If you are looking for similar sites to Betfair, we’ve put together a quick Betfair competitor comparison.

You can either read on for a summary of similar Betfair sites or compare betting exchanges in our comparison tables.

Firstly, what is Betfair?

Betfair was the first betting exchange which means they are not actually a bookie per say. They are a matchmaking service between punter who think something will happen and something won’t.  Since the company was founded 1999 Betfair now offers fixed odds betting (since merging with Paddy Power), casinos, slots, poker and financial trading.

To be fair, Betfair are one of the best, if not the, best bookie in the world. They have the deepest exchange liquidity, are listed on the FTSE 100, have the most active client base and cover the most markets. But, if for any reason you are fed up with Betfair, here are three sites similar to Betfair.

A while ago we wrote about two viable alternatives to Betfair, but just added the third as a post script.

Here’s the top three sites similar to Betfair.

1. BetDaq Betting Exchange

BetDaq: The second biggest betting exchange. Founded in Ireland a year later in 2,000. They currently offer 2% commission versus Betfair’s 5%. You can also get 0% commission if you open a new account.

2. Smarkets Betting Exchange

Smarkets: Founded in 2008, by an American, Jason Trost (you can read our Smarkets CEO interview here) Smarkets betting exchange is growing rapidly and winning business as a similar site to Betfair by offering better layouts and an all important £10 risk free bet for new customers.

3. Matchbook Betting Exchange

Matchbook: This betting exchange has a slightly American feel to it, there is a bit of a focus on US sports such as NFL and Hockey. Which is OK I suppose if you are an America. Matchbook betting exchange is a little more opaque than Smarkets, BetDaq and Betfair, they don’t even have a wikipedia page. Make of that what you will. You can read some Matchbook betting exchange reviews on our review page.

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With the 2018 World Cup just around the corner, the UK’s Sports betting sites are preparing for a summer feast of football! The global audience for the last World Cup was in excess of three billion people. That figure could exceed a staggering four billion this year as the 32 qualifying teams compete in Russia from 14th June. Football punters will be inundated with special offers and inducements. To help you narrow down the choice, we have picked out our Top Five UK sites for soccer spread betting and exchange betting.

Matchbook

New customers signing up to Matchbook before the start of the World Cup can bet commission free for the rest of 2018! Their commission rate beyond that date will still be no higher than 1%, lower than any of their major competitors. Football is their main market and they have an excellent reputation for high liquidity in the Premier League and Champions League. Their World Cup 2018 markets are just two clicks away from the main page while their 0% commission offer is staring you in the face! A handy drop-down menu gives you the option to filter by group, date or specials. Their easy to access site and simple layout make them our number 1 tip ahead of the World Cup in Russia!

Sporting Index

Sporting Index claim to offer more World Cup markets and betting opportunities than any of their rivals. Their spreads include total tournament goals, tournament outrights and the performance of many of the leading players. All of this is fairly easy to navigate from the “World Cup” button towards the top right-hand corner. Sporting Index will start new customers off with £50 worth of free bets that must be used within seven days. There is no initial deposit required and any winnings can be withdrawn at the end of that period.

Betdaq

Betdaq are the second largest online betting exchange behind only Betfair. They are offering 2% commission on all exchange bets, less than half of the commission charged by the market leader (typically 5%). New customers can receive their first month’s commission back as cash up to £1,000, providing they use the promo code advertised on the site. Site presentation is not as user-friendly as some of their rivals but they do provide comprehensive coverage of the big Soccer tournaments and there will be plenty of liquidity in their World Cup markets.

Smarkets

Smarkets was founded as recently as 2008 but is already established among the top betting exchange companies. Their welcome bonus is currently £10 for a minimum deposit of £20 which remains valid for 90 days. Smarkets currently has 48 live markets for the World Cup including all first round group matches. Football currently has more than three times as many open markets than horse racing or tennis. Their betting volumes are not up with the likes of Betdaq but they are making progress.

Spreadex

Spreadex are trying to tempt new customers with a new iPad this summer! That is the reward for signing up and staking at least £300 on qualifying spread betting markets. An iPad 32GB is waiting once you have staked that amount or you can earn yourself a 64GB version if your stakes top £500. Qualifying soccer markets include Match Bookings, Match Total Goal Minutes and 1st Match Goal Times. Full terms and conditions are on the Spreadex site where there are plenty of markets for both spread and fixed odds bettors.

Compare The Best Football Online Betting Exchanges

Betting Exchange	New Account Offer	Our View & Reviews	Commission	Liquidity	Founded	Visit Site
BetDaq	Up to £1,000 commission cash back Claim Offer	Superb all round exchange - recommended. BetDaq Reviews	2%	Excellent liquidity on all markets	2000	Visit BetDaq
Smarkets	£10 no risk bet for new accounts Claim Offer	Some really good innovative features. Smarkets Reviews	2%	Can be a little thin on secondary markets	2008	Visit Smarkets
Matchbook	Up to £500 commission cashback Claim Offer	Great for US sports. Matchbook Reviews	1.5%	Very good for US & Asian sports through	2008	Visit Matchbook
Betfair	£10 risk free bet Claim Offer	Probably the best bookie in the world. Betfair Reviews	5%	Best all round liquidity	1999	Visit Betfair

Compare The Biggest Sports Spread Betting Bookies For Football

Bookie	New Account Offer	Reviews	Features	Our View	Founded	Visit Site
Spreadex	Brand New iPad Air Claim Offer	Spreadex Reviews	Financials: FixedOdds: Casino: Regulator:FCA	Excellent service and credit facilities.	1999	Visit Spreadex
Sporting Index	£50 to get you started Claim Offer	Sporting Index Reviews	Financials: FixedOdds: Casino: Regulator:FCA	Dedicated to sports spread betting - very good.	1992	Visit Sporting Index

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If Royal Ascot has whetted your appetite for betting on horses this summer, here is a simple five step guide to betting on horse racing.

Which type of bookie is right for you to bet on a horse?

Whether you are betting to small stakes or playing up your Ascot winnings, you should still make sure that you are getting the best bookmakers service available. If you are a relative novice, the wide range of different sports betting sites can be a bit daunting.

All of them are competing for your custom and there are some tremendous special offers for new customers. We regularly update the introductory offers from the top betting exchanges and it is certainly worth shopping around.

Traditional bookmakers bet at “fixed odds” while the exchange prices can be a little harder to understand. Take time and browse our recommended bookies like Smarkets, Matchbook, Spreadex, BetDaq and Betfair to make sure that you understand the layout and the process of placing a bet online. All leading bookmaker sites have their own help buttons and FAQ sections.

The major horse races and how to bet on a horse in them

Flat racing on turf begins in March and runs through to November with all-weather flat racing throughout the year. National Hunt racing begins in earnest in October through to April but regular summer meetings ensure that jumping enthusiasts are well catered for.

The Flat is dominated by the five Classic races; 1000 Guineas and 2000 Guineas at Newmarket, The Derby and Oaks at Epsom and the St Leger at Doncaster. Royal Ascot is followed by the Newmarket July Cup meeting, Glorious Goodwood and the York Ebor Festival.

The Cheltenham Festival in March and the Aintree Grand National in April are red letter days for jumping fans. Other notable races over fences include the Welsh National at Chepstow and the Scottish National at Ayr.

Different types of bet for betting on the horses

The most common form of betting on horse racing is the simple win bet. You simply pick your horse and place your bet. Each-way betting is slightly more complicated. You divide your stake with a win and place bet. The win part is calculated by multiplying the odds but the place dividend is calculated at one fifth of the odds or one quarter of the odds in handicaps.

You can also “lay” or bet against a horse on the betting exchanges but make sure that you fully understand the risks involved in this type of betting. You are effectively acting as the bookmaker so will have to have sufficient funds to pay out, should that horse win.

Many punters like to put horses together in multiple bets in the hope of winning a lot of money for a small stake. The Patent links three horses together in singles, doubles and a treble i.e. 7 x your original stake. The Yankee is 11 bets on four horses in doubles, trebles and an accumulator. All multiple and accumulator bets are explained on the bookmaker sites.

Sports spread betting bookies also offer some great new offers for horse bettors to try out that particular type of betting. Read our interview with Spreadex founder on why it’s not for everyone though.

Where to find the best odds for horse race betting

There are several excellent odds comparison sites to help you find the best value for your bet. You will need more than one account if you are to take advantage of the very best prices available. The betting exchanges frequently provide better value than fixed odds bookmakers.

You should never bet at starting price (or SP) as these odds tend to shorten up before the start, especially for the biggest races. Most bookmakers now offer a “Best Odds Guarantee” so that you will be paid out at whichever is the better price, the odds at the time of your bet or starting price.

Betting responsibly on the ponies

It is most important that you understand the risks involved and only bet what you can afford. Betting can be very exciting but only if you bet within your means. Make you that you know your own limit and stick to it. Do keep a close eye on your betting account and never chase your losses.

All bookmaker sites carry home page links to help you bet responsibly. Should you have any concerns about your betting activity, there are several highly qualified support agencies that can be contacted 24/7.

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If you want to bet on football, we’ve got the lowdown on the best football betting sites.

Don’t much about with silly offshore bookies with unobtainable welcome offers. Go straight to the biggest, best and bravest bookies who offer the most profitable odds.

Variety is the key when it comes to wagering on sports events. A sportsbook will definitely find it hard to high up the rankings or even make the list of the best places to bet on sports events if it’s short of certain features like the in–play betting. Great odds, bonuses, promotions and special offers are some of the underlying elements that will keep customers returning for more betting actions time after time.

With no further ado, here is our list of the top five bookies for football betting;

• Smarkets

The new kid on the block for betting exchanges.  They are on a massive client grab at the moment and as such are offering loads of free bets for new customers who sign up. Smarkets offer better odds than Betfair on most markets so give them a go.

• Spreadex

If you are a big gambler, you should have an account for betting on football with Spreadex. They offer sports spread betting, fixed odds and personal service like no other bookie. Proper old school, based just outside London in St Albans, they are decent people to bet with.

• Betfair

Every aspect of this sportsbook seems quite impeccable and professional. With aesthetically crafted and stunningly look homepage, the website is designed for ease of placing bets, and it puts its money where its mouth is by offering varieties from the sports markets standpoint. The odds offered are definitely something worth recommending to friends and family while the in–play betting feature is even regarded to –by a fraction of professional punters– as the best in the industry –if not in the world!

• Bet365

Offering one of the highest odds available on the market, Bet365 is a British bookmaker that allows punters to wager on an extensive range of football betting markets as well as traditional sports bets. The home screen is clearly laid out thus enabling customers to easily and quickly choose their desired bets from the navigation bar. Bet365 offers a huge range of live bets while the betting overviews in football and other sports markets are more than satisfactory.

• Ladbrokes

With fantastic promotions, great odds and plenty of sports coverage –including football and other sports events­– with comprehensive analysis and stats for every game, Ladbrokes has got everything right when it comes to online betting market. It is a well–developed and a highly reputable sportsbook with years of experience in the sports betting industry. It boasts up to a million registered online customers and offers some of the best deals in the market.

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Grand National Betting: Best Bookies, Bets & Offers

Aintree Grand National

The Aintree Grand National first run back in 1839, is a handicap steeplechase held over 4 miles 514 years on the famous Aintree Grand National Course. All that stands in your way from National glory is the famous and unforgiving national fences.

The Aintree Grand National course is like no other in the world, as its fences are specially constructed from a plastic base which is then covered in woven and loosely placed spruce which when combined makes it a unique jumping test for any horse.

Many of these fences, particularly Becher’s Brook, The Chair and the Canal Turn have become famous in their own right and combined with the extreme distance this creates what has now become known as the greatest test for man and horse.

Each year you are bound to find a heartfelt story when it comes to the National. Over the years we have had some like A.P McCoy finally breaking his national who do when winning aboard the Jonjo O Neill trained and J.P McManus owned Don’t Push It back in 2010.

Another few that got to the hearts of the people would be when Donald McCain emulated his Dad Ginger McCain in winning with Ballybriggs back in 2011.

In 2012 we seen the ultra-popular grey Neptune Collonges bow out in his final race when taking the national by no more than a coat of paint from Sunnyhill Boy. In doing so secured Paul Nicholls another trainers championship from under nose of Nicky Henderson and claim his and jockey Daryl Jacob first ever Grand National glory.

Roll on into 2018 and it was time for 3-time Cheltenham Festival winner and all in all tiger of a horse, Tiger Roll to add his name to national hero’s. Jumping the last it was a matter of how far he would win by, but as hit got to the elbow the fuel started to empty and he was running on instinct to hold off the late rattle of Pleasant Company to win by a nose.

Will we have more drama in the 2019 running of the Aintree Grand National?

Weights and Entries

As ever the puzzle that is the Grand National looks as hard as ever to solve. A gala dinner was held in Liverpool where ever owner and trainer were presented with the weight that each of their respected horse will be allocated when running for the chance to be crowned 2019 Grand National hero.

There were a few surprises when the weights where announced, one been Bristol De Mai who has been allocated top weight but that was not the surprising part, it is the fact that he has been given a mark of 168 which is 5lb lower than his official BHA rating. This is like a carrot been waved at the connections in the hope that they will highly consider running the big grey in this year’s renewal.

The defending champion Tiger Roll has been given a mark of 159 which gets him 11st 1lb to carry which is 9lb more than last year. On all know stats this is enough to stop any horse following up to retain their crown.

Last year’s runner up Pleasant Company has been hit with a mark 155 which gives him 10st 11lb to try go one place better than last year. Also, last year’s 4th Anibale Fly has been given 11st 4lb to lump around and try get even closer than last year.

It’s not easy to get a handle on the Grand National as of now, but with the prospect of Bristol De Mai not going to run because of more than likely unsuitable ground conditions and uncertainty about the trip, with all that considered I am taking the view that he will be taken out of the final declarations and with that the weights of every horse will be reassessed and are more than likely to go up.

But as of now with the weights the way they are let’s look at what could be nicely treated or have that big of class to be able to carry a big weight.

Don Poli

Don Poli the former RSA winner is currently as big as 66/1 to win the 2019 Grand National has more questions about him than you would like. But his comeback run at Aintree over the national fences was not as bad as the ‘P’ next to his name looks. For the first 2/4 of the race he jumped the fences like a natural only for him to fade just after half way as you would have expected with it been his first run for 664 days. He then turned up for the Thyestes Chase at Gorwan Park where he was pulled up once again when dropped out the back for most of the race. To me, this was just another race to blow away the cobwebs and get his eye back in again. Remember this has been the plan for him all season and his master trainer Gordon Elliott will have everything set in place for Don Poli to turn up on April 6th in the form of his life.

Elegant Escape

Currently 20/1 in the betting, Elegant Escape has been touted as a National horse since last season. Already a winner of the Welsh National he looks tailor made for the extreme test that the Grand National holds. He must carry 11st 4lb, but this should not stop him in his quest to win as he carried 11st 8lb around Chepstow in his Welsh National victory. He stays extremely well, races behind the bridle which means he does not waste any unnecessary energy and his jumping is as good as it gets. With all that put together he will have a huge chance in giving his trainer Colin Tizzard his first Aintree Grand National victory.

Current Odds

• Tiger Roll 12/1
• Elegant Escape 20/1
• Vintage Clouds 25/1
• General Principle 25/1
• Anibale Fly 25/1
• Mall Dini 25/1
• Rock The Kasbah 25/1
• Abolitionist 33/1

Recommended Bookie: Smarkets – Get a £10 bet when you sign up – more info

Top Betting Exchanges for the Grand National

Betting exchanges will generally give you the best odds when betting on winners for the Grand National.  You can also lay best to win on losers.

Betting Exchange	New Account Offer	Our View & Reviews	Commission	Liquidity	Founded	Visit Site
Smarkets	£10 no risk bet for new accounts Claim Offer	Some really good innovative features. Smarkets Reviews	2%	 5/5 Can be a little thin on secondary markets	2008	Visit Smarkets
BetDaq	Up to £1,000 commission cash back Claim Offer	Superb all round exchange - recommended. BetDaq Reviews	2%	 4.5/5 Excellent liquidity on all markets	2000	Visit BetDaq
Matchbook	Up to £500 commission cashback Claim Offer	Great for US sports. Matchbook Reviews	1.5%	 4/5 Very good for US & Asian sports through	2008	Visit Matchbook
Betfair	£10 risk free bet Claim Offer	Probably the best bookie in the world. Betfair Reviews	5%	 4.5/5 Best all round liquidity	1999	Visit Betfair

Spread Betting Firms for the Grand National

Spread betting is one of the most innovative and exciting ways to bet on the Grand National. You can bet on losers, bet live and trade horses on a variety of markets.

Bookie	New Account Offer	Reviews	Features	Our View	Founded	Visit Site
Spreadex	iPad or £300 cashback in your first 28 days Claim Offer	 5/5 Spreadex Reviews	Financials: FixedOdds: Casino: Regulator:FCA	Excellent service and credit facilities.	1999	Visit Spreadex
Sporting Index	£100 to get you started Claim Offer	 4.5/5 Sporting Index Reviews	Financials: FixedOdds: Casino: Regulator:FCA	Dedicated to sports spread betting - very good.	1992	Visit Sporting Index

Best bookies for betting on the Grand National

Traditional bookies are best for Grand National simple bets and multiple bets.  You can also make huge profits by winning accumulator and multiple bets

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Betting on tennis is big business on the UK betting exchanges, ranking third behind only horse racing and football. Millions of pounds are matched on the highest profile matches and events don’t come any bigger than Wimbledon.

In the men’s tournament, Roger Federer is hot favourite to claim a record ninth Wimbledon title. Injuries have plagued two-time Champion Andy Murray but bookmakers are hoping he will be fit to lead the British challenge. In the women’s event, Serena Williams will be trying to win her eighth title and move above Steffi Graf in the all-time lists. She faces tough opposition from defending Champion Garbine Muguruza and recent French Open Champion and World Number One Simona Halep. We have put together a review of our top five tennis betting sites ahead of Wimbledon 2018!

Betfair

As you would expect from the market leader, Betfair’s tennis coverage blows their rivals out of the water. On a typical week-day, Betfair has more than twice as many tennis betting markets as their closest rival. Click on your chosen match to bring up a live stream graphic with live up-dated match statistics. The graphic also has the option of being viewed as a pop-out. Most exchange bettors are familiar with the Betfair layout, nothing flashy but easy to navigate. Betfair are currently offering a Free £20 Exchange Bet. Simply place your bet and they will refund your stake if you lose.

Betdaq

Betdaq are now charging just 2% commission on all sports. Their comprehensive tennis section covers all of the action on the ATP and WTA Tour as well the ATP Challenger Tour. Their live match betting is presented in an easy-to-follow scoreboard format with options for set betting and set winner constantly updating. Betdaq’s current promotion offers new customers their first month’s commission back as cash up to £1,000!  See the site for full details and use the advertised promo code.

Sporting Index

Sporting Index provide a live match on-screen display that mirrors that of Betdaq, except they provide more information to punters. Points, break points and handy graphs for points and game momentum are all to hand. A plethora of available markets are listed below the running score-line. If it is blanket coverage of tennis match betting that you’re after, Sporting Index sports spread betting is the site for you. Their £50 welcome offer was recently raised to £150 for the 2018 World Cup so now is a great time to sign up!

Spreadex

Spreadex provides an easy switch between sports spread betting and fixed odds. The live matches are accessed by clicking the link at the top of the tennis section with the score and current odds displayed. The layout is not as easy on the eye as Betdaq or Sporting Index but the information is there if you look hard enough.

Simply click on the match to bring up a centre panel displaying everything from set statistics to binary match markets. To take advantage of the Spreadex i-Pad new customer offer, you will have to bet on Tennis X-Courts, Player Match Points, Total Points or Points Supremacy markets. Full details are available on the Spreadex promotions page.

Smarkets

Smarkets has excellent daily tennis coverage, displaying the current score alongside a handy graph showing the percentage traded on each player. You can also view the running totals traded on the individual markets. New customers who deposit a minimum of £20 will receive a £10 welcome bonus. Smarkets cannot yet claim to have the high trading volumes of some of their rivals but they are frequently expanding their range of betting options.

Compare The Best Tennis Online Betting Exchanges

Betting Exchange	New Account Offer	Our View & Reviews	Commission	Liquidity	Founded	Visit Site
Smarkets	£10 no risk bet for new accounts Claim Offer	Some really good innovative features. Smarkets Reviews	2%	 5/5 Can be a little thin on secondary markets	2008	Visit Smarkets
BetDaq	Up to £1,000 commission cash back Claim Offer	Superb all round exchange - recommended. BetDaq Reviews	2%	 4.5/5 Excellent liquidity on all markets	2000	Visit BetDaq
Matchbook	Up to £500 commission cashback Claim Offer	Great for US sports. Matchbook Reviews	1.5%	 4/5 Very good for US & Asian sports through	2008	Visit Matchbook
Betfair	£10 risk free bet Claim Offer	Probably the best bookie in the world. Betfair Reviews	5%	 4.5/5 Best all round liquidity	1999	Visit Betfair

Compare The Biggest Sports Spread Betting Bookies For Tennis

Bookie	New Account Offer	Reviews	Features	Our View	Founded	Visit Site
Spreadex	iPad or £300 cashback in your first 28 days Claim Offer	 5/5 Spreadex Reviews	Financials: FixedOdds: Casino: Regulator:FCA	Excellent service and credit facilities.	1999	Visit Spreadex
Sporting Index	£100 to get you started Claim Offer	 4.5/5 Sporting Index Reviews	Financials: FixedOdds: Casino: Regulator:FCA	Dedicated to sports spread betting - very good.	1992	Visit Sporting Index

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Canelo Alvarez vs Rocky Fielding – Betting Preview
Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez takes a step up to super middleweight for the first time in his career to take on WBA World Super Middleweight Champion Rocky Fielding on 15th December at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
In his first fight since handing Gennady “GGG” Golovkin his first professional loss in September, Canelo moves up a weight division and takes on the WBA champion in his first fight. This is unchartered territory for the unified middleweight world champion, “This is a new challenge, to be moving up in weight,” he said. “This is a risk that I am taking. I’m entering the comfort zone of the champion, but I’ll take this challenge on because that’s what I need to do to make history in my career. I want to be one of the top ten Mexican fighters to become a three-division world champion.” Although this is a new challenge for the 28-year-old Mexican he is a long odds on favourite with the bookies to get the best of Fielding.

Not many newly crowned WBA champions go into their first defence of the title as 8/1 outsiders when betting on boxing. However, such is the superiority of his opponent, Rocky Fielding needs a career best performance to retain his belt against Canelo. The 31 year old Englishman pulled out the performance of his life when stopping Tyron Zeuge in the fifth round to become champion of the super middleweight division, but he will need to top that again to beat Canelo.
The defending champion is confident though saying, “Yes, it’s Canelo and yes, it’s at Madison Square Garden, but I wouldn’t take it if I didn’t think I could beat him,” Fielding told Sky Sports. “He’s moving up from middleweight and I am big super-middleweight. I’ve got the height and the reach so I am up against a tough fighter, one of the elite fighters, but I’ve got to be in it to win it. I am going there confident of winning it and I’m confident I can win it, I’m not going there just because it’s Canelo at Madison Square Garden. I am going there to defend my title. I want to keep my title.”

Where and When
Saturday 15th December
Madison Square Garden, New York
Approx. 3am GMT
Buy Tickets Here: https://www1.ticketmaster.com/world-championship-boxing-canelo-alvarez-v-new-york-new-york-12-15-2018/event/3B00554CC8E75C8B?artistid=821625&tm_link=tm_homeA_header_search#efeat6916

How to watch
The fight will be shown live in the UK on Sky Sports with the expected ring time 3am. Irish interest will also be strong as world champion Katie Taylor makes her Madison Square Garden debut on the undercard.
Sky Sports Box Office: www.skysports.com

Stats
The individual stats for this fight show exactly where the challenge will come from for Canelo. Fielding holds a near 4 Inch height advantage over his opponent which will surely make things harder for Canelo to get his shots away. Fielding’s reach is over 4 inches longer than Canelo’s. This is something Canelo hasn’t faced before and it will be fascinating to see if Fielding can use it to his advantage to win the fight.
Each fighter only has one loss to their name, however, Canelo has nearly double the amount of victories with 50 versus Fielding’s 27. Although this can be explained by Canelo being active for 5 years more than Fielding.
They have a similar knockout record with Canelo’s being slightly better at 64% to Fielding’s 54%. You would expect Fielding’s knockout record to be better though as he has been coming through the ranks rather than at the top of the game like Canelo has been. This is shown again by the fact that Canelo has boxed for 376 rounds compared to Fielding’s 128.

The team at Betopin.com have created this infographic to give you a clear comparison of the two fighters. You can also find their boxing betting tips here.

Free Bets
The following bookmakers are currently offering these free bets in the run up to the fight.
Betway Up to a £30 free bet
Betfair Get up to £100 in free bets
Betdaq Bet £10 get £10 free
Matchbook 0% commission on all sports
Coral Bet £5 get £20
Smarkets £10 welcome bonus

Odds
With such an apparent divulsion in class between the pair it should come as no surprise that Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez is a heavily odds odd favourite to win the bought. If you, like the majority of bettors, fancy Canelo to win the fight his prohibitive odds can make finding a market with value in to back Canelo difficult.
We at Betopin have selected some markets that give you an opportunity to get a good return on your investment, while still profiting from a likely Canelo victory.

Fight Winner
On paper this looks a one-sided contest and the bookies have priced it up accordingly. Betway go 1/20 about Canelo, meaning a bet of £200 would give you a profit of just £10. Fielding is priced at 8/1 and this is a fair reflection of his chance of being only the second man to beat Canelo.

Saul Alvarez    1/20
Rocky Fielding    8/1
Draw    33/1

Round Betting
The round betting market offers you the chance to get decent odds about Canelo, if you fancy him. He is shortest priced 8/1 to win in either round 4, 5 or 6 and a tasty 12/1 if you think it will all be over in Round 1.
If you are a Rocky Fielding supporter then you’ll be getting huge odds if you can successfully predict which round he will win it in. 66/1 is the lowest price for rounds 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. If you think he can avoid the stoppage then 28/1 is his price to win on points if the fight goes the distance.

Saul Alvarez
To win round 1    12/1
To win round 2    10/1
To win round 3    9/1
To win round 4    8/1
To win round 5    8/1
To win round 6    8/1
To win round 7     9/1
To win round 8    10/1
To win round 9    12/1
To win round 10   16/1
To win round 11    20/1
To win round 12    28/1
To win on points    7/2

Rocky Fielding
To win round 1     100/1
To win round 2     80/1
To win round 3     80/1
To win round 4     66/1
To win round 5     66/1
To win round 6     66/1
To win round 7     66/1
To win round 8     66/1
To win round 9     80/1
To win round 10   80/1
To win round 11    80/1
To win round 12    100/1
To win on points    28/1

Grouped round betting
Another market involving which round the fight will be won in, is the grouped round betting. This market gives you the opportunity to hedge your bets and collect your winnings if you can predict which quarter of the fight that the bought will be won in. Your bet will come in if the fighter you have backed wins in any of the three rounds you have placed your bet on.
For Canelo fans this gives you the chance to place a bet on the heavy favourite while still getting odds where you can get a nice return from a small outlay. Canelo is favourite to win in rounds 4 to 6 at 5/2 with Betway. The same company offer 7/2 about rounds 1 to 3 and 7 to 9.
Rocky Fielding is again the outsider in all of these markets

Fielding in rounds 1 to 3    33/1
Fielding in rounds 4 to 6    28/1
Fielding in rounds 7 to 9    33/1
Fielding in rounds 10 to 12   50/1
Fielding on points    28/1
Draw    33/1
Alvarez in rounds 1 to 3    7/2
Alvarez in rounds 4 to 6    5/2
Alvarez in rounds 7 to 9    7/2
Alvarez in rounds 10 to 12    8/1
Alvarez on points    7/2

Specials Market

There are plenty of specials markets around for this fight to try and attract punters to bet as Canelo is such a short price at 1/20. It will be to all punters benefits to watch out for over priced specials in the week leading up to the bought. These bets are especially difficult for bookies to price up compared to the traditional markets and at least one odds compiler is bound to offer the wrong price as they go after punters business.
One that catches our eye already is this special from Paddy Power.

Alvarez in rounds 1-6    6/5

Predictions
We at Betopin believe that the bookies have this right and a victory for Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez is very much on the cards against Rocky Fielding.
Fielding may have the height and reach advantage but he isn’t the quickest. This should give Canelo the opportunity to get to work on the champion and he will have a lot quicker had speed than the Englishman. Fielding will know that he has to take his chances and go for the big shots, this is where Canelo’s deadly counterpunch should win him the fight. In Canelo’s last fight against Gennady “GGG” Golovkin he went on the offensive and if he can weigh up Fielding’s game early this is now an option for him to get this over with early.
This will be Rocky Fielding’s first fight at Madison Square Garden and indeed his first fight in the US. This is a huge occasion for him and an opportunity for the 31-year-old to showcase his talents against the 3rd best pound for pound boxer in the world. It will be interesting to see how he handles this, but he will need a flawless performance to beat Canelo.
If Fielding leaves himself open at any stage will be punished by Canelo and we believe this will come in the first half of the fight. Therefore, our number one bet is Alvarez in rounds 1-6 with Paddy Power at 6/5. This gives us the whole first half of the fight for the 1/20 Canelo to put away Fielding and while selecting individual rounds will give higher odds, we fancy hedging our bets and having the first six covered.

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Before you leave BetVictor alone on the dance floor let’s look back on what they offer

The beginning of BetVictor dates back to 1946 when the owner of Walthamstow Greyhound Stadium, William Chandler founded it. When it started, betting shops were still illegal. The shops became legalized in 1963 and Victor, William’s son, expanded it by opening small chains of betting shops. He took over the operations of the company, and from then the company began its journey into growing to greater heights and has since become a huge operator in online and offline markets.

Victor understood the importance of the internet in gambling hence leading to the birth of online bookmarker, BetVictor. Since then, BetVictor has shown massive growths and is now deemed the leading online sportsbook in Europe. It has also expanded into an online casino and boasts of millions of customers in over 150 countries.

Ever since it established a strong online presence, BetVictor is recognized worldwide for offering the best odds in the betting industry. It also offers excellent bonuses and incentives to its new players. There is sportsbook welcome bonus giving you up to €40 free bets, and a casino welcomes a bonus of 100% up to €100. They also have several promos in their football, horse racing and other sports.

The players enjoy free bets, insurance, cash-backs and more. It has the most competitive casino platforms offering more than 700 games with mobile gaming options and live casino. The user experience is more than you can ask for, and that’s why it has a huge customer database. The range of sports offered at BetVictor is also very impressive with a huge market variation to choose from. There are really more than enough advantages to a player, but if you’re still not convinced to bet with BetVictor, then here are 3 betting similar to it.

Here are three similar sites to BetVictor

You don’t have to stick to BetVictor if it doesn’t impress you anymore since you can still get access to three of the best alternatives. These sites are regulated and licensed to offer the best betting markets and odds. They also offer an impressive welcome bonus for new players and have incredible customer service. You can discover more about each of them by reading through the short reviews.

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Ladbrokes Review

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Ladbrokes

Ladbrokes is one of the oldest gambling establishments dating back to 1886. It started as a commission for horses that were trained at Ladbroke Hall. It later moved its operations to London where it grew into one of the largest bookmarkers across the globe. The company later went online in 1999 and is now part of the Ladbrokes-Coral Group which is very popular in the UK, Australia, Spain, and Belgium. It began as a traditional bookmarker, but with time, they started offering a betting exchanges after the Betdaq acquisition.

Main Targets

Being the oldest betting site in the world, you should expect a variety of games. Ladbroke offers up to 35 different sports. Their main focus is football betting where fans have access to different options in the betting selection, several competitions and a huge number of leagues. The most popular sports to bet on include American Football, Basketball, baseball, ice hockey, cycling, football, darts, rugby, and boxing, among others.

Ladbrokes in play session is very easy to use, and players get access to a huge number of sports with alternative betting options.

Why it stands out from BetVictor

Ladbroke bonuses and promotions are huge as compared to BetVictor. They have adopted an excellent marketing strategy to ensure they capture the attention of their customers.

Unlike BetVictor, Ladbroke also offers betting exchange features to its players.

Bonus and Promotions

If you’re a new player at Ladbrokes, you’ll immediately feel at home with up to €20 welcome freebets for €5 in its sportsbook. Ladbroke casino bonus comes with an impressive 200% bonus up to €600. The wagering requirement for this bonus is just 20-times, and you’ll only need to bet a maximum of €50 with the bonus. Live casino betters are also welcomed to a bonus of 100% up to €100 with a 40-times wagering requirement.

You also get access to lots of promotions everyday on special matches like greyhounds and horse racing. Ladbrokes adventure is a good promotion used by Ladbrokes to attract players. The promotion is based on earning coins by completing challenges when playing to real money games and unlocks different rewards.

Why it’s a good Alternative to BetVictor

Being one of the oldest betting sites to start operations, Ladbrokes have spent a lot of time to grow and evolve in the betting industry. It has invested a lot in technologies and games that entice betters. Players access to support and games in different languages, which BetVictor doesn’t have. They have a very active online casino and huge bonuses and promotions, making it the best BetVictor alternative.

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Smarkets Review - The up and coming betting exchange

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Smarkets – Betting Exchange

Smarkets is a UK based betting exchange that started back in 2018. It was founded by Jason Trost after the American presidential election. He fount out that betting sites had little customer participation and wanted to make a difference. He realized that he could create a betting site that offers customer interactive betting exchange that will guarantee higher returns than the traditional bookmarkers.

Smarkets players can place bets against each other in a peer-to-peer system. The site only gets a 2% commission on the net winnings per market while the players get interaction gaming approach with real-time events.

Main Targets

Smarkets betting exchange covers a range of sports and other events, including politics and entertainment. Players can choose to bet on football, basketball, volleyball, rugby, cricket, golf, and handball. There are also a range of bets to place on any sporting event and maximize your chances of winning.

Why it stands out from BetVictor

Smarkets allows players to bet against each other. They interact with the whole betting process.

There are no wagering requirements for first-time players to claim their bonus and Smarkets allow players to turn their bonus into real cash easily.

Players are allowed to set their own odds and bet against one another throughout the gaming process.

Bonus

When it comes to bonus, Smarkets also shows some difference to BetVictor since it offers just one bonus for first-time users. To be eligible for the promotion, a new user is required to deposit a sum of €20 during registration and receive the Smarkets free bet bonus. The initial minimum deposit is matched by 50% hence you receive a starting sum of €10. Another thing that makes Smarkets bonus different from BetVictor is that the bonus is not subjected to specific wagering requirements. However, you should note that any deposits done through eWallets are not eligible for the bonus.

Why it’s a good BetVictor alternative

Smarkets is a good alternative to BetVictor for users who want an interactive type of betting and the freedom to set their own odds while betting against each other. The users become bookies themselves in Smarkets betting exchange and are exposed to great market analysis, which ensures they make good betting decisions. You can also turn your €10 bonus into cash since there are no restrictive terms and conditions placed on the bonus.

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William Hill Review

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William Hill

William Hill is one of the most recognized and respectable bookmarkers in the gambling world. It was founded back in 1934, and since then it has gone all heights to ensure their users get only the best gaming experience. When it started, gambling was still illegal, so it mostly operated behind closed doors. It later expanded to a chain of shops and an online branch in 1998. The site is available in 21 languages with the most influential markets being the Spanish and the British markets.

Will Hill is known to offer some of the best odds in the market, allowing you to place your bets on the world’s top football leagues. It offers a wide selection of betting markets and the opportunity to watch quality sports events in high definition video quality. The betting markets offered by William Hill include the American Football, Baseball, Cycling, Basketball, Handball, Football, Horse racing, Boxing, Cricket, Ice Hockey, etc. With over 350 activities and sports to bet on, you’ll never regret being a member of Will Hill.

What makes it stand out from BetVictor?

William Hill offers an impressive welcome bonus with different games, which is not comparative to BetVictor.

William Hill offers different games and customer support in 21 different languages hence catering for the communication needs of many players across the globe.

Bonus

Online Betting is never complete without some impressive welcome bonus for new customers. William Hill doesn’t disappoint in this as it offers one of the best welcome bonus for first-time gamers. If you’re a new player, you can claim a €30 free bet bonus upon joining William Hill. This is a one time bonus per household; hence you can only get it once with one device. The wagering requirement for the bonus is 30-times, and you have 7 days to fulfil the requirement, or you lose the bonus.

If you’re playing the live casino, you are given a different set of bonus of 100% up to €100 with a 50-times wagering requirement. The bingo welcome bonus is also different offering 400% up to €40. This is split into €30 bingo and €10 slot bonus with a 2-times wagering requirement for the bingo bonus and 20-times wagering for the slot bonus.

Why it’s a good alternative to BetVictor

William Hill is a good alternative to BetVictor thanks to its wide variety of games and decent welcome bonuses. The bonuses also come with reasonable and fair terms and conditions hence making it easy for every player to access.

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Matchbook Betting Exchange Review - Good coverage of US sports

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Matchbook already competes with the other exchanges by keeping its commission low, but their new promotion offers all customers an industry-low commission rate of 2%. While this might not sound immediately impressive, if you place £/€100 on a winning bet at odds of 2.0 this means your profit will be £/€100 x 2% = £/€98

The only downside to this Matchbook offer is that it’s limited to horse racing only. To be eligible for this offer, you need to access the Matchbook markets directly through its website or mobile app, not an API or trading software. From what we can tell by checking the terms and conditions for this offer, you don’t need to use a bonus code to access the offer. Simply sign up and start taking advantage of Matchbook’s generous low commission rate.

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With so many different betting platforms online, finding the right site to spend your money it is a daunting prospect. Each site has different offers with different betting requirements, so it all comes down to figuring out the one that works for you.

Below, we take a look at the difference between Matchbook and Smarkets to help you determine which is the best for your betting money.

The Welcome Offers

Let’s start with the welcome offers. Both Matchbook and Smarkets have gone all out to attract and retain new players.

Matchbook has a fairly generic offer that some argue is more of a feature than a lucrative welcome offer. Still, keep an eye out for the site’s bonus code to make sure you get the best bang for your bucks.

On the other hand, Smarkets has an excellent offer that provides you with an easily calculated bonus to kick things off with. It also presents more opportunities to try out different markets, which is a great way of getting a feel for the site.

The Betting Markets

This isn’t an easy call. Both Matchbook and Smarkets have an excellent variety of daily games and events for you to bet on. If we really have to pick one over the other, we’d say Smarkets wins based on the variety and number of markets. While the brands offer a pretty similar choice of sports, Smarkets just has a few more interesting things to bet on, especially when it comes to Current Affairs where you can bet on markets like Amazon HQ2, who will be the next Bank of England Governor and things like that.

Besides all that, Smarkets has a more detail-oriented user interface in terms of specific events and betting information.

Matchbook seems to provide a more simplified overview of odds, whereas Smarkets goes a step further and gives you a chart that shows the current state of the betting exchange for an event. It might only be a slight difference between the two exchanges, but it’s one that makes Smarkets stand out in terms of betting markets.

The Odds

Whether we’re discussing the commission rate or the quality of the odds, Matchbook wins this point. For starters, Matchbook’s welcome offer directly affects the commission rate, already making it a win with odds.

What’s more, Matchbook simply gives better odds on handicap bets, particularly for football.

The Live Betting

After carefully reviewing both Smarkets and Matchbook’s live betting features, and realising the differences are indeed rather small, Smarkets gets our vote. It’s mostly because Smarkets’ live betting interface provides a decent overview of the live events taking place at any given moment.

On the flip side, Matchbook offers a live betting page where the events are put together with no option to filter them by sports category, which can be a little cumbersome, especially if you’re keen to place your bet quickly. What Matchbook does have, though, is a lot more live betting events compared to Smarkets.

When it comes to choosing one over the other in this category, we just think it’s nicer to have neatly sorted view of the games than not being able to filter through the events.

On the downside, neither betting exchange currently offers live streaming services. So, we didn’t really take this feature into account when reviewing the two platforms.

It’s worth keeping in mind that, for both platforms, certain funding and features may not be available depending on where you’re betting from.

The Mobile App

Matchbook has a great looking mobile app with a simple user interface, but our vote for best app between the two exchanges has got to go to Smarkets. Users seem to agree since the brand’s native app has much higher scores on both mobile platforms.

Smarkets has simply put a decent amount of effort into the development of their mobile app for a superior betting on the go experience. For example, their iOS native app takes up just half the amount of space on your mobile device compared to Matchbook’s iOS app, yet they both pretty much have the same features. Smarket’s app, therefore, is more efficient.

While both brands have apps for download on iOS and Android platforms, Smarkets’ mobile app just boasts better features and a better overall design. You can tell they’re focused on mobile punters; which Matchbook isn’t aiming for right now.

Which Betting Exchange Wins?

Overall, when it comes to picking the best betting exchange between Matchbook and Smarkets, our vote goes to Smarkets. While the differences between the platforms are small, Smarkets wins on welcome offer, mobile app and markets, whereas if odds are all that counts to you, Matchbook is better in that area. But go and take a look for yourself with our Review of Matchbook and our Review of Smarkets.

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Smarkets vs Sportsbooks 

New players in the betting industry are still confused about the difference between a betting exchange, which is offered by Smarkets and a sportsbook provided by several online bookies. This article will highlight the difference between the two, give out the advantages and disadvantages of which and help you choose whether to place your bets in a betting exchange platform like Smarkets or use the sportsbook depending on what you stand to gain. 

Introduction to Smarkets 

Smarkets is a betting exchange operator which was established back in 2008 to replace the traditional bookmakers that offered sportsbook betting. Unlike the sportsbook betting where players bet against the bookmakers, Smarkets brought in a new way where players placed their bets against each other on a peer to peer betting style. Since its establishment, Smarkets have been focused on growth and is recognized as one of the best betting exchanges worldwide. They have a wide variety of sports to bet on as well as plenty of betting options to maximize your chances of winning. They have also done a great job to ensure their players have access to the best technology and user-friendly website. 

Smarkets offer a betting exchange where you can act as a bookmaker by setting the sports odds or become the customer by backing the odds set by another player. This allows you to either lay or back an outcome of a sporting event. 

Lay betting 

 Lay betting allows the players to go head to head by setting their own odds. Laying a bet simply means you’re staking your money on a team not to win. So if five horses are competing and you stake on one horse not to win, you’ll win the bet. If the horse wins, you’ll lose. 

Back Betting  

Back betting is the exact opposite of lay betting. Once another player has set the odds, you can choose to take the odds creating a match. When you place a back bet, you stake on a certain team to win. For instance, if five horses are competing, you’ll place a bet for one horse to win. If any of the four horses defeat it, you’ll lose your bet, if your horse wins, then you win the bet. 

Laying, something Sportsbooks can’t offer 

Lay betting is also known as matched betting. This betting allows players to act as a bookmaker by offering betting odds for other players to back. Many people like participating in a lay bet because they find it easier to choose a team that won’t win rather than choosing the winner. It is the opposite of backing a bet. 

Example 

To place a lay bet, you can choose not to back Arsenal to win in a Premier League. You, therefore, lay a bet on Arsenal. You stand a chance of winning if another team apart from Arsenal wins. You will lose your bet if Arsenal wins. You’ll lay your bet against an outcome by acting as the bookmaker.  

Pros and Cons of Laying a bet 

Pros of laying a bet 

One of the biggest pro of lay betting is that there is generally minimum risk involved. It is easier to pick a horse that’s going to lose a race than picking the winner and chances of you winning are higher. For instance, let’s say five horses are competing, you’ll choose the loser of the race. When you do this, there are high chances that one of the remaining four horses will finish ahead of it. This, intern, gives you higher strike rates. 

Another advantage of laying a bet is that if you choose to back a bet, you’ll have better chances of choosing who’s offering the best odds. You’ll get profits according to what you stake minus the commission that Smarkets will charge from your winnings. If you stake €20 for instance, you might have the potential of earning as much as €500 if you win. If you happen to lose, you’ll only lose your €20. 

Lay betting is far much easier than other types of betting because you’ll find it easier to predict a team that will lose than picking the winner. 

For instance, chances of Chelsea winning on a 4th division side are minimal. You’ll, therefore, lay a bet on them losing. You’ll be more positioned to win the bet on them losing than winning on them winning.  

Cons of laying a bet 

Because lay betting happens exclusively on a betting exchange, there is a possibility of not getting your bet matched. For any laid bet to be successful, you must have another player backing the bet, which is not always a guarantee. This is something you’ll mostly encounter if you place your bets on less popular events. 

Sportsbooks 

The popularity of sportsbook is mostly backed by the unlimited number of sports to bet on as well as a huge number of betting markets. There is higher liquidity in sportsbook as compared to Smarkets, and you’ll never lack odds to bet on. You can choose a wide variety of betting options. For example, when betting on a football match, you’ll choose to bet on the first team to score, the half time winner, the full-time results, the overall winner, under/over, the total number of scores full time, etc. 

Sportsbook players also benefit from many offers and rewards that players can take advantage of when betting. New players enjoy various welcome offers and regular promotions that minimize their risks. 

Sportsbooks: Here To Stay 

Smarkets betting exchange came on board with the aim of replacing the traditional sportsbook betting, which involved placing your bets on the bookmaker. This has, however, remained a dream since sportsbook has proven that it’s going nowhere. 

Sportsbook offers several advantages that you won’t find on Smarkets, and that’s the secret to its strong foundation. For instance, sportsbook guarantees fixed odds where you’ll win a full amount of your betting stake with no commissions being deducted. Sportsbook also offers several betting markets where you can bet on total goals for a specific team, the first goal-scorers, under/over, etc. You can also bet on multiples like doubles, accumulators, or trebles. Unlike Smarkets betting exchange where you lay a bet has to be matched, and you stand a chance of not getting a match, a sportsbook has their bets readily available, and you can place your bet anytime, and it goes through immediately. 

The Final Battle 

The competition between Smarkets and sportsbook is growing stiffer everyday, and none seems to want to pave the way for another. Players are now faced with the challenge of choosing the one to bet with depending on personal preferences. We’re here to make things a little simpler by breaking down the strengths and weaknesses each to help you make an informed decision when placing your bet with any of the platforms. 

Smarkets: Advantages & Disadvantages 

Advantages 

• When betting with Smarkets, you’ll not have to pick a winner but instead, choose a team, or a horse that you think will not win. This offers several opportunities to win your bet. 
• You choose to act as a bookmaker where you pick your best odds and wait to get a match 
• You can make your profits earlier in the game or even before the start of the event 

Disadvantages 

• You’ll not get all your money on the odds places since Smarkets takes 2% commission from your winning  
• There are high chances of not getting your bets matched especially if you’re placing odds on less popular events or you laid a bet too close to the off time 
• Learning how to lay bets is not easy. You need to take time to learn the tricks, or you lose undergoing a long term loss. 
• Smarkets doesn’t have many betting markets available. It is not possible to lay your bets on individual scores, first-scorer, or minute by minute scores 

Sportsbooks – Advantages & Disadvantages  

Advantages  

• Sportsbook operates with fixed odds. There are no fluctuations, and you always know what you’re going to get 
• The sportsbook doesn’t take any commissions from your winnings hence you’ll get the full amount of what you win 
• Sportsbook has multiples which work well to increase your profits. You can choose to bet on doubles, accumulators, and trebles 
• Sportsbook offers several rewards and promotions as well as money-back offers which boosts returns and lowers risks 
• You don’t have to wait for a long time to get your bet matched because the bets are readily available 

Disadvantages 

• Sportsbook is riskier because you must pick a winner 
• Once you’ve placed your bet, it becomes hard to change your mind and pick a different selection 
• The odds are fixed and rarely change hence not easy to get bigger prices 

Conclusion 

It’s not easy to choose whether to bet with sportsbook or Smarkets because they all come with their share of advantages and disadvantages. However, if you compare their pros and cons, you’ll find that it’s more convenient to place your bets on a sportsbook. 

Sportsbook exposes you various betting markets and a huge range of sports to bet on. They have better liquidity, and you’ll not have to wait for long for your bet to match because the odds are readily available. You must, however, accept that betting against a bookmaker exposes you to a greater risk of losing your bet. 

If you choose Smarkets, you’ll be in a better position placing your bets with minimum risks involved through lay betting and back betting. However, you need to understand that despite the risks, Smarkets do not guarantee fixed odds and your bets may not get a match. You should also be ready to part with a 2% commission on your winnings.

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