Football Betting: A World of Contrasts

Football betting is a world of stark contrasts, with two opposing forces clashing every second. In this world, both the bookmaker (Banker) and the player (Player) never fight alone.

Bookmakers invest in thousands of cameras scattered across the globe and recruit top-notch betting experts to serve under their banner. Players are also not completely independent. Alongside bettors are countless "experts" and thousands of websites willing to risk everything to assist bettors in standing up to bookmakers.

A Lifeline for Stranded Bettors

Betting is a life-or-death struggle, a win-or-lose battle. Those caught in the grip of the “betting ghost” must sacrifice many things, accepting risks in the pursuit of luck. However, amid the whirlwind of money, good fortune is rare while bad luck is abundant. It's not unusual for a bettor to be flush with cash in the morning, only to "go to the island" with the monkeys (a metaphor for going broke by the evening), or to have debts pile up like mountains.

Many desperate bettors, trying to make a last-ditch effort, borrow money to recoup their losses, only to realize they’re unable to reclaim their fortunes from the bookmaker. In such cases, they turn to another option, and this is where the opportunity for freelance betting experts arises. However, relying on such freelance experts carries unpredictable risks. For bettors looking for a quick win in a single match, they often turn to another, more accessible ally—online "tip-selling" or "betting prediction" websites.

The World of Online Betting Tips

In English, the term "tip" typically refers to a small piece of advice or suggestion. In the world of betting, however, "tip" refers to betting advice based on the odds set by bookmakers for a particular match. Simply put, a "tip" is a percentage-based recommendation provided by "experts" after analyzing relevant betting data for the game.

These football tips today usually target major football leagues that attract a lot of betting interest, such as the Champions League, Premier League, or La Liga. The World Cup, of course, is a major focus. Sometimes, however, a "tip" might focus on a lesser-known, smaller league. This appeals to bettors who believe that matches in lower-tier leagues are easier to manipulate, leading to higher chances of winning.

Duy “The Scar”, a seasoned bettor who often uses online tip websites, explains: “When bettors lose money, they quickly lose their composure and sometimes even panic. At that point, they no longer trust their own judgment and rely on someone else’s ‘wisdom’. This is why tip-selling websites seem more reliable. Bettors can monitor the website's win rates for a period, and if they see stability, they decide to purchase tips.”

Endless Variety

The world of "betting tips" and "tip-selling" websites is not new globally; in fact, they are abundant online. A simple search for "tips" or "free tips" returns nearly half a million results related to these websites. However, in Vietnam, the model of "sharing tips" online is relatively new and hasn't yet attracted much attention.

While browsing the online world, a journalist from CL&XH discovered that the world of daily betting tips app and tip-selling websites is much more crowded than one might imagine. Numerous websites advertise their tips with flashy names like tipvang…, tippro…, tipbongda…, saotip… Each site boasts a visually appealing interface and PR strategies that are sweet as honey.

Some websites blatantly steal content from foreign tip websites. For example, when contacting a tip-selling website, Meocuo…, the journalist was immediately greeted by a sales rep boasting about their company’s stature: “Are you struggling or simply want to make a profit from football betting? We provide the highest quality tips, meticulously researched by top global experts. We guarantee almost 100% wins.”

The journalist, posing as a desperate bettor, expressed interest in buying a highly accurate tip, with a bet that could only result in a win. Seeing the bait, the sales rep offered two packages: “We have a single-tip package for four million VND and a two-tip package for seven million VND. Which one would you like?”

When asked if there was a more guaranteed option, the rep replied, “We also offer a ‘Super Tip’ package, which guarantees a 100% win. It’s quite pricey at 15 million VND.”

Similar experiences were encountered with other tip-selling websites, all promising guaranteed wins or money-back offers if the tips failed.

What’s the Truth?

As more “experts” flood into the tip-selling market, prices have dropped significantly. While some websites still sell “Super Tips” for millions of VND, there are also more affordable options available for as low as 50,000 – 200,000 VND per tip. The payment methods have also become more convenient. Instead of bank transfers, customers can now buy tips by purchasing phone cards and entering the code on the website. Once verified, the tip is sent directly to the customer's phone.

Hundreds of websites now offer betting tips, but their quality and authenticity are dubious. According to Duy “The Scar,” many websites update their results daily, often showing a long list of winning tips with only a rare loss. This strategy is designed to create the illusion of accuracy, enticing more customers to buy.

In truth, most tips are predicted by amateur football analysts. These so-called "experts" are often just regular bettors with some basic knowledge of football. Some websites even steal content directly from foreign sites, copying telegram betting tips and designs to make a quick profit.

Conclusion

In the unpredictable world of football betting, bettors often turn to tip-selling websites for guidance, hoping to find a lifeline. However, with many websites offering tips of questionable quality, it’s important for bettors to be cautious and not be swayed by guarantees of "certain" wins.