Sports betting is already very popular, but it is becoming even more popular. Since 1 October 2021, with a license issued by the Dutch Gaming Authority, there are now more Dutch player bookmakers where you can legally bet on games as a Dutch player.

Sports Betting: What do you need to know

There are many different sports you can bet on; Football, Tennis, Cycling, Formula 1, Horse Racing, etc. You can bet on a match, but you can also choose to bet on the outcome of a tournament.

Live betting or pre-match betting?

Gambling on Play is divided into two categories: live betting or pre-match betting. With Live Bet, you place a bet during the match. A pre-match bet means that you place a bet before the match and cannot change it during the match.

Live betting ensures that you as a player can quickly predict the status of the match. And then, after the events of the match, bets can be placed at the right time. If you wait too long before placing a bet, the odds will drop.

Odds

This is one of the most important things to consider when betting on sports. These 'odds' show how much money you can make from your bet.

The amount of the odds is the amount of each euro you bet. After that, your investment is deducted and that is ultimately your profit. So for example:

Odds 3.50. Huh

Your bet is €5. Is

Your profit: 3.50 x €5 = €17,50 - €5 = €12,50

Sports Betting: What do you need to know

Besides the fact that you can win, the height of the odds says even more. The higher this number, the higher the risk of your prediction being wrong. The outcome of a football match in which the number 1 plays against the last in the group is easier to predict, so the odds will be lower. Play online in Sun of Egypt slot to win big prizes!

Betting options

In addition to the many different sports you can bet on, you also have many different betting options. We will explain the most common for you.

Result

This is probably the most popular option for placing a bet. In football betting, this option is called "1X2". You are going to guess what the outcome of the match will be: the home team wins (1), the away team wins (2) or it is a draw (X). Many sports do not offer the option to bet on a tie, hence the term "outcome". You can bet on draws in football.

The total amount

There are lots of options for betting on the total number of things. You predict the amount you bet on. For example, 3 goals for the home team in a football match.

Obstacle

With this betting option you damage one team. It will be decided with the result of the final match. With this option you make the bet more exciting, especially if it is a match of a favourite. You can choose which favorite starts from -2. This means that (in the case of a football match) the team must win by a margin of at least 3 goals.

Odd even

You bet here on the number of goals in a match. If you bet on 'odd', you bet on an odd number of goals as the result. Are you betting on 'even'? You then bet on an equal number of goals as the result.

Virtual betting

Today, some bookmakers offer another form of sports betting. You are used to betting on matches played in real life. Virtual betting is a fun, different from sportsbook.

Betting on virtual sports involves betting on matches that are not real. They are played by animations. The results are determined by an RNG.

The biggest difference between virtual betting and betting on real matches? For real competitions you need some knowledge. Before you can make a good bet, you need to read the properties and rankings of the teams or players.

With virtual betting this is not necessary. You get a chance to place a bet every single minute, and you'll see a small overview with the teams or players' rankings in order to do it correctly.

It is not necessary to watch the entire match to know whether you have won or not. With virtual betting you can bet in stages. And you can do it 24/7 too! So now you don't have to wait for your chosen match to be played.