Asian Handicap

What is Asian Handicapping?

Asian-style handicap betting was primarily created as a means of making betting on soccer matches more attractive to the customer and is very popular in the Far East. A handicap is created to give a roughly equal chance to both teams. The favoured team will have to overcome a deficit of goals, while the other team will have a head start in goals.

Which Bookmakers Offer Asian Handicap?

Pinnacle Sports - Pinnacle Sports is offering the best lines anywhere on Soccer Handicaps, less than a ten point margin the day of the match.  Very high betting limits as well. Sign up here

What Type of Wagering Limits Can I Expect With Asian Handicap?

Different books offer different limits.  Most minimum limits over the Internet are under $10 however.  There are likely to be some European and Asian bookmakers that feature very high limits though some of the largest limits can be found with books catering primarily to the North American marketplace, which unfortunately do not offer Asian Handicap at this time.  The exception is Pinnacle Sports (Sign up here) which not only offers Asian Handicap betting but also features some of the highest limits found on the internet (professional high rollers are welcome via the phone as well)

Is Asian Handicap Popular Among Those Living in the United States?

It is among the Asian community, but Asian Handicap's popularity is unsurpassed in the rest of the world.  It really has not caught on enough in North America to pressure oddsmakers into offering lines.  Many bookmakers in the Caribbean and Central America are scared to put lines up for Asian Handicap especially with the high limits and sharp action that comes in from the United States and Southeast Asia. 

Where Can I Find Live Scores for Football Matches?

Megabet provides up to the minute scores on soccer matches from around the world.

What Tips Does Gambling911 Offer for Asian Handicap?

Football betting is a high risk activity. Seeking experts in this field helps minimize the risk.  Visit the internet for top handicappers that specialize in European and Asian football betting.  Might we recommend AsianBookie.com or Bet Brain.

Try to bet small and consistently. 

Don't allow big name teams to sway you and don't bet on your favorite team for the sake of betting on your favorite team. 

Don't watch the games as this tends to act as a distraction in your betting routine. 

Focus on the underdog whenever possible.  This does not mean you will take every underdog, but simply look for those with the best value. The handicap point will usually shift in favor of the dog since much of the public will be on the favorite and the line is usually skewed to reflect this reality.  In essence, one will receive better value betting on the dog. 

Try not to be more than three matches a day, the fewer, the better.  Even if you like more, narrow your picks down to the best three.  Most of all, do not feel compelled to place bets every day.  Never exceed your bankroll.

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Christopher Costigan, www.gambling911.com

Originally published in 2003; Revised July 20, 2005 9:59 am EST