The cue ball is ever so slowly rolling across the edge of the table, seemingly trying to come up with a good game plan before it bumps into that red ball. And with just a small tap, the whole game can change in the blink of an eye. In many ways, snooker is just like the Springboks. You got to be patient and get the points one by one.
Pick your shot
- Match pick: Always back the player that is most likely to win overall. Never put all of your eggs in one basket.
- Frames total: Bet on Total frames if you feel that the game will be long and tiring for both players.
- Handicap lean: Use Frame handicap when you think the underdog is going to surprise the bookies.
Where it sits
To bet on Snooker, first head over to the Sports category on YesPlay where you’re going to see the Snooker tab. Under the Prematch tab you’ll be able to see all of the upcoming matches, and the Live tab is going to display all of the games that are in progress. You’ll also see a number of markets like Winner, Total frames, and Frame handicap for each game.
To see the full list of options, click on the More Markets button. Head to https://yesplay.bet/sports/prematch/snooker and see for yourself all the tournaments that are currently being played, from local matches to international events like The Masters.
One rule trap
The worst thing about watching or betting on Snooker is that the games are often changed last minute. According to the sports betting rules at YesPlay, if a match is postponed, the bet will be voided unless the event takes place within 48 hours of the original time. You’re going to want to keep this in mind if you like doing multi-bets because that part of the bet will be canceled if the Snooker is postponed.
Chalk then stop
You’ll want to keep your bets small while you’re still trying to learn the basics. A bet of just R29 should be more than enough to get you acquainted with the game. If the game goes on for longer, then you might find yourself betting more than you can actually afford, so before you start, set a limit for how much you’re planning to spend.
