Online Betting Sites - Finding The Best

March 21, 2011

Betting companies were one of the first to move their operations online. Internet betting sites have grown from a little used method to place wagers with bookmakers to huge independent betting companies that only take bets online. They first started popping up in the 1990’s and have grown into an industry onto themselves. Finding the best betting sites these days requires a little common sense and knowledge.

Unlike poker rooms or casinos you don’t have to worry about too many scams when it comes to betting sites so long as you use your head. A couple minutes of research is all that is really needed. Online sports betting is easily the safest way to gamble online so the chance of falling victim to a shady sportsbook is almost non-existent but taking a few minutes to check things out is best, even if it is just for peace of mind.

Here are some of the things you should look for in an online betting site.

  • Age
  • Background (where they are based out of and regulated by)
  • Customer feedback (slow payments, disputes)

Betting sites and sportsbooks are usually considered the same thing but there can be some differences. Some sportsbooks only take bets on traditional sports like football, baseball and soccer. Others take wagers on virtually every sport (common and obscure) as well as horse and dog racing. Some of the best gambling sites even let you bet on entertainment and political relating events.

The best betting sites in my eyes are the ones that offer the largest selection in wagers. These online betting sites do not specialize in one particular field. These are good because you will not need to open accounts at different companies. You can place all of your bets with the same company. There are many benefits to doing it this way. You will receive more rewards through the sportsbook’s comp or VIP program. It is also much easier to handle your money when you do it through the same site.

These “super books” are usually where you can find the best odds. Smaller book makers have a very difficult time competing with the big guys. That is why a vast majority of online bettors can be found at just a few sites.  There just are not many reasons to choose a smaller sportsbook  when the larger ones take bets on more sports, offer better bonuses, comp programs and have better reputations. Here are the three best betting sites online in 2011.

  1. Bodog
  2. Sportsbook.com
  3. Bet365

Sportsbook.com and Bodog each accept bets from US citizens. They each offer great odds, excellent customer support and have superb bonus programs. Bet365 is one of the “Big 3″ gambling companies in Europe. This UK based company offers a sportsbook, poker room, casino, bingo site and more.

These three betting sites share one thing in common; excellent reputations. If you win big on a bet you will not have to worry about getting paid promptly. Some betting sites will only pay out a certain dollar amount per month. So if you win $10,00 on a parlay or something you may have to settle for installments, not at these betting sites though. They are brand name gambling companies that treat every bettor like a VIP.

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