When it comes to live betting, it’s really easy to get caught up in the moment and just bet on autopilot, which is one of the worst things that can happen. The action unfolds, the adrenaline starts pumping, your thumb hovers, and you bet before you even realise it.

That’s why some people are always moaning about being “robbed” when they lose money, when in reality, nothing dodgy happened. They backed the right team and had the right idea, but they overlooked one tiny rule.

Spot the label

On YesPlay, you can watch the live sports section and use filters like Live, 1h, 3h, 12h and Prematch, which makes it easy to find exactly what you want. And if you find yourself lost or not sure what a symbol means, feel free to click on the read more button to find out about the meaning of a specific market, or learn how the live menu functions.

Here’s the catch: YesPlay often puts it right there in the market name, so you know whether extra periods are included or not. For example, in live basketball you can see totals and handicaps with “(incl. overtime)” written next to them. Similarly in live cricket, you can see “Winner (incl. super over)”. This is the key.

It’s easy to get excited and make silly mistakes, especially if you are betting on sports you don’t watch too often.

Quick checks

  • Before you decide to put some money down, carefully read the name. If you see stuff like “(incl. overtime)” or “(incl. super over)”, pay extra attention and decide if that’s the type of bet you want.
  • When you’re unsure what to bet on, make sure you hit the “More markets” button and see all of the different markets you can explore.
  • When you want to start betting on Lucky Numbers, start small just to be safe. Losing R17 is no big deal, but R170 gone just like that will ruin your mood.
  • When you’re betting on knockout games or any game with extra time periods, always make sure you know what markets you’re betting on, so you’re not left guessing what counts.
  • If you’re stuck watching highlights on the internet, don’t bet on anything that could change in the last few minutes.

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