Why would anyone use a betting broker? Have you tried it?

[maydna]

In real life, I think gamblers use betting broker services because they can't bet directly, so they need help from people who can place their bet. I haven't use betting broker, and I think I don't need it because I am playing gambling with crypto, which I can directly visit on the crypto gambling site without any problem. Besides that, I think people use that because they don't want to get a problem with the police who can search for people who gamble in their city and arrest them if they caught people playing gambling.

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[iamsheikhadil]

I haven't tried one, because I feel like I should bet as much as I am allowed. If I am limited to certain sports or websites then I just move on to some other websites which gives me opportunity to bet more. Using an intermediary is risky and it's like you don't have access to your own funds. And getting limited on websites is also helpful after a big win as people tend to lose it all if they can't control their addiction and think they will always win!

[MCobian]

Actually broker services are used by people who live in countries that prohibit gambling and block gambling sites, because if they force playing
online gambling using a VPN it can result in suspension. Because some gambling sites do exist that prohibit their users from using VPNs.
There could also be people who are lazy to do analysis when they are going to do sports betting, or really interested in the portfolio of the broker
services. So it really helps some people with the presence of a broker service, but be careful in choosing a broker service. Choose those who already
have a reputation, because not a few broker services are scam.

[Ziskinberg]

Playing using a broker will make you lose more, you are playing in a bookie where they get commission or their advantage and you will also pay on the broker at the same time, double disadvantage on your part and therefore you need to be extremely good in order to win.

I don't know if there are people who are using this service consistently, but I don't think they are profitable doing this.

Maybe the best solution is just to use VPN so your can change your IP, there's a risk but at least with minimal bet you'll not take a higher risk.

[swogerino]

I think that a VPN is a cheaper solution for everyone who feels limited in certain ways.I have never used such service because I was never in need of such service.Probably the only persons who have tried this are gamblers of more than 50 years in age which have no good know how of how to bypass limitations.

[sunsilk]

I have never done that and won't probably do it. What's the sense of betting with a broker if you can do it alone. We have the same thought OP as to why we have to use them if things are easier to be done by ourselves.

If they have minimum deposit which seems to be high for an individual, I'll go with those casinos or bookies that are allowed in my jurisdiction. We have various choice and I don't think that there's a need for me to try it.

[Mauser]

I think that a VPN is a cheaper solution for everyone who feels limited in certain ways.I have never used such service because I was never in need of such service.Probably the only persons who have tried this are gamblers of more than 50 years in age which have no good know how of how to bypass limitations.

The problem with VPN is that most sites don't allow it as part of their TOS, you can still do it but at your own risk. The problem is if there are ever any issues with your account the bookmaker might limit your account and will keep all your winnings. Using a betting broker you bring you better rights and some form of security if something goes wrong. It is probably better to have the law on your side so you could go to court if something goes wrong.

[leea-1334]

My input: This is normal in places where gambling is either illegal or is hard to find. Especially where I live, not everyone can easily find a sportsbook online (there is impossible to find in physical locations).

Then you have regular bookies, or brokers who take your money and place bets for you at odds you want (so you are saved the trouble of waiting to get your odds). These brokers also match people as in real life P2P:)

[Viscore]

Been to a sports forum before and checking the gambling section there, that service is very popular.

No need to sign-up on different websites and they can place a bet within just a few clicks. Maybe not popular in crypto so others think it's not a good service.

yeah like what @viscore said this service is popular before in fiat betting so mostly people are aware with this service are non crypto gamblers . i didnt knew how this work but i already heard of the word broker before in betting but thanks for explaining how it works .

 i didnt knew that this can make the life of the gambler easier and useful if the gambler wants to mass betting between many different betting sites .

Actually the pandemic might be a blessing in disguise for some gamblers to know about crypto, since casinos are close and most gambling are done online, then crypto betting would really fit to their needs and wants. If only they are educated with crypto, betting broker would not be needed anymore or their business will reduce in profitability since it's easy to bypass the restriction of crypto casinos.

[famososMuertos]

In reality it would be because you don't use a betting broker! It is more common than it seems, only that it occurs in another type of level of gamblers, in fact it occurs in other areas, managers that make your funds profitable.

In the world of sports betting it is no different, in my case it is a matter of time rather than laziness or that I do not like sports bets the reason why I would use them, but there are gamblers who only want to know the amount of what who won or lost, the analysis, the odds, the statistics, etc., are left to the betting broker.

In any case it is a question of "Gambler" level, in fact there is still the old school, a phone call and that's it, but this was extended to online betting in a professionally and organically way.

Reading things like that you use a broker because there are restrictions is silly you can always bet in most countries, there is always a casino that allows it, if you want to do it you will get it, the broker has a more advanced function than simply get you where to bet.

There are things that we do not know or do not use and they do not mean that they are not normal or of regular use for many other users in the world of gambling.

[Ziskinberg]

My input: This is normal in places where gambling is either illegal or is hard to find. Especially where I live, not everyone can easily find a sportsbook online (there is impossible to find in physical locations).

Then you have regular bookies, or brokers who take your money and place bets for you at odds you want (so you are saved the trouble of waiting to get your odds). These brokers also match people as in real life P2P:)

I think you can be a broker as you are in crypto space, you can take their bet, get some commission and place it in crypto sportsbook here. I believe crypto sportsbook here has a competitive betting odds with the big fiat bookies so this is a great opportunity if you'll do it.

The only problem is you take the legal risk as anytime you can be arrested for running an illegal gambling although you are just a broker.

[OgNasty]

In real life, I think gamblers use betting broker services because they can't bet directly, so they need help from people who can place their bet. I haven't use betting broker, and I think I don't need it because I am playing gambling with crypto, which I can directly visit on the crypto gambling site without any problem. Besides that, I think people use that because they don't want to get a problem with the police who can search for people who gamble in their city and arrest them if they caught people playing gambling.

Which is a high probability why gamblers usw betting broker. Well at some reason maybe they have been encourage by a broker and they are no time to directly place a bet on the site or the game that they wanted to place a bets but since the broker offers hisher service that a bettor find it convenient for him/her that's why maybe some of us here are using or willing to pay for a betting broker. But personalky speaking, i haven't try to use any betting broker yet.

If you have access to crypto then there’s not much of a need to use a broker. I imagine if most gamblers knew they could place bets directly using crypto then they wouldn’t use a broker. This is why gambling sites are among the most popular here. It’s a use case for Bitcoin that makes sense to a lot of people. In the future there will be many other successful use cases, but they’re all waiting for someone to create them.

[chaser15]

I have never done that and won't probably do it. What's the sense of betting with a broker if you can do it alone. We have the same thought OP as to why we have to use them if things are easier to be done by ourselves.

If they have minimum deposit which seems to be high for an individual, I'll go with those casinos or bookies that are allowed in my jurisdiction. We have various choice and I don't think that there's a need for me to try it.

Looks like you didn't understand the whole point of using a betting broker.

There are gamblers, especially those hardcore sports bettors, who are strict in terms of choosing odds that even .5 to 1% increase matters. In fiat gambling, that was necessary. If you will look into odds comparison sites, they like to bet on the best odds they can get. It's not comfortable if they will sign up at different websites just to get the best odds. These gamblers want to have a sports betting account that can bet at the best odds in one click.

That's where using the broker is an advantage as right in front of their screen, they can choose from various websites offering a good deal.

For us, who are not used to use a betting broker, it will be easy to say that why do we need this if we can bet for ourselves.

[shield132]

If anyone is really paying money to "betting brokers", then all they want is cheap and easy money with little to no effort. You could pay money to those who provide detailed statistics about certain teams, their recent matches, historical moments between team A and B, how these two team compete, who wins when match is at home/away, etc. In this information, I think that it's quite logical and good to pay money, this information is very beneficial for the bettor. Otherwise, anyone offering such proposal is just a scammer or a young boy who recently won some bucks in tickets and now wants to make more money.

[dimonstration]

Having broker when in fact you can do it on our own is simply a waste of money or a charity given to give money to others. It's understandable if we're too busy from other things like our job and still see potential in trading or investing but when it comes in gambling, It's not necessary since it's base in luck and not skill based, we should not depend on others luck,play only if we can and risk amount we know we can afford.

[chaser15]

Having broker when in fact you can do it on our own is simply a waste of money or a charity given to give money to others. It's understandable if we're too busy from other things like our job and still see potential in trading or investing but when it comes in gambling, It's not necessary since it's base in luck and not skill based, we should not depend on others luck,play only if we can and risk amount we know we can afford.

Sports betting is luck based to you? lol.

Where's the charity and dependent part? Brokers aren't meant to help you who will win so I don't know why there's a statement that we need to depend on others. And where's also the busy part as betting with brokers is not automated.

Please read the website link on the 1st page shared by OP to learn more about what's a broker and their role.

[maydna]

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Which is a high probability why gamblers usw betting broker. Well at some reason maybe they have been encourage by a broker and they are no time to directly place a bet on the site or the game that they wanted to place a bets but since the broker offers hisher service that a bettor find it convenient for him/her that's why maybe some of us here are using or willing to pay for a betting broker. But personalky speaking, i haven't try to use any betting broker yet.

Perhaps, that is the reason why a gambler use betting broker to help them to place their betting. If they already subscribed to the services that are available around them, I think they will still use that unless the gambler can found the other way that they will think it is more convenient for them to betting. But in crypto gambling, we don't really need the betting broker because we can choose the crypto gambling site and start playing gambling directly with our money. If people out there know about crypto gambling, they will curious and perhaps, they will stop using a betting broker.

[Wexnident]

The second reason is actually well used by others who don't have much access to gambling sites in their country. They may be a small population, but they are still possible customers. It isn't anything odd, nor is it anything that should be shunned imo. It's a perfectly reasonable service, and really, it's just up to you whether you want to use it or not. As for the issue of why brokers ask for so much money, well, I mean, who would want to do a job that only pays what, $10,$15 right? Brokers do their job seriously imo (the legit ones anw), and they put in a lot of effort into it, so I guess them dealing with big money is understandable.

Is it worth it? Well, it depends on your situation tbh. If you have the money, and not the time BUT you do want to bet, then feel free to do so. But if you can do it yourself and you wantto do it yourself, then do so.

[Twentyonepaylots]

Two reasons naturally. First is that these brokers work well in countries with strict regulations regarding gambling. These gamblers allow them to pretty much experience the same freedom a person from a much more gambling-liberated country experiences. Number two, these brokers are well-experienced, moreso if it's an AI rather than let's say a regular gambler, so a typical gambler with little confidence over himself would hesitate on bigger gains where a broker wouldn't with of course, a slightly bigger odds at winning.

[sunsilk]

I have never done that and won't probably do it. What's the sense of betting with a broker if you can do it alone. We have the same thought OP as to why we have to use them if things are easier to be done by ourselves.

If they have minimum deposit which seems to be high for an individual, I'll go with those casinos or bookies that are allowed in my jurisdiction. We have various choice and I don't think that there's a need for me to try it.

Looks like you didn't understand the whole point of using a betting broker.

There are gamblers, especially those hardcore sports bettors, who are strict in terms of choosing odds that even .5 to 1% increase matters. In fiat gambling, that was necessary. If you will look into odds comparison sites, they like to bet on the best odds they can get. It's not comfortable if they will sign up at different websites just to get the best odds. These gamblers want to have a sports betting account that can bet at the best odds in one click.

That's where using the broker is an advantage as right in front of their screen, they can choose from various websites offering a good deal.

For us, who are not used to use a betting broker, it will be easy to say that why do we need this if we can bet for ourselves.

I thank you for that explanation about the use and advantage of the broker. As I've said I have no experience with it and it's good that you have explained it well to me to understand how it works and what's the good side of it.

In my understanding through your explanation, it saves time and you'll get the best odds of them all which is being supported/listed through that broker. And each of those percentage differences does really matter a lot for those hardcore bettors who bet huge amounts for games that they like to bet on.