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Why Open an Online Betting Account?
Online betting accounts can have a number of benefits and advantages over the more traditional High Street bookmakers:
Convenience
- Availability - Most Online Bookmakers operate a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Service
- Bet in the privacy and comfort of your own home
- Quick and easy - your bet can be placed in just a few seconds
- Catch up with the latest sporting news online then using this knowledge, place your bet before the odds change!
Choice
- Bet with a wide range of bookmakers - this offers more choice allowing you to get better odds
- Wide range of Secure Payment Methods
- Wide range of up to date odds available
Extras
- Free Bets - most online bookmakers offer cash incentives just for trying them out!
How to Choose an Online Bookmaker Account
Check out the Bookmakers Offers section to compare the list of recommended Bookmakers. This section allows you to search for a bookmaker by Betting Offer, Minimum Bet Amount and required Deposit helping you decide which one is most suitable for you.
If you are new to online betting and this is one of your first online accounts then you may prefer to bet with a bookmaker that you are familiar with. Most High Street Bookmakers have an online presence and their sites are easy to use and also offer excellent levels of customer service.
How to Open an Online Betting Account
After deciding on the bookmaker you would like to use, clicking the relevant link will take you directly to the online bookmakers site. You will need to navigate to the Account Sign Up Page, this may be called "join", "register" or something similar. On the Account Sign Up page you will be presented with a form where you have to supply your name, address and a few other details such as a username & password.
Online Bookmaker Terms and Conditions
It is important that you read and understand the terms and conditions when you register with an online bookmaker. Here is a some of the information you should look for when reading through the terms and conditions.
- What are the Minimum deposit requirements?
- What Payments methods are accepted for Deposits?
- How can I make withdrawals from the betting account?
- Are fees charged for deposits into a betting account?
- Are fees charged when withdrawals are made from a betting account?
- What is the Minimum Betting Stake?
- What is the Maximum Winnings Limit?
- Are there any Rules for the individual bet you place, especially rules for when bets are voided?
Making a Deposit with an Online Bookmaker
With most online bookmakers, making your initial deposit will be part of the sign-up process. If it is not, you will need to navigate to the Account Section and look for a Deposit Funds section or a link to that effect. If you are registering with an online bookmaker to take advantage of their Free Bet Offers, then check the terms and conditions as you may have to deposit a specific amount to activate your free bet.
Minimum Deposits start from around £5 and the money is deducted from your chosen method of Payment and deposited into your Betting Account.
Withdrawing Funds from an Online Bookmaker
Generally bookmakers like to pay any withdrawn funds through the same method that you used to deposit funds. Sometimes you will be asked to provide details to help the online bookmaker comply with money laundering regulations. Please understand that the bookmaker is not being difficult, they are simply following guidelines to comply with regulations.
Placing your bet Online
Once your money has been successfully deposited into your online account you can begin betting on any of the available markets. There are only 2 restrictions, you cannot bet more than your account balance and you must adhere to the minimum betting stake as described in the terms and conditions. The minimum amount for a bet is rarely more than £2 and often a lot less.
To place the bet simply select the event you want to bet on and enter your stake. You will need to submit the bet via a button (this will vary for each Bookmaker) and you will usually be presented with a confirmation screen to allow you to double check the bet before you confirm or cancel it.
Maintaining your Online Betting Account
All online bookmakers will have an Accounts section where you can Deposit and Withdraw money, check your account balance, see your betting history and change your personal details. This is very useful for keeping track of your bet activity. If you encounter problems then most online bookmakers have excellent customer service.