Sportsbook: The most popular sports people bet on

Now that the global pandemic seems to be fading away, and sports matches again starting to pick up steam, sports betting is set to boom once again. During the sports season, established sports bettors spend billions of dollars collectively every year while betting at licensed online betting sites, casinos, and local betting shops.

From the total volume of bets estimated from online betting, local bookies, and offshore sportsbooks, we have compiled the three most popular sports in terms of betting volume.

Football

Surprised? Thought not.

As the most popular sport in the world, it doesn't take a scientist to recognize how football is the most popular sport when it comes to the volume of bets. Most bets in football are fairly straightforward. You simply have to predict whether there will be a win or a draw and state the final score.

However, there are other opportunities for more experienced bettors. They can bet on the number of corner kicks and throw-ins, and the period in the game when they will occur. They may even bet on the number of yellow or red cards to be issued and who will receive them.

Tennis

Tennis is a great way to start sports betting if you lack any prior experience. Why? Well it's very easy. The game has no draws like football so it's a win or a loose. To win a tennis bet, you need to study each player’s ranking and performance in previous tournaments. Other factors come into play, where some players perform better on grass courts (used in competitions like Wimbledon) while others win more games on clay (a certain Spaniard has certainly demonstrated that over the years).

Horse Racing

Ah horse racing, one of the longest running sports betting attractions there is. Not only does it make a great day out at the track, but with the evolution of online horse race betting more and more people have been attracted to the sport.

To win bets on these competitions, you need to know the factors that affect the ability of horses to race and win. These include weather changes, footing, and the mood of the handlers. As with any sport you might be keen to take a punt on, the best way to select a potential winner is to do your research and check the latest stats and opinions of horse racing analysts.