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At ThePuntersPage we provide advice and direction for anyone looking to improve their experience betting online. Our motivation, whether you’re looking for a new bookmaker or strategies on specific tournaments, comes from a love of sports, a dedication to research and providing quality advice. If you are on the hunt for the best online bookies, the latest betting offers or wish to browse through Betting Guides, Betting Tips, Football Stats and more, you’ve come to the right place.
Up to £100 in Bet Credits for new customers at bet365. Min deposit £5. Bet Credits available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply. #ad
New UK & NI customers only. promo code ‘SPORTS60’. Deposit & place first sports bet of £10+ in one bet transaction, at odds of Evens (2.0) +. settled within 60 days. First bet must be on Sports. £30 in Free Bets credited within 48 hours of bet settlement, 7-day expiry. Payment restrictions apply. SMS validation may be required. Max 60 Free Spins on Justice League Comics. 7-day expiry.Full T&Cs apply.
New customers only. Place your FIRST bet on any sportsbook market and if it loses we will refund your stake in CASH. Max refund for this offer is £20. Only deposits made using Cards or Apple Pay will qualify for this promotion. T&Cs apply. Paddy's Rewards Club: Get a £10 free bet when you place 5x bets of £10+. T&Cs apply.
18+ New Customers only. Deposit, opt in and place a £5 qualifying bet at odds of 2.00 or greater within 7 days of opening a new account; excludes cashed out bets. Receive 2x £10 Free Sports Bets, valid on set events only at odds 2.00 or greater, expires in 7 days. Plus a £10 Game Show Bonus, selected games, wager 40x to withdraw a max of £250. PayPal and Card Payments only. Geographical Restrictions and T&Cs Apply. Please Gamble Responsibly.
Minimum deposit of £10 using deposit code 30F - A qualifying bet is a ‘real money’ stake of at least £10 placed on any sports market - Minimum odds of 1/2 (1.5) - Free bets credited upon qualifying bet settlement and expire after 7 days - Free bet stakes not included in returns - Casino Bonus must be claimed within 7 days • To withdraw bonus/related wins, wager bonus amount x40 within 14 days • Wagering req. vary by game • Deposit methods, Withdrawal restrictions and Full T&C’s apply
Valid for new UK customers in November. Qualifying stake must be on Horse Racing, Premier League, Championship or Champions League home or away selections. Minimum odds of 1.8 on qualifying bet. Bets on the draw will not qualify for a free bet. Deposit using code SNWEL25. Valid once per customer. Free bet expires after 30 days. Max winnings from free bet £1000.
18+ Eligible UK+IRE players. Paypal & some deposit & bet types excl. Min first £5 bet within 14 days of account reg at min odds 1/2 = 4x £5 free bets. Free bets valid for 7 days, stake not returned. No cash-out, restrictions & T&Cs apply.
1. Once the bonus is credited to your account, losses will be refunded up to the bonus amount. 2. You must deposit at least the qualifying deposit of £20 (or currency equivalent) in a single amount with your first deposit to be eligible for the rebate. 3. To withdraw rebated funds, you must bet at least the qualifying deposit on any combination of markets within the promotional period; otherwise rebated funds will be forfeited. 4. Unused bonuses expire after seven days of being credited to a user account and will be removed after this period. 5. Users making their first deposit by Skrill, Neteller, PayPal or a virtual/prepaid card will not qualify for this promotion. 6. The sign up offer is strictly limited to one per individual, family, household address, email address, same payment account number, and shared computer. 7. This promotion cannot be used in conjunction with any other sign-up promotion. 8. Smarkets standard terms for promotions apply.
18+. UK+IRE only. Paypal & some deposit & bet types excl. Min first bet £5 a odds 1/2 or more. Tote and Pool excluded. Must be placed within 14 days of account reg. £20 credited as 2 x £10 free bets. Not valid with CashOut. Free bet valid for 7 days. Free bet stake not returned. 18+ T&Cs Apply.
18+. Mobile exclusive. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. First bet only. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out bets won’t apply. Payment method restrictions. UK customers only. One Free Bet offer per customer, household and IP Address only. T&Cs apply
18+. UK+IRE only. Paypal & some deposit & bet types excl. Min first bet £5 a odds 1/2 or more. Tote and Pool excluded. Must be placed within 14 days of account reg. £20 credited as 2 x £10 free bets. Not valid with CashOut. Free bet valid for 7 days. Free bet stake not returned. 18+ T&Cs Apply.
New customers only. Place your FIRST bet on any sportsbook market and if it loses we will refund your stake in CASH. Max refund for this offer is £20. Only deposits made using Cards or Apple Pay will qualify for this promotion. T&Cs apply. Paddy's Rewards Club: Get a £10 free bet when you place 5x bets of £10+. T&Cs apply.
18+. Play Safe. New customers using Promo code H30 only, Min £10/€10 stake, min odds 1/2, free bets paid as 2 x £15/€15, free bets credited after settlement of first qualifying bet, free bets will expire 30 days after the qualifying bet is placed, payment method/player/country restrictions apply.
18+ Eligible UK+IRE players. Paypal & some deposit & bet types excl. Min first £5 bet within 14 days of account reg at min odds 1/2 = 4x £5 free bets. Free bets valid for 7 days, stake not returned. No cash-out, restrictions & T&Cs apply.
Up to £100 in Bet Credits for new customers at bet365. Min deposit £5. Bet Credits available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply. #ad
Minimum deposit of £10 using deposit code 30F - A qualifying bet is a ‘real money’ stake of at least £10 placed on any sports market - Minimum odds of 1/2 (1.5) - Free bets credited upon qualifying bet settlement and expire after 7 days - Free bet stakes not included in returns - Casino Bonus must be claimed within 7 days • To withdraw bonus/related wins, wager bonus amount x40 within 14 days • Wagering req. vary by game • Deposit methods, Withdrawal restrictions and Full T&C’s apply
New customer offer. Place 5 x £10or more bets to receive £20in free bets. Repeat up to 5 times to receive maximum £100bonus. Min odds 1/2 (1.5). Exchange bets excluded. Payment restrictions apply. T&Cs apply.
18+ New Customers only. Deposit, opt in and place a £5 qualifying bet at odds of 2.00 or greater within 7 days of opening a new account; excludes cashed out bets. Receive 2x £10 Free Sports Bets, valid on set events only at odds 2.00 or greater, expires in 7 days. Plus a £10 Game Show Bonus, selected games, wager 40x to withdraw a max of £250. PayPal and Card Payments only. Geographical Restrictions and T&Cs Apply. Please Gamble Responsibly.
New UK & NI customers only. promo code ‘SPORTS60’. Deposit & place first sports bet of £10+ in one bet transaction, at odds of Evens (2.0) +. settled within 60 days. First bet must be on Sports. £30 in Free Bets credited within 48 hours of bet settlement, 7-day expiry. Payment restrictions apply. SMS validation may be required. Max 60 Free Spins on Justice League Comics. 7-day expiry.Full T&Cs apply.
18+. Mobile exclusive. Min stake £10. Min odds Evs. First bet only. 30 days to qualify. Free bets expire in 7 days. Cashed out bets won’t apply. Payment method restrictions. UK customers only. One Free Bet offer per customer, household and IP Address only. T&Cs apply
Up to £100 in Bet Credits for new customers at bet365. Min deposit £5. Bet Credits available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply. #ad
New UK & NI customers only. promo code ‘SPORTS60’. Deposit & place first sports bet of £10+ in one bet transaction, at odds of Evens (2.0) +. settled within 60 days. First bet must be on Sports. £30 in Free Bets credited within 48 hours of bet settlement, 7-day expiry. Payment restrictions apply. SMS validation may be required. Max 60 Free Spins on Justice League Comics. 7-day expiry.Full T&Cs apply.
Valid for new UK customers in November. Qualifying stake must be on Horse Racing, Premier League, Championship or Champions League home or away selections. Minimum odds of 1.8 on qualifying bet. Bets on the draw will not qualify for a free bet. Deposit using code SNWEL25. Valid once per customer. Free bet expires after 30 days. Max winnings from free bet £1000.
18+ New Customers only. Deposit, opt in and place a £5 qualifying bet at odds of 2.00 or greater within 7 days of opening a new account; excludes cashed out bets. Receive 2x £10 Free Sports Bets, valid on set events only at odds 2.00 or greater, expires in 7 days. Plus a £10 Game Show Bonus, selected games, wager 40x to withdraw a max of £250. PayPal and Card Payments only. Geographical Restrictions and T&Cs Apply. Please Gamble Responsibly.
New customer offer. Place 5 x £10or more bets to receive £20in free bets. Repeat up to 5 times to receive maximum £100bonus. Min odds 1/2 (1.5). Exchange bets excluded. Payment restrictions apply. T&Cs apply.
18+. Play Safe. New customers using Promo code H30 only, Min £10/€10 stake, min odds 1/2, free bets paid as 2 x £15/€15, free bets credited after settlement of first qualifying bet, free bets will expire 30 days after the qualifying bet is placed, payment method/player/country restrictions apply.
New customers only. Place your FIRST bet on any sportsbook market and if it loses we will refund your stake in CASH. Max refund for this offer is £20. Only deposits made using Cards or Apple Pay will qualify for this promotion. T&Cs apply. Paddy's Rewards Club: Get a £10 free bet when you place 5x bets of £10+. T&Cs apply.
18+ Eligible UK+IRE players. Paypal & some deposit & bet types excl. Min first £5 bet within 14 days of account reg at min odds 1/2 = 4x £5 free bets. Free bets valid for 7 days, stake not returned. No cash-out, restrictions & T&Cs apply.
New users only. Min deposit £20. Place qualifying bets of £20 to £50 in first 7 days after deposit to unlock free bets. Free bet rewarded as 4 free bets that total first deposit amount. Min odds 1/1, 3+ legs & expire in 7 days. Winnings credited in cash. Full T&Cs apply
18+. UK+IRE only. Paypal & some deposit & bet types excl. Min first bet £5 a odds 1/2 or more. Tote and Pool excluded. Must be placed within 14 days of account reg. £20 credited as 2 x £10 free bets. Not valid with CashOut. Free bet valid for 7 days. Free bet stake not returned. 18+ T&Cs Apply.
Up to £100 in Bet Credits for new customers at bet365. Min deposit £5. Bet Credits available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply. #ad
18+. Play Safe. New customers using Promo code H30 only, Min £10/€10 stake, min odds 1/2, free bets paid as 2 x £15/€15, free bets credited after settlement of first qualifying bet, free bets will expire 30 days after the qualifying bet is placed, payment method/player/country restrictions apply.
New customers only. Place your FIRST bet on any sportsbook market and if it loses we will refund your stake in CASH. Max refund for this offer is £20. Only deposits made using Cards or Apple Pay will qualify for this promotion. T&Cs apply. Paddy's Rewards Club: Get a £10 free bet when you place 5x bets of £10+. T&Cs apply.
New Customer Offer - Open to new accounts only. Deposit £20 and turnover your deposit five (5) times on the Sportsbook - trebles and accumulators (with three or more selections only), minimum odds each selection 1/2 (1.50) - and you’ll receive a £20 Free Bet. Additional deposits may be required in order to fulfil the turnover conditions, which must be met within 90 days of depositing. Bets placed using Free Bets or Bonus funds, or bets that have been Cashed Out, do not count towards turnover requirements. The Free Bet will expire seven days after being credited and can only be placed as a win only single bet on the Sportsbook. Free Bet stake not included in returns.
18+. UK+IRE only. Paypal & some deposit & bet types excl. Min first bet £5 a odds 1/2 or more. Tote and Pool excluded. Must be placed within 14 days of account reg. £20 credited as 2 x £10 free bets. Not valid with CashOut. Free bet valid for 7 days. Free bet stake not returned. 18+ T&Cs Apply.
18+ Eligible UK+IRE players. Paypal & some deposit & bet types excl. Min first £5 bet within 14 days of account reg at min odds 1/2 = 4x £5 free bets. Free bets valid for 7 days, stake not returned. No cash-out, restrictions & T&Cs apply.
New UK & NI customers only. promo code ‘SPORTS60’. Deposit & place first sports bet of £10+ in one bet transaction, at odds of Evens (2.0) +. settled within 60 days. First bet must be on Sports. £30 in Free Bets credited within 48 hours of bet settlement, 7-day expiry. Payment restrictions apply. SMS validation may be required. Max 60 Free Spins on Justice League Comics. 7-day expiry.Full T&Cs apply.
Minimum deposit of £10 using deposit code 30F - A qualifying bet is a ‘real money’ stake of at least £10 placed on any sports market - Minimum odds of 1/2 (1.5) - Free bets credited upon qualifying bet settlement and expire after 7 days - Free bet stakes not included in returns - Casino Bonus must be claimed within 7 days • To withdraw bonus/related wins, wager bonus amount x40 within 14 days • Wagering req. vary by game • Deposit methods, Withdrawal restrictions and Full T&C’s apply
New customer offer. Place 5 x £10or more bets to receive £20in free bets. Repeat up to 5 times to receive maximum £100bonus. Min odds 1/2 (1.5). Exchange bets excluded. Payment restrictions apply. T&Cs apply.
18+ New Customers only. Deposit, opt in and place a £5 qualifying bet at odds of 2.00 or greater within 7 days of opening a new account; excludes cashed out bets. Receive 2x £10 Free Sports Bets, valid on set events only at odds 2.00 or greater, expires in 7 days. Plus a £10 Game Show Bonus, selected games, wager 40x to withdraw a max of £250. PayPal and Card Payments only. Geographical Restrictions and T&Cs Apply. Please Gamble Responsibly.
Valid until further notice | New players after 30.09.2020 | Valid on first sports bet | Min. dep. £10 req. | Min. £10 wag. on first bet with min. total odds of 3/4 to qualify | Bet must be settled | Bonus Wag. req. 1x on min. 2-fold combi bets (min. 1/4 odds each selection) with min. final odds of 4/5 | Virtual bets and cashed out bets do not qualify | One-time offer | Bonuses credited following working day | T&Cs apply | 18+ |
18+. UK only. Available for new players who have registered at EnergyBet after 31.08.2020 and valid only for their first qualifying Sportsbook bet. Min. £10 deposit required.
18+ | New players only | Min deposit req. £10 | bonus must be wagered within 5 days of becoming active|Min Odds 13/20 (1.65) | Max bonus £50 | T&Cs apply
New customers only. Min. deposit of £10. Max refund of up to £500 to be claimed within 7 days of first deposit. UK only. 18+ only. Promotion period from 00:00:01 GMT on 01/12/2020 until 23:59:59 GMT on 31/12/2020. Verified account required. Additional T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.
1. Once the bonus is credited to your account, losses will be refunded up to the bonus amount. 2. You must deposit at least the qualifying deposit of £20 (or currency equivalent) in a single amount with your first deposit to be eligible for the rebate. 3. To withdraw rebated funds, you must bet at least the qualifying deposit on any combination of markets within the promotional period; otherwise rebated funds will be forfeited. 4. Unused bonuses expire after seven days of being credited to a user account and will be removed after this period. 5. Users making their first deposit by Skrill, Neteller, PayPal or a virtual/prepaid card will not qualify for this promotion. 6. The sign up offer is strictly limited to one per individual, family, household address, email address, same payment account number, and shared computer. 7. This promotion cannot be used in conjunction with any other sign-up promotion. 8. Smarkets standard terms for promotions apply.
Valid for new UK customers in November. Qualifying stake must be on Horse Racing, Premier League, Championship or Champions League home or away selections. Minimum odds of 1.8 on qualifying bet. Bets on the draw will not qualify for a free bet. Deposit using code SNWEL25. Valid once per customer. Free bet expires after 30 days. Max winnings from free bet £1000.
18+ | New players only | Min deposit req. £10 ; excludes deposits via Skrill/ Bonus winnings must be wagered x10 |Min Odds 1/2 (1.5) | Max FreeBet £10 | T&Cs apply
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All the Betting Information You Will Ever Need!
It’s not just reviews and recommendations we provide here at ThePuntersPage. Our aim is always to give you as complete a coverage of the world of online betting as we possibly can.
One of the things we provide is a detailed look at individual promotions and offers. Obviously, promotions are something that we look at as part of our operator reviews, but often, we think they deserve their own dedicated articles so we can really delve deeply into everything you need to know when considering whether a promotion is worth your while. We have individual articles on free bets, the best and latest promotions, acca insurance offers, accumulator offers, best odds guaranteed promotions, as well as those on bonuses for new and existing customer offers alike.
Best Football Offers – Premier League, Champions League & More!
Free to play. Only one game may be played at any given time. Answer 12 questions and money left in the pot after all the questions are answered is yours to keep. T&Cs apply.
Min £5 bet on the SBK. Rewards valid for 7 days. Free bets must be placed at min odds of 1.5. Exchange free bet limited to certain markets. Payment restrictions apply. T&Cs apply.
18+ | New UK players only | Min deposit req. £10 | Certain deposit methods excluded | Place 1 sport bet (3+ selections) | Excl Horse Racing | Min stake £10 | Max stake £20 | Min Odds 1/5 (1.5) for each selection | Max FreeBet £20 for football only | FreeBet valid for 7 days| FreeBet stake not returned | T&Cs apply
You can only take part using one account. If you have been excluded (via email or otherwise) by Betfair from taking part in sportsbook promotions, you will not qualify for this promotion. This offer is open to new and existing customers, aged 18 or over, in the UK & Republic of Ireland. T&Cs apply.
Applies to all Champions League, Premier League, La Liga, and Bundesliga games only. Applies to pre-match singles in the Win-Draw-Win market only. Applies to all online, mobile, phone, and text bets.
New customer offer. Place 5 x £10 or more bets to receive £20 in free bets. Repeat up to 5 times to receive maximum £100 bonus. Min odds 1/2 (1.5). Exchange bets excluded. Payment restrictions apply. T&Cs apply.
Get your single bets paid out if the team you back goes 2 goals ahead - for multiple bets, the selection will be marked as a winner with bet365. Applies to pre-match single and multiple bets on the standard Full Time Result market for applicable competitions. Only available to new and eligible customers. Bet restrictions and T&Cs apply.
One of our key focuses is understanding that everyone has individual needs and preferences, so we do our absolute best to make the process of finding your ideal betting site – not just generally, but for specific needs – as easy as possible.
On top of that, we have articles covering betting tips (both generally and for specific events), beginners’ and general guides to help explain core concepts to newcomers as well as write-ups on how things like different tournaments work. You can also find articles that explain different bet types, that provide football stats and analysis, as well as general strategyon different sports.
There’s no real limit to what we cover here. Our aim is always to consider what would be most useful to the reader, and if it fits that bill, we will do everything we can to cover that subject as comprehensively as possible. Look around – we think you’ll be amazed by the variety available!
Sports We Cover
Speaking of variety, here’s a breakdown of some of the key sports that we cover; although, of course, if we think that there might be anything else of interest to the reader, we are not confined to this list. Make sure to check out our detailed 2021 sports calendar so you don't miss any events over the next year!
American Football
Despite being primarily played in the United States, as the name would suggest, American Football has fans all across the world. If you’re new to the sport or just want to learn more, you can do so with our extensive general guide on the number one sport in the USA.
We move onto a sport that has a very different pace when compared to our last two examples, but one which is considered by many to be among the most strategically interesting around. Cricket is beloved throughout the world, and you can find the best places to bet on it with our list of thebest cricket betting sites for UK users.
Darts
While darts does have an international audience, for many, it will always be seen as a quintessential British sport, finding its origins in the taverns and pubs across our green and pleasant land. It seems fitting, then, that we’ve compiled the best betting sites for UK darts fans so you can make sure you’re always getting the best value from your chosen bookmaker.
Esports
One of the most exciting developments alongside the rise of online gambling in general is the emergence of esports as a compelling and popular new sporting discipline. It’s also one that has garnered worthy attention from bookmakers, meaning there’s so much choice that you may need a little help finding the one that’s right for you. Esports is a subject we’re passionate about, so there’s plenty more articles to help you get to grips with what, for many, will be a new and exciting endeavour.
Football
There’s no bigger sport in the United Kingdom – and indeed the world – than football. It’s covered by almost every sportsbook out there, meaning you’ll definitely want to check out our article covering the very best football betting sites available. We have a ton of articles on this subject, from tournaments to stats, analytics and much more.
Formula 1
From a slow-paced sport to a very, very fast-paced one, we move onto the thrill-a-minute world of Formula 1. We’ve got a Formula 1 betting guidefor newcomers alongside articles on different tournaments, covering different strategies so you can have all the tools you need to keep up with the blistering speed of this internationally popular auto-racing event.
Golf
Like cricket, golf is a sport which offers an awful lot in terms of strategic depth and betting opportunities. It’s perfect for the patient, disciplined bettor who loves nothing more than using their knowledge to their advantage; however, there are quite a few who feel intimidated by it. For that reason, we’ve compiled this guide to everything you need to know about golf and golf betting, along with many other enlightening articles on the subject.
Greyhound Racing
Sticking with racing for the moment, there’s perhaps no more traditional a betting option than greyhound racing. The world may have moved on in many ways, but the world of greyhound racing remains refreshingly simple: the fastest dog wins, and predicting which dog that might be can net you big winnings. To find out where to wager your cash, check out our picks for the 20 best greyhound racing sites in the UK.
Horse Racing
Much of what we said about greyhound racing can be repeated here, except that there’s even more variables, a human element and indeed a level of popularity which makes this, for many, not just a sport, but the sport to bet on. For this reason, many view betting on the horses as a serious science, so to keep up with the self-proclaimed experts, we’ve provided this form guide on horse racing, which fits perfectly alongside our many articles about this topic.
MMA
A more modern sporting example is MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) which has exploded in popularity in recent years, especially the world of the UFC (the Ultimate Fighting Championship). Many people though are still yet to take the plunge, and want to know a little bit more about MMA before feeling confident about placing a bet. That’s why we have crafted our ultimate guide to UFC betting, which serves as the perfect starting point for budding MMA bettors and to our coverage across the site in general.
Snooker
Snooker may be centuries-old, but it faces the same challenge that so many popular UK sports do – and that’s that there is so much choice when it come to bookmakers. We’ve broken it down into a list of the top 10 best snooker betting sites with the most generous markets available, giving you the very best to choose from.
Table Tennis
We perhaps don’t appreciate the thrilling world of table tennis as much as some other countries, but with hundreds of millions of fans and some of the fastest-paced action of any sport, we can’t help but feel we’re missing out. That’s why we have provided an all you need to know guide on table tennis and betting for anyone looking to learn more about the sport, alongside general coverage.
Tennis
More popular in the United Kingdom – no doubt in part thanks to juggernaut domestic tournaments like Wimbledon – the full-sized version of tennis is a game that’s easy to get into, but requires a keen eye for detail and strategy to make the most out of your bets. Our complete sports betting guide on tennis is here to help, including information on everything from strategy to bookmakers, tournaments and plenty more in between.
Trotting Racing
This unique spin on horse racing – where the horses pull a two-wheeled cart and driver – might not be the most popular version of this sport, but it is one of the most interesting to watch and to bet on. It’s overlooked by many, which is why we’ve created this comprehensive guide on trotting betting to help you bet with confidence, as there’s a whole new world here to discover.
Others
As we mentioned earlier, we don’t limit ourselves in terms of what we can cover. These are example of sports we cover regularly and wanted to shine a spotlight on, but our general outlook is that if we think it is going to be of interest and of use to the reader, then it’s something we want to be writing about. It could be any sport, tournament or even strategy in the world: there’s no limit to where ThePuntersPage can go!
How Do We Provide Our Betting Tips?
One of the article types we mentioned that we cover is betting tips. This means we provide betting advice on various tournaments, sports and markets. Now, how we do this does often differs depending on the kind of betting we are talking about, as different sports require different strategies.
However, in all of the betting tips we provide, the backbone to them – and usually the basis of our general advice – is research. We don’t give any advice unless we have analysed all the relevant information as fully as possible. There’s no substitute for hard work, and when it comes to betting, checking everything from the injury lists to the dynamics of a tournament is exactly that.
The specifics may change, but generally speaking, how do we provide betting tips? Through experience, expertise, thought and, most importantly, diligent research.
What is KickForm?
KickFormis where we take our expertise and use science to predict individual football results, utilising algorithms to provide the most accurate mathematical tips possible based on all the statistical information that is available. This is done through a seven-step system, incorporating things like the home advantage, the number of goals per match, the expected performance level, and goal difference and the impact of the matchday.
Statistics are not everything when it comes to football predictions, but they are an enormous part of coming up with smart, sensible and successful predictions. It is also one of the most labour-intensive areas of making a prediction, as there are so many different elements to take into account.
KickForm does all of this work for you across major leagues from throughout Europe, including the Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga and more. Betting predictions are always a mixture of the objective along with your own personal viewpoints. We can help take care of the former to help you focus on the kind of bets you think are right for you and are most likely to earn you winnings.
Step-by-Step: How We Choose the Best Betting Sites in the UK
Here at ThePuntersPage, we are committed to providing the mostcomprehensive betting reviews anywhere. This means you’ll not only be getting all the information you need to make an informed decision, but you can also rest assured that our recommendations are the result of careful scrutiny and great thoroughness.
One really important note that goes for everything here is that we always write our reviews with the individual in mind. That means that while we understand there may be no definitive best betting site out there, there is a best betting site for you and your individual needs and preferences.
With that in mind, let’s break down exactly what goes into choosing the best betting sites in the UK.
Step 1: Research the operator
Before we actually get some first-hand experience with a betting site, we begin by spending hours researching everything we can about them in order to get the best overview possible before we move onto more practical measures. Things we are looking for include their reputation. We check this by looking up what other people have been saying about them in general, across forums, on the App Store and so on.
We check to see if we can find any significant controversies or security issues, alongside any awards or accolades they have collected over the years. Checking out how long they have been around is also very helpful, as it contextualises how the site is likely to progress.
There’s also no more important part of our research than our security checks. We look for licences, encryption, privacy policies, responsible gaming policies and measures, alongside what banking options are available and whether they are trustworthy.
The last part of our overview is simply checking out what is available, meaning finding out what kind of betting variety the operator has to offer through their sports, markets and other products.
Step 2: Signing up
After we have gotten to know the site better, it is time for us to sign up ourselves. As we do so, we can get a first-hand experience and analyse how easy and straightforward this process is made so we can relay that back to you, as we know this process can be a source of anxiety for many.
Step 3: Depositing funds
This can be part of the signing up process, but not always, so we’ve given it its own step here. We want to point out here that the reason we do things in this order is because we want to replicate, as best as possible, the kind of experience you will have when using this bookmaker.
We already made notes on the banking options available, so this is all about seeing how well they work. To do this, we deposit our own money and see how easy the process is and how quickly it gets added to our player account.
Step 4: Placing bets/withdrawing funds
Once we have the money in our account, it’s time for us to place a bet. This could be anything – whatever we think could offer us good value. Here we will be checking out the structure of the site, its layout and how easy it is to find the market that we want.
This is also where we check out the quality of the oddsby analysing the overroundof a few different bet examples. Whether we win or we lose, though, we make sure to leave some money so we can also withdraw funds to analyse how easy and quick that process is as well.
Step 5: Trying out the promotions
Next up, we try out the promotions. We may have already checked out some of the promotionsbefore this step, as many of them relate to our first deposit or first bet. However, we make it a point to check out as many additional examples as we can.
In addition to this, we aim to see whether the terms and conditions make them worthwhile. This means we look for everything from time limits to wagering requirements. We read every word of the terms and conditions, but still always recommend you check them out for yourself as they are subject to change.
After this, we test them out as thoroughly as we can to see if they work as described; for example, if there is a free bet following a deposit, how long it takes to appear, and how easy it is for the customer to use.
Step 6: Contacting customer service
At this point, we usually have a few questions. That means this is the perfect time to contact customer service. The first part of this step is to go through the FAQs or the Help section and see what questions we can find answers to there.
Once this is done, we contact customer service through whatever means are available, test multiple options and even do so at different times to see if you can expect the same service at 2am (if available) as you can at 2pm. We add all this information to our notes and analyse the speed and helpfulness of the responses.
Step 7: Analyse the live experience
There are few better tests of an operator’s mettle than the kind of betting experience they can offer while a game is live and ongoing. So, we find events that are currently happening and see how they handle it. We look out forlive streaming, and if that is available, we spend some time observing what is on offer and look out for any lag or streaming issues.
It’s important to note that the live experience is the perfect time to see what technical limitations the site has, as this is often where they are under the most strain. If everything works seamlessly here, it’s a good indicator of what you can expect in general. We also look for how well the betting markets and the odds update, and what graphics and other analytics are available to help you keep on track of the action as it unfolds.
Step 8: Testing out the mobile experience
Once all this is done, we do it all again – but this time on mobile. Ideally, we’ll find a perfectly portable version of what we have already experienced, keeping an eye out for design considerations being put into place for the difference in screen size and device, especially on dedicated apps.
We don’t want to see any loss of content from the desktop version and we want it available to as many people as possible. We view the mobile experience as every bit as important as the desktop version, as plenty of people love to play while on the go.
Step 9: Checking out any other products
Our main focus on ThePuntersPage is sports betting, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t aware that a lot of people look for a jack-of-all-trades betting option, meaning the inclusion of other products is also of great importance to them. So, once we have checked off everything on our list that applies to sports betting, we go a step further to see what else is on offer, including things like Lotto, Casino, Bingoand much more.
We check out the quality and variety of what is available. Do note, however, that we wouldn’t give a sports betting site a bad review for not including these things. Different betting sites simply have different target audiences, so that is a choice rather than a flaw. Nonetheless, we view this step as vital to informing the reader as fully as possible on all facets of the operator.
Step 10: Bringing it all together
Now we have broken down each and every element of a betting site, it is time for us to come up with a final conclusion. How good we think the site is and who we think it would be best for are our main considerations here. To do this, we give each site element we have looked at a score out of 5 to get an average overall score. We then provide our final thoughts in our ‘ThePuntersPage Final Say' section, so you can determine whether it’s worth your time to sign up or not.
FAQs
For those of you who need a quick recap, here's a look at some of the essential points on this page, as well as some of the things people most commonly wonder about ThePuntersPage.
❓ What things do you consider when reviewing a betting site?
When we review a bookmaker, there are many different elements which go into our conclusion. This includes the registration process as well as the deposit and withdrawal process, including whether the latter is easy and has plenty of banking options.
Further to this, we consider the quality and variety of the promotions, alongside the variety of betting options and markets, including live markets. We also assess the quality of the experience from the design to customer service, alongside how secure and trustworthy a site is, to give a brief overview of what we look for.
👌 What can I expect from your betting guides?
Well, in terms of what we cover, as long as we think it will be useful to our readers, it could be anything. We've covered everything from credit card alternatives to the Oscars, various tournament and betting markets along with more general strategic advice.
✅ Are you focused solely on the UK betting market?
In the sense of only covering things that are relevant to UK bookmakers and UK users, yes, we are. But just to be clear, that does not mean we are only focused on UK sports – far from it. Just like any good bookmaker, we're interested in sports from all across the world.
🏆 Do you cover anything other than sports?
To be clear, our focus is on sportsbooks. However, they do themselves occasionally stray away from the sporting world, with specials, for instance. If we think it's of interest to the reader, then we may cover it.
⚽ Why should I sign up to a betting site?
There's a lot of different reasons to sign up to a betting site, but what it comes down to is that you either aren't completely satisfied by what is being offered by your current bookmaker, or you're not signed up to any and are interested in new online sports betting in the UK.
In other words, you should sign up to a betting site because you want to. After all, online betting should be about having fun.
ThePuntersPage Final Say
From humble beginnings, ThePuntersPage has grown to what is now a well-known, trusted and respected site with one simple aim: to become the go-to place for all your betting needs and the ultimate platform for punters.
We always make clear that there is no such thing as a secret formula to betting online. However, there are bookmakers that may be better suited to you personally, and being better informed does mean you can make smarter bets.
What we do is take out the legwork to provide a single place to guide you towards better bets and better bookmakers. This might be ThePuntersPage Final Say, but we hope it’s just the beginning of your journey with us.
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