How to Live Bet (In-Play Betting Guide)

February 25, 2026

Follow our guide on how to place live bets on some of your favourite sports and teams at Housebets.com.

As a bettor, one of the things that makes betting fun for you is adopting the right strategy when placing your bets. One of these strategies could be adopting live betting rather than pre-match betting.

At Housebets, we offer both live betting and pre-match betting options, but how do you place live bets on games?

In this piece, we will guide you on how to place bets on live games at Housebets.

Remember that Housebets is the home of sports betting, and you can take advantage of our amazing odds by placing bets on all your favourite sports.

All you need to do is log in to your account or create one if you don't already have one, deposit your preferred cryptocurrency, and go to the sports section to bet on any sport you like.

You can place pre-match bets or live bets, which we will explain below.

What is Live Betting?

Live betting, or in-play betting, allows you to place bets on games as they are happening. It allows you to take advantage of what is happening in real time.

Instead of betting on games before they are played, you can wait until the game starts before placing your bets.

This allows you to make better decisions, as the flow of the game can now help you decide on which market to bet on.

For example, if a favourite is losing by two goals in a football game, you can decide to back the favourite or the underdog, especially if there is a new injury update that affects either of the two teams.

However, it’s important to note that the odds for any market you are betting on fluctuate depending on what is happening in the match.

The flow of the match determines the odds. Also, betting markets can be suspended in live betting without prior notice. This is done to ensure fairness and prevent manipulation.

Which sports have the live bet option?

All sports at Housebets offer a live bet option. You can place live bets on football games across different leagues worldwide.

You can also place bets on live basketball games, along with tennis, American football, baseball, MMA, boxing, and even Esports.

Which markets can I bet on using the live bet option?

From the moneyline to the over/under market, you can also bet on the majority of the markets using the live bet option, although some markets may not be available, depending on the state of the game.

In addition, you can also bet on some markets you will not find in pre-match betting. For example, you can bet on the next goalscorer or the next team to score a goal.

Differences between Live Betting and Pre-Match Betting

In live betting, you are placing a bet as the game is happening, but in pre-match betting, you are placing bets before the game.
In live betting, odds fluctuate as the game is happening, but in pre-match betting, odds are more stable.
In live betting, you have to make your decision as quickly as possible, but in pre-match betting, you have more time to place your bets.
In live betting, odds are affected by what is happening in the game, but in pre-match betting, odds are not affected by what is happening in the game.

Advantages of Live Betting

Live betting allows you to read the game before placing your bets.
It also allows you to pick from numerous options.
It is less risky because you can read the game as it is happening.

Disadvantages of Live Betting

It is prone to suspension without notice.
The odds are usually lower in live betting.
Not all markets are available in live betting.

How to access the live bet option at Housebets

Placing bets on live games at Housebets is easy. All you need to do is log in to your Housebets account and fund your bets by depositing any cryptocurrency of your choice.

Once you have done that, click on sports and then click on live just before the home icon on the website.

Afterwards, make your selections from the list of ongoing live events. You can place your bets on any sport, including Esports.

How do I deposit my preferred cryptocurrency into my Housebets account?

If you are depositing cryptocurrency, all you need to do is follow these simple steps.

Go to Housebets.com
Log in to your account or sign up if you don't have an account
Click on Deposit
Click to view and select your preferred Cryptocurrency
Choose your preferred Cryptocurrency and network
Copy the wallet address or scan the QR code and transfer from your wallet. (There are three networks, so be sure to check carefully before transferring the funds.

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