Spending R18 or R26 might not seem like a lot, but you need to be careful, especially if it becomes a habit of placing another bet after seeing a corner, a red card, or a good attack on the TV.

Thinking that small money means small thinking is a mistake. Live sports betting on YesPlay is quick, and the price you see can change in an instant, causing a lot of confusion.

False ideas

·       Just because your favourite team is winning doesn’t mean they’re playing great. You should always watch if they’re actually dominating or just got lucky.

·       “A short price means it is nearly done.” A 1.22 price might sound promising, but if there’s enough time left, anything can happen, especially in sports like soccer, basketball, tennis, and cricket.

·       YesPlay has a wide variety of options to choose from, but the best option is always the one you can easily explain.

·       You don’t have to bet big to do live betting. Even small bets are fine, but keep in mind that a couple of quick taps on that screen, can cost you more than one ticket with a planned and calculated bet.

Read the clock

With Live sport betting, time is everything. The odds are always changing, and in a sport like soccer, a bet in the 18th minute is much different from a bet in the 82nd. The same thing applies to other sports too, so keep your eyes peeled.

YesPlay sorts sports events across soccer, basketball, cricket, tennis, baseball, table tennis, futsal and more. You can check this out during a match to see what bets you can place.

Price tells

Live odds are not a crystal ball, they’re nothing more than a price tag on risk. For example, if you see that a Sundowns match has gone flat and the over 2.5 price drifts, that just means that the time is running out.

Cash out can show up on some tickets, but don’t be in a rush to push it. If you’re feeling that the game is going against you, then it might be a good idea to use it. But sometimes it’s better just to chill and not chop tickets too early.

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