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Online betting in Nigeria: important information for bettors

Online sports betting is a gambling entertainment that can develop into an exciting hobby. The forecast is based not only on luck, but also on the analysis of the event, collecting information about opponents, monitoring news about the chosen sport and players.

To start betting online, you should:

• study the offers of bookmakers and choose favorable odds;
• decide on the sport. You need to either understand it well, or at least be familiar with it;
• be able to work with information: statistics, expert research, other sources that help make a forecast.

Online sports betting requires compliance with basic rules. The simplest ones: determine and stick to your bankroll, consider forecasting as entertainment, not a way to make money.

Types of sports for betting: what bookmakers offer

Betters from Nigeria have almost the same preferences in online betting as in the rest of the world, based on statistics. Bookmakers know this and offer appropriate lines. The most popular sport is football, it accounts for almost 50% of all bets. Of particular interest is the Nigerian National Championship.

The following sports are:

• tennis;
• basketball;
• hockey.

The bookmaker also offers national sports: baiga, long-distance and ultra-long-distance cross-country racing.

Types of online bets

There are different types of online bets. The first division is by the number of events for which the forecast is made:

• single bet — 1 event;
• express — 2 or more;
• system — a combination of several express bets.

There are popular types of bets:

• outcome — on the winner or, if it is possible in a particular sport, then a draw;
• total. You need to guess how many points/goals/points the teams will have. The bookmaker offers its own option, the bettor should determine whether the real indicator will be higher or lower;
• handicap. These online bets are applicable to equalize the chances of teams. The bookmaker indicates the handicap of one of the opponents. The point is to guess whether the opponent will win taking it into account.

There are special bets. They can be unique in some sports, tournaments, championships. For example, in football – the number of corners, yellow or red cards.

Odds: what you can count on

Online betting odds depend on the popularity of a particular sport and a particular event. On average, it is:

• football: 3-5%;
• hockey: 4-6%;
• basketball: 5%;
• Tennis: 4-7%;
• Boxing and MMA: 5-7%;
• E-sports: 5-8%.

The live rates are slightly higher, within 8-11%. Much depends on the game situation, and the odds change as the event progresses.

Pros of online betting

Advantages of online betting:

• convenience. Bookmakers offer desktop and mobile versions of the site, as well as applications;
• a large selection of sports. There are classic and popular ones, and there are exotic ones, where there are many value bets;
• choice of mode. You can make a prediction in pre-match, having collected the maximum necessary information, or in live, focusing more on what is happening on the playing field or ring.

Online betting is legal, therefore, by predicting the results of certain events, you do not break the law.

How to bet online

Algorithm for betting on sports online:

• Choosing a bookmaker (1xBet is one of the most reliable in Nigeria), registering with it and replenishing your balance.
• Monitoring the line and markets, choosing a sport and event.
• Determining the amount you are willing to spend. Keep in mind that even with careful analysis, there is a risk that the forecast will not play out.
• Registering a coupon. The amount and other data requested by the bookmaker are entered into it.
• Coupon confirmation.

Regardless of whether the event is pre-match or live, wait until the game is over, after which the results are calculated. If the forecast worked, then after a couple of hours the money will be credited to the game account.