World Cup Online Betting

Upgrade · 9 Jun 2014 at 21:22

A few questions to anyone that is more experienced:

What's the "best" online betting site to use? I know it's a some-what silly question, but there's many to choose from, who should I go with?

Is it better to bet on the night or few days before?

Any tips?

Jonnybmac · 9 Jun 2014 at 21:25

shop around each give different odds..

Nix · 9 Jun 2014 at 21:31

1. There is no best.

2. You need to check around for best prices.

3. Don't expect to win, so keep your stakes small.

4. It depends on what you're betting on as to when is best time to bet. Some odds change very little, some have ante-post clauses (e.g. no money back) and some odds will only get worse the closer to the event (e.g. people backing a heavy favourite)

Erich Kriegler · 9 Jun 2014 at 21:38

Just compare the odds/offers each of them have. For example Coral will refund your stake if Argentina or Brazil win and you have bet on someone else.

Nix · 9 Jun 2014 at 21:43

kcon1 said:
Just compare the odds/offers each of them have. For example Coral will refund your stake if Argentina or Brazil win and you have bet on someone else.

That's only through their Connect card though.

mmj_uk · 9 Jun 2014 at 21:46

Just give your money to charity, that way you'll feel good when you no longer have it.

Russinating · 9 Jun 2014 at 21:49

After odds it's just personal preference. I prefer Betfair's layout/usability etc.

PapaLazaru · 9 Jun 2014 at 21:53

No need to shop around all the current an best odds are here - http://www.oddschecker.com/

nin9abadga · 9 Jun 2014 at 22:46

i prefer bet365, mobile site is much better than the others.

DireEmblem · 9 Jun 2014 at 22:59

odds.bestbetting.com

^^ Is possibly a good start, it all depends what you want to bet on.

666bet have 66/1 on England winning. Thats value given they are around 30 everywhere else, but seriously I doubt they will get very far.

Erich Kriegler · 9 Jun 2014 at 23:03

DireEmblem said:
odds.bestbetting.com

^^ Is possibly a good start, it all depends what you want to bet on.

666bet have 66/1 on England winning. Thats value given they are around 30 everywhere else, but seriously I doubt they will get very far.

I think Paddy Power had them at 100/1. You may as well throw that money away though.

mr tommo · 9 Jun 2014 at 23:04

I like betfair the best.

Nice layour, good on ipad and mobile and I love the cash out feature.

If you bet on Italy to beat England, Italy take the lead but with 20 minutes to go England look like they might score. You can cash out your bet for a reduced profit.

I used this to awesome effect during the Champions league final.

I bet on Athletico Madrid to win the champions league in 90 minutes. Also placed a bet on Real Madrid to win the champions league. With Athletico winning 1-0 towards the end of the match I cashed out my bet (probably took about 80-90% of whatever I could have won had I waited), then Real Madrid went on to win the champions league in extra time after grabbing a late equaliser. Pure luck but I felt like a genius at the time

dowie · 9 Jun 2014 at 23:12

PapaLazaru said:
No need to shop around all the current an best odds are here - http://www.oddschecker.com/

that's the best advice really - shop around for the best odds

make sure to take advantage of the various signup offers out there

also if you're not just looking at UK bookies - take a look at pinnacle

window · 9 Jun 2014 at 23:47

Use a site called oddschecker and it gives all the odds for most major bookies then pick the best one to place your bet

edit: oops shouldve read the other posts

Bickaxe · 10 Jun 2014 at 13:28

I use William Hill as I signed up during a previous offer.

I do a fair few 7 or 8 match accumulators with low odds for a low stake but it stacks up eventually.

For one off bets, I tend to stick to horses as football requires a larger stake and I don't like losing money.

So for this year, I am up £35 (watch that disappear over the next few weeks)

MikeTheNative · 10 Jun 2014 at 13:33

There is a betting thread in the football sub in Sports arena, better off looking in there for deals and tips.

Tunney · 10 Jun 2014 at 13:46

Betfair are doing 10/1 on Brazil to win for new customers.
Paddy Power are doing 12/1 on Argentina to win for new customers.

booyaka · 10 Jun 2014 at 14:45

William Hill are doing £27 cashback (via topcashback) if you sign up as a new customer and bet £10. - £17 for free.

^187 · 10 Jun 2014 at 15:02

Boylessport are doing double odds on WC winner as a signup bonus (£20 max). And don't forget the cash back sites when signing up.