Complete guide to types of sports betting

Welcome to Talacote, your sports betting simulator to optimize your bets and winnings. This guide presents all types of bets, from the simplest to the most complex.

1. Single bet

The single bet is the most basic: you bet on a single event. If your selection is correct, you win.Single BetExample: Bet €10 on PSG’s victory against Lyon, odds 2.00 = potential gain €20.

2. Accumulator bet

The accumulator bet combines several single bets. All your selections must be correct to win. The odds are multiplied together.Accumulator Bet

3. Multiple bets and systems

These types of bets allow you to win even if all selections are not correct. They include:• Trixie (4 bets on 3 matches) • Yankee (11 bets on 4 matches) • Canadian (26 bets on 5 matches) • Heinz (57 bets on 6 matches) • Goliath (247 bets on 8 matches)Goliath💡 With Talacote, you can automatically calculate your winnings for all these types of bets in seconds.

4. Which sports to bet on?

Talacote works for all sports:• Football (Ligue 1, Champions League, etc.) • Tennis • Basketball • Rugby • Formula 1, MotoGP, Boxing…

5. Popular bookmakers

Europe

Western Europe• Bet365 (United Kingdom) • William Hill (United Kingdom) • Betfair (United Kingdom) • Paddy Power (Ireland) • Ladbrokes (United Kingdom) • Bwin (Austria) • Unibet (Sweden/Malta) • 888sport (Gibraltar)France and French-speaking countries• Winamax, PMU, Betclic, Parions Sport, Vbet, Unibet, Zebet, Pokerstar, Betsson, Netbet, Olybet, Bwin…Southern Europe• Sportingbet, Interwetten, Stoiximan, SNAI, SisalEastern Europe• STS, Fortuna, Superbet, 1xBet, Fonbet

Americas

• DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, PointsBet, Sports Interaction, Mise-o-jeu+, Betsson, Betcris, Caliente, Betmotion, Rivalo

Asia

• Pinnacle, 188BET, Dafabet, SBO, BetEast, Fun88

Africa

• Betway, SportPesa, 1xBet, Premierbet, Hollywoodbets, Mozzartbet

Oceania

• TAB, Sportsbet, Ladbrokes AU, Neds, PointsBet

International bookmakers

• Bet365, 1xBet, Betway, 22Bet, MarathonbetAll brands mentioned are the property of their respective holders. Talacote is not affiliated with any bookmaker.

6. Why use Talacote?

• 💰 Calculate your potential winnings in one click • 🔄 Test accumulators, systems, Trixies, etc. • 📱 Smooth interface on mobile, tablet, PC • 💡 Share your simulationsTry the simulator now →

📜 The world history of sports betting: from origins to the digital age

Sports betting transcends borders and eras. Present in almost all civilizations, they have evolved from an informal practice to a sophisticated global industry worth over $200 billion today.

Ancient origins: a universal passion

The first known bets date back to Sumerian civilizations (3000 BC) who wagered on animal fights. In ancient China, under the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD), people were already betting on cockfights and horse races. The ancient Greeks established bets on the Olympic Games (776 BC), while the Romans developed a real economy around betting on chariot races and gladiator fights.💡 In ancient Mesopotamia, clay tablets 5,000 years old have been discovered with inscriptions that could represent the first recorded bets in history.

Middle Ages: diversification and first regulations

In the Middle Ages, knight tournaments in Europe, horse races in Arabia and animal fights in Asia attracted bettors. In Japan, during the Kamakura era (1185-1333), sumo betting was already popular. In England, the first laws regulating betting appeared as early as 1190 under Richard I. In India, betting on dice games and animal fights is documented in ancient texts such as the Mahabharata.

17th-19th centuries: professionalization and global expansion

The 17th century saw the birth of the first professional bookmakers in the United Kingdom, particularly around horse racing at Newmarket. In Hong Kong, betting on races developed from the arrival of the British in 1841. In Australia, horse racing betting exploded with the creation of the Melbourne Cup in 1861. In the United States, baseball betting began in the 1860s, followed by American football and basketball.1665 First regular races at Newmarket (UK)1791 Foundation of the Jockey Club in New York1884 Creation of the Hong Kong Jockey Club1931 Legalization of gambling in Las Vegas1996 First online betting site (Intertops)

20th century: regulations and national industries

The 20th century marks the legal structuring of sports betting on a global scale. American Prohibition (1920-1933) pushed betting underground, promoting the development of illegal bookmaking activities linked to organized crime. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom legalized betting with bookmakers in 1961, followed by many countries that developed their own regulatory frameworks.

🌎 Americas

The United States long maintained a federal ban (PASPA, 1992-2018) before gradual state-by-state legalization. Canada has allowed parlay betting since 1985, but only authorized single bets in 2021. In Latin America, markets like Brazil and Argentina are in full legal expansion.

🌍 Europe

The United Kingdom has the most mature betting market, closely followed by Italy and Spain. Eastern Europe is experiencing rapid growth after the fall of communism. Scandinavian countries have developed state monopolies like Svenska Spel (Sweden) and Veikkaus (Finland).

🌏 Asia and Oceania

Asia represents the world’s largest sports betting market. Japan has its exclusive “Keirin” and “Kyotei” betting. China only allows state sports betting. Australia has one of the highest betting participation rates in the world. Singapore has developed a strict but lucrative regulatory model.

🌍 Africa and Middle East

South Africa legalized betting in 1994 after apartheid. Kenya and Nigeria have become major markets with the rise of mobile. In the Middle East, betting remains largely banned except in some enclaves like Lebanon.

Digital revolution and globalization

The arrival of the Internet in the 1990s radically transformed the industry. The first online betting site, Intertops, was launched in 1996 from Antigua. Since then, the market has globalized with the emergence of international giants like Bet365 (UK), Betway (Malta) or 1xBet (Cyprus/Russia). Mobile technologies have democratized betting in regions like Africa, where mobile banking was already widespread.💡 In 2018, the US Supreme Court struck down the federal law banning sports betting (PASPA), triggering an explosion of the American market that could become the world’s largest by 2030.

Current trends and the future of betting

Today, sports betting is experiencing a new revolution with:• Live betting representing up to 70% of online betting in some markets • Artificial intelligence for predictive analysis and fraud detection • Cryptocurrencies for faster and anonymous transactions • Esports whose betting already represents more than $15 billion • The metaverse which could create immersive betting experiencesFrom antiquity to today’s mobile applications, sports betting remains one of the most universal forms of entertainment, continually adapting to new technologies and cultural changes around the world.