Other Promotions For Account Holders
The bookies know that it is all very well signing you up as a new customer but if you then go elsewhere once you’ve got your welcome offer they have wasted their time. That is why all online sports betting sites will continually offer more promotions for existing customers as well to make sure that you don’t leave.
But it is definitely worth checking out the promotions page of the site you sign up for as you could find some really good value in their promotions. Some of them will be long running offers such as football accumulator promotions but some will be very time specific – especially around major sporting events – so do regularly check.
These existing customer promotions are especially good for horse racing betting as the bookies know that the major events entice customers that don’t always take much notice of horse racing. The big events such as the Grand National, Royal Ascot and the Cheltenham Festival draw out the more casual horse racing betting customer so you can sometimes get some really good deals.
The Sport and Tips for Horse Racing
The sport of kings! There is something about the excitement of horse racing that grabs the attention of even those who are not that interested in the sport. Bookies have traditionally been most well-known for horse racing and although with the incredible rise in the popularity of online sports betting sites punters can explore the markets relating to all kinds of other sports it is still definitely one of the favourites – especially the big events.
We can look at the William Hill and Ladbrokes horse racing markets and sections in a moment but looking at the sport in general it is quite amazing to see the range of meetings and races that are open to the punter – across the globe.
Whereas in the past horse racing betting fans would probably have concentrated on the meetings in their own country there is much more of an opportunity to explore the global betting markets and watch coverage of races in the USA, Dubai or Ireland, even if you live in the United Kingdom.
And with the world of horse racing being more open to customer account holders and punters there are more places to find betting tips. As with horse racing betting in general, the world of tips may seem confusing and a closed shop to newcomers but once you take a little look at the racing world you can see that it really is just the way you try to get a little of advantage when it comes to your betting.
There are so many places you can get tips for horse racing betting. From your friends and family, to the wide selection of dedicated online sites. There are still plenty of newspaper and magazines that will provide daily tips for horse racing, along with guides to betting strategy and odds guides.
The Basics of Horse Racing and Horse Racing Betting Sites
Even those of you with no experience of horse racing will know the basic format of the sport but there may be a few little details that you are unaware of. At the very basic level of understanding of horse racing you need to know that there are two different types of racing – flat racing and national hunt.
Flat racing is exactly what the name suggests – it is a race without obstacles where the horses will generally race around the course. National hunt racing is where the horses race and jump over hurdles or fences along the way.
Betting on horse races has been around for centuries but with the influx of online betting sites in the last 10 years or so the appeal has widened and now virtually anyone can have a flutter whether they know about horses or not.
The other thing that online sites have changed in the world of horse racing betting is that punters expect a certain level of service and more than just a race card and a list of all the odds for a race. Thanks to online sites such as William Hill and Ladbrokes, fans are able to log in to forums to chat and share tips and find out all the latest information on the sport.
The Big Events
Horse racing fans in the UK have always known some of the very popular overseas races and meetings as they have gone into the sport’s folklore over the decades. Names such as the Kentucky Derby and The Melbourne Cup are probably known by a lot of people who have no other knowledge of racing as they are globally famous events.
But there are plenty of big races and meetings in the UK and we will be looking at some of them in greater detail later on. Some of these are well known as social events to some people just as much as a horse racing meeting. Royal Ascot is a good example of this. Photos of Ladies Day make the social pages of newspapers and magazines around the world and reach people with no interest in the actual racing going on.
Types of Betting
There is no point searching for tips without having at least a basic grasp of how to bet on horses and what kinds of bets are open to you. The rise in the popularity of online betting sites has meant that it is much easier to make a selection and place a bet these days but you still need to know what you are betting on.
Some of the names of some of the bets are very confusing but if you are new to horse racing betting then it pays to just keep it simple. You may get some tips for horse racing bets from friends, colleagues or dedicated websites but if you are new to betting then it is probably a good idea to leave the complex combinations alone and just go for the standard, simple options. Here are a few basic betting tips for beginners.
How to Watch Horse Racing?
You can, of course, watch horse racing on any television channel that shows it – and when the big racing events come around it is sometimes hard to avoid it! But if you are becoming interested in horse racing betting you might want to be able to watch the races that might not be picked up by the major channels.
This is where the live streaming options come in at your chosen online betting site. Most sites have fairly similar prerequisites to customers watching horse racing through their account and both William Hill and Ladbrokes offer this service.
At Ladbrokes you can easily see which races are available to watch using their live stream as they have a television icon next to them. Unlike watching other live sports though, it is not just enough to have funds in your account or have made a bet within the past 24 hours. With horse racing you will have needed to have placed a bet of at least £1 on the race you want to watch.
Tips For Horse Racing Betting
Most online betting sites have good statistics and results sections so you can do your homework before making your next betting selections. As with most sports, it really pays off to do a bit of research before placing a bet and if you were to take away just one of our tips then that would be it.
Knowing all about the history of a horse and how it has performed is a really good indicator of how it may fare in its upcoming races. Certain horses will like particular conditions as well so it is good to know whether your fancied horse is good on a heavier surface if the weather turns.
It is also a good idea to follow your chosen online betting site on social media as well. Following them on twitter, liking them on Facebook and even watching their YouTube videos not only keeps you abreast of all the latest news but might alert you to price boosts or special promotions. You can find the details of social media accounts on all the betting sites.
Betting on the Go
Online sites definitely revolutionised the entire betting industry but a more recent development has taken it to a whole new level – and that is the introduction of mobile betting. The capability has been around for a few years and it doesn’t look as if it will get any less popular.
Punters love the freedom betting on their smartphone or tablet device gives them. You don’t even have to be tied to your home computer. You can make your bet wherever you are, whenever you like.
You can just use your smartphone or tablet’s browser to find your bookie’s site but for a more optimised experience you should really look into downloading their app. Most sites offer an app for iOS Apple devices as well as Android (and some of the others such as Windows as well) and these have been specially designed for a smaller screen – such as your phone.
To download the app on to Apple devices such as an iPhone or iPad you just need to go to the App Store and select as you would any other app. Android apps are slightly different as Google do not allow gambling apps in their store. This isn’t a problem though as you should be able to easily find a link on the bookie’s site which downloads the app directly onto your phone.
Getting Help
You will find that betting online is a fairly straightforward experience and should not really need to get any help for the majority of the time you use the sites. But it is always good to know that if you do come across any issue – however small it seems – that there is someone who you can contact to help.
It may be that you need help with a particular bet or have a question about your account. It could even just be that you are having trouble accessing your account. Whatever the problem the customer support teams are there to help and all the contact details are easy to find on the relevant websites.
