Double Bets
A darts double is a favorite among bettors. Straightforward, one combined stake and very profitable. Here’s when to use it to best effect:
Early tournament rounds
The early rounds of the tournament are a great place to start. With a bunch of matches on the schedule, you can handpick your most confident selections.
Short-priced favourites
If individual odds are low, combining two likely winners into a double can turn small prices into bigger returns!
Televised tournaments
Big stages like the World Championship or Premier League Darts nights offer clear form lines and player stats, giving you more ammunition to land a winning double!
FAQs: Darts Double Bets
Q. What is a Double bet in darts?
A double is a multiple bet combining two selections into one bet. Both must win for a return.
Q. How many winners do I need in a Darts Double bet?
Two out of two. It’s all or nothing.
Q. Can I mix different darts markets in a Double?
Yes! You can combine match winners, total 180s, handicaps, or any other darts markets in one bet.
Q. Is a Double better than a Trixie or Yankee?
In terms of reward versus stake, yes. A double offers a higher potential payout, but there’s no insurance like with a trixie and yankee. So… smaller stake, bigger reward. Or bigger stake with a little insurance policy!
Learn more bet types:
- Over under bet
- 180s bet
- Outright winner bet
- Highest checkout bet
- Match winner bet
- Highest 9-dart finish bet
- Handicap bet
- Yankee bet
- Treble bet
- Trixie bet
