How to bet online
How do I bet online?
That's something that many people want to find out as they don't have a betting account with an online bookmaker and they are not familiar with online betting. First of all in order to start betting online you need top open an online betting account with a bookmaker.
There are many people out there that are betting only in shops and have never tried to bet online. But online betting is something that nobody can resist nowadays. So, that's why we will present you the simple steps you need to follow if you want to bet online and don’t know where to start from.
Step 1 - Find a reliable bookmaker you want to bet online with
Online betting is not as complicated as you think and what you really need first of all is to decide which online bookmaker you are going to register with.
There are many online bookmakers out there to pick from and we have a list with the most reliable ones to help you decide. You can click the bookmakers name from the left hand side and read the bookmakers review before you decide. Alternatively click on the online bookmakers link and just pick the bookie you fancy! You can also read our guide about what to look for in an online betting site. Don’t forget that all online bookmakers offer free bets and betting bonuses to their new customers and it is good to check them out too before making a decision...
Step 2 - Register an account with an online betting site
After deciding on your online bookmaker you will need to visit their website and click on the Register Now/ Open Account link. There you will need to register some basic personal information like Name, Address, email etc as well as your desired user name and password. It is very important to have a valid email address as this is compulsory in most online bookmakers. Do not be scared to provide this information as all online bookmakers are very safe and protect your personal data.
For more information and detailed steps of how to register an online betting account visit our How to open an online betting account section!
Now you are one step closer from betting online!
Step 3 - Register a payment method
The next step before you are completely ready to bet online is to register a payment method. The payment method that you can register can be a Debit/ Credit card or a prepaid voucher ( ukash, paysafecard etc) that you can buy from a shop or even an online portfolio like Neteller, Moneybookers etc. The minimum deposit in most online bookmakers is £10.
Now you are ready to bet online!
Place your bets!
Simply find the markets your want to bet on from the bookmakers menu ( usually all sports are listed on the left hand side), select the odds you want to take and place your bet!These are the simple steps of how someone can bet online.
To sum up... pick the online bookie you fancy, click on the register now/open account link, register your details and a deposit method and you are ready for your online betting!