The ongoing Test series between South Africa and India in Guwahati and surrounds is a good opportunity for punters to get involved in the action.
When doing so, though, it is vitally important to consider accurate and trustworthy information about sports betting online.
There are several key factors to consider, including the following.
Range of markets
One of the early ways you will tell if a site is legitimate or not is evidenced by the number of markets it has available. For example, while the Proteas are in India, solid betting sites will have a vast array of options available. If they do not, then it’s best to stay away. Top bowler in the innings, top batter in the series, player of the match, player of the series and many, many more should be possible to bet on.
Competitive odds
It’s worthwhile looking through the odds and prices across a handful of sites. You’ll soon get a feel for the average, below average and above average numbers on offer. If there are outlandish, unreasonable prices available, it’s probable that the site is not the best choice and you should turn to others with stronger repute. Take your time about this. There isn’t too much of a rush. Ponder your options carefully.
Correct licensing
Ensure the site is appropriately licensed. The website might be geared toward the Indian market, but doesn’t necessarily have to be based in India. Keep an eye out for references to the The Curaçao Gaming Control Board and similar governing bodies. These sorts of references should be enough to put you at ease and give you confidence of mind. You are also welcome to mail the site directly and ask them about their licensing.
Cricket-specific markets
While it’s likely the site will have a wide range of sports on offer, as a cricket fan, you want your favourite sport and its related tournaments and events to be available. These should include the Indian Premier League, any Test, ODI or T20I cricket involving India and South Africa, Australia, England, New Zealand and other big countries. Besides the IPL, other major T20 competitions such as the SA20, Big Bash League in Australia, Pakistan Super League, Caribbean Premier League, Super Smash in New Zealand, T20 Blast in England and more should be on show.
Ease of navigation
Safe and legal sports betting online platforms will generally have excellent navigation. It should not be a problem to find what you are looking for and, in time, as you use the site more and more, your experience could become more personalised. As an example, you might be able to bookmark specific sports such as cricket you prefer to bet on. You might also be able to swap currencies and languages to make your experience that much better.
Deposits and withdrawals
In closing, this is possibly the biggest factor when knowing if a site is worthwhile using or not. They should be associated with the best and most popular withdrawal and deposit options. Visa, Mastercard, Paytm, PhonePE and other major services are some of the biggest players in this field. Look out for them. They should be there.
Brand ambassadors
It is always good to see former international cricketers putting their names to large betting brands. Greats such as Chris Gayle, Kevin Pietersen and Vernon Philander have done this. There are many other examples, too. There will be more in the future as well. If a former international batter, bowler or all-rounder is prepared to back a betting site, you can be confident that it is legal, legitimate and worth making use of. That’s all the reassurance you need, really.
