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Learning how to bet online - Tips of Betting

How to Bet Online

For those new to the online sports betting community, visiting an online sportsbook may seem a bit daunting. You'll see a massive list of sports, various odds and likely a lot of news stories about upcoming events. As your head spins, take a moment to breathe let us walk you through the process.

Choose an Online Sportsbook

You'll first need to select an betting bookmaker to place your bets with. Again, don't let the multitude of choices frighten you. We have written up an entire segment to help you make the right decision. You can find it here: Where to Bet Online.

We encouraged new betting beginners to join more than one online sportsbook. By giving yourself a range of options, you can find the best possible odds for every sports bet you place.

Find a list of sportsbooks where you can try your skills and bet on different sports. Don't forget to read sportsbooks reviews and compaire betting bonuses that to choose the best wagering site

Sportsbook

Sportsbook Name

Sportsbook Bonuses

Jurisdiction

Sportsbook Visit
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888 Sportsbook 888 SportsbookCasino doesn't accept US players £50 free bet GibraltarVisit Sportsbook
Betsson Sportsbook Betsson SportsbookCasino doesn't accept US players 100% bonus MaltaVisit Sportsbook
Bet365 Sportsbook Bet365 SportsbookCasino doesn't accept US players 100% sign-up bonus up to $100 free United KingdomVisit Sportsbook
William Hill Sportsbook William Hill SportsbookCasino doesn't accept US players £25 free bet United KingdomVisit Sportsbook
PartyBets Sportsbook PartyBets SportsbookCasino doesn't accept US players 30% bonus up to $150 free GibraltarVisit Sportsbook
Registration

With your sportsbook chosen, it's time to sign up an account. From the main page of the sports betting web site, you should an option to Login or Create a New Account. Choose to sign-up an account and follow the directions. You'll have to supply some personal info, like name, address, date of birth and a valid email address, plus a login and password for your new account. Submit the registration form when complete.

You'll probably have to check your email for an activation code. Open the email, click on the link and your account will be activated.

Depositing

The next step is to get some cash into your online sports betting account. Visit the cashier, choose to deposit, select a viable sports payment method and input the amount you wish to deposit.

Navigating the Sports Bets

All sportsbooks are different, since they all use different gambling software platforms. However, you won't have to download anything. Simply login and scroll down the list of sports betting venues. Once you find your desired sports, click on it to see a list of all available, upcoming bets and odds.

Understanding the Odds

Odds can be displayed in one of three ways – EU format (decimal), UK format (fraction) and US format (over/under). Some sportsbooks show all odds formats, while others allow punters to choose their preferred view. Some will limit the odds formats to only one or two options.

Placing your Bets

From here, you should be ready to pace your bet. Enter the amount you wish to wager and confirm it. We highly recommend reading the individual betting rules of the online sportsbook to eliminate any possible confusion about bet sizes, event discrepancies and payout rules.