How to choose your online bookmaker

The online gambling world has grown to large scales over the past years and with this grows the numbers of online bookmakers. The vast figure of online bookmakers has made it hard for the average online gambler to decide which one is most suited for him. following these guide lines and find the best online bookmaker for your needs.

The easiest way to pick a bookmaker is by reading commentaries about him since in the gambling world the phrase "any publicity is good publicity" is simply not true. The name of a reliable bookmaker will come before him. You can search gambling forums which are probably the best place to read and comment about different bookies. Moreover, there are sites completely devoted to review and rate bookmakers. These sites would be a good place to look at. Devoting time for reading people's own experience with bookies is essential to the search of a good bookie; don't underestimate the gambling public's experience.

Another section to be scrutinize is the fees, the deposit and withdrawal methods of the bookmaker. Most bookies will accept credit cards as a payment method. Take notice that you would probably do best to acquire a new credit card strictly for online gambling. This way if at any time your credit card details are somehow stolen then your main bank account will not be harmed in any way.

Withdrawal fees should be modest, do not take statements about additional fees seriously. If a bookmaker tries to escalate the withdrawal fees with such statements then this is not the place for you to put your bets. Search an online bookmaker that does not ask for a big starting deposit. An honest bookie would accept small amounts which mean that he is devoted to gamblers and not just high rollers.

After setting the monetary sides of the business take your time to check if the bookie you picked covers most of the sports you are interested with. Go over the leagues and tournaments of his sites. Most bookies will offer a wide spread of betting options but they are to be examined with full attention.

Also, a good bookie will not decline singles at most of the times. Check the bookies rules for any unusual conditions. Some bookmakers will be unable to pay to individuals from certain countries. Having a close look at the bookie's site will prevent much nuisance in the future.

Chris Anderson, Editorial staff
10-11-2005