Spread betting is the alternative to fixed odds betting (5/1 etc) and allows you to put your sporting knowledge into a bet where the more right you are the more you WIN. Instead of quoting a single price a spread bet sets a ’spread’ on a market which you can either ‘buy’ or ’sell’.The first rule to fully understanding spread betting is you must not think like a normal fixed odds punter; think like a spread bettor. If you follow the guide below with an open mind you will be able to unlock a whole new world of betting and experience the greatest buzz in gambling.This basic guide on “How to spread bet” will do exactly what it says on the tin. Right from understanding the basics of Spread Betting to specific markets offered to the ‘do’s and don’ts’ of the game.Sports spread betting provides you with the ultimate betting thrill and challenges your skill, judgement and knowledge of sport. Sporting Index make predictions on various aspects of sporting or topical events. You then decide whether that prediction has been pitched too high or too low. You will notice that their predictions are presented in the form of two prices. This is a range known as the ’spread’ and you bet low (also known as a ‘Sell’) at the first named price and if you wish to bet high (also known as a ‘Buy’) you would do so at the second price.What you win or lose depends on the stake size you choose and how right or wrong you are.

Finishing Positions A bet on an individual. For example the Spreading company may have quote VJ Singh at 10-12. If you believe he’s going to finish better than 10th then you’d buy the bet, and sell short the market if you expect him to have a bad Tournament.

Match Bets This is a bet on the relative performance of two players in the competition overall, based on their final scores, as opposed to a physical match. The two players will not necessarily play against each other in the competition at all.

72 Whole Matches The total spread market on an individual player’s score over 72 holes

18 Whole Matches The total spread market on an individual player’s score over 18 holes