REGISTER TO AN ONLINE BOOKMAKER
Most beginners think that registering to an online bookmaker is a very difficult task which needs special attention, but in fact it's a very simple process like registering to any other website.
If you have already analyzed online bookmakers and finally decided where to start betting, then the following step is to register. The registration procedure is one of the simplest things that you need to do: basically, most online bookmakers have similar registration forms which need to be completed with your personal and account details.
First, you need to find the registration or the join button available on the betting website. By clicking on the button or link, a registration form will open and you will need to complete it with your personal details (name, address, date of birth, email address etc.) and account details.
It's very important to complete the registration form with your correct personal details because if you do not do that, your account may be suspended, and in case of withdrawing money your winnings can be confiscated and account permanently closed according to the terms & conditions of the betting website. The personal details entered in the registration form must match the details from your government-issued picture ID.
The account details, such as account number, username, password or pin, are very important because these details will be used each time you login into your account. Therefore, you need to choose wisely and be sure to learn or keep the account details in a safe place.
One of the most important parts when registering to an online bookmaker, is to read the terms & conditions, rules, privacy policy, cookie policy or other documents which are specified at the end of the registration form. By completing the registration form, you accept all of the rules, so it's better to read them and make sure that you agree to all of them before completing the process.
Two other very important things that you must notice when registering are:
1. Bonus Code - most online bookmakers do not require any code, but there are some who require a special bonus code to be entered at the registration in order to provide a welcome bonus. If you want to receive a welcome bonus, it's better to find out, before registering, if you need to enter any bonus code.
2. Accepting to receive promotional information - all online bookmakers, with no exception, will need your accept at the registration for this type of campaigns. Basically, by checking this option, you give them permission to send you emails or newsletters with all kind of information, promotions or news related to the betting website. You must know that you are not obligated to accept this option if you do not want to receive such kind of emails.
In the end, after you have successfully completed the registration form, confirmed that you are at least 18 years and read all the terms & conditions, you can click on the final button to complete the registration and your account will be created in just a second. Most online bookmakers will send you immediately a confirmation email and your account will be ready to use.
As you can see, registering to an online bookmaker does not require any special attention from your part. You just have to be careful when completing the form and read all the rules. After you register, the next step is to deposit and start placing your bets.
You may also want to read the following:
Setting your betting account
Customer support
Terms and conditions in online betting
