What is on offer?
Ten sports were listed at the time of the snapshot, with football well in front.
The counts come from a snapshot and change every day. They mainly show how the offer is divided: football supplies more than four in ten events, tennis and ice hockey follow at a distance, and the smaller sports offer a handful of matches a day. Anyone betting on a niche sport must expect less choice.
Reading and converting odds
The sportsbook shows European (decimal) odds: the number by which your stake is multiplied if you win.
| Odds | Payout on a €10 stake (stake included) | Implied probability |
|---|---|---|
| 1.60 | €16.00 | 62.5% |
| 1.80 | €18.00 | 55.6% |
| 2.10 | €21.00 | 47.6% |
| 3.00 | €30.00 | 33.3% |
| 5.00 | €50.00 | 20.0% |
The bookmaker’s margin
The implied probabilities of all outcomes of one match add up to more than 100%. That surplus is the margin. Take a match with 1X2 odds of 2.10, 3.40 and 3.50: 47.6% + 29.4% + 28.6% = 105.6%. The margin is then 5.6 percentage points, which is what the bookmaker keeps on average in the long run.
The odds in these examples are illustrative and not a current offer.
Types of bets
Every market can be played as a single, combination or system bet, in European odds.
| Market | What you predict | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | Home win (1), draw (X) or away win (2) | The home team wins after 90 minutes |
| Double chance | Two of the three outcomes at once | 1X: the home team wins or draws |
| Over/under | The total of goals, games or points above or below a line | Over 2.5 goals |
| Handicap | A virtual head start or deficit | Home team −1: must win by more than one goal |
A combination worked out
Take three selections with odds of 1.80, 2.10 and 1.60. Together that is 1.80 × 2.10 × 1.60 = 6.05, so €60.48 on a €10 stake. With fair probabilities the chance that all three land is 55.6% × 47.6% × 62.5%, roughly 16.5% or one in six. Each extra selection multiplies the odds, but also the risk.
Sports bonuses and Comboboost
For sports bonuses, ×10 wagering applies at odds of at least 1.6.
| Bonus | Offer | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| First sports bonus | 100% up to €200 | ×10 |
| Second sports bonus | 100% up to €300 | ×10 |
| Third sports bonus | 50% up to €500 | ×10 |
| Fourth sports bonus | 125% up to €1,000 plus 75 free spins | See bonus policy |
| Comboboost | Up to 100% extra winnings | See your slip |
Worked example: ×10 wagering
With a €100 sports bonus, ×10 means you must place €1,000 of bets at odds of at least 1.6. Split into bets of €50, that is twenty bets. Which amount the wagering is based on is stated in the bonus policy; the calculation assumes the bonus amount.
Live betting
During a match the odds move with the course of play. That calls for a different approach than betting beforehand.
- Decide before kick-off how much you will stake in total.
- Bet only on markets you understand.
- Do not let a red card or an injury trigger an impulsive stake.
- Do not put winnings straight back in without thinking.
- Close the slip if you notice you are chasing losses.
- Keep track of what you stake and what you get back.
A bankroll plan in four steps
A fixed plan stops the feeling of the moment from deciding your stake.
- Set a weekly budget you can afford to lose, for example €50.
- Keep each bet to 2% to 5% of that budget: €1 to €2.50 on €50.
- Write down every bet: match, odds, stake and result.
- Stop once the weekly budget is gone and do not top up to recover.
Compare that with a stake of €25 per bet: two losers and the weekly budget is gone. Small stakes give you time to learn how odds, markets and your own behaviour work.
Keep reading
Each guide covers one subject, so you only read what you need. The other guides are listed below.
Frequently asked questions
Which sports can I bet on?
Among others football, tennis, ice hockey, basketball, handball, American football, MMA, boxing, darts and eSoccer, plus eSports.
Which odds format does the sportsbook use?
European, or decimal, odds.
What is Comboboost?
An extra on combination bets of up to 100% extra winnings. How much you get exactly is shown on your slip.
What do minimum odds of 1.6 mean?
Only bets with odds of at least 1.6 count towards the wagering of a sports bonus. Check the bonus policy for whether that applies per selection or to the whole slip.
Is there live betting?
Yes, the sportsbook has a separate live section.
Can I use a sports bonus and a casino bonus at the same time?
No, only one bonus can be active at a time.
Who supplies the sportsbook?
BetTech.
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