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Sometimes it can be difficult to see the real profit or loss over a longer period. With odds of around 2 it is easy to see, but a wide range of played odds makes it quite difficult. Therefore some gamblers have set themselves minimum or maximum odds. Which way to go is a decision for each individual as this can be a question of character. Mini odds will give you a lot of won bets with small profits. Betting only on larger odds will give you a number of lost bets, but my be more profitable in the long run. Furthermore the stake is considerably lower for large odds than betting on mini odds.

Large odds – as previously mentioned betting on large odds does not always mean betting on the outsider. A lot of experts play in particular the Asian Handicap with larger odds(2-3) as well as the over/under bets with odds above 2. The aim is always to have a success rate of 50% to stay nicely in profit. System bets, correct score or bets on draw are suitable as well for this strategy.

Mini Odds – This strategy will see the gambler only betting odds up to max 1.4. It is very popular with beginners as it looks very tempting to put big sums on small odds. Mind you, beginners usually follow this strategy unknowingly and without a system. But with the right value at your tips and over a longer period this strategy can be successful too.

Here is a list of a few do‘s and dont’s when betting on Mini odds:

- Place single bets on favorites or as Double Chance or as Asian Handicap

- At In PLAY markets (usually late during the game):

•             No more goals scored

•             Bets on the „Under“ goals market

•             No goal of a particular player

- We would discourage from bets on penalties or red cards

Mini odds can also be achieved by placing 2 or more bets on the same event covering a differnt outcome with each bet:

•             Certain sports tend to have very few draws (hockey, Handball...). You can place a bet on both teams to win to achieve mini odds. Of course, you could just lay the draw (please see Betting exchange) to achieve the same or the Double Chance 12.

•             Place a few possible correct score bets on the same event

•             At sports like motor racing you can bet on a few race winners rather than just one PLEASE BE AWARE THAT YOUR OVERALL STAKE WOULD GROW WITH EACH BET ADDED.