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    Accumulator (Acca)

    A single bet combining multiple selections — all must win.

    Full Explanation

    An accumulator (also called acca, parlay, or multi-bet) combines multiple individual bets into one wager. All selections must win for the bet to pay out, but the odds multiply together creating potentially massive returns from small stakes. For example, combining four 2.0 odds selections creates a single bet at 16.0 odds. While accumulators are exciting and offer huge potential payouts, they're statistically harder to win. Many South African sportsbooks offer accumulator bonuses (10-100% extra on winnings) to incentivise these bets. Cash-out features allow you to secure partial winnings if most of your selections have won.

    💡 Example

    4 PSL match winners at R50 stake: R50 × 2.0 × 1.8 × 2.5 × 1.6 = R720 return.

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