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Your filter is set up and bookmakers are connected — it is time to find your first surebet. In this guide we will walk through how to read the arbs list, what each element means and what to do when you spot a good opportunity.
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Open the arbs list
Go to Surebets → Prematch. We recommend starting with prematch arbs — they last longer, giving you time to get comfortable. You will see the main working screen — the list of found arbs.
Toolbar
At the top of the screen you will find the toolbar. Here is what matters:
- Filter — the button on the left. Next to it is a brief summary of active filter parameters. If you see no arbs — start by checking your filter.
- Arbs count — shows how many arbs passed your filter and how many are available in total.
- Settings — change timezone, odds format, currency and other display options.
Understand an arb
Each item in the list is one arb. Let us break down what it consists of:
| Element | What it means |
|---|---|
| Profit | Guaranteed profit percentage. For example, 2.1% means that with a total stake of €1,000 your net profit will be about €21. |
| Lifetime | How long the arb has existed. The longer it has been around, the more stable the situation. |
| Sport & date | Sport icon and event start time. |
| Bookmakers | Bookmaker names for each arm of the arb. |
| Teams | Event participants. The copy button next to them is handy for searching on the bookmaker site. |
| Market | Bet type: 1X2, total, handicap, etc. |
| Odds | Current bookmaker odds. Arrows show movement. The dot (•) marks the initiator — the bookmaker whose odds created the arb. |
Choose an arb
Not every arb in the list is suitable for betting. Here is what to look for:
- Profit 1–3% — a normal working range. Abnormally high profit (above 10%) is often linked to line errors or different bookmaker rules.
- Lifetime of 2–3 minutes or more — if the arb has been around for a few minutes, your chances of placing bets in time are higher.
- Familiar bookmakers — make sure you have accounts with both bookies. Bets must be placed with both, otherwise the arb will not work.
Place your bets
Found a good arb — act on it. Click the calculator icon on the right side of the arb. It will show how much to stake on each arm. We will cover the calculator in detail in the next step.
The general sequence is:
- Open the calculator — it will load the current odds automatically.
- Enter your amount and review how the stakes are distributed across arms.
- Go to the bookmaker site — click "Place bets" or open it manually.
- Check the odds — if they have changed, go back and recalculate.
- Bet on all arms — an incomplete arb is just a regular bet with risk of loss.
Tips for your first arbs
- Start with prematch. Prematch arbs are more stable. Live arbs last seconds — move to those once you have experience.
- Round your stakes. Amounts like €157.42 draw bookmaker attention. Set up rounding in the calculator.
- Do not panic if an arb disappears. This is normal — bookmakers constantly adjust their lines. Just wait for the next one.
- Keep records. Log every arb in your bet history — it helps track your profit.
What is next?
You have learned the interface and found your first arb. In the next step we will take a detailed look at the surebet calculator — how to set amounts, lock arms, factor in commission and exchange rates.
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