{"id":17778,"date":"2024-01-25T13:46:31","date_gmt":"2024-01-25T13:46:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/safestbettingsites.co.uk\/?page_id=17778"},"modified":"2024-02-09T09:32:40","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T09:32:40","slug":"how-to-place-a-bet-online","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/safestbettingsites.co.uk\/guides\/how-to-bet-online\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Place a Bet Online"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this guide, we\u2019ll explain all you need to know about how to place a bet online. It\u2019s much easier than many people imagine, and we can summarise the steps you need to take as follows:<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ol>\n<li><svg width=\"20\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 10.4819C0 4.95909 4.47715 0.481934 10 0.481934C15.5228 0.481934 20 4.95909 20 10.4819C20 16.0048 15.5228 20.4819 10 20.4819C4.47715 20.4819 0 16.0048 0 10.4819Z\" fill=\"#E1F4E7\"\/><path d=\"M5.75635 10.4087L8.63432 13.2866L14.2437 7.67725\" stroke=\"#1C2642\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><\/svg> Choose a Safest Betting Site<\/li>\n<li><svg width=\"20\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 10.4819C0 4.95909 4.47715 0.481934 10 0.481934C15.5228 0.481934 20 4.95909 20 10.4819C20 16.0048 15.5228 20.4819 10 20.4819C4.47715 20.4819 0 16.0048 0 10.4819Z\" fill=\"#E1F4E7\"\/><path d=\"M5.75635 10.4087L8.63432 13.2866L14.2437 7.67725\" stroke=\"#1C2642\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><\/svg> Open an Online Betting Account<\/li>\n<li><svg width=\"20\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 10.4819C0 4.95909 4.47715 0.481934 10 0.481934C15.5228 0.481934 20 4.95909 20 10.4819C20 16.0048 15.5228 20.4819 10 20.4819C4.47715 20.4819 0 16.0048 0 10.4819Z\" fill=\"#E1F4E7\"\/><path d=\"M5.75635 10.4087L8.63432 13.2866L14.2437 7.67725\" stroke=\"#1C2642\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><\/svg> Make Your First Deposit<\/li>\n<li><svg width=\"20\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 10.4819C0 4.95909 4.47715 0.481934 10 0.481934C15.5228 0.481934 20 4.95909 20 10.4819C20 16.0048 15.5228 20.4819 10 20.4819C4.47715 20.4819 0 16.0048 0 10.4819Z\" fill=\"#E1F4E7\"\/><path d=\"M5.75635 10.4087L8.63432 13.2866L14.2437 7.67725\" stroke=\"#1C2642\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><\/svg> Find the Sport You Want to Bet On<\/li>\n<li><svg width=\"20\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 10.4819C0 4.95909 4.47715 0.481934 10 0.481934C15.5228 0.481934 20 4.95909 20 10.4819C20 16.0048 15.5228 20.4819 10 20.4819C4.47715 20.4819 0 16.0048 0 10.4819Z\" fill=\"#E1F4E7\"\/><path d=\"M5.75635 10.4087L8.63432 13.2866L14.2437 7.67725\" stroke=\"#1C2642\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><\/svg> Put a Bet On<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Now let\u2019s go through each of these steps in turn so that you know exactly what\u2019s involved and how to go about it. We\u2019ll then give you some additional information that will also be useful to you, including why it\u2019s essential to practice the principles of responsible gambling.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets contracted\"><div class=\"toc_toggle\"><div class=\"toc_arrow\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\"  xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12.06\" cy=\"12.06\" r=\"11.8\" fill=\"#1C2642\"\/><path d=\"M6,10.45l6,6,6-6\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"toc_title\">Table of contents<\/div><\/div><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li class=\"toc_menu_level_1\"><div class=\"heading-box level_1\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_1\"><a href=\"#1_8211_Choose_a_Safest_Betting_Site\">1 &#8211; Choose a Safest Betting Site<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_1\"><div class=\"heading-box level_1\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_1\"><a href=\"#2_-_Open_an_Online_Betting_Account\">2 - Open an Online Betting Account<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_1\"><div class=\"heading-box level_1\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_1\"><a href=\"#3_8211_Make_Your_First_Deposit\">3 &#8211; Make Your First Deposit<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_1\"><div class=\"heading-box level_1\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_1\"><a href=\"#4_8211_Find_the_Sport_You_Want_to_Bet_On\">4 &#8211; Find the Sport You Want to Bet On<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_1\"><div class=\"heading-box level_1\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_1\"><a href=\"#5_8211_Put_a_Bet_On\">5 &#8211; Put a Bet On<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_1\"><div class=\"heading-box level_1\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_1\"><a href=\"#How_Online_Bets_are_Settled\">How Online Bets are Settled<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_1\"><div class=\"heading-box level_1\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_1\"><a href=\"#Important_Online_Betting_Rules\">Important Online Betting Rules<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_1\"><div class=\"heading-box level_1\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_1\"><a href=\"#Withdrawing_Your_Winnings\">Withdrawing Your Winnings<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_1\"><div class=\"link-content-box\"><div class=\"heading-box level_1\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_1\"><a href=\"#Online_Betting_Tips_for_Beginners\">Online Betting Tips for Beginners<\/a><div class=\"toggle_menu_arrow\"><svg width=\"40\" height=\"40\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 40\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M16 18.6665L20 22.6665L24 18.6665\" stroke=\"#1C2642\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/div><ul class=\"child_toc_menu level_1\"><li class=\"toc_menu_level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_2\"><a href=\"#Remember_Its_Real_Money\">Remember It\u2019s Real Money<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_2\"><a href=\"#Be_Selective\">Be Selective<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_2\"><a href=\"#Bet_Strategically\">Bet Strategically<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_2\"><a href=\"#Join_Multiple_Betting_Sites\">Join Multiple Betting Sites<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_2\"><a href=\"#Be_Patient\">Be Patient<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_1\"><div class=\"heading-box level_1\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_1\"><a href=\"#Responsible_Gambling\">Responsible Gambling<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_1\"><div class=\"heading-box level_1\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_1\"><a href=\"#Placing_a_Bet_Online_Vs_High_Street_Bookie\">Placing a Bet Online Vs High Street Bookie<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_1\"><div class=\"heading-box level_1\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_1\"><a href=\"#Time_to_Put_a_Bet_On\">Time to Put a Bet On!<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_1\"><div class=\"link-content-box\"><div class=\"heading-box level_1\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_1\"><a href=\"#FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><div class=\"toggle_menu_arrow\"><svg width=\"40\" height=\"40\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 40\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M16 18.6665L20 22.6665L24 18.6665\" stroke=\"#1C2642\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/div><ul class=\"child_toc_menu level_1\"><li class=\"toc_menu_level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_2\"><a href=\"#Is_placing_bets_online_legal\">Is placing bets online legal?<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_2\"><a href=\"#Is_it_difficult_to_place_a_bet_online\">Is it difficult to place a bet online?<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_2\"><a href=\"#Where_is_the_best_place_to_put_a_bet_on\">Where is the best place to put a bet on?<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"toc_menu_level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box level_2\"><div class=\"heading-box-border level_2\"><a href=\"#How_long_does_it_take_to_make_a_bet_online\">How long does it take to make a bet online?<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"1_8211_Choose_a_Safest_Betting_Site\">1 &#8211; Choose a Safest Betting Site<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your first task should be to choose a safest betting site. And the key word here is safe. You need to make sure that any site you place a bet online with is properly licensed and regulated to operate in the UK. Fortunately, that\u2019s why we exist in the first place. We\u2019ve provided our own carefully curated list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/safestbettingsites.co.uk\/\">best betting sites in the UK<\/a>, all of which are licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission. Take your pick from any of the sites recommended on that page and you\u2019ll be able to bet with complete confidence that they are safe and trustworthy.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, some bookmakers are better than others when it comes to betting on particular sports. For that reason, we also have dedicated pages that will tell you about those. Click on any sport listed in our sports betting menu and you\u2019ll be taken to the page that deals with it. For example, click on Darts and you\u2019ll be presented with our page about the <a href=\"https:\/\/safestbettingsites.co.uk\/darts\/\">best darts betting sites<\/a>. If you already know what sport you\u2019re most interested in betting on, it makes sense to choose a bookmaker who gives it full coverage.<\/p>\n<div class=\"list_how_to\" id=\"how-to-2-open-an-online-betting-account\" >\n    <h2 class=\"list_how_to__title\"><span id=\"2_-_Open_an_Online_Betting_Account\">2 - Open an Online Betting Account<\/span><\/h2>\n    <p class=\"list_how_to__description\">When you\u2019ve chosen a safest betting site that you think will suit your needs, the next step is to open an account with it. This is a quick and painless process, but we\u2019ll run you through it here so that you know exactly what to do.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"list_how_to__list_wrapper\">\n        <ol class=\"list_how_to__list\">\n            <li class=\"list_how_to__item\"><div class=\"list_how_to__item_text\">Look at the home page of the betting site and you\u2019ll see that there will be at least one button or banner that invites you to Join, Register or Sign Up. These all mean the same thing, so hit whatever button is available and you\u2019ll be taken to an account registration page.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"list_how_to__item\"><div class=\"list_how_to__item_text\">Complete the registration fields as instructed. You\u2019ll be asked to provide your name, date of birth, email address, residential address and other personal details. All of this information must be accurate because your identity will need to be verified. When you have checked over the details to ensure their accuracy, submit the form and the new account will be opened.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"list_how_to__item\"><div class=\"list_how_to__item_text\">Before you can place a bet online with your account, you will be asked to provide documents that verify your identity. For example, you might be asked for a photo of your passport or driving license, as well as a copy of a recent utility bill to provide your address. ID verification only needs to be carried out once with each bookmaker, so the sooner you get it done, the sooner you will be able to make a bet.<\/div><\/li>\n        <\/ol>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"3_8211_Make_Your_First_Deposit\">3 &#8211; Make Your First Deposit<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve verified your identity your account will be ready for use. But before you can place a bet online, you need to have some cash online to bet with. That\u2019s why your next step is to make your first deposit.<\/p>\n<p>Log into your new betting site account and head to the banking area. Click deposit and you will be shown which payment methods you can choose from. UK law doesn\u2019t allow anyone in this country to make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk\/public-and-players\/guide\/gambling-using-a-credit-card\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">deposits to betting sites via credit card<\/a>, but there will still be plenty of other options available. Common options include debit cards and e-wallets such as PayPal.<\/p>\n<p>Select an available method that you\u2019d like to use and enter its details. Then enter the sum of money that you want to deposit. Assuming that all of the usual security checks go through (you might need to approve the transaction on your phone, for example) your deposit should be completed within a matter of seconds.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"4_8211_Find_the_Sport_You_Want_to_Bet_On\">4 &#8211; Find the Sport You Want to Bet On<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most online betting sites cover a variety of sports. Those that tend to be most popular with the betting public, such as football and horse racing, are usually featured quite prominently, so they\u2019re difficult to miss. Others, however, are often tucked away, so you\u2019ll need to go to the menu area to find them.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17789 aligncenter\" title=\"Sports A Z\" src=\"https:\/\/safestbettingsites.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sports-A-Z.jpg\" alt=\"Sports A Z\" width=\"1246\" height=\"787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/safestbettingsites.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sports-A-Z.jpg 1246w, https:\/\/safestbettingsites.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sports-A-Z-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/safestbettingsites.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sports-A-Z-1024x647.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/safestbettingsites.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Sports-A-Z-768x485.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1246px) 100vw, 1246px\" \/>\n<p>Navigating your way around a modern betting site is usually a simple matter of clicking tabs and links. If the main menu isn\u2019t shown by default on the left of the screen, look for an icon showing three horizontal bars at the top left of the screen. Click it and the menu will open for you.<\/p>\n<p>At some betting sites, all of the available sports are listed in alphabetical order in the main menu. But some have a separate menu item labelled Sports A-Z or similar, so you may need to open that to see the full range available. It normally only takes a minute or two to find your way around, so once you\u2019ve reached this stage you\u2019ll be good to go.<\/p>\n<p>Click on the sport that you want to place online bets on and you\u2019ll be taken to a new page that shows you the various events that are scheduled to take place. Each event normally has at least a handful of different betting markets associated with it. For example, a single football match will have markets for the match result, correct score, half-time\/full-time result, number of goals scored, first goalscorer and more.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"5_8211_Put_a_Bet_On\">5 &#8211; Put a Bet On<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Go to the betting market that you\u2019re interested in and you\u2019ll see the outcomes that you can bet on. For example, the match result market for a football match will allow you to plan an online bet on the home win, the draw, or the away win. Each of those outcomes will be presented with the odds that the bookmaker will give you if you make a bet.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17791 aligncenter\" title=\"Match Result Market\" src=\"https:\/\/safestbettingsites.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Match-Result-Market.jpg\" alt=\"Match Result Market\" width=\"681\" height=\"110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/safestbettingsites.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Match-Result-Market.jpg 681w, https:\/\/safestbettingsites.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Match-Result-Market-300x48.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/>\n<p>Click the outcome that you want to bet on and it will automatically be added to your virtual betslip. The slip will show the match, the outcome you\u2019ve selected, and the odds being offered. Check all of those details, and don\u2019t panic if you ever find you\u2019ve added the wrong outcome to the betslip by mistake. You can easily clear the slip and start again with a simple click of your mouse button.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17792 aligncenter\" title=\"Betslip\" src=\"https:\/\/safestbettingsites.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Betslip.jpg\" alt=\"Betslip\" width=\"297\" height=\"216\" \/>\n<p>If everything looks good, enter the amount of money that you want to bet. Check the betslip again, just in case you\u2019ve added one or two extra zeros that you hadn\u2019t intended to. When you\u2019re happy that the match, the outcome, the odds and the stake of your bet are all as they should be, click to confirm the bet and your stake will be taken from your account balance.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_Online_Bets_are_Settled\">How Online Bets are Settled<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As we\u2019ve just said, when you make a sports bet online your stake is taken from your account straight away. This is exactly as it is in a traditional betting shop, where you pay for the bet when you hand your betting slip over the counter.<\/p>\n<p>Your bet will be normally settled within a matter of minutes of your event reaching its conclusion. If your bet loses, the bookmaker will keep your stake and you\u2019ll have to hope for a better result next time. If it wins, the total of your profit and your returned stake will be credited back to your online betting account. All of this happens automatically, so you won\u2019t need to be logged in after your bet has been made for your winnings to be added to your account.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Important_Online_Betting_Rules\">Important Online Betting Rules<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You might be wondering what happens if a horse is declared a non-runner or a football match is called off or postponed. Well, you\u2019ll be pleased to hear that every licensed bookmaker works to a published set of rules so that customers who place a bet know exactly what will happen in any given situation.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll find a link to the full set of rules at the bottom of the homes page at most betting sites. We\u2019ll let you read through those at your leisure. In the meantime, here are some of the most important rules that govern online betting. Note that these are fairly standard rules, and bookmakers are at liberty to tweak them, so be sure to check the situation before you place a bet online.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#d6d6d3;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f0f0ed;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p>Ante Post Betting<\/p>\n<p>The majority of online betting sites accept Ante-Post horse racing wagers on the basis that they will stand, irrespective of whether or not your selection happens to run.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#d6d6d3;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f0f0ed;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p>Each-Way Betting in Horse Racing<\/p>\n<p>Most bookmakers do not allow each-way betting on races of less than 5 runners. Races of 5, 6 or 7 runners, pat 1\/4 the odds for the first 2 places. Races of 8 or more runners pay 1\/5 the odds for the first 3 places. Handicap races of 12 to 15 runners pay 1\/4 the odds for the first 3 places. Handicaps of 16 or more runners pay 1\/4 the odds for the first 4 places.<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#d6d6d3;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f0f0ed;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p>Non-Runners<\/p>\n<p>When a horse is withdrawn from a race that hasn\u2019t come under starter\u2019s orders, any money that you have bet on that horse (be it a win bet, an each-way bet or a place-only bet) will be refunded. A winning bet on any other runner in the race will then be subject to Rule 4 deductions.<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#d6d6d3;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f0f0ed;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p>Postponed and Abandoned Football Matches<\/p>\n<p>When a match is postponed, bets will normally stand if a rescheduled match will be played within five days. Otherwise, bets will be refunded. When a match is abandoned, any bet still running will be declared void. The only bets that can stand in this situation are those that have already won or lost, such as bets on the first goalscorer.<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#d6d6d3;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#f0f0ed;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p>Maximum Winnings<\/p>\n<p>Most bookies will state the maximum sum that you can win in a given period. That sum can vary between different sports, and also between different markets, so this is something that you should always check before betting for the first time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Withdrawing_Your_Winnings\">Withdrawing Your Winnings<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s face it, the only reason we learn how to bet on football or any other sport is because we quite like the idea of winning. Should you have a run of good results, you will probably want to withdraw some of your winnings from your account so that you can enjoy them elsewhere. Fortunately, this is normally just as easy as making a deposit.<\/p>\n<p>To make a withdrawal, head to the banking area. Click the withdrawal button, enter the sum of money that you want to withdraw and confirm the request. As long as you have sufficient funds in your account the withdrawal will be processed within a few days. If you have previously made a deposit using a method that can\u2019t also be used for withdrawals, you will need to select a different method that can.<\/p>\n<div class=\"list_how_to\" id=\"how-to-online-betting-tips-for-beginners\" >\n    <h2 class=\"list_how_to__title\"><span id=\"Online_Betting_Tips_for_Beginners\">Online Betting Tips for Beginners<\/span><\/h2>\n    <p class=\"list_how_to__description\">Having now covered the mechanics of how to bet online you\u2019re all set to get started. But before you do, here are a few online betting tips that should prove useful:<\/p>\n    <div class=\"list_how_to__list_wrapper\">\n        <ol class=\"list_how_to__list\">\n            <li class=\"list_how_to__item\"><h3 class=\"list_how_to__item_title\"><span id=\"Remember_Its_Real_Money\">Remember It\u2019s Real Money<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"list_how_to__item_text\">When you visit a high street bookmaker and hand over a crisp \u00a310 or \u00a320 note with your bet slip, it\u2019s very apparent that you\u2019re putting real money at risk. Unfortunately, you never actually see any money when betting online, just numbers. If you aren\u2019t careful, that can make you less aware of the risk you\u2019re taking with each bet. For that reason, our first tip is to be mindful when betting, and always remember that it\u2019s real money that you\u2019re playing with.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"list_how_to__item\"><h3 class=\"list_how_to__item_title\"><span id=\"Be_Selective\">Be Selective<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"list_how_to__item_text\">An online betting site will offer more betting markets than anyone will ever need. While you might be able to spot hundreds of great betting opportunities, you shouldn\u2019t even consider taking advantage of all of them. Instead, be selective. Focus on the very best opportunities according to your own assessment of what\u2019s important or appealing, and leave the rest. If you don\u2019t do this, you\u2019ll spread yourself too thin, and your betting won\u2019t be as effective as it could be.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"list_how_to__item\"><h3 class=\"list_how_to__item_title\"><span id=\"Bet_Strategically\">Bet Strategically<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"list_how_to__item_text\">If you aren\u2019t sure how to assess betting opportunities, or you find it a bit overwhelming having so many markets to choose from, consider adopting a betting strategy or two. This will help you to bet with more purpose and direction than you might otherwise. Take a look at our guide to Betting Strategies for a complete introduction to this topic.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"list_how_to__item\"><h3 class=\"list_how_to__item_title\"><span id=\"Join_Multiple_Betting_Sites\">Join Multiple Betting Sites<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"list_how_to__item_text\">While you only need to sign up with a single online betting site to place a bet, it can be useful to sign up with several. That\u2019s because different bookies offer slightly different odds. If you only have an account with one bookie, you\u2019ll have to take the odds that are being offered there. However, if you join multiple betting sites, you\u2019ll be able to compare the odds available at each for a particular outcome. You can then place your online bet with the betting site that is offering the best price.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"list_how_to__item\"><h3 class=\"list_how_to__item_title\"><span id=\"Be_Patient\">Be Patient<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"list_how_to__item_text\">Achieving success in online betting is much like achieving success in any other hobby. It\u2019s something that takes time. The more experience you have under your belt, the better. This being the case, don\u2019t expect to become a betting superstar overnight. Instead, be patient. Learn as much as you can about the hobby (our collection of betting guides will help you there) and focus on applying what you learn so that you benefit from the knowledge you acquire.<\/div><\/li>\n        <\/ol>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"Responsible_Gambling\">Responsible Gambling<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Online betting is an entertaining hobby that should be fun. But it also involves real financial risk. It\u2019s essential to bet responsibly so that your gambling doesn\u2019t become problematic. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/safestbettingsites.co.uk\/responsible-gambling\/\">learn all about Responsible Gambling here<\/a>, and we urge you to do so. In the meantime, we\u2019d advise you to stick rigidly to the following principles:<\/p>\n<p>\u2705Only place a bet online with money that you can afford to lose. If you need the money you\u2019re betting with for any other purpose, you shouldn\u2019t be betting with it.<\/p>\n<p>\u2705Make good use of Responsible Gambling tools provided by your chosen betting site. These will let you set deposit and loss limits, give yourself time-out periods, and more.<\/p>\n<p>\u2705Have other hobbies that don\u2019t involve gambling. Go for a hike, read a good book, watch a movie, do some gardening, learn a new language, or just socialise with friends. This will help you to maintain a healthy perspective and view sports betting as just one of the many things you do to have fun.<\/p>\n<p>\u26a0\ufe0fNever view sports betting as a legitimate way to make an income. It isn\u2019t. It\u2019s a form of entertainment in which you\u2019re sure to have losing bets.<\/p>\n<p>\u26a0\ufe0fIf you ever feel as if your betting has stopped being fun, take a break for a few days or weeks. If your betting is making you feel stressed, miserable, angry or sad, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gamcare.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reach out to GamCare<\/a> or one of the other organisations listed on our Responsible Gambling page.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Placing_a_Bet_Online_Vs_High_Street_Bookie\">Placing a Bet Online Vs High Street Bookie<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s now time for us to bring our online betting guide to an end by making a comparison between placing a bet online and betting in person with a High Street bookmaker. We\u2019ve set things out in a table below so that you can see how things stand at a glance:<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-table su-table-responsive su-table-alternate\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Online Betting<\/td>\n<td>High Street Bookie<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u2705You can place online bets from anywhere.<\/td>\n<td>\u274cYou have to visit the bookie in person.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u2705Accessible at any time of day or night.<\/td>\n<td>\u274cMust bet during shop opening hours.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u2705Scores of betting sites to choose from.<\/td>\n<td>\u274cRestricted to a handful of local betting shops.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u2705Access to a vast range of betting markets.<\/td>\n<td>\u274cFocus on main markets and sports.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u2705No need to handle physical cash.<\/td>\n<td>\u274cCash wagers only with most shops.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u2705You can bet privately with no distractions.<\/td>\n<td>\u274cBetting shops can be very noisy at times.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u2705Make your bet instantly.<\/td>\n<td>\u274cStand in a queue and wait your turn.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Based on the above, we think that online betting is the clear winner. We\u2019re not against traditional betting shops by any means, but we think that online betting sites have a lot more to offer.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Time_to_Put_a_Bet_On\">Time to Put a Bet On!<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that you know how to place a bet online, the only thing remaining is for you to put your new knowledge to good use. When you\u2019ve set yourself up with an online betting site and made your first bet, you\u2019ll appreciate just how easy it is. Enjoy your sports betting and good luck!<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/span><\/h2>\n<section class=\"fi-faq-content-shortcode\">\n    <div class=\"fi-faq-content-shortcode__question\">\n        <h3><span id=\"Is_placing_bets_online_legal\">Is placing bets online legal?<\/span><\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"fi-faq-content-shortcode__answer\" style=\"display: none;\">\n        <p>Online betting is legal in the UK for anyone aged 18 or older. However, you must be careful to bet with a licensed and regulated betting site so that you can bet safely and with confidence.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"fi-faq-content-shortcode\">\n    <div class=\"fi-faq-content-shortcode__question\">\n        <h3><span id=\"Is_it_difficult_to_place_a_bet_online\">Is it difficult to place a bet online?<\/span><\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"fi-faq-content-shortcode__answer\" style=\"display: none;\">\n        <p>No. Placing a bet online involves little more than adding your selection to a virtual betslip and entering the sum of money you want to bet.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"fi-faq-content-shortcode\">\n    <div class=\"fi-faq-content-shortcode__question\">\n        <h3><span id=\"Where_is_the_best_place_to_put_a_bet_on\">Where is the best place to put a bet on?<\/span><\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"fi-faq-content-shortcode__answer\" style=\"display: none;\">\n        <p>All of our featured best betting sites are safe and trustworthy. 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