Getting Started with Sports Betting Part 1:Introduction

Thinking of getting into sports betting for the first time?  If so, you probably have a lot of questions.  Odds are good you are not a complete beginner, even if you are still a newbie.  Most of us have placed a wager at some point or other, and if you are an avid sports fan, it was probably on the outcome of a match. 

Only that time, you probably were just hanging out with a few of your buddies at the pub, and you were betting informally with each other.  Whether you won or lost, you were betting mostly for the reason that it was fun.  You might’ve been excited when you won or angry when you lost, but you probably were wagering mostly as a social activity.

However your bet turned out, maybe it’s been in the back of your mind for a while now, and you’ve gotten to thinking that sports betting is something you’d like to do more often, and not just in the pub with your pals.  You might even do well at it.  After all, you follow a sport or two pretty diligently every season, and you already know more than a lot of people about your favourite team and players.

The world of sports betting can seem like a complicated one to a newcomer, and it is understandable if you feel lost and aren’t sure what you need to do to get started.  Where and how do you place your bets?  What’s the difference between a teaser and an accumulator?  How do you get the best picks?  How much money do you need to open an account?  Should you take a bonus?

This brief guide will walk you through the steps in getting started, and hopefully answer some of your questions along the way.  Read on to Getting Started with Sports Betting Part 2 to find out all about online betting sites and what you need to start wagering online (and also why betting online is better); Part 3 to learn about what types of sports you can wager on as well as what types of bets you can place and Part 4 some general tips and advice for new punters.