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INFO BOOKMAKERS
It has long been possible to bet on sporting events over the Internet using
one of the many online bookmakers. All bookmakers generally operate 24 hours
a day, thereby offering anyone with Internet access the opportunity of
placing bets at any time.
The general betting procedure is almost always the same for all bookmakers:
1. Open an online account by registering
your personal details.
2. Deposit some money into your account,
using one of the payment methods offered.
3. Place your bets: winnings and losses
will be credited to or debited from the account.
4. Withdraw your money from the account.
When starting out as an Internet punter, the first thing is to carefully
select a bookmaker, or better still more than one, depending on your
personal betting preferences and the convenience offered. Do not simply base
yourself on the aesthetic impression provided by a more colourful or better
organised website.
Before opening an account with a bookmaker it is particularly useful to
check that it fulfils certain specific requirements, in order to be able to
place your bets with complete peace of mind.
HOW TO SELECT A BOOKMAKERS SITE
First and foremost, a good bookmaker must be trustworthy. There are plenty
of crooked bookmakers that have simply taken punters’ money and run. Other
bookmakers pay very slowly, or are in precarious financial situations. These
should be avoided like the plague because if a bookmaker does not pay up
voluntarily, getting your money back is well nigh impossible.
Another important requirement is the selection of events on which you can
bet. Some punters want to be able to choose between a wide selection of
sports and types of bet while others are satisfied with fewer events. In
particular, if you are an expert in a less-popular sport (e.g. winter
sports, rugby, motorcycle racing), make sure that the bookmaker you choose
lays odds on all the events on which you will want to place bets.
The third factor to check is how much it costs to deposit and withdraw
money, particularly if you plan to do this reasonably often. There are
various ways of making deposits and taking money out of an online account.
Credit cards are generally the quickest way, and some
bookmakers do not
charge a fee. Bank transfers are another way of moving money but be aware
that your bank may charge you for the service. Postal orders are a
convenient way of transferring money but are only accepted by some
bookmakers. Western Union is a quick way of withdrawing cash, but entails
significant fees.
Another important parameter is how generous the odds are. Some
bookmakers
offer higher odds than others on favourites, while others may offer odds
that are far too low and excessively stacked in favour of the bookmaker.
Finally, a good bookmaker should also provide good customer service and
reply to punters’ questions courteously and promptly. Being able to contact
the bookmaker by email, or better still, through the website via the
bookmaker’s own messaging system, is absolutely essential.
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