Internet bookmakers offer a vast selection of types of bets. There are actually a lot of unusual and unprofitable (for the punter) bets that simply choosing which type of bets to play and avoid is difficult. What will be the most dangerous kinds of bets for punters to play? Avoid the next types of sports bets and also you will be avoiding the bets that bookies refer to as “cream” – because their profit margins are so generous.

First player to score/first goal scorer/first try scorer

This kind of bet applies to rugby league and soccer. The odds are put together days in advance, and always with enough margin for the bookie to cover himself. You’ll find simply too many uncertanties to play this bet with confidence. In effect you need to pick the team as well as the player who you think will be the first scorer.

Last scorer

Much like the aforementioned bet, except this time you also must consider players being substituted off the field. In the event that you are considering this bet, you should look at players prone to still be on the field. One example is in a soccer match you could consider defenders from a poor team, because strikers are more more likely to be substituted and also a defender for a losing team will often move forward attacking (for corners etc) when the team is trying to scramble back into the game by the end of a match.

Half time/full time scores

Not only do it is important to predict one result but two. With this type of bet it is important to estimate which team will be ahead at half time and at Full Survey time. Bookies potentially gain more profit, as the punters job is two times as difficult.

Multi bets

All multiple selection bets should be avoided including teasers, parlays and all variations. These kinds of bets heavily favour the bookmaker even though they hold great appeal to the recreational punter.