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Online Sports Betting – Getting Started

If your new to online sports betting you may be a little unsure of how to get started. This guide will help with some of the questions you may have about sports betting online.

To begin betting online we first have to do a little research to find a trusted site to handle your account. I have a section on my favorites but there are many sites to choose from. Some sportsbooks offer sign up bonuses to get your business which can be a good thing for some people. Just make sure to read all the details because there may be a restriction on when you can withdraw your money. These sportsbooks don’t want you to leave to early so there might be a deposit minimum before you can withdraw any money. Although this can be nice, just keep that in mind. When checking to see if your chosen sports book has a gambling license, make sure it is from a first world country, like Costa Rica or Antigua. You may need customer support one day so why not call them now and see if they can answer a simple question in English you can understand. Online sports betting can be fun and exiting so don’t let a sub-par sports book ruin your experience. A sportsbook should make you feel comfortable and secure. If not then find another one.

Once you find the appropriate site it is time to fill out a standard registration form and also choose your deposit method. Sometimes this will take 24 hrs., after that your ready to place a bet.

In the beginning try to keep it simple, learn the site interface, ask questions if you have to. I would suggest sticking to teams you already know unless you decide to use a handicapping service. Then you can bet all yearlong. Don’t get fooled into a sports betting system or program. Those guys promise the world when in reality a 60% win rate is very good and one you should shoot for.

To make a successful run at online sports betting remember a few tips: write down what you expect to accomplish this season. Once you start reaching your goals, write down new ones to strive for. Remember this is not a race, its wise to pick 3-4 strong games a week instead of some not so sure picks. Remember folks, there is only one thing that decipher’s winners from losers and that’s strict discipline.