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.
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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