Artem Mitko

Expert author at Legalbet since 2020. I know what beginners need because I started from the same point myself. My current expertise, though, is just as useful for more experienced punters. 

When I review a bookmaker, I look first at the basics: legal status, safety and ease of use. Those things matter more than a long list of markets or a flashy bonus, because neither means much if payouts are slow or the service quality is poor. 

I place bets myself regularly. That is essential to keep a clear view of how the bookmaker market is changing. Moreover, advice only has value when it comes from personal practice, because risking your own money makes you judge things differently: which bookmaker is worth a deposit, which offer can actually help your bankroll, how much to stake and where the value really is. 

I follow European football more closely than anything else, especially the Premier League, Serie A, the Bundesliga and La Liga. I would not say I have one favourite market, because a lot depends on the match or the competition. At times, I will even place a small bet for the fun of it, including something as simple as odd or even, because betting is not always just analysis. There is always a gambling instinct in it, too. 

My aim is simple: to help new and regular bettors avoid the mistakes that usually come from rushing in or missing an important detail. I point out restrictive bonus terms, flag conditions that can work against the player and compare bookmakers in a way that makes the trade-offs clear.