Just saw the new thread about betting offers for figure skating this season, and I had to jump in. As someone who’s been hooked on betting on spins and jumps for years, I’m pretty excited about what’s out there right now. The season’s kicking off with some big events like Skate America and NHK Trophy, and bookmakers seem to be stepping up with some solid deals to draw us in.
From what I’ve been checking out, a few sites are rolling out boosted odds for outright winners on the Grand Prix series. One I noticed has a deal where if you bet on a skater to win and they podium but don’t take gold, you get a free bet up to a certain amount. That’s not bad for hedging your picks, especially with how tight the men’s and women’s fields are this year. Pairs and ice dance are trickier, but I saw another offer giving cashback if your pair finishes within a point of the leader but misses the top spot. With how unpredictable ice dance can be, that’s tempting.
I also stumbled across a promo for live betting, which is my thing for figure skating. One bookmaker’s giving extra credits if you place a certain number of in-play bets during the short program or free skate. It’s great for those moments when you’re watching a skater’s technical score come in and you get a gut feeling about their final placement. Just a heads up, though—check the terms. Some of these deals need you to opt in or hit a minimum bet, and the expiry dates can sneak up fast with the season’s schedule.
For anyone new to figure skating bets, the offers are a good way to dip your toes in without going all-in. I usually start by looking at skaters’ recent performances, like who’s landing clean quads or nailing their spins, then see if the odds match up. The ISU’s site has some decent stats to cross-check. If you’re eyeing these promos, I’d say focus on the ones tied to specific events first, like the Grand Prix Final, since those fields are stacked and the payouts could be worth it.
Anyone else scoping out these deals? I’m curious if there’s anything juicy I missed for Europeans or Worlds later on. Always good to compare notes before locking in.
From what I’ve been checking out, a few sites are rolling out boosted odds for outright winners on the Grand Prix series. One I noticed has a deal where if you bet on a skater to win and they podium but don’t take gold, you get a free bet up to a certain amount. That’s not bad for hedging your picks, especially with how tight the men’s and women’s fields are this year. Pairs and ice dance are trickier, but I saw another offer giving cashback if your pair finishes within a point of the leader but misses the top spot. With how unpredictable ice dance can be, that’s tempting.
I also stumbled across a promo for live betting, which is my thing for figure skating. One bookmaker’s giving extra credits if you place a certain number of in-play bets during the short program or free skate. It’s great for those moments when you’re watching a skater’s technical score come in and you get a gut feeling about their final placement. Just a heads up, though—check the terms. Some of these deals need you to opt in or hit a minimum bet, and the expiry dates can sneak up fast with the season’s schedule.
For anyone new to figure skating bets, the offers are a good way to dip your toes in without going all-in. I usually start by looking at skaters’ recent performances, like who’s landing clean quads or nailing their spins, then see if the odds match up. The ISU’s site has some decent stats to cross-check. If you’re eyeing these promos, I’d say focus on the ones tied to specific events first, like the Grand Prix Final, since those fields are stacked and the payouts could be worth it.
Anyone else scoping out these deals? I’m curious if there’s anything juicy I missed for Europeans or Worlds later on. Always good to compare notes before locking in.