Paper trading
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How to paper trade with arbitrage betting
If you are new to sports arbitrage/sure betting you should first practice arbing, as it is also called, without the use of real money. This is called paper trading and it's a good way of learning the basics of the sure betting process. Don't dismiss the importance of paper trading – it gives you valuable knowledge about the whole betting procedure.
When paper trading you will be making the same steps as you would be if you were betting for real, except confirming your bet.
How to paper trade:
- Start the sure betting service, select an arb in the list, and find the match at each bookmaker. If you don't have a user yet, register here.
- Verify that the odds haven't changed.
- Add them to the bet slip.
- Enter your stakes.
- Verify that the information is correct. Doublecheck participants, date and time, and name of event.
- Mentally place your arb.
- Practice logging your fictional bets in the BetTracker.
By practicing paper trading you'll soon get to know the differences in how each bookmaker behaves and you'll get fast at catching arbs.
Read everything you need to know about sure betting in the Ultimate Guide to Sure Betting.
What's next?
There's a lot to learn in the beginning but there's no need to rush. In time, your confidence in arbing will grow.
How to paper trade with value betting
Value betting is different from arbitrage. You’re no longer locking in guaranteed profit — instead, you’re placing bets where the odds are in your favor long-term. That’s why paper trading is even more important here.
It helps you understand variance, trust the math, and build confidence before risking real money.
How to paper trade value bets:
- Open the RebelBEtting software and browse the list of available bets.
- Select a bet and check the odds at your bookmaker.
If you don’t have an account yet, note where you would place the bet. - Verify the odds and edge
Make sure the odds haven’t dropped and that the value is still there. - Decide your stake
Use a consistent staking strategy (we do this for you in the software). - Log the bet in your BetTracker
Log it exactly as if it were real — odds, stake, sport, and bookmaker will show up in your tracker. - Understand that volume is key
This is crucial. In value betting, results come from volume and consistency, not picking “winners”. Try our free profit simulator to grasp the concept.
Why this matters:
With arbitrage, you see instant results. With value betting, you need patience. Paper trading lets you experience this without emotional pressure — so when you go live, you already trust the process.
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Author: Hanna Falkdal, CCO , Customer Support Manager
Hanna is passionate about building relationships — forging strong partnerships with businesses and creating genuine connections with customers. Making sure everyone is happy is always her top priority, along with educating them on how to maximise their sports betting profits. She holds a degree in Journalism.