Bet on Sports at Online Casinos

Gavin Harper
by Gavin Harper

Senior Gambling Industry Analyst & Writer

Australian Betting Markets

You don't necessarily need an Australian betting site to bet on Australian sports but you will of course find more unusual betting markets on local websites;

Rugby and Cricket: The most popular sports in Australia are also bet on globally and all online betting sites offer odds on international Rugby and Cricket events.

Aussie Rules: Next in line when it comes to popularity in Australian betting is Aussie Rules. This sport is a bit less known globally to the general public, but when it comes to odds, you won't have any difficulty betting on Aussie Rules at offshore betting sites and casinos with sports betting.

Melbourne Cup: Due to the event's popularity, you can expect to find competitive odds available on all sports betting sites.

Basic Tips If You've Never Bet Online Before

Making your first wager online can often be a daunting experience if you haven’t made a bet in the past. Here are a few basic tips to follow to ensure you have the most enjoyable experience.

Bankroll Management: The first of which is that you should only bet what you are willing to lose, which means keeping an eye on how much you’re spending on a daily/weekly/monthly basis. Keeping tabs on your wins and losses will ensure that you have an enjoyable experience online when betting.

Reputable and Safe Site: Signing up for a sportsbook is now a relatively pain-free experience. However, bettors should do their research before signing up to ensure that they are joining a site with a reputable reputation and one that is trustworthy. It is a similar process to finding a legit online casino. Furthermore, you should examine the sports covered in the sportsbook to ensure that they cover the markets that you wish to bet on. Many sites also offer sports betting tips on their platforms.

Sports Bonuses: New customers should always examine the welcome offers available, as these will often give you risk-free bets to new players. Free bets or matched deposits are other common offers directed to new registration players.

Odds Types: Start with the basics and advance as you learn. Placing odds using advanced strategies may sound tempting, but keep it simple: Start with the odds types that you understand and can control exactly how much you bet.

Casino With Sports or a Sports Only Betting Site?

When you start to look for a website with odds online, you will soon discover that there are sites that look like regular online casinos (casinos with sports) and sites that are entirely focused on sports betting. If you already play at online casinos and want to try some betting, then the best site is one that offers both casino and sports betting rather than being a betting-only site.

The reason for this is that a casino with sports has a layout you are familiar with and it is much more straightforward to switch between casino games and sports betting. They generally offer all the same sports as you would find on a betting-only site, but with the difference that you won't be overwhelmed by the 'betting vocabulary,' additional odds types, and variants that take time to learn. A betting-only site is really like stepping into a different world. The layout is different, and the language is different. If you are entirely new to betting, it can quickly make you feel lost, and you may lose the enjoyment of placing your bets.

SvenBet, EvoBet and WallaceBet are just some of the latest additions to the market.

Other sites with solid reputations among sports bettors include LegendPlay, Bankonbet and Campeonbet. All sites will show sports betting results in Australia and have leading odds for sports betting in Australia.

How Do You Calculate Sports Betting Payouts?

When you’re placing your first bet, you may feel overwhelmed by the numbers that pop up on the screen. However, the odds are very important to read, as they determine the profit you make from a winning selection. Sports betting odds in Australia can appear in three different formats: American, Decimal, and Fractional. Each will display bettors receiving the same payout, but they present the price differently.

For example, 3.0 in fractional odds would be shown as 2/1, while in the United States, it would be shown as +200. Decimal layouts take into consideration the stake, whereas American and fractional formats do not. However, the payout at a $10 stake on all forms will return the same, as bettors will get $30 if their selection is correct.

Main Betting Types And Markets

The vast majority of betting markets available online are the same across different sports. Straight bets can be placed on a number of different markets, including match outcome/winner, over/under, and handicap. Meanwhile, bettors can also find several interesting sports-specific markets available. For example, soccer bettors can wager on the first goalscorer in a certain fixture and also on whether both teams will score.

Horse racing betting is potentially the most different, as several other options are available aside from betting on the winner of the race. Wagers can also be placed on a horse to remember, while stakes can also be put on horses that will finish in the first two in the correct order. Ante-post betting is also extremely popular in horse racing, as bettors can make their selections months in advance of races to get the best value on their selections.

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