With up to 10,000 daily sporting events and more, MelBet is truly a monster of a sportsbook. In fact, it faces very little competition in that regard not only in Uganda but in the industry in general. Not only that but it grants local punters an extremely extensive roster of betting options which may call for some help in navigating around. This is what this guide is about – to walk you on one hand through the technicality of the wagering process and to introduce you to all key betting outcomes available. Let’s get started.
Getting Started
Before getting started, you would need a betting account. If you don’t have one yet, you can check out our quick-start guide on the topic. With that taken care of, here’s how to place a wager.
How to Place a Bet
- Dig into the Sports Section: Head over to MelBet’s sportsbook and start browsing the fixtures to find one you are interested in.
- Select an Event and Outcome: Pick whatever grabbed your attention and pick a betting market from the list provided.
- Create Your Bet Slip: Press the odds of the market you have picked to add it to your bet slip.
- Choose Your Bet Type: If you have multiple bets on your slip, decide whether you want a single bet, accumulator, or system bet.
- Enter Your Stake and Place Bet: Type in your stake amount and hit “Place a bet.”
- Wait for the Outcome: Monitor your wagers from your account under the Bet History tab.
- Get Your Winnings: If your wager wins, MelBet will instantly add it to your account and you will be ready to cash it out.
Utilizing One-Click Bet
One-Click Bet allows for faster and more straightforward betting without the need for further confirmations. Here’s how to use it:
- Activate One-Click Bet: Tick the One-Click Bet box and set your stake amount.
- Confirm Your Settings: Click OK in the confirmation pop-up.
- Place Bets Instantly: Clicking on any odds will now immediately place a wager with your predefined stake.
- Caution: With One-Click Bet activated, any click on odds will result in an immediate bet.
Understanding Different Bet Types
On MelBet, Ugandan punters get often hundreds of betting outcomes to pick from. For instance, if you believe the home team will get the win, you would place a wager on “Home Team to Win,” designated as “1” or “W1.” If you are confident the match will end in a tie, you would bet on a “Draw,” represented as “X.” In case you correctly predict that the away team will end up winning, you would choose “Away Team to Win,” marked as “2” or “W2.”
If you want to cover more possible outcomes, you could wager on “Home Team to Win or Draw,” known as “1X,” which means the host team wins or the match resulting in a draw. Similarly, “Home or Away Team to Win,” indicated as “12,” means picking either team to win, thereby excluding a draw from the possible options. Lastly, opting for “Away Team to Win or Draw,” marked as “X2,” covers the away team taking the win home or the game resulting in a draw.
Other Bet Types
The “Win in Match” is about predicting the winning team, taking into consideration the final score, including any extra time and shootouts.
“Handicap Betting” involves applying a handicap to the score to balance the odds. For example, a bet on “Handicap [0:1] W2” means the away team needs to end up on top with more than one goal for the wager to be successful.
The “Total” bet focuses on the overall number of goals, points, or games. You might place a bet on whether this total will exceed or end up under a specified number.
“Correct Score” bets require you to name the exact final score of a given game at the end of regular time.
With “Half Time – Match” bets, you bet on both the halftime and the end result of the match.
The “Result + Total Goals” bet combines guessing the match winner with the number of goals scored.
“Time Interval Betting” involves wagering on specific outcomes within a designated time frame, such as goals scored between the 10th and 15th minutes.
Lastly, “Player and Team Comparisons” allow you to predict performance metrics for individual players or teams over a match or tournament.
Conclusion
MelBet not only succeeds in putting up a very comprehensive sportsbook but it also makes betting a breeze. Pair that with a better understanding of the different betting outcomes and features and you are sure to improve your odds of winning and overall winning potential. So, equip yourself with knowledge and head over to the sportsbook to turn your sports understanding into profit.