After talking with a lot of people about the advantages of betting hockey with an offshore sportsbook, I decided I’d write an article outlining some things to consider. Hundreds of thousands of people bet football every week using offshore sportsbooks, but betting hockey has yet to become mainstream, and I have no idea why. Here are a few things to consider if you’re thinking about wagering hockey with an offshore book.
Before you even think about placing bets, you have to make sure you’re going to play with a well-respected book that has been around for a while. Make sure you do your homework, because the last thing you want is to get involved with a sportsbook that will not pay you your winnings.
Personally, I have been using America’s Bookie for years. I used 3 others before I found America’s Bookie, and the ones I used previously either didn’t pay out in a timely fashion, or as was the case with one, I never received my winnings at all. America’s Bookie allows you to request one payout every 7 days; if you request your payout on Monday or Tuesday, you will have your money no later than Wednesday. If you request payout on Wednesday or Thursday, you will get it by Friday. Countless times I requested money early Tuesday morning and had my money by Tuesday evening with America’s Bookie.
With so much competition within the sports betting industry and the ability to let your voice be heard through social media and other avenues, sportsbooks are very concerned about having a good reputation, not only to keep players, but to get new ones.
Convenience is another major benefit to betting with an offshore sportsbook. Online sportsbooks allowing you to access lines, odds and any other information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. They allow you to browse at your leisure, on your time without having to deal with a local bookie or busy phone lines, getting information quickly when you wish to wager immediately.
Not only is the convenience factor a major advantage, but doing so when you want, in a relaxed atmosphere will help you by enabling you to win more by placing better bets. Most high quality books also offer racebooks and casinos to further enhance your experience, both from your computer and mobile devices.
The last advantage I will touch on, and perhaps one you may have never considered is your ability to bet in more ways than you ever thought possible. Not only can you bet on conventional bets like totals, moneylines and pucklines; you also have the option to bet props like periods, 60 minute regulation lines, team totals and which team will score first.
Besides props, you also have a large array of futures to bet on. Some of these include betting on who will win the Stanley Cup or which team will win the Eastern or Western Conference. Here are the favorites to win the Cup and their odds:
Washington Capitals – +500
Dallas Stars – +500
Colorado Avalanche – +550
Los Angeles Kings – +700
Chicago Blackhawks – +850
As you can see, the advantages of betting hockey at an offshore sportsbook are endless, just like your betting options. Don’t be afraid to get started doing what millions of people are already doing. The National Hockey League is only getting warmed up now, and will be full steam ahead after the Super Bowl, so get signed up today to take advantage.