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Step 8 - Betting Methods
Different types of Betting Methods
By now you’d be well aware that there are many different betting types when wagering online. Many punters employ different betting methods than just the standard ‘Head to Head’ type and in this chapter we will discuss a few of the more popular methods as listed below:
Asian Handicap
This is a very popular betting method used on soccer matches. When betting on soccer there can only be three outcomes with a home win, away win or a draw. The idea of Asian Handicap betting is to remove the draw from the equation and in doing so, offer handicapped odds which put either team on level pegging. A full detailed explanation on Asian Handicap betting can be found by clicking the following link:
Spread Betting
Often punters can find huge value when spread betting. It is a popular and exciting betting method that can deliver huge rewards to punters, while keeping them involved in every single second of a match. Spread Betting is an unfixed bet type that enables punters to predict the outcome of match or event and back their own judgment against the Spread quoted by the bookmaker. For a detailed explanation on how Spread Betting works, click on the following article:
Multiple and Parlay Betting
Punters turn to multi-betting and parlay bets quite often in a quest to find extra value. This bet type involves picking the winners between two to twelve legs and is calculated by multiplying the odds for each leg. Its such a popular betting method because with every leg you add to your multibet, the total odds become bigger and bigger and punters can win big if they do their research. For a detailed explanation on Multiple and Parlay betting, click on the following article:
Sport Bet Types
When betting on sport, there are many different bet types. Single bets are the most common type of bet, but there are many other bet types such as Line Betting, Margin Betting, Handicap Betting, Point Spread Betting, etc. Different bet types stand out more for particular sports, but it’s a good idea to have a good understanding off what bookmakers have to offer. By clicking the following link, there is a detailed explanation of all the different bet types.
Racing Bet Types
Racing is the most popular form of betting in the world and it comes as no surprise that there are many different bet types for punters to take advantage of. Along with the ordinary straight win bet type comes such things as Each Ways, Quinellas, Exactas, Trifectas, you name it! In Australia we are lucky enough to have three forms of racing: Thoroughbreds, Harness and Greyhounds. To help you understand a bit more about the different racing bet types, click on the following article for a detailed review.
Arbitrage Betting
Arbitrage betting is a situation when bookmaker prices differ enough that they allow punters to back all outcomes and still make a profit. While such a case is very rare, there are times when the opportunity can exist and allow a punter to make a sure free profit. Yes it is possible, but its also a very high risk type of betting method that can lead to disastrous consequences. To learn more about Arbitrage Betting, click on the article below for a detailed overview.
