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

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

This sort of bet applies to rugby league and best 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 will need to pick the team and the player who you think will be the very first scorer.

Last scorer

Much like the above bet, except this time additionally you must consider players being substituted off the field. If you are considering this bet, you should look at players prone to still be on the field. For instance, in a soccer match you may consider defenders from a poor team, because strikers tend to be more prone 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 just do you need to predict one result but two. With this type of bet you have to 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.