Some people care about better odds, some prefer fast withdrawals, live betting options, promotions, or a smooth mobile experience.

For football betting especially, what matters most to you when choosing a sportsbook?

Do you mainly compare odds, payment options, markets available, or the overall reliability of the platform?

i have recently started following the Indonesia Super League more closely and noticed that bookmaker odds can sometimes vary quite a bit before kickoff. Even a small difference in price can make a noticeable impact over time if you bet regularly.

That’s why I usually try to compare indonesia super league best odds across different bookmakers before placing a bet. Do you guys normally compare odds across multiple sportsbooks, or do you prefer sticking with one bookmaker?

It's great to see so many of you talking about football at the moment with the World Cup - let's have this topic here so other people can get involved too. Please feel free to continue your conversation here from the other topic.

The team are running a competition for the World Cup! I'm going to link the page below so you can check it out if this is something that interests you!

World Cup AI Betting Tips Competition

Does anyone use Android apps for sports betting tips? I found n app on the play store called Tips365 with an interesting track record and seems they don't make unrealistic promises about guaranteed wins. 

What apps are you guys using?

Football Bonuses - you can click the link to see if any are available in your country!

These will be available until 19th July.

I placed a live bet on Albania vs Israel (03.06.2026).
Bet: "First thing to happen between minute 71 and 75 - FAULT" (Odds 4.00, stake $0.40).

THE TRUTH (Sky Sports + 6 other global platforms):
- 72nd minute: FOUL by Israel
- 73rd minute: GOAL by Israel
The FOUL happened first. My bet should have been a WIN.

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LINEBET'S LIES (CAUGHT IN WRITING)
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LIE #1 - Agent "Allyson" said: "A goal kick is considered a goal"
    FACT: This is completely false. A goal kick is NOT a goal in any football rulebook.
    FACT: Even Linebet's own rules (Section 8.26.22) list a goal kick as a separate event, NOT a goal.

LIE #2 - Agent "Zariah" said: "There was a throw-in at 70:32"
    FACT: My betting window was 71:00 to 75:00. 70:32 is OUTSIDE my window.
    FACT: This event has NOTHING to do with my bet.

LIE #3 - They said: "We do not provide the source used to settle your bet"
    FACT: If they cannot provide their source, their claim is unsubstantiated.
    FACT: Under fair dispute resolution, the operator must provide evidence for their claim.

LIE #4 - They refused to provide timestamps for their claimed "throw-in" or "goal kick"
    FACT: They claim an event happened first, but refuse to say exactly when.

LIE #5 - They rejected evidence from 7 global platforms
    FACT: I provided evidence from Sky Sports, AiScore, FOX Sports, ESPN, Panorama.al, RTSH, and Allsport-news.net
    FACT: ALL 7 sources show the same timeline: FOUL at 72' before GOAL at 73'
    FACT: None of these sources show any "goal kick" or "throw-in" between 71-75

LIE #6 - They said "The source you provided is not official"
    FACT: Sky Sports is one of the most trusted sports sources in the world
    FACT: If it's not their official source, they should provide THEIR source name

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LINEBET'S CONTRADICTIONS (THEY DON'T EVEN AGREE WITH THEMSELVES)
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CONTRADICTION #1 - What is a goal kick?
   - Agent Allyson said: "A goal kick is considered a goal"
   - Linebet's own rules (Section 8.26.22) say: A goal kick is a separate event, NOT a goal
    QUESTION: Which one is true? Your agent or your rules?

CONTRADICTION #2 - What happened first?
   - Agent Zariah said: "A throw-in at 70:32"
   - Later in emails: "A goal kick at 71:00"
    QUESTION: Which one is it? You don't even know your own story.

CONTRADICTION #3 - Do you have a source or not?
   - They said: "We settled your bet using official sources"
   - Then said: "We do not provide the source used to settle your bet"
    QUESTION: If you have a source, why hide it? If you don't, how did you settle the bet?

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EXPOSING THEIR FAKE CARE TACTIC (THEY PRETEND TO HELP)
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They write public replies that sound helpful, but their private actions are the opposite:

"We take all concerns seriously" → But they refuse to provide any evidence
"We will conduct an additional investigation" → But they ask for my email for the 4th time
"We will review communication history" → But they already have all chat logs
"We will provide an official response" → But they only send "sent to specialists"

This is not customer care. This is a script to look good in public while delaying forever.
They care about their reputation, not about solving problems.

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EXPOSING THEIR STALLING TACTIC (ASKING FOR EMAIL 4 TIMES)
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They keep asking for my email address again and again and again:

1st time: I gave it in the live chat
2nd time: I gave it by email directly to support
3rd time: I gave it on Trustpilot
4th time: They are asking AGAIN on Trustpilot (as shown in the screenshot)

They already have my email. They already have my Bet ID. They already have all evidence.
Asking for the same information repeatedly is not "investigation". It is STALLING.

Their goal is not to solve the problem. Their goal is to delay until the customer gives up.

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EXPOSING THEIR REFUSAL TO PROVIDE ADR (VIOLATION OF CGA LAW)
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Under Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) regulations (LOK Article 5.3), operators MUST provide players with free access to an independent Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) provider.

When I formally requested Linebet to provide their CGA-certified ADR provider:

Agent "Sherry" refused: "You have been provided with all information before"
She then immediately closed the chat
They never provided ADR information
They never escalated my complaint to an independent mediator

This is a direct violation of their license terms and CGA regulations.

I have documented this refusal with screenshots attached to my CasinoReviews complaint (#9942).

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WHAT I HAVE DONE SO FAR
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CasinoReviews official complaint (ID: 9942) - awaiting mediation
Curaçao eGaming (CGA) - notified of license violations
Trustpilot review - public with 1 star
Reddit posts - r/sportsbetting, r/betting (100+ views)
All evidence documented (screenshots of all chats, emails, and match data)
Requested ADR formally - denied by Linebet
Requested their official data source - refused
Requested timestamps - refused
Provided 7 independent sources proving my bet was a winner

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MY DEMAND (CLEAR AND SIMPLE)
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Correct my bet (ID: 82660801113) from LOSS to WIN within 7 days.

My bet was on FAULT vs GOAL.
The FAULT happened at 72'.
The GOAL happened at 73'.
The FAULT came first.
My bet is a WINNER.

This is not complicated. This is basic football.

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WHAT I WILL DO IF LINEBET CONTINUES TO LIE, STALL, AND REFUSE ADR
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If my bet is not corrected within 7 days, I will immediately:

1. Send this complete file to gambling news websites:
   - GamblingNews.com
   - SBC News (Sports Betting Community)
   - iGaming Business
   - Gambling Insider
   - CalvinAyre.com

2. Escalate to all gambling regulators:
   - Curaçao eGaming (CGA) - formal complaint with all evidence
   - Malta Gaming Authority (MGA)
   - UK Gambling Commission (UKGC)

3. Publish on all social media platforms:
   - Reddit (r/sportsbook, r/betting, r/sportsbetting)
   - Twitter/X (tagging @LinebetOfficial and gambling journalists)
   - Facebook betting groups (100,000+ members)
   - LinkedIn (tagging Linebet executives)

4. File a formal complaint with CGA for ADR refusal
   - Their refusal to provide ADR is a direct license violation
   - CGA can impose fines, suspend, or revoke their license

5. Contact investigative journalists:
   - Al Jazeera (investigative unit)
   - BBC Sport
   - Sky Sports News

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THE HEADLINE WILL BE:

"Linebet invented fake rules ('goal kick = goal'), their agents were caught lying multiple times, they contradicted themselves, they refused to provide evidence, they refused to provide ADR as required by law, and they stalled for weeks by asking for the same email 4 times - all to steal a $0.40 winning bet from a customer."

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MY ADVICE TO EVERYONE: STAY AWAY FROM LINEBET

If you win, they will:
- Invent fake rules ("goal kick = goal")
- Lie to you in writing (Allyson, Zariah, Sherry)
- Contradict themselves (throw-in vs goal kick)
- Refuse to provide their official data source
- Refuse to provide timestamps
- Refuse to provide ADR (violating CGA law)
- Pretend to care while doing nothing
- Ask for your email repeatedly to stall
- Delay until you give up

They stole $0.40 from me. They will steal much more from you.

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CASE REFERENCE

Bet ID: 82660801113
Date: 03.06.2026
CasinoReviews Complaint: 9942
Linebet License: 8048/JAZ2016-053
CGA ADR Requirement: LOK Article 5.3

1. **Agent Allyson's Lie: "A goal kick is considered a goal"**
  https://i.ibb.co/x8zfNjkX.jpg

2. **Agent Sherry's ADR Refusal + Chat Closure**
  https://i.ibb.co/R4kvN1Rh.jpg

3. **Agent Zariah's Contradiction: "Throw-in at 70:32" (Outside my betting window)**
  https://i.ibb.co/k6QSztWp.jpg

4. **Sky Sports PROOF: FOUL at 72'**
  https://i.ibb.co/dw8T3cBr.jpg

5. **Sky Sports PROOF: GOAL at 73'**
  https://i.ibb.co/DDfckgCW.jpg

https://www.trustpilot.com/review/linebet.com

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 #LinebetScam #LinebetFraud #SportsBetting #BettingScam #LinebetLies #CGA #ADR #CustomerFraud

Punters are picking PSG as favourites seeing their current regional form but Arsenal are strong too.  Arsenal has won all of their 8 games in the current CL season meanwhile PSG has won 4, Lost and drawn 2 each. Arsenal are known to "bottle" in important games but seeing their current form they may be crowned Champions.

So who are you going to pick - PSG or Arsenal?

Currently Arsenal are sitting on top with 79 points as they have won 24 matches, drawn 7 and lost 5. Second are Manchester City with 77 points. City  have 23 wins, 8 draws and 5 losses. Arsenal and Manchester have been neck and neck for most of the season but the former was slightly ahead up until April when the two sides met which resulted in a loss for Arsenal. Manchester City were then looking as favourites but then two weeks later Everton held them for a 3-3 draw.  Now both the teams have two games left and Arsenal are looking favourites to win.

Scenarios- for Arsenal 

Two wins in their next two games will guarantee the championship for Arsenal. These matches are against two weaker teams- Burnley(#19) and Crystal palace(#15). Even if they draw one game apart from a win in the other they will still be crowned as champions. If Arsenal loses even one of the remaining two matches they would still be in contention for the title.

Scenarios-  for Manchester City 

Manchester needs to win both their remaining matches for a chance to win the Premier league title and even if Arsenal loses one and City wins their two games things might not be as simple as then it all comes down to numbers as both the teams would be on equal number of wins.

What happens if both teams finish on equal wins?

In that case the team with most points will win. You get 3 points for a win and 1 point for a draw.

What will happen if two teams have equal points?

In that case Goal Difference comes into play. The team with the bigger goal difference will win. But just in case if the goal difference is same too then the  team that scored the most number of goals in the league wins.

If both the teams are equal on that too then the championship will be decided by head to head results and in that case Manchester City will be crowned Champions as Arsenal and Manchester City played twice with one game ending in a draw and Manchester City winning the other.

We’ve all been hearing how “hot” Anjouan has become in the licensing world, so here are a few fresh datapoints from the register that put the hype into numbers.

Key statistics (as of 3 March 2026)

The statistics show 1,209 active operators. What stands out most is how renewal-heavy 2026 will be: 952 licences, or 78.74% of all active licences, expire this year. So 2026 isn’t just another growth year. It’s a real stress test for renewals.

Issuance momentum

The growth curve explains the expiry spike. Issuance jumped from 44 licences in 2023 to 430 in 2024, then 582 in 2025. With a roughly annual cycle, that 2025 cohort rolls straight into 2026 expiries: 579 out of 582 expire in 2026. The 2024 cohort also feeds into it heavily, with 344 expiring in 2026.

B2B vs B2C

The 2026 expiries are overwhelmingly B2C: 90.14%. That’s important because B2C is where real-world friction usually shows up first, things like PSP appetite, KYC/AML expectations, player-facing trust, and dispute handling. If there’s going to be a visible “quality filter” in renewals, it’s most likely to appear here rather than in quieter B2B activity.

What’s next

The core question for 2026 isn’t only “are licences being issued?”, but “how many operators renew once the first 12 months are over?” If renewal rates hold, the active licence count can keep rising even if new issuance slows. If renewals are weak, you’ll still see plenty of movement, but more churn than real growth.

Questions for the audience

Do you think 2026 is the year Anjouan proves staying power, or the year we start seeing the ceiling? What renewal rates would you expect once the big 2025 cohort comes due? And in your experience, what usually drives non-renewal the most: payments/PSPs, compliance burden, reputational concerns, or operators simply rotating to the next “fast and cheap” option?

Anjouan – Risk dashboard.pdf

I was wondering if anyone here has used OddsRun before? How accurate and helpful has it been for finding better odds or value bets?

I’m starting this thread to expose a growing and disturbing trend by 1xBet — delaying approved withdrawals using a long list of scripted excuses, while refusing to provide payment proof, transaction references, or even honest timelines.

I'm not just here to complain — I'm here to alert, unite, and push for public accountability.

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 My Case Details:

Withdrawal Date: 31/05/2025

Amount: TZS 286,417

Payment Method: crdb_tz_1xbet_bt_rudn

Query Number: 5383071

Status:  Approved (still unpaid over 1 month later)

Player ID: 1258745717

Proof shared:  On AskGamblers, Trustpilot, and via email/chat

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 Excuses Given to Me So Far by 1xBet:

1. “Our technical team is working on it”

2. “Payment system is delayed”

3. “Network issues”

4. “System instability during withdrawal”

5. “Escalated to responsible department”

6. “High load on payment system” (via Trustpilot reply)

7. “Please wait for final status from payment system”

Still — no funds, no reference ID, and no timeline.

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 What I Have:

 Screenshots of their repetitive copy-paste responses

 Proof from their payment query page

 CRDB bank confirmation: No funds received

 Trustpilot response within 6 hours — proves they only act under pressure

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🗣 Why This Post?

✔ To warn other users of 1xBet’s behavior
✔ To document how widespread this pattern is
✔ To encourage other affected users to speak out
✔ To urge AskGamblers to consider withdrawal delays when rating operators
✔ To create public pressure — because silent suffering won’t fix this

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 If You've Faced Similar Delays:

Please reply with your experience.
Even 1-2 lines matter.
Let’s build a clear public record that 1xBet can’t ignore or silence

United are small favourites at home, currently offered at odds 2.40 at Bet365, while Spurs are offered at odds 2.70. 

Neither team have started the season well, and they are both sitting midtable with seven points each after the first five games. Neither of them can thus afford a defeat in this crucial match, and therefore I expect a hard fought and even contest between two underperforming teams. 

Both teams have struggled offensively, and I expect that trend to continue. They are not creating enough chances and the conversion is poor. 

My prediction for this match is a draw, and I think odds 3.75 at Bet365 on this outcome is paid nicely. Especially considering the previous meeting at Old Trafford finished 2-2, and that two of the previous five head-to-head meetings has ended with a draw. 

Following the international break, Premier League football is back on the menu (finally!!!). The highlight this weekend is the Sunday evening clash between Liverpool and Chelsea. It is a real six-pointer in its truest form as Liverpool are leading the league while Chelsea are sitting fourth. 

These two teams have played some historic matches in the last decade, and the clash is evolving into a semi-classic of English football despite the geopgraphical distance between the cities. 

Liverpool are favourites home at Anfield Road. Bet365 offers odds 1.6 on the Reds, while Chelsea are priced at odds 5.00 at the same bookmaker.  

Personally, I'm expecting an even match here between two great sides. However, I do not expect a ton of goals. My Liverpool - Chelsea tip is Under 3.5 goals at odds 1.8 at Bet365. 

Liverpool have just conceded two goals this season, but are also not scoring at the same rate as under Jürgen Klopp. They are a more balanced team. A similar thing can be said about Chelsea as they have just conceded twice in all of their away matches. 

The two teams here also doesn't have a history of playing matches rich in goals. Six of the seven previous meetings between them have actually ended with less than 2.5 goals.

The fact that both teams are missing some key players defensively should only strengthen a more cautious approach. For Liverpool, goalkeeper Allison is out, while Chelsea are missing defenders Cucurella and Fofona. 

I predict a match fought in the trenches, where both teams will have to work really hard to create chances. 

We recently introduced weekly football recaps at AskGamblers Sports, mostly for UEFA Champions League and League of Nations, but might expand to other competitions. We post them in detail on the AG blog, so this topic will be super short versions if you're just looking to catch up on the latest happenings in footie.

Of course, feel free to share your opinions and recaps here

• Portugal and Croatia qualified for the quarter-finals, Scotland is now in the playoffs, while Poland is relegated to League B.
• France and Italy qualified comfortably for the quarter-finals, while Belgium will play in the playoffs to stay in League A, and Israel is relegated to League B.
• Germany and Netherlands are in the quarter-finals, Hungary heads to the playoffs, and Bosnia and Herzegovina to League B.
• North Macedonia, Northern Ireland, Romania and Sweden won their respective groups to win promotion to League B

Check out the full recap here: https://www.askgamblers.com/betting-news/competitions/uefa-nations-league-recap-what-to-expect-in-spring

The Three Lions are huge favourites, offered at odds 1.3 at Bet365, while Finland are priced at odds 10. However, England have been shaky lately, and Lee Carsley is still experimenting and trying to figure out his best formation. 

I expect England to prioritize this match and win the fans back with a good performance. They need to showcase a much better performance than against Greece, and the pressure is on. 

Head coach Lee Carsley is also fighting for his life as he only has three games left to prove to the FA that he should become a permanent solution on the position. 

My prediction for Finland - England is thus asian handicap England -1.5 at odds 2 from Bet365. England needs to score goals here and they need a convincing victory. I think Lee Carsley and his troops will deliver on those two purposes, and expect a good match from the Lions. 

The Portuguese powerhouse are favourites at home at odds 2.30 at Bet365, while Manchester United are priced at odds 2.90. 

When looking at this match, it is difficult, nearly impossible, to be optimistic on Man United's behalf. They are entering this match as a team in a deep crisis, and my Porto - Man Utd prediction is therefore FC Porto (0) at odds 1.67 at Bet365. This asian handicap line is the same as betting on the draw-no-bet market, but the payout and odds is slightly higher. 

I'm putting my money on Porto here since they have only lost once at home at Estadio do Dragao in 2024. They have defeated big clubs like Arsenal and Shakhtar Donetsk here recently, and have also won all of their home matches this season. 

Man United on the other hand have played three matches in a row without winning and are looking lost. They were demolished at home to Tottenham in the weekend, and have won just three of their last nine matches. Manager Erik Ten Hag seems doomed and like a person who is running out of ideas. To make things worse for United, they have only scored five goals in the league so far this season and have only scored in two of their five league matches. 

Since United have a packed schedule, I'm also expecting them to give a few back up players the chance in this match. We saw that against Twente in the first round where Christian Eriksen started for example. 

United are in awful form, and they enter this match at Villa Park as the underdog. Bet365 have priced Aston Villa at odds 2.20, while Man United are offered at odds 3.00. 

I betted against Man United in their mid-week Europa League match against Porto, as some might remember, and ended up with a voided bet. Man United equalized in the dying minutes of the match after throwing away a 2-0 lead in the first half. The match was their fourth in a row without a victory, and they must battle with the confidence. 

Villa on the other hand are coming off an impressive 1-0 victory at home against German giants Bayern Munich in the Champions League, and are sitting 5th in the Premier League. 

My best Aston Villa - Man United prediction is Aston Villa to win at odds 2.20 at Bet365. 

It also speaks to Villa's advantage that they have had another day of rest compared to United since they played Wednesday. Furthermore, Villa played at home, while United played away in Portugal. These small details matters and I wouldn't be surprised if the United players have sore legs Sunday. 

The big question though is how much the United players want Ten Hag to stay. In their recent matches, the team doesn't look like it is fighting for the manager. The players seems to have given up and the performances have been awful. Ten Hag could be gone if United lose, and we have seen before that  teams are unwilling to fight for the gaffer. At United, this happened before Mourinho was sacked for example.