Betting guide

Just starting out as a sports bettor, you may be at a loss as to how much it is typical to wager on a given bet.  Do you think in terms of pounds or percents?  Is there a certain minimum amount you need to wager?  Where should you set the maximum ceiling?

In the USA, NFL betting is the most popular form of sports betting.  Here in the UK, NFL betting may not be as popular, but it is something you can get into if your betting site offers it (which most these days do). 

Why is NFL betting fun?

The preseason for American NFL football is an exciting time where fans and punters get a glimpse at teams in action and get to make predictions about how players and teams will fare in the upcoming season.  That makes this the perfect time to plan your NFL futures bets. 

Did you bet on the Nov. 1^st Packers vs. Broncos game?  If so, did you wager based on what the sharps were predicting?  If you did, you lost money.  If you’re trying to figure out why, let’s take a closer look at the game and how you could’ve avoided losing money.

While we have talked before about recognising betting site scams, and what to look for in an online betting site, one thing we haven’t talked about is how to find a trustworthy tipster or handicapper.  Anyone can call themselves a tipster and offer you sports betting picks, but that does not mean that you should take every tipster’s advice.  And if you are paying for tips, you should be extra careful.

How do you choose a trustworthy ?

For some reason, an astonishing number of sports bettors are willing to wager hundreds or thousands of pounds not only on their wagers, but also on the bet that they happen to be dealing with a trustworthy tipster / handicapper.  Instead of verifying the tipster's / handicapper's history and results for themselves, they just take it on faith they are working with a good company or individual. 

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While you may understand the basics of how a game is played and scored, it is important to know detailed rules which apply in special circumstances.  For example, what happens if a baseball game is cancelled because of weather in the bottom of the fifth inning?  Did you know that the game is official even though it was called? 

Whether you enjoy watching NBA games or you like watching professional European leagues, there are plenty of global opportunities to wager on basketball.  Basketball is a fast-paced game, and offers many fun betting opportunities both beforehand and in-play.  Here are some of the most common types of basketball bets:

When you go to place a bet, how do you evaluate the value of the point spreads that your online betting site is offering you?  Do you grab the schedule, check the point spreads, and try to decide which bet makes the most sense based on how many points you see?  Or do you pick the schedule up, come up with your own numbers first, and then compare them in search of the best value?