Arbitrage betting explained
What arbitrage betting is and how it works
Arbitrage betting, also called sure betting or sports arbitrage, means backing every outcome of a match at different bookmakers, at odds that give you a profit whatever the result.
RebelBetting is arbitrage betting software that finds these bets for you and shows the stake for every outcome.
The profit is locked in only if every bet is accepted at the odds you saw, so sure betting is low risk, not risk free.
How arbitrage betting works with RebelBetting
- RebelBetting compares odds at bookmakers and exchanges as they change
- It lists the sure bets at the bookmakers you choose
- You place each bet yourself
- The winning bet covers the others and leaves the profit
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An example with numbers
Take a tennis match, where one of two players wins. Bookmaker A offers odds of 2.10 on Player 1. Bookmaker B offers 2.00 on Player 2.
Split €100 between them like this:
- €48.78 on Player 1 at Bookmaker A
- €51.22 on Player 2 at Bookmaker B
If Player 1 wins, you get back €48.78 × 2.10 = €102.44. If Player 2 wins, you get back €51.22 × 2.00 = €102.44. Either way you have staked €100 and made €2.44.
The odds here are an example. Every arbitrage has its own margin, and RebelBetting shows it before you bet. Want to work out the stakes yourself? The arbitrage betting formula shows how.
Why the odds differ, and why the gaps close fast
Each bookmaker sets its own odds, and they don't all move at the same speed. When team news breaks or money comes in on one side, one bookmaker adjusts before another. For a short while, the best odds on each outcome add up to a profit. That gap is the arbitrage.
The gap closes as soon as the slower bookmaker catches up. Finding it by hand means watching hundreds of odds at once, which is why sure bettors use software.
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Reizbet.com, Sweden Sweden
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RebelBetting is surely the best arbitrage software. It is the fastest and most professional software that directly points out the "mistakes" of bookmakers or the so-called arbitrage bets.
What can go wrong
Sure betting takes away the risk of the match result. These risks remain:
- The odds move before your second bet. Then you hold one open bet, or a smaller profit than planned.
- A bookmaker cancels a bet. Bookmakers can void bets placed at obviously wrong odds, known as palpable errors.
- The bookmakers have different rules. If a tennis player retires injured, one bookmaker may settle the bet while another voids it.
- Your account gets limited. Bookmakers that don't want winning customers can cap your stakes.
Read how to avoid the risks in sports arbitrage for what to do about each one.
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How RebelBetting does the work for you
RebelBetting checks the odds at the bookmakers you choose and lists each sure bet the moment it appears, with the profit and the stake for every outcome, based on the total stake you set. Once you enter your commission in the bookmaker settings, odds at betting exchanges are shown after commission, so the stakes account for it. You open the bookmaker sites, place the bets, and RebelBetting keeps track of your results.
Each sure bet makes a small profit, so your results come from placing many bets over time, not from any single one.
See what's included on the sure betting software page.
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Read next
- The ultimate guide to sure betting: the whole method, chapter by chapter
- Arbitrage betting formula: calculate the stakes yourself
- Middles: when both of your bets can win
- Value betting compared to sports arbitrage: which method suits you
Common questions about arbitrage betting
Is arbitrage betting legal?
Yes. Betting on every outcome at different bookmakers is legal wherever sports betting is legal for you. Bookmakers are also free to choose their customers, so some limit people who win often.
Which betting sites accept arbitrage bettors?
Sharp bookmakers such as Pinnacle, and betting exchanges, accept winning players. Read more in arbitrage betting with Pinnacle. Soft bookmakers limit winners sooner, and how to avoid bookmaker limitations explains how to keep your accounts open longer.
How do you calculate an arbitrage bet?
Divide 1 by each of the odds and add the results. If the sum is below 1, you have an arbitrage. The stake on each outcome is your total stake times (1 ÷ odds), divided by that sum. The arbitrage betting formula goes through it step by step, and RebelBetting does the calculation for you.
What are the most common mistakes?
Betting on the wrong outcome, forgetting the commission at betting exchanges, waiting too long with the second bet, and putting too much of your bankroll on one sure bet. RebelBetting shows the outcome to bet on, and shows exchange odds after commission once you enter your commission in the settings.
How much money do I need to start?
We recommend at least €500, and €5,000 to €10,000 if you can. Your money is spread over several bookmaker accounts, and each sure bet makes a small profit, so a small bankroll gives small profits. With a small bankroll, value betting can be a better place to start. Read how big your starting bankroll should be.