Welcome to the leading spanish sports betting information site. Before placing a bet it is advisable to know how online bookmakers work, as well as to be up to date on the sport you are going to bet on. In the website sports section you can find information about the most popular sports you can bet on, as well as the most common betting markets of each competition and the factors to take into account when making sports predictions.
Please be aware that you should always bet responsibly, following the precepts of responsible gambling. The basis for responsible gambling is to keep in mind that online gambling is a form of entertainment, never think of it as a form of investment.
For an overview of how to place a bet, please refer to the article "How to bet" (article in spanish), a quick and detailed guide explaining, in all areas, the factors to be taken into account when placing a sports bet.
In the section "Bookmakers" you will soon be able to find reviews of the main bookmakers licensed in Spain. The bookmakers that have a valid gaming license are the only ones authorized in the country and these are the only ones that will be present in the site. The reviews will take into account the odds, graphic interface design, usability, variety of sports and markets, accepted payment methods and quality of customer service, in order to provide each interested person with information about each bookmaker. The on-site locations will also be evaluated, since some of the online bookmakers have physical locations.
Additionally, on the website you can find a section dedicated to review each payment method available to deposit or withdraw money from a bookmaker. Not all bookmakers have all payment methods available, this section aims to give a general idea of the aspects of each payment method, as well as to inform about the bookmakers that offer each one of them. In order to bet it is necessary to deposit money and doing it safely is one of the biggest concerns for players.
In the "More information" section, a complete guide will be made available explaining all the concepts, from the most basic to the most advanced, with emphasis on the different markets (which sometimes may not be clear), the "Bet builder" tools or the different ways of betting offered by each bookmaker.
The space includes a glossary with quick access to the most commonly used sports betting terms in alphabetical order. Many of the terms used in betting are in English and are explained in Spanish to facilitate understanding for spanish speakers.
The number of markets that bookmakers offer for each sport is proportionally related to the popularity of that sport. A multitude of markets can be found, of course, in soccer, basketball or tennis, very popular sports in our country. On the other hand, even if a sport is a minority sport or there are few events, it is very likely that one of the bookmakers operating in Spain offers bets for that sport.
Soccer has the widest variety of markets of all sports betting. There are numerous important competitions during all months of the year.
Basketball is the second sport in terms of betting variety. You can bet on almost any facet of a game, even for individual players.
In tennis, the most important are the advance and live bets on the number of sets and games that will be needed to win the match.
Formula 1 is the premier category of motor racing. Bets are open for all the sessions of the Grand Prix: training, qualifying, sprint and race.
Golf is one of the sports in which players lose more than they win. That is why golf betting is characterized by not having odds close to 1.00
Each eSport has its own specific markets depending on the game and the competition. The types of bets they have in common are as follows.
Bookmakers cover a multitude of sports, although in online sports betting some sports stand out from others. In Spain, the most popular sport to bet on is soccer, followed by tennis, basketball, Formula 1 and motorcycling. Betting on table tennis (ping-pong) and combat sports is gaining more and more notoriety these days. Unlike in other countries, betting on greyhound racing and horse racing is less popular.
On the other hand, sporting events are held on a daily basis, but some are more relevant than others. The secondary leagues are interesting scenarios, but the attention of most users is focused on the high caliber competitions.
Listed below are the most popular sports within the Spanish bookmakers and their main events.
It is the most followed sport in Spain and in the world. The soccer betting offer is characterized by being extensive and very varied. The offer of soccer competitions ranges from the major European leagues to secondary leagues. Some of the most awaited events in the world of soccer are the final of the UEFA Champions League, the FIFA World Cup, the final of the Copa Libertadores or the Clásico (Real Madrid CF vs. FC Barcelona).
There is a wide variety of markets available for many national and international competitions. These are the main soccer competitions.
There are five leagues in Europe that are above the other domestic competitions on the continent in terms of their level. They are also the five most important leagues in the world.
Other highly anticipated soccer events include the Champions League, the European Championship and the FIFA World Cup.
It is the most followed individual sport in Spain. The most awaited tournaments are in the offer of all the bookmakers, although some of them do not have minority competitions. It is a very demanding sport when it comes to knowing how it works in depth.
It is a discipline that historically has had a high level of Spanish tennis players, such as Manolo Santana, Arantxa Sánchez Vicario, Juan Carlos Ferrero, Carlos Moyá, Rafael Nadal, Garbiñe Muguruza or Carlos Alcaraz as the most recent.
Tennis matches have interesting odds due to the fact that the final result lacks a draw (only one can win). Tennis is a very technical and data-driven sport, it requires a lot of work to collect information and contrast data.
The tennis calendar is full of tournaments throughout the year on different surfaces, but there are seven major events: the four Grand Slams, ATP Finals and the Olympic Games.
It is a discipline with a good variety of markets. The popularity of basketball betting lies in the NBA. Although European basketball presents interesting competitions, the bulk of the betting is on the American competition.
Currently, the national team is the second most important male power in the basketball world according to FIBA, only behind the United States. In the women's category, it is the fourth leading power.
In terms of sports betting, basketball is a less technical and analytical sport than tennis or F1 and does not have the popularity rates that soccer has, at least not in Spain.
The most important competitions within this ball sport are the NBA, the Euroleague, the ACB League, the Copa del Rey and the Olympic Games.
Both cars and motorcycles have attracted the attention of Spanish spectators. Spain has a loyal core of motor racing and motorcycling fans. The last five years have given a boost to the popularity of Formula 1 with a double Spanish presence. These are not sports with a wide variety of markets, as is the case with the other three.
Some bookmakers do offer a significant variety of bets on motorsports but this is not the norm. The most popular markets are who will be the fastest driver in qualifying or the winner of the race. Within motorsports, the two disciplines that stand out are Formula 1 and MotoGP.
Worldwide, combat sports generate a lot of expectation. Currently, in Spain they are sports that are arousing widespread interest. In both boxing and UFC there is almost never a draw.
The most common type of bet is to predict the winner of the fight, but you can also bet on how the victory will be achieved or how many rounds there will be.
The markets available depend on the buzz surrounding the fight. The most important events are UFC numbered events and boxing title fights.
The full list of sports that you can bet on is much larger, to the above sports are added: chess, badminton, handball, baseball, biathlon, American billiards, greyhound racing, horse racing, cycling, cricket, curling, darts, cross-country skiing, eSports, floorball, American soccer, futsal, golf, ice hockey, Gaelic games, rugby, ski jumping, snooker, squash, table tennis (ping-pong), surfing, volleyball and water polo.
Knowing the pillars of responsible gambling is as important as knowing the basics of sports betting. Before visiting a bookmaker, in any of its modalities, online or in person, it is important to know what is meant by responsible gambling, in order to always keep it in mind.
To place sports bets you must be of legal age. In a betting shop you must present a personal identification document. To bet online it is necessary to open a user account, and during the registration process at the bookmaker, the age is verified.
The basis for responsible betting is to understand betting as a leisure activity and not as an investment. Be aware that a bet can be won or lost. Keeping this fact in mind is fundamental to having a positive betting experience.
It is important to be aware that the outcome of a sporting match is unpredictable, even if one outcome is more likely than another. In other words, no bet should be assumed to be won in advance, no matter how likely the outcome may seem at the time the bet is placed.
Personal limits should be established by determining in advance the time and money to be spent on sports betting. These limits should be defined in such a way that the time and budget allocated to betting does not affect personal daily life.
Online bookmakers offer tools to help monitor gambling activity. Some of these tools consist of limits, self-assessment tests, self-exclusion at the operator to take a break or helplines. Any drastic change in gambling behavior should be addressed as soon as possible.