Cricket betting: what fans need to know

Cricket is a team sport played all over the world. It is more widespread in the Commonwealth nations. Sports are India's religion. Cricket betting is growing in popularity.

Cricket bookmakers provide the bets and collect the stakes. They pay out the winnings. Cricket is a summer sport, but it's played in Australia from December to February.

Before the first bet, check the turnover conditions at your cricket betting provider. Some cricket bookmakers offer lucrative bonuses. Betting taxes on winnings made via bonuses are often taken over by the provider, so it's worth taking advantage of bonuses, but some are not as lucrative as they appear at first glance.

A betting odd is the factor by which the cricket bookmaker multiplies your stake if you win.

Cricket betting is becoming more convenient online. Online cricket betting providers can be reached from all over the world with just a few clicks. On-site cricket bets are also available, but there are few cricket betters in some countries.  

The match between India and Pakistan got more than a billion television viewers worldwide. Cricket is as popular as the Football World Cup.