Online Betting 101 provides a hub of information for anyone that wants to learn how to bet. It is mainly targeted at beginners to online betting, providing them with helpful advice and information. It also reviews online betting sites to help players find trusted, reputable brands and avoid scam sites.

You need to sign up with an online sportsbook and make a deposit first. We have provided a list of reputable sites for anyone to choose from. Then you can find a game, click on a market – such as the spread, moneyline or total – and it will pop up on the bet slip, allowing you to choose your bet amount and confirm.

Click the button on the sports betting site homepage that says “Join Now” or “Register” and you will get a registration form. Fill it in with personal details and quickly verify your identity to set up your online sports betting account.

You will be able to click on a “Deposit” option within the account section of an online betting site. It will list the available methods – such as Visa, MasterCard, a wire transfer, Skrill, Neteller and Bitcoin – and you can choose one. Type in how much you want to deposit and confirm, and the funds will be in your account almost instantly.

There will be a “Withdraw” option in the account section of your online sportsbook. Head into that section, and you will be able to choose from a list of payment methods. Enter the withdrawal amount and confirm the transaction.

A prop bet is a prediction on an event taking place during a game. It could be the method of the first score, the highest scoring quarter, the number of yards a QB will throw or a player to hit a home run. Prop bets are separate to the result of a game.

A totals bet is a prediction on how many points there will be in a game. It is also known as an over/under bet. For example, you might be able to over 219.5 points in a game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Cleveland Cavaliers at odds of -110, or under 219.5 points in the game at -110.

A parlay is a combination bet that includes several different legs. For example, you could bet on the Giants, the Ravens, the 49ers and the Rams all to win on the same weekend. All four teams need to win, but if they do, you can look forward to a nice profit.

A bankroll is the amount of money you will use for online betting over a certain period, such as an NFL season or a calendar year. You can assign a portion of the bankroll for each bet you place, as that ensures you ride out losing streaks and stay in the game.

A spread bet is a prediction on who will cover a points handicap line set by the betting sites. For example, if the Detroit Lions are 2.5-point favorites against the Minnesota Vikings, you can bet on Detroit -2.5 or Minnesota +2.5. If you bet on the Lions, they need to win by 3 or more points.

A moneyline bet is a prediction on who will win a game. In sports like football, basketball, baseball, hockey, tennis and table tennis, there are only two options: home win or away win. In soccer and boxing there are three options, as there can be a draw, while in sports like NASCAR and golf there are lots of different options.