How do you make long-term bets?

Long term bets

Long-term betting is particularly popular with bettors. As the name suggests, you have to wait a while before finding out the result. This type of bet allows you to play on a competition. There are several markets to choose from, including the outright competition winner.

Long-term bets are popular for a number of reasons, one of which is the long-term nature. Often, looking forward to something for a long time makes it more exciting when the time arrives. Most of the time, you will have to follow your bet for several months.

How do I make a long-term bet with a bookmaker?

If you have found a long-term selection you like then you might want to have a bet. You only need a few moments to place it. Here are all the steps you need to take:

Connect to the bookmaker of your choice
Go to the section of the sport you want to bet on
Select the competition you are interested in
Access the bets on the competition
Choose your bet for the competition
Confirm your bet

This is how the long-term bet is validated. Then all you have to do is wait for the result to be known. You need to proceed in the same way for all long-term bets.

What is the best sport for a long-term bet?

When it comes to choosing a long-term bet, there are many sports to choose from. Bookmakers offer betting on most football, basketball, tennis, rugby and Formula 1 competitions. The volume of sports on offer is impressive and can appear attractive. So how do you choose between all these sporting disciplines?

It's very simple, stick to the sports you know the most about. To analyse a long-term bet, you need even more expertise than for a bet on a match. It's not always the best player who comes out on top in a competition, but the one who is the most consistent or who is the most flexible to contribute in multiple ways in a team sport.

So it's important to stay in your comfort zone. If you're a basketball fan, especially of the NBA, it might be a good idea to bet on the North American league, looking for long-term bets with good odds you think will win. On the other hand, if you aren’t used to betting on the EuroLeague, you should avoid the European competition as a long-term bet.

What are the main markets for long-term betting?

The winner of the competition is the most popular market for long-term betting. But it's not the only one. For the most popular competitions, the betting options are vast. For the major European championships, for example, you can bet on the top three, relegation, the top scorer or the head-to-head between two teams.

In the Champions League and World Cup, you can bet on the group winners. The NBA, meanwhile, offers a wide selection, with the winner of a conference or division, for example. One thing is certain, you'll have no trouble finding what you're looking for with long-term betting.

Is it possible to combine several long-term bets?

Combine several long term bets

Sometimes, players can look at long-term betting even before the season starts, by betting on different competitions. Bookmakers offer the possibility of combining long-term bets when they are not placed on the same competition. Do you want to bet on the winners of the various European football championships from July onwards? You can do just that, by betting on the team that finishes top of Ligue 1, the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and the Bundesliga.

It is even possible to combine long-term bets on several sports. The player could very well bet on the winner of the Rugby World Cup followed by the winner of the men's draw at the French Open. The only bets that cannot be made are those in the same competition. For example, it is impossible to bet on the winner of Ligue 1 with the player who will finish as top scorer in the French league.

When should you place a long-term bet?

It all depends on your strategy. Some people take advantage of long-term bets to make fun combinations. Their sole objective? To get the highest possible odds. To do this, it is essential to play before the competition starts. This is when the odds are particularly tempting for all the selections.

There are other players, however, who will want to take advantage of the good odds on long-term bets and build them into their bankroll. For them, the most important thing is to get the most reliable bet possible. They could therefore wait for a few matches in the competition, to get a clearer idea of the level of the various teams, before placing their long-term bet.

What promotions can be used for long-term betting?

There are some offers that can be very profitable with long-term betting. The biggest one to start with is the Cash Out. This is an offer that is now very widespread. It allows you to sell your bet at any time. It is therefore all the more interesting for a bet that can be held over several months.

Let's say you choose to bet on the winner of the Premier League, betting that Arsenal will be crowned champions. If the Gunners hold off Manchester City for several months, their title odds will logically fall. So, if you bet before the start of the season, there's plenty of room for profit by taking advantage of the Cash Out.

You can also turn to the 'complete my bet' feature. In this case, you can add selections to your already placed bet. If you have already created a long-term bet, you can add another during the season, with a little more certainty.

For those looking for more of a challenge, don't forget the boosted combis. The more selections you add to your bet, the bigger the boost. It will, of course, be available for long-term bets! That makes it more tempting to place a bet with a large number of selections but don’t forget, the more selections, the harder it is to win.