Sure Bets
A Sure Bet, is usually a set of two or three bets where you are 100% sure to win, irrespective of what the outcome turns out to be.
The bookmakers operate with different odds for a single event. If we look for the best betting odds of a game at two or three different bookmakers, there is a chance that we could win no matter what...
Lets assume that for a match, the following betting odds are given by 4 different bookmakers:
| 1 | × | 2 | |
| Book A | 3.75 | 3.25 | 1.80 |
| Book B | 5.50 | 2.55 | 1.90 |
| Book C | 3.80 | 2.60 | 2.00 |
| Book D | 4.50 | 2.70 | 1.80 |
If the outcome is 1, then betting on company  we get 5.50. To win 100 euro we must bet 100/5.5 = 18.19 euro. Likewise, 100 euro on × of company A translates to stakes of 30.77 euro, and winnings of 100 euro on 2 of company C means a stake of 50 euro. Therefore, to win 100 euro in certainty, one must bet 18.19 +30.77+50= 98.96 euro! The fact that with 98.96 euro one wins 100 euro translates to sure profits of 1.05 in 100.
We must take note of the following:
- A sure bet provides a small but certain return
- Sure bets are possible on certain games.
- One needs to register to at least 3 bookmakers in order to have a chance at betting a sure bet.
- Dont forget to include taxes and other charges when you calculate the final return of the sure bet you are considering