Online sports betting companies are now covering so many markets around the world it can be a tricky task deciding what to bet on.
Online bookmakers all offer the most popular sports such as golf, racing, football and tennis. Although the bigger ones may also provide odds for darts, volleyball, snooker and even chess.
If you are new to sports betting, it can be a little daunting when it comes to placing a bet but I wouldn’t worry many of these online companies have help centres and introductory guides so you can ease into the game. You can even use your free bets if they are being offered to get used to a certain game.
When you sign up for a betting account you’ll often get a free bonus bet and that is a great place to start. Football is perfect if you’re new to betting because it’s easy to understand and a goal makes a big difference. Unlike cricket or baseball, where a single run can be meaningless in the wider context of the match, a goal in football can totally change the result and therefore the odds.
Football betting is a good method of introducing yourself to the intricacies of fluctuating odds. It’s just an added bonus that it’s exciting!
Other great sports betting opportunities are to bet on are NFL and rugby. Somewhat like football, touchdowns and tries are pivotal moments and that makes the result easier to predict when you bet in play. The great thing about NFL in particular is that you have time to make those big decisions because of the numerous stoppages.
However if you find you are more of a patient sort of gamer then cricket and tennis are the sports for you. Betting on these sports means momentum is key so placing smaller bets over the course of hours can build your potential profit into something far greater than you would generate watching one football game.
Although we don’t suggest betting on any sport you don’t like or have a keen interest in, what would be the point in that? The best thing about sports betting is that we have a great excuse to tune into those games we love.