Surebets for free, safe bets

What exactly is a surebet?

Surebets are bets that you cannot lose under any circumstances. A guaranteed win, regardless of the actual result of the respective game. It sounds utopian at first, but it will become clear after our explanation. How can it be that there are bets with guaranteed winnings? Actually the answer is relatively simple. Since the sports betting market is highly competitive, there are a large number of online betting offices. They each set their own betting odds, which can lead to fluctuations in the odds . It may be that betting provider A offers a bet with higher odds than betting provider B. Betting provider C offers better odds for the opposite bet than betting provider A and so on.

What are Surebets?

As the name suggests, these are bets that promise a guaranteed win no matter how the event being bet on ends. The different odds that different bookmakers offer are taken advantage of. As is well known, betting providers do not always agree on how likely a game is to end. Therefore, the odds, for example for tip 1, tip X and tip 2, can be very different.

We can exploit these fluctuations to achieve a 100 percent profit. However, it depends on exactly how the bets are placed . A mathematical formula can be used to calculate how much must be bet on which tip so that a secure profit can be paid out at the end.

This is what the surebet formula looks like:

Only if the result of this calculation is less than 1 have you found a surebet. You might be thinking that this all sounds very complicated and time-consuming. Therefore, the Surebets calculator from Bettingformat takes care of this work for you . If you want to optimize your surebets again, you can use free bets from the provider to get even more out of it. Of course, this only works if the bet where you used the voucher comes up. But with a little luck that will work too.

Profits of over 1% are possible

The combination of, for example , tip 1, tip , is guaranteed. Finding safe bets is generally not difficult, but it is time-consuming. Nevertheless, such bets pay off. Because we were able to find that you can get safe profits between 0.10% and over 4%. We'll go into this in more detail later.

Safe bets are found automatically

To save you the hassle of calculating and the very time-consuming search for suitable bets, the Surebet Finder from Bettingformat offers current variants at a glance. Taking the stake distribution into account, these bets lead to sure winnings. At Wettformat we offer you the necessary tool to easily determine the stake distribution. You can find out how this tool works and the considerations behind it in the next paragraph.

Surebets – place a safe bet

How to place a surebet:

Safe bets are called surebets. Regardless of the outcome of the game, if you have found a surebet, you will definitely win. However, it is necessary to analyze the odds of many bookmakers in advance. Only then can you tell whether a surebet is possible or not. It is important that you choose the right stakes for a surebet . It is also crucial which bookmakers you place your bets with. In order to place surebets, you need to have a betting account with as many bookies as possible.

How does Wettformat's Surebet calculator work?

As already noted, one of the requirements for this betting variant is that different betting providers offer different odds for one and the same bet, or the compilation of the odds of a three-way bet for the 3 possible tips is designed in such a way that a sure win is guaranteed can be. Our Surebet Finder saves you the time-consuming search for the safe bet and shows it to you. The stakes for Tip 1, Tip X and Tip 2 are distributed in such a way that you can count on winnings, regardless of the outcome of an event.

Let's do this with an example

In the picture below you can see a game between SSC Napoli and Sampdoria Genoa. In this game, due to the fluctuations in odds from different betting providers, there is a sure win for the three betting options Tip 1, Tip X and Tip 2. Provided you place these three bets with the stated stakes at the specified bookmakers that we have verified, you are guaranteed to win. The amount of the winnings will also be given to you in percent, so you know how high the winnings will be. In our example the profit is 1.43%. The bets are calculated with a total stake of €100, so the winnings in this case would be €1.43. Even a multiple of the specified stakes leads to a surebet, for example a stake of € 1000. The profit is then € 14.30.

You can simply enter your desired amount into the calculator, which will immediately provide you with the stake distribution for your safe bet.

How are surebets calculated?

Let's move on to the mathematical part of our explanations. Don’t worry, “this is not rocket science”, there is a relatively simple formula behind it. We will try to explain the calculation step by step and as simply as possible and demonstrate it using an example.

The formula is:
(x:Quote Tip 1) + (x:Quote Tip X) + (x:Quote Tip 2) < x

An example should shed light on the matter. Let's take a closer look at the SSC Napoli vs. Sampdoria Genoa game pictured above and apply the formula.

How are surebets calculated?

Don't worry, the formula is explained relatively simply and can be calculated quickly by anyone. The only important thing is that the end result is a value less than 1.

Let's assume that the odds for betting provider A for tip 1 are 1.31. The odds for tip X from provider B are 7.50 and the odds for tip 2 from betting provider C are 14.88.

The formula:

This result means that you would have an increase in value of 0.037, which is actually quite a lot and is not the norm. We will explain how the stakes are divided below.

How do you divide the stakes in a surebet?

To illustrate this, we will use the example calculation from before. A betting stake of €100 is assumed. The amounts can of course be rounded, but we did not do this for this calculation.

In this Surebets example the profit would be €3.7 (100 x 0.037) and corresponds to 3.75% . However, there are also surebets that pay 5% or more, although rarely.

How much profit can you make with a surebet?

Since the combination of the tips with the odds offered results in a value less than 1, it is a surebet. The calculated €0.98456 corresponds to a value of €1. This corresponds to an increase in value of €0.0154, or 1.43%.

Now the question arises as to how the stakes are divided so that the bet actually works. Quite simply, if you assume a stake of €100, the stakes are divided according to the calculated values. You round up and the 0.7751 for tip 1 becomes a bet of €78.75. The value 0.7751 is multiplied by the total stake of €100, which results in the amount to be staked. Of course, the same applies to Tip X and Tip 2.

We will do this work for you. Simply place bets and secure winnings.

How high are the expected profits?

The amount of winnings that can be achieved with this betting variant are usually between 0.5% and 5%. We will of course also show you the profit margin for safe bets. You will find these displayed in the lower right edge of the respective game. Since this involves fluctuations in the betting odds, major deviations are not to be expected. You won't find any excessively large profit margins, but a loss is basically impossible. In order to actually win big, you have to place a lot of these bets. The masses make the profit here.

But caution is advised

The bookmakers are of course aware of the possibility of this betting variant and always keep an eye on it. It can happen that your bets are recognized as surebets by the betting provider and canceled. These bets are by no means illegal, but betting providers always reserve the right to cancel bets or block betting accounts if fraud is suspected. It is also important that you compare the bookmaker's odds with those of the Bettingformat on our calculator to make sure that they still allow you to win. We will clarify what else you should consider in order to benefit from this betting variant in the next paragraph.

Are surebets legal?

In principle, the surebets are legal and the betting providers could in principle not take legal action against them, but the surebets do not comply with the terms and conditions. This means that they point out in the terms and conditions that it is prohibited to place opposing bets, even with betting providers that operate as subsidiaries etc.

Bet could be canceled!

Consequently, according to the terms and conditions, it is not permitted to submit a tip 1 and tip 2 or similar at the same time. As long as a provider does not recognize a surebet, everything is fine. However, if a bookmaker notices such a bet, he could cancel the bet and the entire surebet would be void.

What are the average winnings on Surebets?

The winning amounts from surebets vary of course, but in most cases they range between 0.4% and 5%. But the fact is that surebets achieve guaranteed profits, no matter how the event ends. Provided, of course, that the factors already described are correct, for example that the odds have not changed when the bet was placed. However, in order for you to achieve real profitable profits or to get a lot out of your bets, you should place a lot of surebets, because the quantity ensures the profit.

Advantages and disadvantages

The mathematical certainty that you will make a profit with the bet is probably the biggest advantage. However, there are also some disadvantages to consider, such as the betting provider canceling the bet, taking too long to place the bet and therefore the odds are no longer correct, or a betting fee being charged that would completely destroy the surebet. However, hardly any provider charges a fee anymore.

You could also say that this type of betting is beginner-friendly, because you don't have to have a lot of knowledge because almost everything works automatically on this site.

For which types of bets are surebets possible?

With surebets it doesn't matter whether you place 2-way bets or 3-way bets . The only thing that matters is that the fluctuations in odds are large enough to result in an increase in value, i.e. that a result of less than 1 can be calculated. It may happen that you have to place your bets with several providers . How convenient this works depends of course on the respective sports betting provider .

What else needs to be taken into account?

What risks can occur?

Yes, even with a safe bet there are risks. As already written before, the betting odds are regularly adjusted by the bookmakers or the providers . This means that a new calculation would have to be made, although this point is no longer relevant once a surebet has been made. Very rarely, but every now and then, a betting provider can cancel the bet due to an odds error, which can of course lead to unexpected losses.

Possible risks:

In order to make up for these losses, a lot of surebets have to be placed, because one should not forget that the winnings on surebets are in the low percentage range. We recommend that you pay attention to the terms and conditions of the individual bookmakers, as these often differ. However, we have extensively tested all the betting providers that you can find here on Bettingformat.

Betting accounts

To ensure that no problems arise when dealing with surebets, there are a few little things that should be taken into account. Since online betting offices are constantly adjusting and changing their betting odds, you have to be quick. Even small changes in odds can make it impossible to make a safe bet. Therefore, if you want to use this betting variant, you should have registered a betting account with several betting providers. The time delay caused by registering and logging in as a new customer may be sufficient for the safe bet to no longer function as such due to odds adjustments.

In our betting provider test reports, we have tested and evaluated the online betting offices for you. Take a look at our experience reports and secure attractive bonus offers.

Betting tax

Another point that should be taken into account is a possible betting tax. Since a betting tax of 5% has been set in Germany since 2012 , it is important to find out whether the respective betting providers withhold this from the winnings. Because if you place a bet and then have 5% of your winnings deducted, a surebet can quickly turn into a losing business. The 5% betting tax is not taken into account in the betting format calculator. If the betting tax is taken into account, only safe bets with a profit margin of over 5% would result in a profit. However, such large fluctuations in betting odds are very rare. Betting providers that are licensed in Malta or Gibraltar often do not charge betting tax. Anyone who wants to know exactly can find more details about betting without a German license on CasinoTest.de.

Is there a betting tax on surebets?

A small drawback with surebets could be the 5% betting tax that applies in Germany. You then have to find out whether a bookie deducts the betting tax from the winnings or the stake - we have already discussed this in our detailed betting provider tests. If it is only calculated from the profit, a surebet can quickly become a loss, because then only surebets with a profit margin of over 5% make sense. The possible 5% betting tax is not taken into account in the calculations made here.

What types of bets are possible with Surebets?

The bet type is not really relevant for surebets. Therefore, you can place a safe bet on either a 2-way or 3-way bet . As long as the value can be calculated to be less than 1.

How do you place a surebet through this site?

You can quickly and easily place your winning bet on this site. You select an event and click on “Details”. Either the game already contains a betting tip or only the odds comparison is available. In both cases you have to scroll to the bottom of the page and then follow the following steps:

We can only recommend that you always round the amounts generously. So if a sum is €36.57 we would round to 40, or if it is €14.59 we would round to €15 and so on.

Legality

Many of you will also ask yourself whether this betting variant is actually legal. First of all, the good news is that yes, surebets are absolutely legal. The betting providers have no legal recourse against players who use this type of bet. However, the betting providers themselves are of course aware of this possibility and try to prevent it as best as possible. Any betting provider always reserves the right to reject or block players. If the online betting offices notice that you are repeatedly placing surebets, your account may be blocked or bets canceled. The stakes can be an indication. With stakes like €27.21, betting providers will be suspicious in the long run. It may therefore make sense to round up the respective amounts, i.e. set €30 instead of €27.21. Surebets should always be treated with a little caution. If one of the betting providers does not pay out the bet, or if a bet is canceled, the surebet falls and you can also make losses with the sure bets.

What else should you consider in connection with surebets?

Since betting providers are well aware of surebets, they are constantly on the lookout for them. An indication of a surebet are regularly placed amounts in the decimal area, i.e. €76.30 or similar, so you should always round up your bets, in this case to €80. This means that bookmakers are less likely to pay attention and are less likely to try to match your bet to cancel or even block your betting account.

Fast placements are important!

Since surebets have to be placed quickly so that the odds are not adjusted in the meantime, it also makes sense to register with several providers and take the necessary steps, such as possible verifications and the like. Of course, you also have to have the necessary betting budget there. Then there shouldn't be much standing in the way of a surebet.