How To Find The Best Online Betting Sites

David Banks
Authored by David Banks
Posted: Friday, March 10, 2017 - 06:58

Sports betting has always attracted passionate gamblers as it means not only possible win as in casinos but also the action of race or competition and the live atmosphere of the stadium. As most of the industries are functioning online as well as in their offices, the bookmakers are also widely offering their services on the World Wide Web. As this year is rich with sports events, many of them may be followed on the Internet, in particular, 2017 Grand National updates online. Many people wonder if online betting is as safe as common wagers in bookmaker’s land-based office.  Here some aspects one has to consider when betting online.

Gambling Law Regulation

If you are a UK citizen over 18 years old and you are gambling online on the territory of the UK, it is absolutely legal. Gambling has been legal since 1960. Some types of games of chance, such as lotteries scratch cards and football pools are permitted from the age of 16. Online gambling was not clearly regulated by legislation until 2005, following its update in 2014. According to the law, you may settle wagers on any website, irrespectively of its registered location – within the UK or abroad. However, if you are travelling abroad, you have to be sure, that the country you are in allows sports betting. Some states in the Middle East strictly prohibit any type of gambling, including online betting.

Choosing a bookmaker

Attractive odds and spreads are not the only criteria to choose a betting website. The most reliable way would be to choose a bookmaker by its name and reputation. Some of them have long bookmaking history like William Hill; others have emerged recently and are only starting to grow. Before you make your final choice, consider the following step:

  • Research for the best recommended online bookmakers (at least 5)
  • See if they have references and reviews
  • Search if their odds and are quoted on other websites in the predictions

Besides, you may contact the support team for any questions and doubts to establish better trust.

Major sports events of 2017 and betting

This year is a year will be rich in sports events; in particular, the following are the most expected ones:

  • Formula 1 in Spring 2017
  • Football Champion’s league
  • Football Europa League
  • Grand National Horse Racing

If you are a huge fan of a particular team or player, you are not really advised to make to high wagers. Impartiality and intuition are crucial in the art of betting.

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