How to make sports bets online?
Placing a bet with an online bookmaker is an easy process. Even if it is something that you have never done before, it is a simple and easy thing to learn and soon you will feel like you are a pro.
We will guide you through the process from finding the right bookmaker to place your bets with, the right bet types to suit the sports that you enjoy and even how you are able to change bets around when the game is already in progress.
Table of contents
Pick the right bookmaker to register with
- Search our best betting sites
- Find one that has a sign-up offer you like
- Use our link to go to the sign-in page
- Look for the right deposit option for you
- Place your first bet
This is where we excel as you can check out our best betting sites for a full review of all the bookmakers out there. This will give you the best insight into what the top sign-up offers are and also a full look into what each bookmaker offers a bettor that is a little different to their competitors.
Once you have explored the options open to you, it is time to click on the link in our review which will take you straight to the sign-up page at the bookmaker’s site. Fill in your details, making sure they are accurate or the KYC checks that are performed to make sure you are of a legal age to bet will come back as failed. KYC generally will ask for a photo ID and proof of address so a passport or driver’s license plus a utility bill are the easiest to use.
Once you have passed this stage it is time to fund your new account. Some sign-up offers will state that there are only certain deposit types that will be valid for the new account offer. Make sure that you read the terms and conditions that we set out in our reviews so that you can take full advantage of the offer.
Deposit into your account so that you can place your first bet and you are ready to go. Your first bet might also need to be a specific amount at set odds or higher so again, it is important that you check what you can and can’t do.
Explore the bet types for your selections
- Use the menus to pick your sport
- The dropdowns will provide game options
- Click on your selections to add them to your bet slip
- Pick a bet type and add your stake then click on bet
One of the most essential things for any bettor is having the right selections in the correct bet types. To have the best chance of making successful bets, it is important to have a sport or two that you know inside out and back to front. The old saying that knowledge is power is very true when it comes to betting.
First, you will need to find the sport that you want to bet on. Most bookmaker sites are very easy to navigate, they generally will have the major sports that most bettors enjoy on a toolbar for easy and quick access. The lesser sports will be on a drop-down menu but are still easy to find. Click into the sport that you want to bring up the options of games, races, matches etc.
Some will have more drop-down options as you progress so if you are looking to bet in a foreign game, it is worth knowing exactly where that game is so that you can select the right options. The easiest to find on most sites will be the Premier League matches which will be at the top of most menus.
Every bookmaker will offer the same basic bet types. Singles, doubles, accas etc can be found everywhere. On an exchange like Betfair, you will generally only be able to bet on a single section. With a bookmaker, there are many more options.
When it comes to football, most bettors will not find that a single is going to produce enough of a return which is why the most popular bet is an accumulator when all of your selections in a big list have to win in order for the bet to be a winner.
If horse racing is more your thing then bets like a Lucky 15 might be of interest, Four selections covering all singles, doubles, trebles and a fourfold can prolong an interest through an afternoon of action.
Watch, enjoy and hopefully win!
Once that bet button is clicked and your bet is placed, all there is to do is sit back and watch the events unfold. A lot of bookmakers will offer live streaming on a string of sporting events which makes it easier to follow your bet if it is not being shown live on TV.
In-play betting means that you are able to move your position on a game around while it is in process and cash out if needed to either take a profit or to limit a loss on a match. This is much easier to achieve when you are watching things unfold in front of you.
When the game has been completed then the bookmaker will pay out any winning bets. If you have placed a bet that has finished during the match (a first goalscorer bet for example) then you will have been paid out after that event has happened.
With the winning returns in your account, it is then your choice of what your next move is. You can make another bet and see if you are able to pick up more funds or you can withdraw back to the method with which you deposited.
If you decide to place another bet then you go back to the previous step and start over again. Please always gamble responsibly and never with more than you can afford to lose. It should be enjoyable so do not chase losses and stay under control.
Final Thoughts
That is all there is to it. A very simple process from start to finish that can be accomplished by even the most novice punter. First, just find the right bookmaker for your bets from our in-depth reviews. Sign up for an account before depositing and finding the right sport and game for you to place a bet on. Enjoy the ride and hopefully make a profit while doing it. That’s how to make sports bets.
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