Statistics confirm that only 10% of those who invest receive income from all gambling activities. This ratio is true not only for gambling, but also for bookmakers and even financial exchanges. What 90% of market participants, remaining at best with their own, invest, it is these 10% who receive. And the task of everyone who registers with a bookmaker is not to win as much as possible, but to be on the side of the winners in these statistics.
Who earns in BC
Sports betting is legal entertainment in most of the planet. In some countries it is considered entertainment for the rich and is associated with all sorts of ceremonies, in others it is a mass hobby for the middle class. In their advertising, bookmakers do their best to emphasize how easy it is to make predictions and get money. A high-quality video released on the eve of a major football championship or the opening of the Olympic Games causes a wave of spontaneous registrations. All types of betters are represented in this mass:
- fans for whom the bet is another manifestation of faith in their favorite team;
- prize hunters – people who are hooked only by the promise of fast big money;
- professional betters and those who want to enter this category.
Only the third category really has a chance to make money – these are those who plan in advance to place bets as judiciously and carefully as possible.
Which directions for betting are more reliable
Football and hockey are the most frequently mentioned on betting sites and in advertisements. For the world championships in these sports, promo videos and banners are most often updated. But this does not mean at all that these directions give more income – the choice is determined only by the popularity of the directions among the mass audience. The profitability of all disciplines is the same. Odds are formed on the basis of preliminary estimates of experts, but are adjusted after the very first bets in the prematch. Betters themselves determine the percentage of profitability – as soon as one of the directions collects a lot of bets, the coefficient drops. At the same time, the profitability and attractiveness of betting on the opponent is growing. Too tempting alignment causes a desire to bet on luck in pursuit of a big jackpot – these amounts become income for those who bet on the opposite outcome. As a result, some bettors rely on a practically guaranteed, but small, income from betting on a favorite, while the second one is counting on chance and a multiple increase in the amount at stake.
This arrangement is valid for all directions. The bookmaker’s office can add amounts for less popular sports from its own income (2-3%). Until 2020, this was esports. Given the increased interest, including due to bonuses, most bookmakers have abandoned this practice by 2022.
How to make money on sports betting more stable
There are no guarantees of winning in bookmakers. Even clear favorites can lose, and outsiders sooner or later have a moment of luck. That is why the tactics of betting on outcomes with odds of 1.1, where the outcome seems a foregone conclusion, does not always justify itself. A single loss eats up the income from a whole series of victories. But chasing random wins is too risky. Success comes from following the rules experienced betters follow:
You don’t have to bet on everything. Only an understanding of the layouts, knowledge of the condition and potential of the players ensures the accuracy of bets. It is better to understand 2-3 areas than to constantly lose due to incompetence.
You can’t risk the whole bank. The optimal amount at stake is 5-10% of the amount allocated for entertainment. This will allow you to recoup and get a plus in the future.
Buying signals and guides from professional cappers does not give guarantees. There are many scammers in this market, and real professionals also take risks, although they have deeper knowledge.
In any case, betting should be treated as a hobby. When allocating money for entertainment, you need to take into account the real financial situation and opportunities. It is stress that prevents you from thinking rationally and making informed decisions, which becomes a frequent cause of losses.