On Wednesday there was a dinner hosted by GeekWire that was held to talk about sports and technology. In the dinner that Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella revealed his plans multimillion dollar partnership they had set with Real Madrid Football club there was more to his speech that touched on sports and technology.

He said that sport was one of the industries that was greatly receiving transformation with the advancement in technology as well as data digitalization. This was evident as in attendance to the dinner that was held in Seattle were sport personalities including an NFL linebacker, Olympic medalist, Veteran Journalist among other individuals relevant to sports. There was a lot on discussion during the event among the topics of discussion on how injuries had been prevented and performances of players improved by the use of wearable trackers. There were also talks on how by indulging fans using technology, the fan base would be improved both in and out of the arenas and Stadia.

Those who attended seem to have good and positive response after the diner. Adrian Hanauer, who is the owner of Seattle Sounders said that this had not been invested on and would greatly help on the fans on how they get to watch the game. This would go a long way in helping in the availability of the tickets to the fans and as well as influence greatly on those fans watching the game through TV.

From the player’s point of view, Kevin Pierre- Louis who is s linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks also shared his opinion on the matter. He said that he was excited on the use of technology to help improve player’s performance. He added that this was essential as it would help in prepping player’s body. Kevin said that many veterans had been in the past sidelined because of injury and with the technology this could be easily avoided. With the technology he added player’s performance could be easily monitored while on the field and thus predicting any ailment or injury in an early stage and thus treatment something that would have a great influence on an athlete’s trajectory.

Jennie Reed was the other sport personality that was interviewed after the dinner, and the 2012 silver medal winner and three-time Olympic cyclist showed her support from a financial perspective. She said that the data on sports was now available even to those countries that are not financially well off as the data can be obtained through devices that are cheap to acquire.

Adrenaline pumping, cheer deafening shouts, excitement all around the arena, these are just few of the thrilling emotions that you can feel when you’re watching your favourite sports team play. Whether it’s football or basketball, the feeling of being on the edge of your seats while your team is battling their way for the win is always an exciting experience.  Now imagine experiencing that feeling while you have a bet on the line. It undoubtedly doubles that feeling and excitement.

An online sport betting is one of the most voracious sports activities online. The possibility of winning money while watching your favourite team win is just hard to pass. So if you want to bet on sports online, here are some of the practical tips you can consider.

Choose a Reliable Sportsbook

One safe way making that sports wage is to bet on sports through a reliable and reputable online sportsbook. An online sportbook is a type of bookmaking. In sports bookmaking, the bookmaker is the go-to-guy (figuratively speaking) when you want to make wagers.

With the development of technology, bookmaking has been developed into an online activity. Technically, the online betting site is now the bookie that accepts the wagers. There are many websites available now through which you can know about the reliable online sports betting websites. To doubly make sure that you’re dealing with a dependable sportsbook website, you can read various reviews on the best top betting sites.

Set Up Your Account

When it comes to online betting, setting up your account is important; otherwise you won’t be able to bet online. There are two popular methods in setting up your account. First, you set up your account using Western Union or Moneygram; second method, is to fund your account through your credit card.

The sportsbook’s webpage will provide you details on how to wire your bets. The process is a lot similar like shopping online. However, since you are dealing online, it’s important that you take precautions in divulging your financial information.

In order to protect your financial details it’s important that you bet only through a reliable sportsbook website. Also, when funding your account, make sure you know the details of your charges. There booking websites that imposes Western Union or Moneygram fees; however, there are also websites that waives them.

Promptly Collect Your Winnings

Making the bet or wager is the easiest part; collecting your winnings is the most exhilarating part. Hard core sports betters highly recommend collecting your winnings monthly. By collecting your winning monthly, you will manage the risk of betting too much.

Depending on the terms of the booker’s website, you can either collect your winning through cashier’s check or money order. Just check the terms and conditions of your booker.

End Note

When exploring the world of online sports betting, it’s always important to know your limitations. Wagering can be an attractive activity in winning instant money, but if you’re not careful it can deprived you financially as well. So check out these practical tips in order to have a safe online sports betting experience.