An obviously important part of sports betting is the actual placing of wagers with a bookmaker. This is a simple enough process that involves first of all making your selection and then choosing how much to stake. That is pretty much all there is to it, but there’s a reason why our beginner’s guide includes an entire article dedicated to the act of placing a bet.
As part of the process, you also have to choose how and where to place your bet, because there are a number of different ways to bet with a bookmaker. You can do it over the telephone, for example, or use the Internet. In some parts of the world, there are bookmaking shops you can visit to bet in cash, and many casinos have sportsbooks where you can do the same.
In this article, we briefly explain each of the different methods for placing wagers with a bookmaker.
