Internet bookmakers give a vast variety of types of bets. You will discover a lot of unusual and unprofitable (for the punter) bets that simply choosing which sort of bets to play and avoid is difficult. What will be the most dangerous kinds of bets for punters to play? Avoid the following 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. There are simply too many uncertanties to play this bet with confidence. In effect you should pick the team and the player who you think will be the first scorer.

Last scorer

Just like the above mentioned bet, except this time you also should consider players being substituted off the field. In the event that you are considering this bet, you will want to look at players likely to still be on the field. For instance, in a good soccer match you may consider defenders from a poor team, because strikers tend to be more likely to be substituted as well as a defender for a losing team will often move forward attacking (for corners etc) in the event the team is trying to scramble back into the game at the end of a match.

Half time/full time scores

Not simply do you should predict one result but two. With this sort of bet you should estimate which team will be ahead at half time and at full-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 types of bets heavily favour the bookmaker even though they hold great appeal to the recreational punter.