For each individual player, the criteria for choosing a bookmaker will be different. Some people are more interested in the odds, others are more interested in the speed of payouts, and still others are interested in the availability of bonus and promotional programs. All criteria, in one way or another, matter.
Novice players, due to their lack of experience, may not know what is important and what is not when choosing a bookmaker’s office. We will look at the main criteria that will help you find a good and trustworthy bookmaker.
Here are the main points to look out for:
- Reviews, rating, popularity.
- Reliability.
- Types of bets. Line. Life.
- Factors.
- Mobile betting.
- Bonus and promotional programs.
- Legality.
You will be able to determine the importance of each of them for yourself without any problems. This article will help you get a general idea of what you should pay attention to first and why.
The popularity of the betting company. Rating. Reviews
The first thing you can start with is to look at the company’s place in the rating of bookmakers. Of course, a high place in the rating is not an indicator that the chosen interactive betting operator is right for you. However, if the bookmaker occupies good positions, it means that many players prefer to bet on this site. So the chances that the company will be, if not perfect, then just good, are much higher.
Also, before registering on the platform of the selected bookmaker, we recommend reading the reviews of players and reading the complaints. But there are some nuances here as well. As a rule, people are more willing to share negative impressions in reviews than positive experiences. Therefore, if you see that a bookmaker has negative reviews, it does not always mean that the office is really bad. But if most of the comments about the bookmaker describe the same problems, we can conclude that this is really the weak point of this company. So study the reviews, taking into account all these nuances.
Another thing to look out for is whether the bookmaker handles player complaints. If the company’s representatives give feedback on negative reviews and are ready to communicate publicly (on the bookmaker rating website) with the client, this indicates that the company really cares about its reputation. At the very least, you will be able to count on adequate dialogue if any problems arise.
Reliability of the Interactive Betting Operator
By the reliability of a betting company, first of all, we mean its honesty: the office regularly pays out all winnings and does not violate its own rules for calculating bets. You should familiarize yourself with the rules for calculating bets before registering on the site. They may differ from bookmaker to bookmaker.
In addition, before registering, it is advisable to study all the rules of betting on a particular interactive platform. It happens that players violate the conditions established by the bookmaker’s office (which, unfortunately, users often agree with on the machine), and then complain about the unreliability of the bookmaker’s office. To avoid such situations, carefully read all the rules and restrictions and your rights as a customer of the company.
Types of bets. Line. Life
As a rule, novice players do not need a detailed list and a variety of types of bets. But, if you plan to develop in this direction, it is important that the bookmaker on the site has the opportunity to choose. Over time, it becomes boring to bet only on the outcomes of events and totals. Therefore, we recommend looking for bookmakers with a deep list and the presence of tournaments of different leagues in the line. For many, it is important to be able to bet not only on popular events, but also on tournaments that are not in the top.
If you are interested in betting not only in pre-match, but also in live, find out how the chosen bookmaker is doing with this direction. The fact is that the live platforms of betting operators can be very different. And sometimes it can be inconvenient or uninteresting to place bets as the event goes on specific sites.
Factors
This is perhaps one of the most important points that interests both beginners and professionals. The higher the odds on the bookmaker’s website, the more you can win on the bets made. For events in different sports and games of different categories, the odds of the same bookmaker may differ. You can choose the best option for yourself by comparing the quotes of several bookmakers for the same events. Or you can use a ready-made rating, which indicates the margin of popular operators for accepting interactive bets.
Mobile Betting
Customers of betting companies around the world are increasingly giving preference to mobile betting. And this is understandable: it is very convenient to bet from your phone. Having a smartphone or tablet allows you to place bets anytime, anywhere.
Most betting companies have already managed to please their customers with mobile applications for smartphones and website versions adapted for portable devices. The app and the mobile version, as a rule, have all the functions necessary for convenient and effective betting.
Bonus & Promotional Programs
Bonuses are loved by most, if not all, players. And many betting companies offer interesting promotions and programs. Usually, most bonus offers are designed for new users (but, of course, there are also programs for regular customers).
One of the most popular bonuses on the websites of interactive betting operators is the so-called “Welcome Bonus”. Its essence is that the player needs to make a deposit, and the bookmaker will give the same amount to the bonus account. But be careful. Usually, in order to receive bonus funds, the player needs to fulfill a number of conditions. The rules of promotional programs differ on different sites. So before making a deposit, carefully study all the terms and conditions.
Legality
In Russia, there are two types of betting companies for players: legal and offshore. Legal bookmakers operate under a state license. They operate officially and pay taxes on their income. Offshore offices, accordingly, do not have a license. The websites of such operators for accepting interactive bets are blocked.
The advantage of betting on legal platforms is that the client is under the protection of the state. In the event of a dispute, the player has the opportunity to defend his rights. If there is a conflict when betting on offshore sites, the user can only rely on himself and the good faith of the bookmaker.
So, we have indicated the main criteria that, in our opinion, customers are guided by when choosing a betting company. It’s up to you to decide which of them are a priority for you. But whatever you choose, we recommend that you do not deposit large sums of money on the site for the first few times. Try to make a small deposit, place a bet, and withdraw funds. Only after that, start actively betting on the website of the selected bookmaker.