Mike Hammelton

Choosing a bookmaker is not an easy and responsible step for every novice bettor. What are the criteria for checking online sites, what should you look at first? How to choose a sports bookmaker? Bookmakers are more widespread today than ever, and their popularity is only growing. It will be difficult for an ordinary sports fan to understand the sea of ​​offers of the domestic and foreign betting market. Therefore, it is important to know the criteria for choosing a bookmaker. This article contains all the necessary information on the topic, which will be especially relevant to beginners in betting. Offshore VS legal bookmakers The average Russian sports fan is surrounded by a huge amount of all kinds of advertising on the topic of betting. A large share of this information flow was created to lure sports fans to foreign bookmakers. But who will benefit from it if these establishments are illegal? Offshore sports betting operators have their advantages: no need to pay tax on winnings; optional identity verification; availability of additional functions: casino, slots, etc .; the ability to open an account both in rubles and in another currency. But illegal bookmakers have many drawbacks: difficult access - sites of offshore bookmakers are blocked by Roskomnadzor; there is a high risk of facing an unscrupulous institution - such bookmakers limit or block the account in case a player breaks a big jackpot; possible loss of all funds in the gaming account in the event of an unexpected closure of the online institution; the risk of leakage of your personal data to third parties; on the territory of the Russian Federation, you can only bet online. Benefits of legal betting platforms: state support in case of a disputable situation with the BC administration; protection of information; compensation fund activities - if the office goes bankrupt, all client funds will be returned; free access - without the need to find ways to bypass the blocking; the presence of a PPP - you can bet offline in the branches of Russian bookmakers. Disadvantages of legal Russian bookmakers: mandatory identification; tax on winnings, which is 13%; game account only in Russian rubles; transfer of your personal information to regulatory authorities. Here we can conclude - give preference to legal bookmakers. Yes, the preponderance of the pluses over the minuses is insignificant. But in this way you will protect yourself from many unpleasant situations and financial losses in the future. Everything related directly to rates These are the criteria you should pay attention to first. Line and painting It is unlikely that you will be interested in playing in an office that offers bets on only a few sports. The BC line should be rich or at least average - with the number of disciplines offered 15-20. It is desirable that there is also a sufficient supply of eSports disciplines. Good betting operators place in the line not only top events, but also unpopular, regional ones. If you open an event from the line, the bookmaker should offer a good list. It is desirable that for a football event, in addition to the basic outcomes (team victory or draw, total, handicap, etc.), the bookmaker offers a number of additional outcomes. These are Asian and individual totals and handicaps, European handicap, number of goals in a row, etc. Live betting You can bet not only before the match (prematch), but also during it (live). To make it convenient to place bets in Live mode, video broadcasts are provided in a number of offices. There should be a rich selection of broadcasts. For those who like betting during the match, bookmakers are even better suited, where there is no delay when accepting a coupon in live. Coefficient sizes Bookmakers earn from users' bets by imposing a margin on the bet. The lower the margin, the higher the win multipliers - the odds. Consequently, by betting on high odds, the player will receive a larger total win. Deposit and withdrawal methods The convenience of the game to a large extent also depends on how quickly the money will come to the gaming account, how loyal the commission will be. The same applies to the withdrawal of winnings from the bookmaker. A bookmaker's office with a wide selection of deposit and withdrawal methods is one that provides the following payment options: bank cards; electronic wallets; online payment systems; Internet banking; cellular operators; bank transfer; cash; additional electronic payment systems, such as Apple Pay. Usually money is credited to the bookmaker instantly. The processing time for a withdrawal request differs from office to office. Bookmaker website The BC web resource should have a wide range of functions and at the same time work smoothly, without slowdowns. The design of the site is already to the taste of the player, but for the most convenient game it is desirable that the design be modern. The structure of the site should be intuitive and not overloaded with unnecessary elements.