Bookmakers are not a one size fits all affair, and if you’re new to the world of betting it is easy to make a mistake and put your hard earned cash with the wrong one. As such, we’ve put together some aspects to look for that the top online bookmakers feature.
It is worth bearing in mind that some bookmakers specialise in one area, and as such may or may not be suitable for you.
So what should your chosen bookie have?
Odds
Odds are one of the most important factors when choosing an online bookmaker. The common mistake is to be blinded by promotional offers and bonuses when paying attention to the odds offered by other bookmakers could well yield better rewards.
It is good practice to create a few online bookmaker accounts as they tend to offer differing odds. Although the differences might be small, always play with reputable bookmakers that offer the best odds.
Limits
Pro punters often find limits slapped on how much they can stake. Although annoying, this is a recognition of your success and as such a bit of a compliment. If you are new to betting you shouldn’t see a limit to your staking until you start seeing regular success. Remember if you create a few accounts with different bookies, you can always place the same bet with a different bookmaker to maximise profits.
Your Sport
It is a good idea to stick to betting on sports that you know something about. You’ll have a good idea of who the favourites to win are, and you’ll be in a better position to assess the odds and bet types available.
Once you’ve found a bookie that features your sport, are they offering the bet types you want and competitive odds? Are they offering live play?
If you can determine that a bookmaker offers everything you want, then it is a good idea to create an account and play. This takes a little time to research but it is worth the effort in the long run.
Bonuses and Wagering Requirements
To get you to play most bookmakers will offer bonuses and offers. This is great on paper but you should always check the wagering requirements. This normally takes the form of a multiplier which is applied to the bonus amount. So if the bonus is £50, and the wagering requirement is 2x, this means you’ll have to stake £100 before you can withdraw any winnings made through staking the bonus.
This can make bonuses and offers unusable and so you need to weigh up the pros and cons of each one. Bear in mind that time limits apply and depending on what is going on in your life, may make the bonus unusable.
Customer Service
Sooner or later you will need to talk to customer services. When this happens the value of good customer service will become apparent. When looking at bookmakers to sign up to, check reviews of customer services. Ones with less than good should be avoided.
With a little research, you can find some excellent online bookmakers.
