A_Skywalker
Professional Bettor
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I would love to hear from you, what are your tips on this topic. How do you win at online sports betting? Can you profit in the long term from sports betting? I will share my view on what is important.
You know the bookmakers have an edge over us, the players. The odds are stacked against us. So it is very important to have accounts on a few bookmakers and to choose the best odds. For example, bet365 is my main bookmaker, they might have Manchester United at @1.75 odds to win, but Betfair where I do not have an account has @1.78. The majority of players won't open a new account for the better odds, and that's their mistake. In the long run, it adds up, your potential winnings are the most important factor. So being too lazy to open a new account is not in your favor. Have at your disposal accounts at most of the major sportsbooks and you will already be at better odds to profit in the long run.
Obviously, new players benefit from bonuses more but promotions are not limited only to new players. Some bookmakers like BetOnline have tons of promotions every month. Be sure to check the promotions page of your bookmakers weekly, so you can benefit from using their platform. Make sure to read the terms and conditions first, you will have to meet the bonus clearing requirements before your bonus can be withdrawn.
Do not copy tips from online forums such as this or other services that sell betting tips. A lot of people are lazy and want just to copy someone else. Instead, read posts and try to inform yourself. Make your own opinion and decide by yourself where you want to stake your money. Stay away from fixed matches too, no one is going to sell you real information like this, that will make you tons of money. It's all scams.
Do not chase losses, increasing your bet stake will lead you to lose your entire bankroll in the end. Martingale system is maybe going to be profitable in the short term, but in the long term, it always leads to losing your entire bankroll. I have experienced this myself, so I want to make sure no one repeats my mistake.
1 or 2% of your bankroll per bet is a reasonable amount.
What's your take on this?
Choosing the best odds
You know the bookmakers have an edge over us, the players. The odds are stacked against us. So it is very important to have accounts on a few bookmakers and to choose the best odds. For example, bet365 is my main bookmaker, they might have Manchester United at @1.75 odds to win, but Betfair where I do not have an account has @1.78. The majority of players won't open a new account for the better odds, and that's their mistake. In the long run, it adds up, your potential winnings are the most important factor. So being too lazy to open a new account is not in your favor. Have at your disposal accounts at most of the major sportsbooks and you will already be at better odds to profit in the long run.
Bonuses
Obviously, new players benefit from bonuses more but promotions are not limited only to new players. Some bookmakers like BetOnline have tons of promotions every month. Be sure to check the promotions page of your bookmakers weekly, so you can benefit from using their platform. Make sure to read the terms and conditions first, you will have to meet the bonus clearing requirements before your bonus can be withdrawn.
Do not copy other bettors
Do not copy tips from online forums such as this or other services that sell betting tips. A lot of people are lazy and want just to copy someone else. Instead, read posts and try to inform yourself. Make your own opinion and decide by yourself where you want to stake your money. Stay away from fixed matches too, no one is going to sell you real information like this, that will make you tons of money. It's all scams.
Do not chase losses
Do not chase losses, increasing your bet stake will lead you to lose your entire bankroll in the end. Martingale system is maybe going to be profitable in the short term, but in the long term, it always leads to losing your entire bankroll. I have experienced this myself, so I want to make sure no one repeats my mistake.
1 or 2% of your bankroll per bet is a reasonable amount.
What's your take on this?
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and exclude odds under 1.8. Not worth the risk. Only single bets, live bets and and only corners or goals. Never for teams. That's my strategy - i increased my winnings with more than 100% for the past 1 year. For example - match is at 15/20 min and you bet 10 euro on over 0.5 goals first half. - odds around 1.80-2.20. Simple. But be careful with the current stats. match need to be intense, with more shoots and attacks. But not only one team to dominating the other. 
