Types of Sports Bets

Getting into punting and trying to figure out which wagers are worth placing and which should be avoided?  Your first bets will probably be typical straight bets, but over time you will learn there are numerous other types of wagers available: teasers, parlays, progressive parlays, future bets, and many more.  I have discussed these different types of bets before, but I figured our readers could use some additional guidance in selecting wagers to place. 

When you get into wagering on UK betting websites, you will quickly discover there are numerous types of sports bets you can place. It can be hard to know which types of wagers you should take and which types you should avoid, especially if you are new to sports betting. That is why I am doing a series on the pros and cons of different types of bets.

Catch up on the series so far:

If you are getting into betting  on sports and are trying to decide which types of wagers to place, you may be wondering what the advantages and disadvantages of different types of bets are.  I have previously written in-depth about a number of different types of sports bets, but I focused in the past more on definitions than on pros and cons.  In this series, I am delving deeper into the benefits and drawbacks of each.

Been keeping up with the blog? If so, you probably noticed that I am doing a series of articles discussing the pros and cons of common types of sports wagers you can place on UK betting sites. In the past, I have written articles delving into the different types of bets, but those articles focused more on the definitions and variations of different types of bets than on their advantages and disadvantages.

Here are the articles so far in this new series:

Previously I have run a series on the numerous different types of wagers which are common in UK betting websites.  In that series, I gave an overview of each type of bet so that you could expand your punting vocabulary and figure out what might interest you.  But one thing I did not delve into in as much detail is the various advantages and disadvantages of different types of bets.  So I want to start this new series by talking about the pros and cons of simple straight bets.

Not all that long ago, the idea of wagering significant money on a video game tournament with a major betting site like William Hill would have seemed odd.  Nowadays it is business as usual, and a growing one at that.  Within a few years, gaming research firms estimate that billions of dollars will be wagered on various pro gaming tournaments each year. 

Thinking of getting into eSports betting for the first time?  It may seem odd to wager on the outcome of video gaming competitions if you are used to betting on athletic sports, but you will find it a fun and accessible pastime—one which may become profitable as well.  Hundreds of millions of dollars are being wagered on games like League of Legends and Dota 2 each year now, and those numbers are expected to climb into the billions within the next few years.

Usually when you bet on sports, you probably stick with the classics: football, cricket, rugby, tennis, the NFL, basketball, ice hockey, and so on.  But these days sports encompass a lot more than just athletics!  The definition of “sports” is being expanded to include virtual competitions as well.  Now, tens of millions of spectators around the world are tuning into streaming tournaments in games like Quake, Call of Duty, Starcraft II, Dota 2, and League of Legends. 

Thinking of wagering on the European tour or another golf tournament?  Betting on golf adds an extra dimension of excitement to the sport, and it can also be very profitable if you win on a long-shot.  What types of wagers can you place?  While there are many different types of golf bets, here are the most common ones:

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: