Do you want to bet on sports online but don't know where to start? In 2021, this is no big deal. Choose a trusted bookmaker, complete registration and identity verification, arm yourself with our betting tips for newbies - and go!

How to bet on sports correctly: choose a bookmaker
The first thing you might stumble upon is the choice of a bookmaker. There are many companies, it is not clear how to evaluate them. First, let's figure out what the BC parameters are:

- the legality of a bookmaker;
- the breadth of choice of sports, tournaments and events;
- a wealth of choice of rates;
- the value of the coefficients;
- a variety of payment methods and the speed of replenishment / withdrawal;
- the convenience of the website and mobile application;
- the competence of the support service;
- transparency of the conditions of the bonus.

How to register with a bookmaker
To register at a bookmaker, go to the bookmaker's website and fill in the phone number and email address in the "Registration" form. Confirm the number with the SMS code. Everyone, you are registered! You have a game account. But in order to place bets, you need to go through personal identification.

How to pass identification at a bookmaker's office
Identity verification or identification is a requirement of Russian legislation. It is needed to convince the bookmaker that you are 18 years old: only adults can place bets. In addition, the offices only allow one account per person.

You will be prompted to identify yourself immediately after registration. You can do this without leaving your home! Just upload your passport photos: first page and with registration. Russian legal companies are responsible for the safety of your personal data, so there is nothing to worry about. Within half an hour or at a convenient time for you, an employee of the betting company will call by video link and carry out online identification. During the conversation, you will also need to show your passport.

How to bet on sports online
You can place bets on the Internet on the official website of the betting company or in a mobile application. For example, BC "Olimp" has a  mobile application for Android and iOS . Everything is presented in the application: bets before and during the match, results, event search, video broadcasts, bet history and chat with support.

Top tips for newcomers to sports betting
All formalities passed, congratulations! And the account is replenished. The most interesting thing left is to place the first bet. Here are some tips to help every beginner avoid the most common mistakes when starting a betting game.

1. Determine the bank for the bets.  Choose the amount you are willing to risk and stay within that limit. The bank can be determined for a month. The amount should be such that its loss does not create problems for you. It is absolutely impossible to bet the last money or bank savings!

2. Don't bet on everything.  Try to analyze each event selected for the bet. Charging your luck over and over again is a good way to quickly lose your entire bank. Be smart about your bets.

3. Listen to sports predictions from experts, but make your own choices.  Top experts usually know what they forecast for. But there is no need to blindly copy their predictions. Everyone is wrong. Compare different opinions about the same match - and make your own choice.

4. Don't try to recoup.  If the bet is not played, you do not need to win back immediately. Pause. Then continue playing with the same amounts that you played before. Attempts to win back immediately will inevitably lead to the loss of the pot, because they are associated with increased rates and emotions.

You are now ready to place online sports betting.