How to sign up to an online bookmaker
Monday, July 6th, 2009
To place an online bet you need to be registered with an online bookmaker, but do not worry as that is very easy to do. Opening an online betting account is simple and as such should not take up a huge amount of your time. All you just have to follow a few simple instructions and the very simple steps. The steps are even all explained at the online bookmakers, so you will be able to do it with few problems. Please note you have to be over 18 to open an online betting account in the UK.
The hardest thing you have to do is pick an online site to bet at. There is so much choice and due to the immense competition all the sites offer some form of bonus
There are many to choose from including William Hill, Betfred, Coral, Ladbrokes, Paddy Power, Bet 365 and many more. You may want to choose an online bookmaker that you have betted with in one of their betting shops. But shop around and find one with a great bonus.
Once you have chosen which online bookmaker you are going to bet at, get on the main page of the online bookmaker find the ‘open account’ box. It should be at the top of the bookmaker’s home page and it will clearly be visible. Click on this and you will be taken to the form you have to fill out in order to become signed up to the online bookmaker so you can start betting.
The form is pretty standard and only asks for necessary things. You will have to fill out all your necessary details. Things that they ask for are your name, address, date of birth, phone number. You will also have to think up a username and password so you can log into the site every time you want to place a bet using the online bookmaker.
You will then have to fill out your credit or debit card details in order to deposit some money so you can place a bet. This card will also be used if you win so the money can be deposited to your account.