How to bet at the course

Naturally there are different options available to punters for placing a bet when attending a greyhound meeting, whether you like the hustle and bustle of the betting ring, the simplicity and early price offers of online betting, or a flutter on the more exotic tricast & jackpot pools through the on-course tote, everybody is catered for.

On-course bookmaker

If you are at the racetrack, then one of the most popular ways to bet is with the on-course bookmaker. These are the handful of bookmakers who have “pitches” along the racetrack offering odds on the outcome of each race. Should you elect to bet with an on-course bookmaker, the best way to proceed is to note down the number of your selection, approach the bookmaker and say for example “£5 on trap 5, please.” The bookmaker will then hand you a slip with a number on it which ties in with the bet written down by the clerk.

On-course Tote

Not limited to but for those wishing to place more exotic bets on a race, the on-course tote is a perfect fit. Money staked on a particular race is placed in to a pool system and paid out to the winners based on how much was bet in to the individual pool. The amount, or dividend, is paid out minus the cut taken by the house.

Bets placed this way can include combination forecast/tricasts, as well as jackpot bets.

Online

Online betting is fast becoming the norm for modern-day gamblers, and it is easy to see why. Online betting is fast, easy and you can do it all at your fingertips with your phone.

As before, once you have picked out your selection and stake, as well as identifying the best odds available, you should proceed to the online bookmaker who is offering those odds.

To bet online you will need to first create an account, and then deposit money into said account before you can place a bet.

Once you have completed these tasks, simply select the sport you would like to bet on, then the event (meeting if greyhound racing), then simply click on the selection to add it to your virtual “betting slip”. This will often appear on the right-hand-side of the screen.