Waiting for your bet to come in is sometimes like watching the last seconds of a game. The ball hangs on the rim as the seconds go down. Everyone goes quiet. And then the ball drops. Someone is happy, someone is angry, but your bet is still waiting to see if that last second will bring home the bacon.
Sports betting can be complicated since it’s not all about the odds. YesPlay has live and pre-match sports markets in soccer, basketball, cricket, tennis, rugby, baseball, table tennis, futsal and other sports. But you have to keep in mind how much time is left on the clock.
Tiny labels
On YesPlay, when you are betting on soccer, some options include 1×2, Total and Handicap. If you are into basketball, you can bet on Total including overtime and Handicap including overtime. Want to feel like an Indian Maharaja? Try betting on cricket, where some of the options include Winner including super over.
The game ain’t over until it’s over, and in betting, that phrase rings true, especially when overtime or super overs come into play. That small print can change your bet from a sure thing to a nail-biting finish.
Different clocks
Every sport has its own schedule of matches. In YesPlay’s main sport area, you’ll see tabs labelled Live, 1h, 3h, 12h, and Prematch to help you find what you’re looking for. You can read more there and go from the big list of sports to the specific event pages where you’ll see all the available bets.
Basically, if you usually bet on soccer, don’t assume you know everything about basketball because you might end up losing money by betting on the wrong things. And if you’re a cricket fan, don’t just look at the score because the market is usually very good at predicting what’s going to happen. Sometimes you might think that the bet is over, but it might just keep on going.
Safer slips
The best move is usually the boring one, which is why most guys skip it. Just take a minute and read the name of the market carefully before you start betting. Look for brackets. Check the bet says overtime, super over, period, innings or the full match. Then decide if this is still something you understand and you’re willing to risk your money on.
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