A question we sometimes hear is, “Why am I not getting any bets?” Using the right settings and filters on our website, can help you optimise your experience.
Follow the guide below to understand how bookmaker settings, filters like repeat runners, and external factors such as slow days or abandoned races can affect the number of bets you’re seeing:
1. Keep It Simple – Limit Your Active Bookmakers
One key factor to finding bets is managing how many bookmakers you’re using at any given time. We recommend keeping around five bookmakers and bet types active to maximise your chances. Our system checks up to five combinations of bookmakers and bet types per search. If you exceed this, the system starts to randomise its searches, meaning not all combinations get checked each time.
By sticking to five or fewer bookmakers and bet types, you’ll ensure all combinations are checked, improving the likelihood of finding bets.
2. Managing Repeat Runners
To give users greater control over their betting selections, we’ve introduced a key feature: Repeat Runners.
Repeat Runners: This feature determines whether you can have the same horse selected in multiple bets at each bookmaker. If you choose to disable repeat runners at a specific bookmaker, you will only see that horse once in your bets at that bookmaker. This is particularly useful for preventing repetitive betting patterns and managing risk with specific bookmakers.
However, it’s important to note that disabling repeat selections can make it more challenging to create multiples, especially during periods when there is limited value available. When the same horse cannot be selected multiple times, your options for creating diverse bet combinations decrease, which could reduce your overall betting opportunities.
3. Slow Days and Fewer Opportunities
Sometimes, the issue isn't the filters—it’s simply the day of the week. Sunday and Monday are slower betting days, with fewer meetings and less liquidity in the markets. As a result, there are naturally fewer bets available. Tuesday through Friday usually offers more events, and Saturday is the busiest day with the most opportunities.
If you’re betting on slow days and not seeing much, it could be due to the reduced activity in the betting markets.
4. Abandoned Races and Lack of Meetings
Especially in winter, abandoned races or meetings due to poor weather can drastically reduce betting options. On these days, fewer races mean fewer bets. Stay updated on race schedules and any cancellations to be aware of how this might affect your betting.
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Final Tips for Maximising Bet Availability
- Keep your active bookmakers and bet types limited to five for better efficiency.
- Enable or disable repeat runners at the bookmaker level to manage how many times a horse can appear in your bets.
- Stay patient on slow days when fewer races and betting opportunities are available.
- Watch for abandoned races, especially during winter, which can impact the number of bets.
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