Losing at the TAB | Winning with Online Sportsbooks

FreeBetFan.com originated from a bunch of losing TAB punters. Everyday we went to the TAB to have a bet, day in and day out. Although we had a lot of hits....we had just as many misses. We also realized that betting with the TAB NSW usually didn't pay as well as the UNITAB or vice versa.

Until a few months ago when we discovered online betting shops or online bookies as they are known. We soon noticed that the odds offered on most sport and racing events were by far better than what the TAB offered. For the first time we could bet 24/7 on any event in the world. No more worries about some delinquent operator behind the counter to put your bet through and no more standing in line to get on a race just before the jump. Online betting opened the doors for us to bet on as many different sports and racing events as what we could find on the internet.  

We started off with one online bookie. It was only a metter of time when we realized that online bookies were so competitive that they tried everything to get us to bet with them. From offering great free bets to giving us great odds on a multitude of sports and racing events. It didn't take us very long before we started to shop around to find out what we can do to make sure we get the best odds before placing our bet.

On some events they were offering fantastic odds but on other events the same bookie was offering odds below average. Not before long we noted that in order for us to really benefit from this was to open accounts with the best online bookies and to bet with everybody.

Why you should be betting with Corporate bookmakers and not the TAB!

Key Points To Note:

• Fixed Prices are better compared to tote/ pool betting
• Most offer "Best of Three Totes"
• Better Odds
• More betting product
• More betting events
• Free bets
• Reload bonuses
• Better Credit facilities
• Advanced online betting platform
• 24/7 Customer Service
• No banking and administration fees

A few common myths we have to quash before continuing

•  They offer all the same betting products as the TAB
• Including Trifectas, Quinellas, Line and Spread betting and many more
• Online bookmakers are registered and regulated by government
• They follow very strict guide lines to operate
• Most of them are listed companies
• Online bookies have no part in any out come of the game

As a group of punters our turnover used to be about $700K to $1.1 million a month with a winning margin of about 1.5% - 2% (at the TAB). Since we started betting with Australian and other international online bookies we were able to increase our margin to between 4%-6%. Also, because we had unlimited choice of sports and race betting events around the world our turn over doubled within 6 months.

There are 5 main reasons for this:

• Online bookies offer sign up bonusses - Minimum deposit to recieve a great free bet
• Ongoing reload bonusses and promotions to their VIP clients - If you TurnOver a decent amoutn each month you will be amazed as to what you can get from online bookies
• Odds comparison - The TAB doesnt come close to offering the markets as what online bookies offer, especially on racing. Dont compare odds with the TAB! Compare yout betting markets with other reputable online bookies.
• Bet when ever you want, 24/7 - Online betting offers you the opportunity to bet on almost every sporting event in the world. This increase your TurnOver rate and ultimately you revenues earned.
• Balance Betting and hedging your bets - One of the FreeBetFan members is a Financial trader. He tought us how to really make your betting money work for you. You cant bet on both teams to win on a specific match with one online bookie, but you can bet on both teams at two different online bookies. Look out for our tips and hints on how to hedge your bets.

We also discovered online poker and casino. With all the new smoking laws in pubs, clubs and casinos no one enjoys playing black jack or pokies anymore. Online poker and casino rooms offer you exactly the same, if not better, gambling experience in the comfort of your own home. You can still play poker against your friends and you don't have to worry about getting home after finishing a dozen brandy's because you are right there where it matters, in front of your PC.

Today we are known as the Fan Club. We love to bet and we love free bet offers even more. We have decided that the best way for us to learn more about online gambling is to share our thoughts and educate our readers to bet hard and bet smart. In return we welcome your views and betting history with us as this is the only way for beginners and highrollers alike to bet smarter.

Online Casinos and Poker rooms will do anything for you to try out their software and they offer very high value bonus offers. Easy to collect and easy to use. Just what you need when you want to get your bankroll going. If you're a pretty smart punter you can turn these bonuses in to hard cash.

FreeBetFan brings to punters the best free bets and bonuses from online sports and racing bookmakers, from $20, $50 and $100 free bet offers to $1000 deposit bonuses as well as rewards simply for referring your friends. The partnerships FreeBetFan made with these advertising bookmakers help keep the site free for you. Use the FreeBetFan links or any of the banners on this page to find out more about these great offers.