How to choose an online bookmaker? What should you pay attention to first? How to distinguish a fraudulent bookmaker from a legitimate one? A player with many years of experience, moderator of complaints on the Bookmaker Rating website, Roman Gromov, prepared an article on this topic.

Are you afraid that your first experience in sports betting will end in lost money due to fraudulent bookmakers? It's possible. But if you know what to look for when choosing a bookmaker, then with a high probability you will never encounter fraud at bookmakers.

Knowing how to choose a bookmaker is especially important for a beginner. So let's figure it out.

Reliability of the bookmaker

The most important factor, and universal for all categories of players, is bookmaker reliability. We are not playing with candy wrappers, but with our own hard-earned money. And you should trust them only to trusted companies. How to choose a legal bookmaker on the Internet?

First, read the reviews of other players and the bookmaker’s rating on the “Bookmakers Rating”. Recommended bookmaker companies include bookmakers with ratings of 5 and 4. A rating of 3 is not a death sentence for a bookmaker. All companies are included here when they are added to the rating, and subsequently the rating is clarified. But still, we should treat these companies with caution: their reliability is either insufficient, or we have little information about them.

…Always checkbookmaker license!

Secondly, pay attention to the age and reputation (fame) of the company. If a bookmaker company has been around for a long time, this usually means that it has managed to get on its feet and is reliable. The good reputation of the bookmaker in the communities of betting players, for example, among subscribers of the Bookmaker Rating public, also speaks in favor of its reliability. These two factors should be considered together. The fact that you have often heard the name of the office does not mean that it is as reliable as a Swiss bank. Perhaps this is a shell company that spent money on advertising in in social networks and on sites with online films - but blindly believe your news feed and the screensaver before each new series“Fizruk” is not allowed under any circumstances.

Thirdly, always check the bookmaker's license! With reliable bookmakers, you will always find comprehensive legal information on their website, namely the name of the licensing authority and license number. Most often, there is a link to the license page on the licensor’s website, where contacts should also be indicated where you can complain about the bookmaker, if necessary.

But remember: Bookmaker Rating has already done this work for you. A good rating in our rating is possible only for companies top level reliability with a verified license, and the rating of 5 is only for online bookmakers legal in Russia. Bookmakers with a high rating pay.

Line width, markings and coefficients

Another important factor when choosing an office is the line width. In simple terms – number of sporting events you can bet on. This parameter is becoming more and more flexible, because more and more new offers are appearing in bookmaker lines. If earlier we could be surprised by the presence of some exotic species sports and betting on the results of elections in the United States, now even betting on the worst football tournament and the results of the show “The Voice” are in the order of things. Of course, most players don’t need such frills at all. Popular sports are available at absolutely all bookmakers. The choice of an office based on this parameter is purely individual and depends on the preferences of the player himself. True, if you are interested in which bookmaker to choose for betting on eSports, then the parameter of the availability of the necessary disciplines, tournaments and even matches becomes decisive.

The best thing find yours among reliable bookmakers golden mean - the company that will provide you with the necessary sporting events And betting options at fairly high odds .

A similar approach should be taken when placing bets on events in a line. The list is a list of all the bets that the bookmaker offers you as part of an event. Basically, bookmakers try to heavily schedule each match to suit the needs of any player.

But it is worth noting that the bookmakers from our “Bookmakers for Pros” section are unlikely to be able to provide much choice to the average player. Their painting is very limited, as is the line. But bookmakers for professionals are ideal from the point of view of another important parameter - coefficient values. The higher the odds, the greater the winnings on the bet. Betting at the best odds is the same as shopping for the best prices. Also, bookmakers for professionals are known for not cutting maximums, and these bookmakers are also suitable for arbs, since they usually do not impose restrictions on the game account because of this. It is best to find your golden mean among reliable bookmakers - the company that will provide you with the necessary sporting events and betting options at fairly high odds.

Account currency and withdrawal methods

Which currency should I choose at bookmaker? You need to ask yourself this and other questions before you start playing. Account currency, number of deposit and withdrawal methods, payment speed, commissions - this is extremely important. It is better to open an account in the currency that you use in Everyday life and which card you have. Otherwise, you will constantly lose money on currency conversion. The bookmaker must really appeal to you for you to turn a blind eye to this advice. Make sure that the bookmaker supports the payment method that is most convenient for you personally. Most bookmakers now have no problems with the number of payment methods, but in the list of 30 payment methods you may not find your favorite one, and this will largely negate the other advantages of this office.

Keep in mind that you will also pay a commission for withdrawing funds from the payment system. Therefore, carefully study the conditions of the payment systems convenient for you. Be prepared for the fact that many foreign bookmakers may not have the usual QIWI and Yandex.Money in their deposit/withdrawal methods.

The speed of withdrawal of money is another important factor, but too much attention is paid to it. Many equally reliable companies have significant differences in this parameter. Many are surprised when the payment comes from office “A” in a minute, but before this, office “B” withdrew funds for several days for a year in a row. Those who moved from office to office in the opposite direction begin writing angry letters to the support service after only 30 minutes of waiting for payment, being sure that they do not want to pay them. In fact, the withdrawal deadlines are indicated in the rules, and it is better to familiarize yourself with them in advance. Of course, it’s more pleasant to receive a payment a couple of minutes after ordering, but this is not the most important factor when choosing an office.

Bookmaker's mobile website and applications

As the proud owner of a smartphone or tablet, you will probably want to place bets on your device. But not all bookmakers still have a mobile version or bookmaker apps. So, before you register, try to go to the bookmaker’s website from your mobile phone and study it for information - usually the website indicates whether this bookmaker is suitable for Android/iOS/Windows Phone and a regular phone.

Bonuses and promotions

From favorable prices We smoothly move on to another factor that we pay attention to not only when choosing a bookmaker - this bonuses and promotions. You often hear opinions that bookmaker bonuses are a useless and even negative thing, a weapon of bookmakers. Such opinions are not true for all players. They have one reason: the conditions of a particular bonus do not correspond to the person’s usual playing style.

Bonuses have requirements for the bet amount, the odds, and the intensity of the game. If, according to the terms of the bonus, you need to bet three express bets of five events each with odds of 1.8 or higher within 24 hours, and you need to bet the entire bonus amount, then it is quite natural that such conditions will not be liked by a player who bets 1 once a week % of your bank by a coefficient of 1.25. But this bonus has its own huge target group, which places similar express bets every day, without any bonus incentives, with their own money.

...choosing a company with bonuses, make a choice in favor of conditions, which suit your playing style , And Don’t sacrifice reliability for bonuses.

Or, for example, loyalty programs. Many bookmakers offer a monthly loyalty bonus to active players. Roughly speaking, at the end of the month you will be awarded a bonus in the amount of several percent of your total turnover for the previous month. Obviously, such a program is designed for active players and is completely useless for those who bet occasionally, because they will not be able to meet the minimum turnover requirements.

If the bonus does not match your playing style, then it will only force you to make bets that you did not plan to make, and the outcome of such an undertaking is usually sad. But for most players, the bookmaker’s bonus program is quite important. The most important thing is to read the bonus conditions carefully. If something is not clear, contact support or ask on the Bookmaker Rating. By the way, we have a whole .

With regard to bonuses, reliability is even more important, because often it is with the help of super profitable bonus promotions that unscrupulous bookmakers attract players who, after fulfilling the bonus conditions, best case scenario They will only receive their deposit back. Conclusion: when choosing a company with bonuses, choose conditions that suit your style of play, and do not sacrifice reliability for the sake of bonuses.

And finally

What to do if you find two bookmakers that fully satisfy your needs in all of the above parameters?

If this happens, then pay attention to this: is the site Russified, is the support service competent in answering your questions, How convenient is the company’s website, how pleasant is its design, and how quickly the site responds to your actions.

So how do you choose the best bookmaker?

So, here are the main questions you should answer when choosing a bookmaker:

1. Is the bookmaker reliable? a) the presence of a license (in particular, Russian), b) the age and reputation of the company, c) the presence of justified bad reviews, d) rating on the “Bookmakers Rating”.
2. Is the bookmaker product good? a) line (are there enough sporting events for you), b) line (are there enough betting options for you), c) odds (are they high enough).
3. How about finances: a) are there any deposit/payment methods that suit you, b) are there any fees and what are they, c) how quickly the company withdraws funds.
4. How about mobility: a) is there a mobile site and is it convenient, b) is there an application for your smartphone/tablet.
5. Are there “gingerbreads”: a) the availability of bonuses and promotions, b) whether their conditions suit your style of play.
6. And all the rest: a) is there a Russian version of the site, b) does the support service help you, c) do you like the site.

We must, first of all, pay attention to the reliability of the bookmaker, the number of events and the design of the lines, the magnitude of the odds, bonuses and promotions, currency, methods of depositing and withdrawing funds, as well as the speed of receiving money.

In conclusion, I would like to note that there is no ideal bookmaker. The vast majority of active players have accounts in several offices. There are many reasons for this: the odds for today’s match are higher in one office, and the odds for tomorrow’s match are higher in another; the desired event was suddenly not on the line; nothing prevents you from using bonuses from several bookmakers at once; the office is updating the site and is temporarily unavailable, but you urgently need to place a bet, and many, many other circumstances. Nevertheless, this article will help you in choosing, if not categorically the only, but truly reliable and good office. Personally, I answered this question for myself during the writing process. And you?

And remember that ours is the best one to help you with which bookmaker to choose.

28/ 08/ 2016 21:00

Online sports betting is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to land-based betting. Moreover, the choice of online offices is much wider than those working in real life. In most cities, representative offices of 3-5 bookmakers are open, and on the Internet you can find the websites of hundreds of bookmakers, not only domestic, but also European.

But novice bettors often do not know what bookmakers there are that provide online services in Russia, and most importantly - Which bookmaker is better to play at?.

Rules and principles about how to choose a bookmaker for betting, V general outline are the same for online and offline offices. The most important selection criteria are: reliability (rating, reputation, reviews), range of services provided (line, signature, availability of live bets) and features of financial policy (margin, odds, limits). And to determine which online bookmaker is better, you need to pay attention to a number of additional factors related to its site.

How to choose bookmakers for online betting

First of all, you need to find out what bookmakers are available on the Internet. The easiest way is to enter the query “online bookmakers” in a search engine; it is advisable to immediately add the word “best” or “rating” to it. Do not limit yourself to one source, compare information found on different resources, do not forget that reviews can be custom-made.

1. The best place to start is by researching the best bookmakers on reputable sites. IN different sources ratings vary, but if some companies are in the TOP 10 according to different versions, they are worth paying attention to.
2. Reviews of players who have dealt with it will help you decide which bookmaker to choose. To find objective reviews, go through thematic forums and look into betting communities on social networks. You can set experienced players questions: “Which bookmaker do you recommend?” or “What can you say about such and such a bookmaker, is it worth betting on it?”
3. Please note the year the bookmaker was founded and the place where the license was issued. It is believed that licenses obtained offshore are less trustworthy.
4. An important point for players is which bookmaker has the highest odds. You can glean relevant information from reviews, bookmaker reviews, or you can independently go through the websites of rating bookmakers and compare odds for the same outcomes.

High odds are one of the criteria for choosing the best bookmaker

5. The line (a set of events on which bets are accepted) and the picture (provided options for outcomes) are also important characteristics bookmaker. Some players are interested in the widest possible line, while others are interested in a specific sport, so in this regard it is impossible to say for sure which bookmaker is the best. Almost all online sportsbooks have a live line, but the number of events it covers varies.
6. Bookmakers do not advertise the size of the margin, but it is easy to calculate it yourself. This indicator must be adequate. The margin is set too low either by inexperienced bookmakers, and such a bookmaker can quickly go bankrupt, or by scammers who are not going to pay out winnings.
7. Many players are interested in which bookmaker gives money upon registration. It is best to look for information about current bonuses, promotions, and a loyalty program on the bookmaker’s website.
8. Evaluate the ease of use of the site, interface, design, availability of a Russified version of the site and Russian-language support, as well as available methods communication and prompt response. The presence of mirrors and the availability of information about them is also important.
9. The range of currencies and available methods for depositing and withdrawing money is an important aspect when choosing an online office. Even more important is the speed of processing requests for withdrawal of funds. It is better to glean this information from reviews in advance so as not to experience delays in payments first hand.
10. Fans of the arb strategy are interested in whether the bookmaker applies sanctions to arbers in the form of cutting limits and delaying payments. Typically, relevant warnings, if any, are published on the bookmaker’s website.

Sometimes players are interested in which bookmakers do not require a passport. When registering with a reputable bookmaker, you need to understand that sooner or later you will have to go through the verification procedure. If not at the time of registration and opening a deposit, then before the first withdrawal of funds. The set of documents, scans of which must be sent, varies in different bookmakers and for residents of different countries.

Of the minor points, you can pay attention to the presence of online broadcasts, sports forecasts, betting, poker room and mobile version site.

For new players, the choice of a bookmaker is quite difficult, since all of them have at least heard about blocking from Roskomndazor, but have not really gone into details. In this article we will answer the main questions that interest beginners in the process of choosing a bookmaker.

Which bookmakers does Roskomnadzor block?- illegal, i.e. who do not have the right to accept interactive bets in Russia. The list of legal bookmakers can be found here. At the time of writing, there are 16 of them.

Why does Roskomnadzor block these bookmakers?— illegal bookmakers are trying to avoid tax payments. Roskomnadzor blocks the resources of illegal bookmakers at the request of the Federal Tax Service.

What threatens players who choose illegal bookmakers?— three main problems that some players in illegal offices face:

• account blocking,
• cancellation of bid,
• cutting highs.

Why do most players choose illegal bookmakers?— at the time of writing, the distribution of players by illegal and legal bookmaker approximately 65 to 35 percent, respectively. The main reasons for players choosing illegal bookmakers:

• Habit. Since previously all bookmakers were illegal, people did not think about it at all and registered. Since many players are satisfied with the current state of affairs, they accordingly do not want to change anything.
• Taxes. In legal bookmakers, players will have to pay tax to the treasury for the profit received, if any; in illegal bookmakers, players do not pay tax. It is important that tax is paid only if the amount of winnings upon withdrawal was less 15,000 rubles. However, the game tax illegal The bookmaker must also be paid, many players ignore paying the tax, however, at the request of the Federal Tax Service, the player’s money may well be blocked in his account after withdrawal and if the player cannot explain the reason for the origin of these funds, then the tax will be written off automatically or the entire amount will be transferred to the treasury of the Russian Federation.
• Registrationand identification. Many players really don’t like to show their passport details during the registration process, so they choose illegal immigrants who only need a phone number.

How to choose a bookmaker?

It’s interesting that the direct request “how to choose a bookmaker?” - is entered into the search bar of Yandex and Google on average a little more than 200 times a month, but the query “which bookmaker to choose?” - entered more than 3000 times. People want to be specifically pointed to the bookmaker by writing - 1xbet is better or Winline is better. Many simply do not want to bother and trust the opinion of the author, whom they have never heard of before and do not know whether their opinion can be trusted at all, which is what copywriters or website owners actually take advantage of, palming off “their” bookmakers with affiliate links, subsequently making money on those who followed these links.

Let's look at what factors you should use to choose bookmakers in the first place:

• Margin
• Reliability
• Line

Yes, someone else will talk about bonuses, input/output methods, commissions, mobile applications, etc., but the three factors mentioned above should be dominant.

Now, let's look at each factor separately.

Bookmaker's margin. For convenience, we will draw a table in which you can clearly see what margin bookmakers have for individual sports.

The smaller the margin, the better it is for the players. It is clear that when betting for 500 rubles, players will not notice any special differences, but when betting on more large sums, it is better to choose a bookmaker with a minimum margin. If a player bets on different sports, it is better to take care of opening an account with several bookmakers. Players also have the opportunity to use “margin calculators”; many resources offer them free of charge, so the player can independently calculate how much margin the bookmaker has included in a specific event. Over the long term, this will allow the player to carve out a few percent, and if the bet turnover is large amounts, then ultimately this amount can amount to several tens of thousands of rubles. Therefore, be careful with the margin factor at the bookmaker.

Bookmakers are so cunning that they can set “appetizing” odds for the main outcomes (W1, W2, X, TB and TM), and charge a decent margin for the other outcomes. In some cases, it happens that bookmakers set odds of this type:

As you can see, the bookmaker offers odds 1,616 And 1,664 on the outcomes of TB 9.5 and TM 9.5, respectively, and should be at least 1,9 And 1,9 . If a player bets on one of these outcomes, then he obviously puts himself in a losing situation.

To avoid such situations, use free services compared to odds. Convenient, in my opinion, are:

• Oddsportal
• Whoscored
• Hot odds.

Bookmaker reliability. If you don’t need problems with bookmakers, then it’s better, of course, to register with legal bookmakers, at least at the initial stage. All bets between bookmakers and players are carried out under the control of the interactive betting registration center (TSUPIS), so various frauds on the part of bookmakers in this case are minimized.

The reliability of a bookmaker can be checked by the availability of licenses (which give the right to accept interactive bets), reputation (first read reviews of bookmakers) and age are also very important. In our “Rating of bookmakers”, those with a score of 9 or more are considered reliable. There, players can also read reviews about bookmakers. The bookmaker rating looks like this:

Line. The line is one of the important factors in choosing a bookmaker. Let’s imagine that a player likes Formula 1 and he planned to place bets on this type sports, but it may turn out that the chosen bookmaker simply does not offer bets on F1, and if it does, the choice of outcomes may be extremely modest.

Let's give a clear example, let's take a major event in order to balance the importance of this sport and event for bookmakers.

Bookmaker Leon's line for the football match between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid.

Bookmaker's betting line for a football match between Real Madrid and Atlético.

As they say: “feel the difference.” Therefore, carefully review the lines of all bookmakers and only then register.

We hope that after reading this article, the questions: “how to choose a bookmaker?”, as well as “which bookmaker to choose? - are closed for you. Happy betting!

Which bookmaker should you choose to be confident in bets, safety and the opportunity to earn money normally, and not waste money? We need reliable company, which will not have problems with paying out money, there will be no “unpleasant” surprises in the form of “freezing” or the inability to find the right bet. In the article we will pay attention only to those bookmakers that officially operate in Russia and have licenses, and compare their capabilities and offers.

What criteria do professional betters pay attention to when choosing a bookmaker?

• Attitude towards “profit” players (those who earn a lot of money at the bookmaker’s office, which causes losses).
• Quantity sports competitions(for example, only 1 legal bookmaker out of 3 can offer the same bets on biathlon in Russia).
• Line and schedule of events.
• Margin of the bookmaker's office (all bookmakers work to their advantage, the only question is the size of the margin).
• Support service, speed of its work, depth of answers to questions and adequacy.
• Maximums and minimums that can be placed in the bookmaker.
• The responsibility of the bookmaker to clients (are there real payments of earned money, were there any precedents with “thrown” clients; is there a return of incorrect bets, etc.).

ATTENTION! The bookmakers Besthockeybetting, Betring, Usasportsbook, Betonline247, Bets4all, Gorake, Buker, Goldbetting, Homerunsportsbetting, Golpas, Ultimate-odds, Justforbettors, Majorsportsbetting, Liga Star, Livebeton.com have been blacklisted by professional bettors for a long time. DO NOT BET ON THEM! Otherwise, you'll be wasting all your money! There are known cases of non-payment of money and outright fraud.

Which bookmaker to choose: “1xBet”, “League of Bet” or “Leon.ru”?

Clearly in full view: advantages and disadvantages of the bookmaker “1khstavka”

In earlier articles, we have already reviewed the bookmaker's office. As a result of the research, it became clear: the company really operates officially, has a license and the appropriate permits. Behind the trade name there is a company with limited liability“Bookmaker Pub”, which is a member of the SRO and operates on the basis of license No. 17 of the Federal Tax Service dated October 1, 2010. On the well-known website, which provides ratings of bookmakers in Russia and around the world, this office has so far been awarded only 3 “stars”. This means that either the company provides services of average quality, or is at the testing stage.

What types of bets does the bookmaker offer?

• Single. You need to predict the outcome of a certain event.
• Express. A parallel forecast of the outcome of several events that are not related to each other at all. If 1 outcome is not correct, then the entire bet is lost.
• System. It is a combination of express trains. The maximum possible is 924. For example, in the same “Betting League” there is also a limit of 1,000 options; The rules of BC Leon.ru say nothing about this.
• Chain. A set of bets that are placed on various events, and the amount of the bet on one single bet = the amount of the bet from the previous one. There are other varieties.
• Express "Stayer". Events that the bookmaker allows you to add within 60 days (that is, during this time you can safely come to the betting office and “add” another express to the existing ones).
• Selling a concluded bet (sell a coupon). Allows you to reduce the risk of loss; the sales ratio can be any (including “1”).
• Types of coefficients. The bookmaker offers Malaysian, American (positive or negative), decimal, English, Indonesian and Hong Kong.
• Bet insurance. Involves placing a bet on the outcome of an already concluded bet.

Are the bookmaker's odds favorable?

Odds good, the average bookmaker margin is approximately 2%. The lower the margin, the higher the odds (and bettors’ profits)

1. The bookmaker's margin in football is approximately 1-2.5% (for bets on the 5 leading championships). In second-tier championships, the bookmaker's margin can reach 3.5%.
2. Hockey. The average margin of the bookmaker “1khstavka” is 2-3%.
3. Tennis. In famous meetings and fights, the margin is approximately 3-4%. There are cases when for 1 tennis match within the ITF the amount is 7-8%.

Loyalty program and bonuses from 1xBet

Promotions and bonuses for players are the “weak point” of the bookmaker’s office. Freebet is NOT offered. The only advantage is the ability to “collect” promotional codes and then exchange them for a free bet. However, in this case, each bet is accompanied by a list of restrictions.

Advantages of a bookmaker

• Works legally and officially.
• Offers a wide selection of live events.
• Guarantees high odds.

Flaws

• Removes tax from each player (13% personal income tax is a statutory obligation).
• There is no video broadcast, no betting.
• Does not offer solutions for attracting new customers: the bonus program is meager.

Another official player on the Russian market. It has existed since 2008, has the appropriate licenses, and has been operating on the Internet since 2016.

What kind of bets can be made in the bookmaker League of Bet?

The minimum deposit at this bookmaker is 10 rubles, the same amount is needed for minimum rate. Types of bets offered to beginners and professional betters:

• “Odinar” (“single bet”, “single bet”).
• "Express".
• "System".

The rules dated June 8, 2016 contain information about different types betting depending on the period (live or before the event), and there is also different types bet (“Winner”, “Who will score first”, “Total”, “Handicap”). The rules of the bookmaker indicate that it has the right to offer clients other options. All of them are present in the BC “1xBet”.

The size of the maximum bet is not directly stated: it all depends on the sporting event.

What sports can you bet on at the bookmaker “League of Bet”?

The rules explicitly list the sports and the rules that apply to them. Bookmakers are ready to offer you the opportunity to bet on American football, badminton, basketball, baseball, volleyball (including beach), handball, tennis (including table tennis), horse racing, Formula 1 racing, football, hockey puck. Total 13 sports. Quite enough for a beginner.

Is it profitable to bet at the bookmaker "League of Bet"?

The bookmaker includes the average market margin in the quotes, so it cannot be called the most profitable and profitable. If the events are equivalent, then the company will set odds of 1.85 to 1.85. Like other bookmakers, there are limits on the minimum bet size: you can start with 10 rubles.

If you prefer always play “big”, then use the “Agree bet” service" This will allow you to place a bet, the winnings of which can reach 5,000,000 rubles.

There are no complaints about the bonus program, but I would like more pleasant surprises. A freebet with a “expiration date” of 60 days is not enough.

Bookmaker's margin size

• Football. When betting on leading European championships, the company takes a margin of approximately 6-7%. For other matches the situation is even more complicated: the margin on the outcome can be 10%, on the total – 8-9%.
• Hockey. For this sport, the Betting League has approximately the same margin, and it is 6-8%.
• Tennis. There is a lot of “fighting” here: the outcome of a fight in the ATP/WTA series can be up to 7-8%; for handicaps and totals – up to 10%. If tournaments are of a lower level, then the margin in them “jumps” beyond 10% and reaches 15%.

Advantages of betting with the bookmaker League of Bet

• Availability of a wide range of events and the ability to place bets in live mode.
• Freebet and 500 rubles for new players.
• Video broadcasts.
• No limits on the maximum size of bets and a matching service.

If you were wondering how to choose a bookmaker for sports betting, then you can pay attention to this one. Just keep in mind the disadvantages:

• The odds are average for the market (far from the most favorable and profitable).
• A 13% tax is automatically deducted from winnings.
• Identification must be completed not only online, but also offline (at betting points).

What odds for events are offered by the bookmaker Leon.ru? Is it profitable to bet here?

The key feature of the bookmaker is margin volatility(sometimes it can be observed even within the same championship and on the same markets). As a result, it turns out that the margin for one event is low, and the odds are high and profitable. For example, for one event the margin is only 1-2%; There are options with margins of up to 11%.

• Football. In the leading European championships you will be offered bets with a minimum margin: up to 3.5%. For bets on statistics (corners) or “Both to Score”, the odds are considered to be perhaps the highest among all bookmakers. For second-tier European matches, Leon takes a slightly higher margin: approximately 5.5%. The biggest profit is made on bets on handicaps and totals: sometimes the margin on them reaches 11%.
• Hockey. When betting on outcomes, the bookmaker takes approximately 6.5-8% margin; when it comes to handicap or total, then there is more “cream” - up to 11%. Interestingly, mathematics applies to all hockey matches without exception. size and status don't matter.
• Tennis. Based on the results, the bookmaker takes the “cream” in the amount of 5-7.5%. For handicap bets, the margin is even higher – up to 12%. If in previous bookmakers they looked at the level of the match and teams, then for BC Leon this does not matter.

Loyalty program for beginners and professionals

Leon.ru is not particularly distinguished by its profitable bonuses and gifts (however, like other bookmakers). When you make your first deposit, you receive a special bonus of up to 3,999 rubles.

ATTENTION! As with other bookmakers, you won’t be able to take advantage of the bonus right away. You need to make a certain number of bets in order to accumulate “leons” - bonuses. As of January 2017, 1 leon = 50 rubles of net loss or gain. Those bonus points that you managed to accumulate can be exchanged for valuable prizes.

Which bookmaker is better to choose? Advantages of BC "Leon"

1. The company has mobile app and the ability to place bets live.
2. The bookmaker offers you favorable odds.
3. When you register for the first time, you can receive a bonus worth up to 3,999 rubles.

Disadvantages of the company that are important for you to know

• Poor list of pre-match and live lines.
• There is no possibility of video broadcasting of sporting events.
• You will have to go through an identification procedure to be able to place bets and win money.

How to choose a bookmaker for betting? Facts from the article that are important for you to know

1. Refuse and “run” from bookmakers Besthockeybetting, USAsportsbook, Betring, Betonline247, Bets4all or others from the “black list”. They lower odds, don’t pay out money, “place bets” for you and are outright fraudulent.
2. Cooperate with trusted companies that work professionally and legally (this is “

If you decide to get serious about betting on sport events, then you need to make a choice how you want to do it: directly visit such offices in person or place bets online via the Internet without leaving your home.

I will dwell in more detail on online offices.

In our country, with a huge number of bookmakers, it is not so easy to make the right choice. For example, if you take offices that operate online, then not everyone has the necessary license and problems may arise with withdrawing money.

From this point of view, the most reliable are: Liga Stavok, BC Leon and Winline.

It is these offices that today offer the highest bonuses and odds for sporting events. Also, the choice of these sweepstakes guarantees you an honest replenishment of your balance in case of winning.

And many online bookmakers very often do this: when you bet a good amount and your bet is successful, then the result of the game is simply canceled and the cost of the bet is returned to you. That is, you will not receive any winnings as such. But such a thing is typical for little-known betting sites or those that cause distrust.

By the way, when you make your choice, be sure to read reviews about this resource, and preferably on several sites at once.