Internet bookmakers provide a vast number of types of bets. There are numerous unusual and unprofitable (for the punter) bets that simply choosing which sort of bets to play and avoid is difficult. What will be the most dangerous types of bets for punters to play? Avoid the next types of sports bet bets and you will be avoiding the bets that bookies refer to as "cream" - because their profit margins are so generous.

First player to score/first goal scorer/first try scorer

This kind of bet applies to rugby league and soccer. The odds are put together days in advance, and always with enough margin for the bookie to cover himself. You will find simply too many uncertanties to play this bet with confidence. In effect it is important to pick the team and the player who you think will be the first scorer.

Last scorer

Just like the above mentioned bet, except this time you also should consider players being substituted off the field. In the event you are considering this bet, you should look at players very likely to still be on the field. As an example, in a soccer match you could consider defenders from a poor team, because strikers are more prone to be substituted and also a defender for a losing team will often move forward attacking (for corners etc) in the event the team is trying to scramble back in to the game by the end of a match.

Half time/full time scores

Not just do you have to predict one result but two. With this sort of bet it's important to estimate which team will be ahead at half time and at full time. Bookies potentially gain more profit, as the punters job is twice as difficult.

Multi bets

All multiple selection bets should be avoided including teasers, parlays and all variations. These kinds of bets heavily favour the bookmaker despite the fact that they hold great appeal to the recreational punter.