There is a substantial market in Britain for betting on sport. Initially horse racing was the main betting sport but now more is wagered on soccer than any other sport. It is still possible to bet on soccer matches through The Pools.
One of the main developments in betting legislation in Britain was the introduction of the National Lottery in 1993. This led to a more significant gambling culture and saw increased levels of interest in traditional sports betting through bookmakers.
Even though since the start of the 1990s there has been a massive growth in sports betting, wagering on sports has always been a popular pastime in the UK. Certain events and circumstances fostered more interest in this activity and the industry looks set to continue to grow with more events shown live on television, creating more betting opportunities.
About the Author
This guide to sports betting has been written by Ian Hudson. He lives on Merseyside and writes for several sports betting websites. Ian has 12 years experience in the sports betting industry in a number of roles. In the past he has written for sportinglife.com and worked for online bookmakers bwin and Expekt as an odds compiler and trader.