The “Double Delight / Hat-Trick Heaven” (DDHH) promotion is one of the most profitable ongoing offers in matched betting. Usually offered by bookmakers like Betfred and Boylesports, the concept is simple: if your winning “First Goalscorer” selection scores a second goal, the bookmaker doubles the odds. If they score a third, the odds are trebled.
Because exchange odds for goalscorers are often higher than bookmaker odds, you will usually incur a small “Qualifying Loss” to set this up. Our DDHH Calculator helps you find the sweet spot: minimizing that small initial loss while maximizing the potential payout if your player has a great game.
DDHH Calculator
Double Delight / Hat-Trick HeavenHow to Use the DDHH Calculator
This tool is designed to show you the “Risk vs. Reward” profile of a specific player selection.
- Enter the Back Bet (Bookie):
- Stake: Your wager amount (e.g., £10).
- Back Odds: The decimal odds for the player to be the First Goalscorer.
- Enter the Lay Bet (Exchange):
- Lay Odds: The odds for the same player in the “First Goalscorer” market on the exchange.
- Commission: Your exchange commission rate (usually 2% or 5%).
- Analyze the Outcomes:
- Qualifying Loss (1 Goal): This is your cost to play. You want this to be as close to £0.00 as possible.
- 2 Goals (Double): Your total profit if the bonus triggers.
- 3 Goals (Treble): The jackpot scenario.
The Strategy: Searching for Low Qualifying Losses
The goal of DDHH is not to predict who will score; it is to find a mathematical setup where the cost of playing is negligible compared to the upside.
Example 1: The Ideal Match
You back Erling Haaland to score first.
- Bookie: £10 at odds of 4.0.
- Exchange: Lay at 4.2.
- The Cost: The calculator shows a Qualifying Loss of roughly -£0.60.
- The Upside: If Haaland scores 2 goals, your profit jumps to +£29.40. You are risking 60p to potentially win nearly £30. This is a high-value play.
Example 2: The Bad Match (Avoid This)
You back a defender at high odds.
- Bookie: £10 at odds of 15.0.
- Exchange: Lay at 20.0.
- The Cost: The gap between 15.0 and 20.0 creates a Qualifying Loss of over -£2.50.
- Analysis: Risking £2.50 on a defender scoring a hat-trick is statistically poor value. Use the calculator to filter out these bad bets.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Does “Anytime Goalscorer” count for DDHH?
No. This promotion almost exclusively applies to the First Goalscorer market. If you bet on “Anytime Goalscorer,” you will not qualify for the double/treble odds bonus, and your matched betting math will be incorrect.
What happens if my player doesn’t score first?
If your player does not score the first goal, your Back bet loses and your Lay bet wins. The result is that you lose the “Qualifying Loss” amount calculated by the tool (e.g., -£0.50). This is the small price you pay for the chance to hit the bonus.
Are the extra winnings paid as cash or free bets?
It depends on the specific bookmaker and terms. Historically, Betfred pays the extra winnings as Cash, which makes this offer incredibly valuable (100% retention). However, always read the T&Cs; if they pay in Free Bets, the value is slightly lower.