How to Bet on Volleyball

Volleyball is one of the most popular sports in the world and actually ranks fifth in terms of popularity. In addition, as the numbers of volleyball fans grow, so does the number of people betting on volleyball.  Thus, we thought it was time to teach you How to Bet on Volleyball the fast and easy way.

Even though volleyball betting is available in Costa Rica, it has many limitations in terms of betting.  However, volleyball bettors are able to go to top online sportsbook websites for more gambling options.

Thus, we will show you how to bet on volleyball using the options available on international and national gambling sites.

Before we get learn about the different types of bets, you must first learn how to read the odds.  Thus, here is a quick tutorial.

How to Read Volleyball Betting Odds

Reading volleyball betting odds is very easy as they are there to make their sports betting business more attractive to players.  For example, the Betting odds on the Daejeon Samsung Blue fans is 1.75.  This means that if you bet $50 on them and you win the bet, you will win $87.50.

Here are the calculations:

Odds: 1.75

Stake: $50

Payout: 1.75 (Odds) x $50 (Stake) = $87.50

The Different Types of Volleyball Bets Available

Volleyball Match Betting – This is the simplest type of volleyball bet available because you only need to bet on the team you expect to win the game.  In order to create these odds, the sportbook establishes which team is the favorite and offers lower odds for them. Thus, if you bet on them you will make less money.

Volleyball Handicap Betting – This is when the sportsbook assigns a + or – handicap to final score of each team.  Thus, each team is given or taken points to even up the match.  This type of betting usually gives you even odds minus the commission.  Thus, if the sportsbook takes a 10% commission, then you would bet $100 to win $90.

 Volleyball Betting Accumulators – This is also known as a parlay and is where you bet on the outcome of 2 or more matches. In order to win your bet, you must correctly win each of your bets.  Even though this type of bet is more difficult to win, the rewards for winning such a bet are much larger.

Total Betting – According to sportsbook pay per head companies, this is when you bet on the final score of the match. Thus, the bettor will be on whether the final score will go over or under the total.

Total Sets Betting – This is when you bet on whether the number of sets in a match will be above or below the prediction of the bookmaker.  This allows the bettor to bet on how close a match will be instead of who will win. 

How to Make a College Basketball Teaser Bet

 

It seems like my last few posts about sports betting in Costa Rica have become popular. In fact, now people are email me asking me more about gambling than real estate. So in this post, let’s talk about college basketball betting since March Madness is almost here.

First, Straight bets are the most common wagers to make when betting on college basketball. However, they don't give you the best chance to win big during March madness. Parlays and teasers are riskier than single bets, but you can win more for a smaller risk. Hence, today we go over teaser bets and How to Place a College Basketball Teaser Bet at your favorite sportsbook.

For expats living in Costa Rica, you will not have any problem finding a Sportsbook for March madness. At least, you won’t if you use an online bookmaker.

 First off, the majority of bettors like to bet parlays and bet straight parlays over teasers bets. This is because most amateur gamblers do n ot understand what a teaser is. IN addition, it may seem overly complicated to them as involves changing the odds.

The benefit of Teaser Bets is that you have somewhat more command over the chances then a parlay bet since you can build the wagering chances. Nonetheless, there is a downside since it brings down the total amount you can win.

What's a Teaser Bet and How to Bet Place One

A teaser bet is a parlay where you're putting the odds directly in your favor. Teasers hit much more than parlays for this reason. Thus, making a teaser bet is a great way to profit from March Madness when done correctly.

A teaser is when you select two or more events to occur. You then adjust the lines or totals by a certain number of points.

You can adjust the spread or total in any way that you feel is best for your bet.

The most common teaser bets are adjusted between four and six points. However, many sportsbooks will let you take the teaser up to as high as 10 points.

A 10-point teaser will yield a smaller payout than a six-point teaser with the same number of teams.

Teasers are typically used when betting on football and basketball games because of the nature of both sports' scoring. Here's an example of a six-point football teaser.

Game 1: Team X is a 9.5-point favorite over Team Y. You like team X to cover, so you adjust their spread down to -3.5.

Now Team X only has to win by four to cover. Before, it would've had to win by 10.

Game 2: Team A is a 3.5-point favorite over Team B. You like Team D at +3.5, so you adjust their spread to +9.5.

Now they can lose by up to nine points, and the bet will still hit. Before, they had to be within three points for the bet to be successful.

This is an example of a teaser where you bet a favorite and an underdog.

How to Place a Teaser Bet with a Mobile Sportsbook

It's very simple to place a college basketball teaser bet on a mobile betting site. To place a teaser online, all you have to do is go to the betting menu slate.

You will then select multiple lines or totals to put into your betting slip. In the betting slip menu, you will have the option to tease the bet.

You will have the option to adjust the line or total by a certain number of points. You will then see the payout for the risk that you're willing to bet.

Teaser Bet Strategies

Despite the fact that teasers have a higher winning rate, you actually need to do your wagering research. You ought to wager mysteries with lines that you would take without extra help. This takes your triumphant likelihood up significantly higher for a teaser bet.

For a teasers wager, you need to pick the least number of focuses conceivable. You ought to search for a number that accommodates your spread or complete decisions fittingly. Try not to pick a 10-point teasers except if you feel that you want these extra focuses.

Assuming that you think about this while taking a gander at challenges to wager, you'll see a lot of winning teasers bet slips.

For those that are new to basketball betting and want to know more, here is a good tutorial on how to bet on college basketball that simplifies the entire process

Where to Bet on the Super Bowl in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is a great place to visit and right now is the best time to come as it is the Dry or high season. However, for NFL betting fans that are currently visiting Costa Rica, it is also time for the Super Bowl. Therefore, it might present some problems for those looking to place a bet on Super Bowl LVIII. Thus, we give a list Where to Bet on the Super Bowl in Costa Rica.

Of course, this topic did not come out of anywhere. I was watching with a client this show called Bookies on Max. It is a show a comedy by Chuk Lorre about the life of a book which is a fun watch. For more info about the show, read the Bookie Season 1 Review. Just keep in mind there are some spoilers in that review.

Anyway, as we were watching the show, he began to ask me as to where he could bet on the Super Bowl in Costa Rica. That question was right up my alley as I have several clients that run a sportsbook in the area. Interestingly enough, most of them run their sportsbook via a pay per head. For those wanting to know what is a bookie pay per head, it’s basically a service that allows bookies to open a sportsbook for a small weekly fee.

Where to Bet on the Super Bowl in Costa Rica – List of Local Sportsbooks

While most of my real estate clients run an online sportsbook that cater to offshore clients, they also take bets from Costa Rica. Or at least they are able to do it online. Unfortunately, they are not many places where you can physically bet on sports. However, the ones that do will have some kind of event taking place during the Super Bowl.

·         Grand Casino Escazu

·         Casino Club Colonial

·         Croc’s Casino Resort

Bet on Super Bowl LVIII at an Online Sportsbook in Costa Rica

If you are unable to go to one of these local sportsbooks, then we suggest using an online tico sportsbook. Some of the most prominent ones include

·         BetOnline.ag

·         SportsBetting.ag

·         BetCris

On another note, you could also start your own sportsbook by using a pay per head service and take your friend’s wagers. Take a look at these Pay Per head Bookie reviews to help you determine which service to use.

For the NFL expat fans in Costa Rica, here is a list of places where you can Watch the NFL.

Where to Watch the NFL Conference Championship in Costa Rica

 

For NFL expat fans in Costa Rica, not being able to watch their favorite team can be disconcerting. Especially if they like to bet on football during the NFL Conference Championship or the Super Bowl. However, it does not mean that it is impossible to watch it at home or at your favorite Tico bar. This is why we are going to talk about Where to Watch the NFL Conference Championship in Costa Rica.

Interestingly enough, watching the NFL Conference Championship is much easier than you might think. This is because Costa Rica is home to several sportsbooks. According to Sportsbook Pay Per Head, many employees like to watch the games in and out of work. In fact, Costa Rica is also an ideal location for those looking to become a bookie. This is because they do offer a gambling license and you just cat beat the weather!

In addition, Costa Rica is a tourist mecca. Thus, Costa Ricans will not miss out on additional profit by not having the NFL available in hotels, bars and casinos.

Watch the NFL Conference Championship in Costa Rica at a Sports Bar or Casino

Sports bar and casino in Costa Rica boast multiple screens that stream all the latest sports games from around the world. This of course includes the NFL and any other American sports leagues the MLB and the NBA.

For those that are in the San Jose area, here is a list of bars and casinos that show NFL games. If you are in the mood, you might even place a bet on football on your NFL Conference Championship Predictions while you are there!  

• Piratas Sportsbar President 
• Chubbs 
• Sport Bar Primera 
• Hooters 
• The CLounge Cariari

 Streaming the NFL Conference Championship in Costa Rica

If the bar or casino scene is not for you, you can also stream the NFL on your phone, computer or TV.  This is done via DAZN, which streams all NFL games via mobile devices, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Apple TV and more.

However, it does come at a price as you will have to pay a monthly for the service which starts at $19.99 for a 12-month contract. If this is too much, you can also pay $24.99 per month or for a lump sum for $224.99 per year.

For those trying to save money, it is possible to use a VPN and going to the network site the game will be streaming at.

Office Space in Costa Rica

For those thinking about opening business in Costa Rica, finding an office building or office space can turn into quite a hassle. However, it is a necessity if you want your business to succeed. This is because the perfect office space makes for productive and happy employees. 

Of course, each business is different and will require different features and amenities. For example, if you plan on opening a soda, then you want to find an area that has a lot of foot traffic and hopefully is reasy to install kitchen appliances.

On the other hand, if you intend to open a sportsbook, then you want an office space that has fast internet and that can accomodate your employees.

But given the evolution of the modern workplace, what’s “perfect” now varies by company. When choosing a new office space with your commercial real estate company, consider what your business and your employees need to succeed.

In addition, you if your employees will need different workspace, then you need to look into an office with different work spaces. For example, if you have an online business like a sportsbook that uses a bookie software, then you will need a secure room for you servers and an IT department. 

Choose an office design that suits your employees’ needs and the flow of work at your business.

For example, if employees work remotely part-time, you may opt for an office with more collaborative workspaces and fewer meeting areas.

Employees value flexibility in their work area, but they also want their own personal space.

Clutch’s research found that 53% of employees value their personal space more than any other office space.

Even in unconventional office spaces, personalised work areas are key to employee satisfaction.

Office space has an increasingly large impact on a business’s ability to attract and retain employees.

Location is the most important factor for employees, but interior design, comfort and workspace flexibility are also essential to a rewarding workspace.

Consider working with a commercial real estate broker to find an office that’s suited to your unique workforce and business.

Buying land in Carara Mountain, Costa Rica

A few weeks ago, my friend Raymond took me to his home in Tarcoles, Costa Rica to spend a weekend there with my family. For those who do not know Tarcoles, it is a small ocean side town that lies right on the outskirt of northern Puntarenas in Costa Rica. It is a nice peaceful town with a lot of indoor and outdoor activities that is also close to the Carara National Park.

On our way there, we took a short Cruz up the mountain because he wanted to show me the view. He said that this is best ocean view in Costa Rica and that it was worth the stop. We did just that and I was speechless. I have been in Costa Rica for almost two decades now and I had never seen such a beautiful view in my life.

James shows me the Carara Ocean View Resort Community 

I asked him if they was any land available in the area. This is because after seeing the view, I was seriously considering buying some real estate in the Carara area. However, I was a bit skeptical about whether I could afford it or not. Thus, I was kind of exploring the market with Raymond. Even though Raymond is not in the real estate business, he does know a lot of people.

He told me that he knows a guy called James who is the caretaker of the Carara Ocean View Resort and that he could introduce me.

He did just that and I found that Buying land in Carara Mountain is affordable and well worth it. A few lots are still available starting at around $75,000 and up. However, if you do not want to build your own home, you can also buy some that are already built.

Decisions, Decision… 

At the moment, I am still debating whether I want to buy a piece of property there as an investment or just sell my house in Escazu and live in Carara Full time. The advantage of living there is that James the caretaker does everything for you and my friend Raymond is just a few minutes away.

On the other hand, I really do like my house in Escazu and am not sure if I want to move to the mountain. Maybe if my Sportsbook PayPerHead business gets better this year I will be able to afford both!

House for Sale in Escazu, Costa Rica at a Bargain

So here I was driving in Escazu on my way to meeting a friend of mine and his wife for lunch that has been living in Costa Rica for over 35 years.  I kid you not, if you are an expat in Costa Rica and you have a question, they are the ones to ask.

After a great lunch in Sabana Sur at a place called Doc Brown's which is probably the best gourmet hamburger place in Costa Rica they said that they wanted to show me a house that they real estate broker in Costa Rica had shown them a few days ago.

They were looking for a possible home for sale in Escazu Costa Rica for friends of theirs that re back in the U.S. that want to move to Costa Rica because they are fed up with the current politics in the U.S.

They told me that a friend of theirs, Ingrid Ortiz from Upropertiescr.com showed them this newly renovated house for sale in Escazu and wanted my opinion to see how the contractor did on the renovation.  Since I did a bit of contracting for houses back in the days, they thought that I could give them an honest opinion about this house.

So here is the info in case in anyone is interested:

House for sale in Escazu Costa Rica

Price:  $650,000
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Levels: 3
Land Size: 400 square meters

This house is located in San Rafael de Escazu, Costa Rica and one of the best features of this house is the kitchen with plenty of sunlight, granite counter tops and back splash.

Click here for more details about this house

After taking a look around the house and checking it out, I had to give my seal of approval as I believe this house could easily sell for 5% more so at this price, it is a steal.