If you’re a fan of Inter Milan and of betting, you’ve probably already placed a few wagers on the team here and there. If, however, you’ve never engaged in sports betting before, then depending on your personal proclivities, you might be missing out.
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Obviously, watching Inter Milan play is a joy unto itself (although the team arguably isn’t performing as well as it once did), but betting can make that already-enjoyable process even more exciting and nail-biting.
Still, if you are going to bet on Inter, there are a few things you need to look out for, so here are a few tips and tricks to keep you on the straight and narrow.
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Watch for squad changes
If you’re already an Inter fan, then you’ll be doing this anyway, but it’s important to keep an eye on the transfer window when you’re betting. A squad change can completely alter Inzaghi’s strategy and change the way the team approaches each match, so you need to make sure you’re on your toes when it comes to looking out for alterations. This goes for team strategy, too; watch games closely to make sure you know what kind of game Inter is playing at any given time.
Pick a good site
All sports betting sites are not the same, no matter how it might seem from the outside. While you could be forgiven for thinking that every site is similar, the fact is that odds, bonuses, and other things will be completely different depending on the platform. With that in mind, it should be obvious that picking the right site is of paramount importance. Thankfully, you don’t need to go it alone with many online betting platforms to pick from.
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Don’t just give up your details
Make sure that when you do choose a sports betting site, you’ve vetted it thoroughly to ensure it’s completely above board. There’s nothing worse than thinking you’ve given your details out to a trustworthy website, only to realise that you’re actually being defrauded. As you might imagine, you’ll have to give some sensitive information to sports betting sites at times, but they’ll never ask for your password or login details, and you should be able to see a security certificate clearly displayed somewhere on the website. If you can’t, it’s time to start asking questions.
Don’t be afraid to bet against Inter
We know, we know. Interisti til you die, right? Well, you might want to reconsider that stance if you’re planning to take sports betting seriously. If you just want to place a bet here or there, then there’s nothing wrong with sticking rigidly to betting on Inter, but if you do want to try and turn it into a career (which many people don’t succeed at, it’s worth saying), then you need to be willing to bet against your beloved team. There may come a time when Inter’s chances of winning a game are minuscule, and when that happens, it’ll behove you to bet against them rather than for them.
Watch for beginner bonuses
If you want to get the most out of your sports betting journey, you should make sure to be on the lookout for all the beginner bonuses and offers you can possibly claim. That means keeping an eye out for websites that offer good bonuses to newcomers, even if you think you want to remain loyal to a single site. It usually doesn’t benefit you to do so; most sites don’t have repeat customer loyalty offers, after all, so you need to make sure you’re doing what makes sense for your bottom line. Even if you think a site has treated you well, don’t be afraid to shop around!
Make sure you’re having fun
Betting on Inter should be its own reward. In an ideal world, you’re already watching the Inter game, so making a little extra cash from it – or trying to, at least – shouldn’t be too arduous for you. If you catch yourself becoming obsessive, which is to say betting on games even when it’s no longer enjoyable for you to do so, that’s when you need to step away and rediscover your love for the team. If you need to start watching games without betting on them, then make sure you take this important step for your mental (and financial!) health.
Allocate a proportionate bankroll
Bankroll is one of the most important concepts when it comes to sports betting. Your bankroll refers to how much money you’ve got allocated for sports betting; it should be a small proportion of your overall bank balance, so that you don’t go overboard and lose more money than you should (since losing money is a very real and present danger whenever you bet on football). Whatever your bankroll happens to be, experts recommend you don’t spend more than around 2-5% of it on each bet, because that way you’ll mitigate loss more effectively.
Stay passionate
That love you’ve got in your heart for Inter is very important to maintain. If you love Il Nerazzurri, then you need to make sure you’re not losing that love when you bet. When betting gets in the way of your passion and love for Italian football and for the sport in general, that’s when you know it’s time to stop and walk away. Betting should augment your passion, not replace or diminish it. Bear that in mind when you’re betting on Inter and you’ll do just fine.