Originating in Indonesia, the term Asian Handicap was first decided upon by journalist Joe Saumarez Smith in November 1998 when he was asked to give a translation by Indonesian bookmaker Joe Phan to what was then called ‘hang cheng betting.’
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It’s fair to say not only the name but also this type of betting, also called the asian lines betting, has since taken off.
It is now one of the world-renowned sports betting markets especially popular across Asia, America, and Europe.
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This form of betting works by handicapping a particular team or player, either way, Asian Handicapping essentially levels the playing field between two opponents by giving one a head start and one a deficit.
One of the key benefits of this market is that it eliminates the draw, as there only has to be winning or losing, kind of similar to draw no bet.
Typically for football betting, the lines most frequently chosen are decimal numbers like 0, -0.5, +0.5, -1.5, +1.5, -2.5 and +2.5.
Although the possibility is there for you to choose whole numbers like a -1 or a +1, this is classified as a push (where you get your stake refunded) not a draw if your team loses or wins 1-0.
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There is also the opportunity for you to select a two-way goal handicap, which means half your stake is placed across two bets.
For example, you could opt for the -0.5,-1.0, thus meaning you’d divide half of your stake into each one. This subsequently means if your team wins 2-1, you win the bet (half of it) and the other half gets refunded.
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The benefits of Asian Handicap market also transfers into accumulators, for the fact the draw is ostensibly removed as an outcome enhances your chances of winning the game.
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Once you’ve understood the concept of Asian Handicap betting, it can certainly be an extremely profitable option for you to explore aside from the many available sports betting markets.
Now with over 20 years after officially being given its name, the market is emerging, as its popularity continues to soar across the globe for all the different kinds of punters.
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