Internet bookmakers offer a vast number of types of bets. You can find numerous unusual and unprofitable (for the punter) bets that simply choosing which type of bets to play and avoid is difficult. What are the most dangerous kinds of bets for punters to play? Avoid the next types of sports bets and 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 sort 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 will discover 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

Much like the above bet, except this time you also have to think about players being substituted off the field. In the event you are considering this bet, you will want to look at players more likely to still be on the field. As an example, in a soccer match you might consider defenders from a poor team, because strikers will be 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 just do you should predict one result but two. With this kind of bet it is important to estimate which team will be ahead at half time and at full-time. Bookies potentially gain more profit, as the punters job is 2 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 despite the fact that they hold great football appeal to the recreational punter.