As the Betting Industry Grows, New Services Show Up

Sport betting has grown considerably the past few years and many people either bet personally or know someone that does. There are a large number of betting companies or bookmakers as they are called, that offer sport betting on a variety of sports such as basketball, soccer, golf, tennis, and many more. Additionally, it is now possible to bet on outcomes other than simple scores; which team will receive the most yellow cards or how many games the next tennis set will have are a few examples. Even live-odds, betting while a match is still in play, was unheard of until the advance of the Internet allowed most online betting companies to offer the service. Most practitioners bet recreationally with friends or family as a way to enhance the excitement of a game but there are those that bet professionally and make their living through betting.

The increased interest in sport betting is most evident in the number of betting companies that sponsor sport events on TV and on news outlets. As the betting industry grows, the ecosystem of services that cater to betters has begun to diversify as well. One of the most common services is an odds history website that allows you to analyze large amounts of data or simply see the latest odds on your favorite soccer team or tennis player. This kind of service can also be of use if you want to compare the history of odds for two teams and see the change over the season. Looking at historical odds can illuminate trends and help you decide whether or not your game is the right one for you. These types of statistics can also show which betting company has had the best odds historically and can affect you choice if you’re in the market for a membership. One company may offer higher odds on ice hockey games while another may be more focused on soccer.

Services that allow betters to analyze and assess odds and betting options are can also be very helpful, including sites that host statistics over upcoming odds for various bookmakers and even betting systems that use tips and information to tailor a winning betting strategy just for you.

Author: Art Aronson

Art Aronson is a tenured bottom-line professional sports handicapper. He is the best ROI handicapper in the business. He is not your typical handicapper.

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