Hidden under each soccer match, you’ll see a “More markets” link that will take you to a whole new world full of bets that will make your head spin!

Many bettors make the same silly mistakes time and time again. YesPlay’s Sports section will help you with most of these, that is, if you pay close attention.

Odds aren’t prophecy

False belief: a smaller payout means it’s more likely to happen. Fact: It simply shows what it’s going to cost you. A payout of 2.12 is basically 50/50 chance. For example, if you put R29 on 2.12, you will get R61.48.

On the YesPlay sports board you’ll see outcomes like 1×2, totals, and handicaps. These are all there because not all games are the same. A game of rugby and a game of basketball aren’t the same, so you have to consider what usually happens when these two teams play.

Labels matter

Myth: totals always mean normal time. Reality: the bracket text is the real boss. On YesPlay, you’ll notice lines like Total (incl. overtime) and Handicap (incl. overtime) when you bet on Basketball and Cricket, which means that it includes extra innings/overtime. Always read these notes carefully to avoid surprises.

If you want to see what YesPlay has to offer, then make sure you read more and just scroll through everything, paying attention to the labels first and only then to the numbers.

More isn’t better

Myth: if you see more available options to bet, it means you have more chances to win. Fact: it just means you have more ways to place a bet that makes no sense. YesPlay might show you More Markets option, but it doesn’t mean you have to use them all.

The best part about betting is seeing what you were betting on play out in real-time. So when you bet, make sure it’s on a game that you understand and are willing to watch. For example, in tennis you might want to bet on Total Games or a Game handicap. Or if you’re into Cricket you can bet on who the match winner will be.

Betting on sports should be something you enjoy doing. So set yourself a limit and place bets responsibly.

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