1. Put your money where your mouth is

Who scores? How many goals? Who wins? Sports betting allows you to bet on anything and everything that happens in a sports event or game. A good sportsbook will also offer action on non-sports events.


2. What were the chances of that?

Betting is all about probability. How likely is it that a certain event will occur? A successful player will ‘study form’ to have a better chance of correctly predicting the outcome. How has a team played? Are any key players injured? What’s the weather like? All these factors can affect the result.


3. It’s an odds business

A sportsbook demonstrates what it thinks the probability of an event is by using ‘odds’. Very high odds imply that the predicted outcome is unlikely. Although a risky bet, the rewards are very good. Low odds suggest a likely outcome and a smaller reward.


4. Shifting sands

Odds change all the time; maybe a key player is injured or the weather has changed. However, when you make a bet, the odds both you and the sportsbook have agreed on remain the same. Make sure you pick the perfect moment to make your play.


5. Keep it simple – keep it single

Single bets are the easiest form of betting. Just predict the correct result of one event and you win the bet. Your payout is the stake multiplied by the odds. Simple.


6. Mix it up and max it out

Combine the outcome of several events in a combo bet. To win, all your predictions must be correct. Higher odds mean greater reward.


7. Lucky dip

Once you have learned the basics of betting, it’s time to dig deeper. There are dozens of different bet types available from exact goal scores to first goal scorer or combinations of both. Browse the betting options to discover more.


8. The helpful handicap

Handicap betting means you can grant the underdog an advantage. For example: Add an extra goal to the weaker team which means the favourite has to score at least two goals to win.


9. Bet on the game – in the game

Add some real excitement to any game by betting on the game – as it happens. Live betting means you can bet on the next goal scorer as the game is in play. It’s fast, furious, and exciting.


10. Stay sharp

Great players know their limits. Never bet more than you can afford and keep a careful eye on your bankroll. Sports betting is all about adding a little extra excitement to the game.