The sports betting market is awash with bookmakers from all over the world, offering punters the earth to get them to sign up for their services.

With the boom in popularity in online sports betting as hot as ever, the sums of money associated with sports betting have never been bigger and the number of people betting online has never been larger.

Inevitably however, such choice within the market place can cloud people’s decisions as to which bookmaker to choose and what to look out for when picking a sportsbook to bet with.

Here is a guide to help you choose the best sports bookmaker for you:

Best Odds Available

The goal for every punter when starting out on their sports betting journey is to make as much money as possible and the first thing to always look out for is the odds.

Every bookmaker will differ slightly in terms of the prices they offer on a particular outcome of a fixture but don’t be afraid to investigate all of the odds and options available to you.

Some sportsbooks will offer a ‘best odds guaranteed’ promotion, which means they will match any other bookmaker – should their odds be better at the time the stake is placed.

Whilst some bookies will lock in their odds, meaning you could lose money should a chosen selection go out in the prices before it wins – so ensure you seek out the best odds for you.

Safety and Security

Giving out personal data is always risky business and in the sports betting industry, financial and personal details are often required for age identification purposes.

All of the reputable sportsbooks are registered with the appropriate gambling commissions and also have enhanced encryption security measures that help keep personal information safe.

Any punter, new or experienced, should seek out the security policies of any sportsbook before placing money on their website.

In addition, seek out bookmakers that have plenty of reviews online and have been in operation for a few years – to ensure maximum levels of safety and security when betting.

Free Bet Offers

Competition for customers has never been higher amongst sportsbooks and as a result every bookmaker is doing all they can to attract new punters.

Offering free bets to new and existing customers is a tried and tested means by which bookies look to pull in new players.

Some bookmakers let you place bets without making a deposit whilst others will need an initial down payment in order for you to access free bet funds.

Do your research on the free bet offers (by reading the terms and conditions) and maximise your bet winning potential by utilising the free bet promotions.

Innovative Features

Sports betting has developed as an industry significantly over the last decade and the number of options punters have when betting is remarkable.

With fixtures taking place all over the world, on a seemingly minutely basis – there is an endless stream of sports matches for bettors to enjoy.

Most bookmakers look to enhance the user experience for the customer by offering innovative features such as in-play betting and cash out.

Whilst, traditional betting means of picking a winner before the match/fixture has started are still popular, but in-play betting has emerged as the market leading betting trend.

Being able to bet on the outcome of a particular game as the action is unfolding is a sports betting innovation that has changed the face of sports punting forever.

The cash out feature allows players to settle their bet before the chosen game has ended, giving even more ownership to the punter as they look to maximise their winnings.

NOTE:

Gambling is illegal in the Cayman Islands.