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The Ultimate Guide to Online Sports Betting

Stake Sportsbook is the place to bet on all sports, from NFL football games to the Australian Open to the biggest international eSports tournaments !

You can bet on the upcoming football, cricket, baseball or basketball games. In addition, you can also bet on your favorite teams during the season.

If you are a sports fan or new to online betting, this guide can help you understand all there is to know about the sports betting industry, learn betting terminology and the best tips for online betting at Stake.com to get started with your sports betting journey.

Sports Betting History

Sports betting has been a part of people’s lives for thousands of years. People once gathered in the ancient Roman stadium to bet on gladiatorial fights and chariot races. This betting habit continues to this day and has influenced many sports!

Online sports betting is relatively new in comparison. It was not until the late 1990s and early 2000s that online sports betting took off, as the internet became more connected around the world.

Stake.com was founded in 2017 and has grown to become a leading online casino and sports betting site. Professional punters and betting fans looking for a casual experience have the opportunity to support their favorite teams. There is also a wide selection of local currencies and cryptocurrencies available on desktop and mobile.

How to place sports bets online?

If you are new to sports betting, here are some simple step-by-step guides to help you get started:

  1. Step 1: Create a free account. If you haven’t already done so, you can create a free account on Stake.com by entering your details and email address.

  2. Step 2: Deposit. Decide on the local currency or cryptocurrency you want to add to your account , choose from Bitcoin , Ethereum, Litecoin and others. Read our guide to all the cryptocurrencies available at Stake.com. Learn about cryptocurrency security and choose the right cryptocurrency with our handcrafted guide .

  3. Step 3: Understand the odds types. Depending on your account and bankroll, you will need to consider the different odds types and review the selected handicap. Check out our guide to understanding and reading odds .

  4. Step 4: Place your bet. Whether you are a football or ice hockey fan, you can check out the games you want to bet on and place your bets.

  5. Step 5: Withdraw your winnings. If your bet is successful, you can withdraw your winnings and enjoy yourself. It’s that simple!

Bet Types

There are many types of bets in Stake Sportsbook. You can also combine multiple bets in a single bet slip to form a parlay ! The most popular bet types:

  • Handicap / Asian Handicap / European Handicap: In handicap betting, the favorite is given a handicap, which means they must gain a greater advantage in order to win the bet. Asian and European handicaps are different types of handicap bets that you can choose from at Stake.com. Use our guide to learn more about handicap betting and Asian totals betting to get familiar with sports point spread betting .   

  • 1×2: The 1X2 bet type is very simple, you can bet on three different outcomes – 1 means the home team wins, x means a draw and 2 means the away team wins.

  • Future Results and Outrights: Future results or outright betting is betting on outcomes that will not take place in the upcoming matchweek. For example, you could bet on a team to win the championship or win the final fixture of the season. Check out our outright betting guide for more information.

  • Goals/Points: You can also bet on the number of goals or points your favorite team will score, which is a good option if you are unsure which team will be the winner.

  • Quarter/Halftime/Fulltime: Betting on the outcome of a quarter or halftime, depending on the sport, is a great way to segment your betting slip. For example, you could bet on the number of touchdowns in the first quarter of an NFL game.

  • Over/Under: Also known as totals betting, Over/Under allows you to bet on whether the total number of goals or points in a match will be over or under a certain number. Our Over/Under betting guide explains it in detail.

  • Point Spread: Point spread betting is very popular in sports such as baseball and football, where you can bet on the number of points or goals a team will win the game by.

  • Proposition and player prop bets: Proposition bets are bets on events or matches where the bet is not tied directly to the outcome. Bet on matches, teams or individual players. Player prop bets allow you to bet on how players will perform on the field. For example, a soccer player prop bet would be to bet on whether a specific player will score in a match. Learn more about this type of bet with our prop bets guide .

  • Correct Score: If you have a strong feeling about the score at the end of the match, you can bet on the correct score of regular matches at Stake.com.

  • Specials: Specials are bets that allow punters to place bets on multiple races at the same time in horse and greyhound racing. Check out our betting glossary for key horse racing terms.

  • Specials and Strategies: There are many specials options available online. If you want to find the latest betting options, read our guides to fun bets , treble bets and round-robin bets . You can also check out our guide to progressive betting strategies to help you discover the best betting method for you.

Learn about potential wins and payouts to help you decide how much to bet by calculating expected value. Read our EV guide for more information. If you are new to sports betting, we recommend reading our list of key betting terms .

How to place bets and understand sports betting odds

There are many types of odds you need to be aware of in the sports betting industry , and you can adjust the settings in your account to view the odds in the way you choose. Generally, betting odds are presented in the following three ways:

Decimal Odds

Decimal odds are sometimes called European odds and are pretty straightforward to understand:

Justin Thomas wins Masters Golf Tournament (12.00)

If you think Justin Thomas can win the green jacket at the Masters in Augusta, Georgia, you would have to place a 1.00 bet to get 12.00 (a profit of 11.00).

Fractional Odds

Unlike decimal odds, fractional odds are easy to understand and are often used by sportsbooks in the UK:

Arsenal are 3/1 to win the Premier League

In this example, if you think Arsenal will win the Premier League , you would need to bet 1.00 to get 4.00 (3.00 profit).

American odds

American odds are in the form of a plus or minus sign followed by a number. For example:

Cincinnati Bengals (+140) vs. Cleveland Browns (-135)

Here, the Browns are the favorites in the NFL game and you can see negative odds. The Bengals are the underdogs and their odds are positive.

If you back the Browns, you would need to bet 135.00 to get 100.00, while a 100.00 bet on the Bengals would give you a profit of 140.00.

You can decide how you want your odds to be displayed on your Stake.com account.

Check out our in-depth guide on how to calculate margin in sports betting .

Live betting vs pre-match betting

From snooker to football , Stake’s online betting site offers access to bets on upcoming events as well as live betting. For live betting, players can watch the matches live. Our live streaming service is free, so you can bet on sports while you watch them!

Learn more about how to watch your favorite sports live online for free at Stake .

Live betting is a fun and exciting way to bet on your favorite teams, players and sports, with different bet types such as half-time scores or scores per quarter. Players can take advantage of various promotions and opportunities offered by Live betting after the game has started, and the odds may be very different from pre-game betting.

In contrast, in pre-match betting , bets are placed before the event begins. Bettors can research the betting market and place bets on the upcoming matches. Pre-match betting odds are less volatile than live betting, but the odds may change depending on the number of bets placed on a particular match.

Learn more about the differences between live betting and pre-match betting and how to create the best betting strategy at Stake.

Sports Betting Tips and Strategies

Whether you are a sports betting expert or a novice player looking for betting advice, we have prepared a lot of sports betting tips and predictions guides for Stake .

Lots of general betting tips:

  • Research and find data related to squad injuries and past performance to help you better construct your betting slip.

  • Try to avoid filling in your favorite team on your betting slip as it is difficult to remain objective. Analyze the available betting options and place your bets based on the latest odds and handicaps.

  • Don’t just bet on the big events. For example, if you’re an American football fan, consider betting on special sports like college football in addition to the NFL to add variety to your betting slip. You can check out more special sports like darts , Gaelic football , surfing , futsal , bowls , water polo and more !

  • You can choose the Bet Builder feature to place multiple bets on the same game, including multiple selections on a single bet slip. Find out more with our guide to same match multiple bets .

Sports Betting Bonuses and Promotions

Once you have created an account with Stake.com, make sure to check your account regularly for the latest sports betting bonuses and promotions you can take advantage of . These include free bets, cashback offers and bet boosters that can increase your chances of winning. Read our guide to the best sports betting promotions !

You can also take it to the next level by becoming a Stake VIP member ! To learn more about the program, read our Stake VIP Guide and our VIP Dealer Guide !

Betting on popular sports

Stake.com has a wide range of betting markets where you can bet on the following sports and leagues on the biggest sporting events throughout the year:

Sports Betting Rules, Responsible Gaming, Regulations and Safety

Stake.com is an online sportsbook and casino registered in Curacao. The company is licensed and regulated. Please refer to our Terms of Use for a complete list of betting rules, regulations and safety before you start betting at Stake Sportsbook.

Remember to gamble responsibly with Stake’s smart betting guide . Learn more tips on online betting with our responsible gambling guide . Use our monthly budget calculator to predict your spending habits and read on for safer gambling tips .