It is not uncommon to hear such a concept as “live betting” in betting. What’s behind it? It means those bets that are made not before the start, but already in the process of a sporting event. In other words, this is live betting that takes place here and now. Some bookmakers use synonymous terms such as In-Play, livebetting.
To be a successful bettor in live betting, you need not only to know their definition, but also to be well versed in the features.
Features of Live Betting
Let’s take a look at the key points.
- Bookmakers take into account the fact that many bettors play well on live bets. Therefore, an increased margin is included in the coefficients.
- To make a profitable bet, you need to watch the game in real time and be able to instantly assess the events that are taking place, quickly analyze them. It is necessary to have time to draw the right conclusions, a forecast for the further course of events. Many bettors successfully use In-Play to play surebets in different bookmakers.
- It should be taken into account that the coefficients are not fixed. They tend to change depending on the prevailing situation in the stadium or on the playing field. It is often possible to observe a fall or rise after each new goal scored, the team receives a yellow card or is sent off the field altogether.
Let’s look at an example. Before the start of the football match, the odds on the favorite were 1.6. The bettor takes into account the information, but does not make a bet yet. After 20 minutes of the first half, the score on the scoreboard remains 0-0. At the same time, the odds on the favorite gradually begin to grow, and the bettor enters the game. If the leading team concedes a goal, then the coefficient will rise by 1.5-2 times. If the bettor has no doubts about the victory of this team, he can safely place a bet.
How can you tell if a bookmaker is ideal for live betting?
To successfully play live betting, you need to choose a bookmaker wisely. For these purposes, the bookmaker’s office must meet the following criteria:
- prompt acceptance of bets at the odds;
- reliability of payments;
- the ability to place quick bets through the app.
In live betting, it is important to adhere to the “golden rule”: do not bet more than planned. It should be remembered that sport is an unpredictable phenomenon, even at the moment when the outcome of the match seems predetermined. The adequacy and objectivity of the situation must be maintained.