After being constituted a bankroll sports betting, it's time to place his first bets. In this article, we will provide you with some tips on the amount of bets to play

What bets are recommended to start betting?

When we start in Sports bettingWe must remain vigilant about the first bets we want to place. One might tend to want to bet a lot at once in order to quickly earn large sums of money. And it's a mistake that can cost you a lot of money from the start. So, what bets start? In fact, it depends on the budget you set yourself at the beginningIn other words, it depends on the budget you allocate to your bankroll sports betting.

If you decide to leave with a budget of 100€It is obvious that your bets will have to be moderated. It is therefore preferable to start with reasonable bets. For example, never spend more than 10% of your bankroll on a single bet.

Your bet will also settle based on the reliability of your bet. What is the reliability of a bet? This is the probability that you feel you're fair for your sports bet to win (example: 2/10 = very low, 4/10 = low, 6/10 = probable, 8/10 = strong). Once you have estimated your chances of winning, you just have to place your bets. For example, if you think that the Paris SG has 50% (reliability of 5/10) of chances to win against its rival the Olympique de Marseille, we advise you to bet only 5% of your bankroll, that is 5€ start with an initial budget of 100€. It is very important to be rigorous in its bet management to hope to become a winning bet in the long term.

When your bankroll increases, your bets will also naturally increase. In case your bankroll drops, don't try to make up for your losses by putting in larger amounts. Most of the time, you may make the situation worse. Stay consistent and serious to see your efforts rewarded. Do the test over a full month and compare the results with the previous months. You should have some good surprises.

Only one exception to bet big start

Indeed, there is only one exception for which you can bet all of your bankroll on your first bet: if you decide to register on an online bet site, you will enjoy a welcome bonus. This offer, for most bookmakers, allows you to get a full refund of your first bet in case of loss or to double your deposit. Therefore, in this unique case and to fully enjoy the bonus, it is advisable to bet the maximum amount of the offer. Attention, the bonuses offered concern only new players, i.e. betters who register on a site for the first time.

• You open an account with Betclic and deposit 100€ (to enjoy the full bonus)
• Betclic bonus: your first bet is refunded up to 100€
• You bet 100€ on the OM – PSG meeting and you opt for the 2 teams score, rated @1.80
• If both teams score, you win 180€80€ profits
• On the contrary, if only the OM or PSG marks, you lose your bet of 100€
• In the latter case, the Betclick operator will refund you your bet in full, i.e. 100€
• You can withdraw your deposit immediately (retirement bonus without conditions – no risk)

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