Introduction
or those who have never placed a bet online before don't worry its actually quite simple. All you need is a credit or debit card with which to open an account and about 5 minutes to fill out an application form and then you're ready to bet.
Choosing a bookmaker
The first thing you have to do is to choose a bookmaker. You can try a search engine or you can choose one on or page of Bookmaker Reviews. We've prepared a list of bookmakers in case you are wondering which one to choose. There you can compare the different bookmakers and find out which one is the best for you.
Opening an account
On the home page of a bookmakers website look for the link for the new accounts page. This link may be called “join” or “register” or something similar. Once you find and click it you will be presented with a form, much like if you were buying something online.
On this form you have to supply your name and address and a few other details such as a username and a password so you can login each time you visit.
Making a Deposit
With some bookmakers you need to make a deposit to open an account, others let you open an account without putting any money in. Afterwards you have to search for the "account" section to deposit funds.
Typically the minimum deposit is about € 10 although it can be a little higher with some bookmakers.
The money is taken from your bank account or credit card and is placed on your bookmaker account. It shows as a positive account balance in your bookmaker account.
You are free to withdraw your money whenever you want much in the same way as you deposited it. On some occasions these transfers can costs some money.
Generally bookmakers like to give you your winnings back on the same card or account that you used to make the deposit.
Making a bet
Once you have money on your bookmaker account you are free to bet up to that amount on any of their markets. There is unusually a minimum amount for a bet but this is rarely more than €5 and often less.
To place the bet simply select the team (or horse or player) you want to bet on and then enter a stake and click on a button to enter your bet. You will then be presented with a confirmation page allowing you to confirm or cancel the bet.
Your Account
All online bookmakers have an "accounts" section where you can add money, withdraw money, check your account balance and see your betting history. This is very useful for keeping track of your bets.
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