Betting Academy – International Football News, National Soccer Teams, Previews http://internationalsoccerteams.com International football in bite-size pieces Tue, 23 Aug 2016 09:58:40 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.6.1 Sports Betting Money Management http://internationalsoccerteams.com/betting-academy/sports-betting-money-management/ http://internationalsoccerteams.com/betting-academy/sports-betting-money-management/#respond Sun, 18 Oct 2015 17:09:43 +0000 http://internationalsoccerteams.com/?p=4387 Numerous research studies have shown that 98 percent of all online bettors lose money in the long run, but there is no reason to be concerned by said numbers. Betting is supposed to be a form of entertainment, but obviously it wouldn’t hurt if you also earned some money while enjoying your favourite pastime. The ...

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Numerous research studies have shown that 98 percent of all online bettors lose money in the long run, but there is no reason to be concerned by said numbers. Betting is supposed to be a form of entertainment, but obviously it wouldn’t hurt if you also earned some money while enjoying your favourite pastime. The good news is that you can seriously improve your chances of beating the house and becoming a member of the exclusive two-percent club with the correct money management skills, so make sure to read our selection of the best sports betting money management tips, designed to help lower the advantage the best online bookmakers tend to have over punters.

1. Determine a Betting Bankroll

The golden rule of sports betting says that one should never bet more money than they can afford to spend, and with that in mind, setting aside a budget that will be used solely for the purpose of placing wagers online is very important. Responsible gambling is something that you should always have in mind and establishing a betting bankroll is the first step towards that goal. The amount of the betting budget should be an individual thing, so don’t feel obliged to bet more than you have planned just because your friends or acquaintances are placing large wagers. The best thing to do is determine a percentage of your monthly income that you aim to deposit with online sportsbooks, and also make sure to stick by your decisions.

2. Set a Preferred Stake (Unit)

In order to stand any chance of achieving success in the long run, you have got to be consistent with your wagers. This is not to say that you should back the same team to win week in week out, but it rather applies to the amount you will be risking per match or betting slip. Many believe that single bets are the way to go, so if you also aim to place wagers on individual games, then you first need to select the preferred stake size. The unit amount is obviously linked with your total budget, so it is recommended that your stake is set to 2-4% of your total bankroll. Let’s say you have set aside €500 for gaming purposes and decide on a 4% stake. This means that you will stake €20 per individual bet. Once you make a decision on your stake, make sure to stick by it and don’t go changing the amount regardless of your success. Only when the amount of your bankroll changes significantly can you recalculate the stake per individual wager, but make sure it remains 4%.

3. Make a Decision When to Cashout

Staying disciplined is key to improving your chances of turning a profit, but we are aware that it is not easy to stop when you are on a winning streak. It is for that reason that you need to determine your goal beforehand and stick by it whatever happens. You can make a decision to cash out once your total bankroll increases by let’s say 30 percent. So if you started with €500 and you reach €650 at any point, it’s time to make a withdrawal. In case you want to continue playing, simply withdraw the €150 profit and you will still have another €500 to play with. Setting these kinds of goals makes it easier for bettors to make smart decisions, rather than rely on a hunch and play on even when they should make a cashout and treat themselves and their loved once with something nice.

4. Never Chase Your Losses

As we have already pointed out, staying true to a pre-determined stake or unit is one of the key money management tips, but a great deal of punters tend to increase their wagers once they hit a bad streak. Rather than keeping the bet value at the same level, they raise their stake in an attempt to return to the green as quickly as possible, but that rarely proves a good decision. This strategy is more likely to see you lose the remainder of your bankroll that return to the right track, so make sure to think long and hard before opting to chase your losses since this usually leads to all your hard work going to waste.

5. Study Any Welcome Bonus Closely

Welcome bonuses and exclusive sign-up offers can prove a good way to boost your bankroll in the beginning, especially if you open multiple bookmaker accounts. However, you have got to make sure that any bonus offer you claim has favourable wagering requirements and provides good value for money. You can read our bookmaker sign up offers guide for additional information, but bottom line is to carefully read promotion terms and conditions before registering an account and ensure that the sign-up bonus will ultimately see you win some extra cash once all the playthrough requirements are completed.

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Finding the Best Bookmaker Sign Up Offers http://internationalsoccerteams.com/betting-academy/finding-the-best-bookmaker-sign-up-offers/ http://internationalsoccerteams.com/betting-academy/finding-the-best-bookmaker-sign-up-offers/#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2015 15:22:20 +0000 http://internationalsoccerteams.com/?p=4074 After giving you some useful pointers when it comes to finding the best online bookmakers, the time has come to help you get some free cash on the house and use it to the best of your advantage. Welcome bonuses and special sign up offers can be a great way to add extra value to ...

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After giving you some useful pointers when it comes to finding the best online bookmakers, the time has come to help you get some free cash on the house and use it to the best of your advantage. Welcome bonuses and special sign up offers can be a great way to add extra value to your wagers when you register an online betting account, but it is important to note that not all of these promotions are good for you. There are various traps lying in wait and if you want to avoid them, you will definitely want to hear what we have to say. A total of five expert tips and some helpful advice on how to choose the best welcome bonus are outlined below.

1. Learn All About Different Types of Welcome Bonuses

In order to get the most out of these promotional offers targeting new players, you need to get acquainted with different bonus formats. First deposit match is no longer too popular, but some bookies will give you a 100% bonus on your first payment, up to a certain amount. Most sportsbooks nowadays offer free bets after your initial wager, but you need to know that free bet stake is not included in the returns. Meanwhile, 888sport features a treble odds sign-up offer, with the profit on your first bet, be it single or accumulator, trebled and paid in real cash. Coral Acca Club is a good example of a welcome bonus designed for bettors who enjoy placing accumulator bets. A couple of sportsbooks run cashback offers and give you back a portion of your losses, but these are not too common.

2. Pay Close Attention to Wagering Requirements

After you have decided on the welcome bonus that best suits your betting style, you need to pay close attention to the bonus wagering requirements. The best way to do this is carefully read promotion terms and conditions, but you also need to know what some of these phrases mean. Most sign-up bonuses have certain playthrough requirements attached, meaning the you can only withdraw any winnings after these have been completed. With that in mind, you need to look for offers where said conditions can be easily met. Most of these require the total deposit and/or bonus amount to be staked several times before a cashout is allowed, usually stating minimum odds that your qualifying bets need to have in order to count towards the wagering requirements.

3. Take Advantage of Short Term Bonus Offers

Most online bookmakers have one sign-up offer that has been in place for at least a year, but some of them also introduce additional welcome bonuses which are only active for several days or weeks at the most. Said short term promos are either linked to major tournaments such as the Euro and the World Cup or individual matches. Coral has become famous for adding a new sign up bonus for almost every single high-profile game and this is a great opportunity to secure some extra cash by backing one of Premier League title contenders to win a home game at odds few times greater than the regular price. For example, their new customers were able to back Manchester United to beat Sunderland at 5/1 (6.0) when the regular price was just 1/4 (1.25). Therefore, waiting for these kinds of new customer promos before opening an account can pay off big time, even if they tend to have maximum stake limits. Nevertheless, with winnings paid in real cash and no additional requirements attached, these can offer much better value than standard free bet offers.

4. Ensure You are Eligible for the Bonus

Promising either real cash payouts at enhanced odds or plenty of bonus money to go around, sign up offers could tempt you into registering for a bookmaker account before you have weighed all the pros and cons. You, therefore, need to first make sure that customers from your country can take advantage of a certain promotion, seeing that not all accepted players at a gaming venue are allowed to take advantage of new customer promotions. This is another reason to pay close attention to promotion terms & conditions, and see exactly how much money you stand to receive.

5. Do Not Choose a Bookmaker Based on Welcome Bonus Alone

Even if special welcome bonuses and sign-up packages can give both casual punters and high rollers some much needed extra cash upon registering an account, you cannot afford to choose your preferred bookmaker based on this single aspect of their offer. As we have outlined in our previous Betting Academy article, there are a number of things to consider when deciding whether a gambling venue is good for you or not. And even though attractive sign-up offers can definitely add extra value to your bets, you should only opt in and open an account if the bookmaker in question is reputable, treats their customers with respect and offers a wide array of secure payment methods.

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How to Choose the Right Bookmaker http://internationalsoccerteams.com/betting-academy/how-to-choose-the-right-bookmaker/ http://internationalsoccerteams.com/betting-academy/how-to-choose-the-right-bookmaker/#respond Mon, 05 Oct 2015 09:14:31 +0000 http://internationalsoccerteams.com/?p=4022 Choosing the right bookmaker is one of the first things you need to consider when you decide to take part in online betting. This can have a major effect on your long-term success, so you definitely need to pay a close attention to the selection process. With that in mind, our team of seasoned betting ...

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Choosing the right bookmaker is one of the first things you need to consider when you decide to take part in online betting. This can have a major effect on your long-term success, so you definitely need to pay a close attention to the selection process. With that in mind, our team of seasoned betting experts has outlined six tips for choosing the perfect online bookmaker.

1. Reputation

A bookmaker’s reputation is established over a period of time and it serves as a great way to determine whether the gambling venue treats its customers with the respect they deserve. The longer the sports betting operator has been in business, the less likely you are to experience any problems during the process of opening an account and placing your bets, so you can take a look at our selection of reputable online bookmakers or do some research on your own and check which bookies have become famous for operating safe and fair websites. In order to take full advantage of different odds and special bonuses, it is highly recommended that you register with multiple bookmakers.

2. Quality of Odds

In the long run, the quality of odds is almost certain to have the biggest impact on your winning chances, considering that consistently placing wagers at high prices will give bettors the best possible chance of turning a profit. BetVictor and Pinnacle are widely regarded as the leading bookmakers when it comes to high odds on football matches, and this is not that difficult to see if you use one of those odds comparison platforms before placing your wagers. The two bookies do have the lowest margins in the business, but you could see some less illustrious operators offer the best prices on an individual game, which is another reason to register multiple accounts with an array of firms.

3. Banking Options & Fees

There is really no point in signing up for an account with a sports operator that does not support your favourite banking method, so make sure to check available deposit and withdrawal options before you register. Popular e-wallets PayPal, Neteller and Skrill are probably the best available methods when it comes to online betting due to instant payments, fast cashouts and very low fees. You also need to check whether there are any charges involved for deposits and withdrawals, what are the minimum and maximum amounts, and if there are any banking options that do not qualify for standard bonuses and promotions.

4. Bonuses & Promotions

Sign up bonuses and welcome offers can definitely add extra value to your wagers, provided they come with realistic wagering requirements. Almost all online sportbooks feature special offers for new customers as well as ongoing promotions for existing players, and you definitely need to check whether these are available at certain websites. Depending on your playing style, you can look for free bets, enhanced price promotions or match specials, but make sure to also see whether the potential winnings are paid in real cash or bonus money. All these offers have special playthrough requirements attached to them, meaning that Terms & Conditions is a must-read material.

5. Extra Features

If you are into live betting, you will definitely want to sign up with a bookmaker that boasts an impressive in-play platform and a free live stream service where you can watch the matches and place your wagers at the same time. Quality mobile platform is a must as well, preferably coming with iPhone and Android applications, whereas extensive statistics tool is also going to prove helpful. Online bookmakers have also started introducing a cash out feature that allows you to lock in your profits before the match is finished and this is another useful tool that you should have in mind.

6. Restricted Territories

Even if online bookmakers regularly update their restricted territories lists, you are solely responsible to ensure that online gambling is legal in the country of your residence. Nevertheless, you can easily check whether your territory is accepted at a certain gaming venue by consulting the website terms and conditions. Even if you are allowed to register, residents of your country may not be eligible for the welcome bonus or any other promotion on said website, so make sure to see whether that is the case before you decide to open an account.

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