As known from:
The SunFootball365Sportskeeda
Alerts
Latest Deals
betting.net
betting.net
betting.net
betting.net
FanDuel
Write a Review
Write a Review
Bet365
BetMGM
FanDuel
Caesars
BetRivers.com
Nothing Found
About betting.net
  • Betting.net on YouTube
  • About betting.net
  • The betting.net Crew
  • How We Rate
  • Play Responsibly
  • Contact us
  • Writers Wanted
  • Content Disclaimer
  • Affiliate Disclosure
    Alerts
    Latest Deals
    betting.net
    betting.net
    betting.net
    betting.net
    FanDuel
    Write a Review
    Write a Review
    Bet365
    BetMGM
    FanDuel
    Caesars
    BetRivers.com
    Nothing Found
    About betting.net
    • Betting.net on YouTube
    • About betting.net
    • The betting.net Crew
    • How We Rate
    • Play Responsibly
    • Contact us
    • Writers Wanted
    • Content Disclaimer
    • Affiliate Disclosure
    Betting.net / Betting Terms A-Z / P / What is Pentafecta? Pentafecta Explained in 2 minutes

    What is Pentafecta? Pentafecta Explained in 2 minutes

    David Genge
    David Genge
    Editor
    Loading ...
    Publish Date: March 31, 2021
    Fact checked by: Jesse M Cox

    A pentefecta is a pool bet associated with horse racing in the United States. The objective of the bet is to predict the horses that will finish in the first five places in a race. Bettors can back win, place and show bets and these are simple and straightforward.

    The more complex bets are known as exotic bets and one of these is the pentefecta. The bet is also known as the Super Hi-5 because the aim behind the bet is backing the horses to finish in the first five places in a pool bet. The bet must predict the horses to finish in the correct order, which means the bet is rarely won. It can provide a jackpot return for a small stake so is very popular.

    How is Pentafecta used in Sports Betting?

    The pentefecta is a pool bet which means all the winning tickets share the pool. The track and pool managers take a cut and the rest of the stakes are divided amongst the winning bettors. If the bet is not run the pool is carried over to the next race which means it grows and the returns increase.

    The minimum stake is $0.50 and the dividend is declared to a fixed amount and the returns are adjusted accordingly. The odds of predicting the first five places in correct order are huge so the pentafecta has the potential to produce a lottery-sized win. A $1 bet can potentially produce a win in six figures or over $100,000.

    Even though the horse must be backed to finish in the correct order punters allowed to pick more than five horses and combine them in permutations but the cost of the bet will reflect the number of lines. If horses are boxed they can finish in any combination to produce a winning Pentafecta.

    See also…

    Pick 6

    Scoop6

    Read Also
    What is Racecard? Racecard Explained in 2 minutes
    Each race meeting in Britain has a race card, which lists the ...
    What is a Novice? Novice in Betting Explained
    A novice in any walk of life is someone with little experience ...
    BetMGM Promo
    What is Bloodline? Bloodline Explained for New Horse Racing Bettors
    The bloodline of a race horse equates to a family tree. It ...
    What is Distance in Horse Racing?
    The term distance has two meanings in horse racing: the journey covered ...
    What is Place Placing? Place Placing Explained in 2 minutes
    There are two types of betting on a horse race: win and ...
    Top Betting Sites
    Top Betting Bonuses
    Bet365
    4.6/5
    BetMGM
    4.6/5
    FanDuel
    4.5/5
    Caesars
    4.5/5
    BetRivers.com
    BetRivers.com
    BetRivers.com Review
    4.5/5
    Bet365
    Bet365 Bonus
    Bet $5 Get $150 or $1000 First Bet Safety Net
    T&Cs apply
    4.6/5
    Whatever the sport. Whatever the moment. It's Never Ordinary at bet365. That's why if you sign up now you'll get the choice of two great New Customer Offers, the First Bet Safety Net up to $1000 or Bet $5 and Get $200 in Bonus Bets. Deposit required. Bonus Bets wager excluded from returns. T&Cs, time limits and exclusions apply.Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler 21+
    BetMGM
    BetMGM Bonus
    Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Paid Back if your First Bet Does Not Win
    T&Cs apply
    4.6/5
    FanDuel
    FanDuel Bonus
    Bet $5 Get $300 in Bonus Bets if you win
    T&Cs apply
    4.5/5
    Caesars
    Caesars Bonus
    First bet back as a bonus bet up to $1000
    T&Cs apply
    4.5/5
    BetRivers.com
    BetRivers.com Bonus
    Second chance bet: Get up to $500 in Bonus Bets
    T&Cs apply
    4.5/5
    Our Team
    David Genge
    David Genge
    Editor
    Jesse M Cox
    Jesse M Cox
    Chief Editor
    Alyx Tzamantanis
    Alyx Tzamantanis
    Editor
    Simon Briffa
    Simon Briffa
    Sports Editor
    James Leeland
    James Leeland
    Editor
    Author Icon
    Marcus
    Content Writer
    mikegoodpaster
    mikegoodpaster
    Head Content Writer
    Get the latest updates in Sports and Casino via our Newsletter
    Poker & Bingo

    Full coverage of poker and bingo, from reviews of providers to guides and much more besides!

    Grab a Deal

    The latest bonus offers from the top providers;  we cover all the deals you need to know about!

    Betting in US

    Online Betting finally hits the United States. Check out the most interesting States right now.

    About betting.net

    You have any questions or need to get in touch? Below everything you need to know about betting.net.

    21+ and present in VA. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.

    Trading financial products carries a high risk to your capital, especially trading leverage products such as CFDs. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 74-89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

    This site is using Cloudflare and adheres to the Google Safe Browsing Program. We adapted Google's Privacy Guidelines to keep your data safe at all times.
    Virginia Town HallCloudflareSSLco² neutral