It’s easy to get excited and just tap on that Odds number without actually knowing what you’re getting yourself into. And, while that big number is certainly appealing, that tiny little text “incl. overtime” is actually more important.
If you’re a South African with a busy schedule, and you’re looking to bet a couple of rands on the upcoming game, then you’ll want to make sure you read the market name real carefully. YesPlay has a lot of different sports to bet on, and it’s important to understand the different terms for each one.
Overtime and Super Overs
For example, football and basketball totals may seem similar, but sports betting can be really confusing sometimes before you completely get the hang of it. For example, on YesPlay, basketball totals and handicaps always state that overtime is included. Cricket winner markets state whether a Super Over is included, while listings for football don’t include the same wording.
Always keep in mind that those little market details can always decide to make or break the outcome of a bet. Let’s say, for example, that you think a basketball game is about to end. The score looks low near the end of regulation and you quickly decide to place R29 on under. Then, overtime comes and adds enough points to sink the bet and make you lose all of your money.
The same thing goes for cricket. Sometimes matches can end up tied, so the victor can be decided by a super over.
Prematch or Live
Before making a bet, check this list of sports and time filters to make sure that you’ve got all the necessary info. On the Sports page, you’ll see a bunch of Quick Filters to help you narrow down the games, like “Live,” “In One Hour,” “In Three Hours,” “In Twelve Hours,” and “Prematch.” If you’re using mobile data and don’t want to scroll endlessly, these options will help you see just what’s happening and save you some data.
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