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FIFA World Cup Tips

The world's biggest sports event is back this summer, the FIFA Football World Cup 2018 will take place in Russia from June 14 to July 15 and is sure to offer some interesting betting opportunities and odds. We will cover all World Cup fixtures and provide you with the best betting tips and predictions.

Premier League Tips

The Premier League is undoubtedly the biggest of its kind in the world, attracting interest from all corners of the globe thanks to the quality of football and unrivaled entertainment. Here you will find all your Premier League tips needs for all the every match this season.

Betting Tips

With so many appealing betting markets available on a daily basis, we are here to lend a helping hand by providing a host of useful tips that will come handy in such encounters. For those looking to get the greatest odds with their favourite bookmaker, our free tips offer some of the finest tipsters opinions around.

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Find the best betting websites in the UK

For those who enjoy wagering online, there are a whole range of online bookmakers now offering extremely appealing betting platforms. With such a large choice, it can be difficult to decipher which is the best bookmaker to meet your needs. That is why we have taken a detailed look at some of the best bookmakers around today.

 

Whether you are looking for an attractive and easy-to-use interface, a range of in-play opportunities or live-streaming capabilities, be sure to check out our detailed reviews of the best betting sites.

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As well as wagering via your desktop, placing bets on the move has been made easier by mobile betting apps, which provide a quick and easy platform for enjoying such a process. Most major bookmakers have now developed and introduced such apps, which can be downloaded onto a whole host of mobile devices. However, with so many to choose from, it can be difficult to identify the one for you. As a result, we have compared all bookmaker apps available within the UK, with our detailed reviews helping punters to make a selection, as well as mastering the download process.
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Find the best online betting offers from UK bookmakers

One of the major selling points for bookmakers nowadays are promotions and offers available for both new and existing customers. Whether it be a matched-deposit bonus, enhanced-odds offer or a generous free bet, such promotions can often provide the perfect platform to kick-start your wagering with a bookmaker. As a result, we have taken a detailed look at the all of the best and most rewarding betting offers available at present, helping you decide which betting platform is the one for you. Promotions can help to maximise your enjoyment when it comes to wagering on your favourite sports markets.

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FAQ – Frequently asked questions

How do betting odds work?

Before placing any bet with a bookmaker, it is important to make sure that you fully understand the way in which odds are offered. Odds can be displayed in three ways, namely decimal, fractional and American. The first two are the most popular. All odds are based on the chance of winning the bet. Whether it is a football match or horse race, the favourite to win will be offered the shortest odds and will provide the lowest returns.

What does a "Draw no bet" mean?

A "Draw no bet" is a form of wager that bookmakers regularly offer. If the event results in a tie, the punters stake will be returned and no loss will have incurred. It can be seem as something of an insurance policy. This type of bet has become increasingly popular since sports, such as football, have become increasingly more competitive.

What does a "Each-way bet" mean?

When a bookmaker offers an “each-way bet”, they offer a wager that is made up of two separate bets, namely a 'winning bet' and a 'place bet'. To receive a return for the 'winning bet', the customer’s pick must win the event. To receive a return for the 'place bet', the selection must win the event or finish in one of the predetermined places, which often comes in the form of 1–4.

How much will my bet win?

The amount of money you receive from placing a winning bet depends on the odds and the type of the bet. Because the bet slip displays the type of bet, as well as the returns, all customers can check their potential win when they place their wager with their bookmaker.

How do I place a bet?

When you have signed up with an online bookmaker, placing a bet is relatively simple. Discover what markets are available and focus on areas that have your expertise or interest. Next, make at least one selection before adding it to your bet slip and select the amount of money that you wish to stake on your selections. Finally, you can confirm your bet and cross your fingers you will win.

How do I make money with betting?

Unfortunately, there is no secret to winning bets. We can only advise you to make sure that you are successful on a regular basis, be sure to stick to what you know and take advantage of betting tips.

What does "lay betting" mean?

“Lay betting” is an option on Betting Exchanges where other punters offer odds to sell a bet instead of the usual odds to back a bet. Bookmakers do not come in the mix. "Lay betting" can also refer to when punters bet on an outcome not to occur, such as a horse not winning a race or a football team not winning a crunch match.

What does a "Heinz bet" mean?

A “Heinz bet” consists of 57 bets, including 5 doubles, 20 trebles, 15 fourfolds, 6 fivefolds and 1 sixfold accumulator. Each selection in this form of wager has the same effect upon potential returns, so the order in which they are added to a bet slip is meaningless.

What does a "betting handicap" mean?

Some bookmakers offer a "betting handicap" to counter any form of bias when it comes to the abilities of the those involved. For example, a handicap in horse racing is a race in which the horses have different weights. A better horse might be heavier, giving it a disadvantage when racing against slower horses. When a handicap is used, a numerical figure is set and will provide more balanced odds. The handicap is applied to the outcome of the game, with level, single and split handicaps being the most popular forms.

What does an "accumulator bet" mean?

An “accumulator bet” is a single bet featuring four or more selections, which help to provide higher odds than usual. However, in order for the bet to provide any returns, all picks made by a customer must win. This form of betting has become particularly popular among fans of football and horse racing.

What is the best betting app?

Since there is such a large number of mobile betting apps available, selecting the best app is impossible. Customers have different demands when it comes to choosing their preferred bookmaker app. Therefore, we recommend taking a look at our in-depth app reviews.

What does a "betting exchange" mean?

A “betting exchange” is something that is relatively new to the industry. Like with sportbooks, the Exchange offers a place where punters are able to place bets on the outcome of events. However, unlike sportsbooks, the gamblers do not bet against a bookmaker but against each other.

What does a "free bet" mean?

A "free bet" is a form of promotion offered by bookmakers, usually as a reward for loyalty or for registering a new account. With a variety of terms and conditions surrounding them, free bets often require new and existing customers to meet certain wagering requirements before any withdrawals using the bonus funds can be made.

How do free bets work?

Customers can take advantage of a free bet if they meet certain requirements. Usually, a free bet can be aquired when a punter places a certain amount of real-money bets. Withdrawals of this free bet can generally only be made from subsequent bets.

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