Punters vs Matched Bettors - What's The Difference?

Andrea

8 Apr 2022

Updated: 23 Nov 2023

Regardless of what betting style you prefer, I think we can all agree that the main aim is to make a return.

In this post, firstly we’ll look at what Punting and Matched Betting are. We’ll then explore the difference between punters and Matched Bettors.

What is a Punter?

A punter in betting terms is someone who gambles or ‘takes a chance’ on what they think or hope will happen in an event.

Punting sensibly is supposed to be a form of entertainment that holds a certain level of excitement and a sense of satisfaction if the prediction is correct.

When betting online a punter should always check to see if the bookmaker they are using is safe and reliable to use.

Using a site like thepunterspage.com in the UK, punters can compare different bookmakers to help them choose a bookmaker to use.

What is a Matched Bettor?

Matched Bettors are individuals who use the process of Match Betting regardless of the outcome of an event.

Mаtched Bеtting is a technique used to benefit from the free bets and incentives offered by bookmakers.

Matched Bettors use Matched Betting services such as Outplayed to make the process simple, efficient and a better way to bet. .

What is the difference between Punters and Matched Bettors?

The main difference is that a Matched Bettor will use betting to lock in some form of return regardless of the outcome whereas a punter will take a chance in the hope to make a larger returns.

For example, if a £20 free bet was given out by a bookmaker. A punter would use this free bet on a football match or a horse race and hope that it wins. This of course would be a guess, sometimes the bet will win and sometimes it won’t. Overall though, the bookmakers ensure that they come out on top over time by offering poor value odds.

A Matched Bettor may also have no interest in the sport they are betting on as this is irrelevant. The only thing that matters is the odds of the specific bet they are using.


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