Comprehensive guide to sports betting

“So why do I need a guide at all? I know enough about the internet to figure it out.” …Yep, we’ve heard that before. But it’s not about needing a guide; it’s about picking up a few hints and tips that could come in handy.

We understand that in our community we have a wide range of skill, ability and experience in betting online. We want everyone to feel safe and comfortable and that’s what this is all about.

A great place to start is A Comprehensive guide to Sports Betting. In this guide, you’ll find out about the different types of sports betting sites, what sports betting odds are and how to go about selecting bets.

Why it’s important to have a sports betting strategy

Once you’re beyond the basics, it’s time to start thinking about your strategy. That doesn’t mean becoming a chess Grandmaster; it just means having a simple plan of attack so you’re not completely swept up in the fun and not too taken in by the bookies and their tempting deals!

In our guide called Why it’s beneficial to have a sports betting strategy, you’ll find a clear article that puts you nicely in the picture. We explain the distinction between sports betting and gambling; what the benefits of a successful sports betting strategy are; and the elements you should consider when coming up with the strategy that works best for you.

How to take advantage of free sports bets?

Free sports bets are a great feature of online bookmakers, but it’s good to understand exactly what they involve before you get too excited by what they promise! This is because there are almost always wagering requirements that you have to meet before you can get your free bet. In other words, you have to jump through a few hoops to have your free bet. There are also very few casinos online that accept deposit without wagering requirements.

In our guide How to evaluate the value of a free sports betting wager, our experts give you an insider’s view of free bets. We cover the issue with free bets (more detail on wagering requirements) and we look at how to survive the market and find the value in free bets. We also show you how to calculate the value of restrictions and look at whether bets are restricted to certain markets. It’s a six-minute read and you can trust us when we say that it’s well worth checking out!

Tips and tricks on making the best sports betting decisions

Decisions, decisions…! Online sports betting is all about the choices you make, right? It’s about how much you put down and how you time your bets. Tips and tricks on how to double your sports betting winnings is our five-minute guide to help you win more online.

We look at odds and probability and show you how to distinguish between the two.  We show you how to seek out those niche markets for big rewards too. (Do you ever bet on eSports, for example? It’s an up-and-coming field of professional sport that’s growing year on year with hit games such as Fortnite and websites such as Twitch, which is like a gaming version of YouTube.)

We also show you how to use your knowledge and insight to inform individual wagers, and last but by no means least, we look at why you should always respect the opportunistic nature of sports betting. In particular, we explain why it’s important to keep your head and avoid “emotive wagering”—when you chase losses, for example, instead of accepting failed wagers as part and parcel of sports betting.

Tried and tested sports betting tips by players

We always trust experience the most, don’t we? Whether it’s learning to drive a car or buying a house, we like to pick up tips from those who have been there and done it. Well, online sports betting is no different, which is why we have tried and tested sports betting tips by players who have actually used the sites, placed the bets and won the money.

Wagering tips for Sports Betting Success is a quick read full of valuable insights. We look at the importance of avoiding partisan sports betting and why you should consider handicap or winning margin betting in uneven contests. We also consider using information as your inspiration. That means going online to look at form guides before placing bets. When it comes to football, it means checking out both team and player data sets. Finally, we ask what is meant by the word “expert” in sport. Does a sports journalist count as an expert? How about a pundit on the radio? What about a bookie? Knowing who you can and cannot trust is really important when you’re making bets online, regardless of whether you’re betting £1 or £1000.

So have a browse below to see all of our quick guides to the world of online sports betting. The tips you pick up and the insights you gain could make all the difference to your next bet….