HOW TO PLACE A BET ON THE GRAND NATIONAL
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Follow these five simple steps and place your bets on the Racing Post mobile app.
You’ve read the racecard, you’ve studied the form, you’ve made your selection for the Grand National. But what now?
Placing a bet on horse racing has never been easier with mobile apps, bookmaker websites and highstreet betting shops (post-lockdown) there’s a whole range of ways to place a bet on the Grand National. By far the easiest way to place a bet is the Racing Post mobile app, but other options are available. Follow these five simple rules and place your bets on the Racing Post mobile app today.
HOW TO PLACE A BET ON THE RACING POST APP
Getting your bets on via the Racing Post mobile app could not be more simple. Here’s how:
- Download (or open) the free Racing Post mobile app here.
- Log in to your existing bookmaker account when you first open the app, or via the ‘Accounts’ tab. You can also register for a new account if you are a new customer.
- Go to the cards, pick a race and once you’ve made your selection, simply tap the odds button beside the horse you like.
- Choose your stake and tap place bet.
- Watch the race live on our app.
OTHER WAYS TO BET ONLINE
Of course, one of the best ways to bet on the Grand National is to go straight to our free bets page, where we’ve put together some of the absolute best special offers and signup bonuses available! Simply click on the offer which entices you most and follow the simple steps to setting up an online account with whichever bookmaker you choose, and redeem that free bet on the horse you’ve picked with the help of our expert tipping advice.
GO INTO A HIGH-STREET BOOKMAKER
High-street bookmakers, often affectionately called ‘bookies’, can be seen up and down local high-street across the United Kingdom. It’s ever so easy to pop into your local bookies, grab a pencil and mark your options on the paper available, before cashing it in for a slip of paper. You even have the added benefit of getting to have a chat with other punters and the staff about what they’ll be placing a bet on – you never know who might have some cutting edge insight!
Don’t forget to compare the latest Grand National odds before placing your bets. Some bookmakers offer bigger odds than their competitors, so it’s important to shop around for the best price. If you still don’t know which horse to bet on and need a little more help, why not see who the experts fancy and check out their Grand National tips.