Internet bookmakers give a vast selection of kinds of bets. You can find numerous unusual and unprofitable (for the punter) bets that simply choosing which sort of bets to play and avoid is difficult. What are the most dangerous types of bets for punters to play? Avoid the next types of online sports bet bets and also you will be avoiding the bets that bookies make reference to as "cream" - because their profit margins are so generous.

First player to score/first goal scorer/first try scorer

This type of bet applies to rugby league and soccer. The odds are put together days in advance, and always with enough margin for the bookie to cover himself. You will discover simply too many uncertanties to play this bet with confidence. In effect it is important to pick the team as well as the player who you think will be the very first scorer.

Last scorer

Just like the above bet, except this time you also must consider players being substituted off the field. If you're considering this bet, you will want to look at players very likely to still be on the field. For example, in a soccer match you may consider defenders from a poor team, because strikers are more likely to be substituted and a defender for a losing team will often move forward attacking (for corners etc) when the team is trying to scramble back into the game at the end of a match.

Half time/full time scores

Not simply do you have to predict one result but two. With this type of bet you should estimate which team will be ahead at half time and at full-time. Bookies potentially gain more profit, as the punters job is two times as difficult.

Multi bets

All multiple selection bets should be avoided including teasers, parlays and all variations. These kinds of bets heavily favour the bookmaker despite the fact that they hold great appeal to the recreational punter.