Online gambling: Betting sites attract smartphone users who are young, tech-savvy

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Online gambling: Betting sites attract smartphone users who are young, tech-savvy

Gambling via phones too easy

Published on Nov 29, 2013

While many train commuters update their Facebook profiles or watch movies on their smartphones during their evening journey, James (not his real name) is using his phone for another purpose: Getting real-time updates on a football match in Europe. -- ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO

By Lim Yan Liang

While many train commuters update their Facebook profiles or watch movies on their smartphones during their evening journey, James (not his real name) is using his phone for another purpose: Getting real-time updates on a football match in Europe.

He has placed a $100 wager on the match via an online betting website, which offers him second-by-second developments on the field such as which side is on the offensive and where a free kick is about to take place.

With just a few taps, the communications manager, who declined to give his name, has put down another $100, this time on the opposing team. This is what "in-running betting" is about, he said.

The 27-year-old said if he is confident of an outcome, he will hedge his bets to cover his losses. Sometimes, he can have $1,500 riding on 10 different matches simultaneously.

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