When it comes to sports betting, the majority of us consider the possibility of making some money from online surveys or registering with a company that offers betting odds and gives you the opportunity to place bets on games. While there’s nothing wrong with registering with a survey company or accessing betting odds from numerous sportsbooks, there’s also nothing special about working for a sports betting company.
Anyone can work for a sports betting company. All you need is a computer, a phone, and a desire to make a few extra bucks online.
The truth is that even if you have a desire to make money from home, there are simply more accessible, reliable, and profitable ways to do so.
Working for a sports betting company may seem appealing because you can easily get started by just applying for a job online. What you may not realize is that despite the attractiveness of this option, you’re entering a world full of pitfalls that can easily turn you into a scammer.
Let’s examine the good, the bad, and the ugly of working for a sports betting company.
Good Things
One of the primary advantages of working for a sports betting company is that there are typically more than enough opportunities to make money online. If you’re looking for a steady job, you can get started without too much effort. Just apply for the position on one of the many job boards and you’ll soon receive a call from a recruiter. More often than not, getting hired by a sports betting company is as easy as it gets.
The great thing is that you’re not necessarily only seeking employment with a sports betting company. You may also want to consider other options that could potentially lead you to greater earning potential. But before we get into that, let’s take a quick look at the bad things.
Bad Things
One of the primary things you need to keep in mind if you decide to work for a sports betting company is that the job is not all sunshine and rainbows. Far from it. Believe it or not, even the most successful sports betting companies have had their share of trouble. Here are just a few of the things you need to be aware of if you’re ever planning on working for a sports betting company:
- The first and most obvious problem you’ll need to overcome is simply getting a job there in the first place. While it may seem like a golden ticket from online application, getting a job at a sports betting company is not as easy as one would think.
- Once you’re employed there, you’ll then need to learn the ropes and establish yourself as a valuable asset to the company.
- From what I understand, it can take years of grueling dedication and thick skin to become indispensable enough to the company to make major financial contributions. I’d advise against wasting your time if you don’t see yourself as a long-term employee. It may also be difficult to get a fair share of the earnings you produce when you’re just starting out.
- Even when you do establish yourself as a valuable asset, you’ll then run into problems with taxes, banking, and legalities. Without proper documentation, you may find it difficult to obtain a license and operate out of state. And state by state regulations can vary, so you may find that some things are permissible in one place and not in another.
- The bottom line is that if you’re looking for a steady job or thinking about earning money from home, you’d be wise to consider other options. There are plenty of lucrative opportunities out there that don’t involve getting paid to push a button or fill out a survey. For example, you could become a bounty hunter, an investigator, or even a private detective. But, for the time being, work for a sports betting company if you can because it can be a golden ticket. Just be aware of the risks.
So, now that you’re aware of the dangers, let’s take a quick look at the ugly.
Ugly Things
Apart from the obvious problems discussed above, there are also a number of less obvious risks you’ll need to be mindful of if you decide to work for a sports betting company. Here are just a few of the things you need to be on the lookout for:
- Scams. As I mentioned above, even the most successful sports betting companies have had their share of problems in terms of being scammed by people pretending to work for the company or wanting to defraud them of money. Even the most basic of security tests will reveal if someone is trying to scam you or get a job at your company under false pretenses. For example, a lot of the time, job applications will ask you for your social security number. At the end of the day, if someone is trying to scam you or steal from your employer, it’s usually because they want to get away with it as quickly as possible. So, it’s up to you whether you want to take the risk or not.
- Burnout. It’s not uncommon for people who work in the same office every day to become irritable and sometimes even aggressive towards those around them. If you’re a team player who enjoys his or her work and doesn’t see the job as a nine-to-five chore, you may have an easier time adjusting to the idea of working for a sports betting company. But for those who see the job as a daily grind and become stressed by it, the idea of getting paid to push a button or fill out a survey may not seem as attractive. It’s also possible that those who work for a sports betting company may see this as added pressure because they’re already stressed by their job. As with most things in life, there’s a difference between what you need and what you want. Working for a sports betting company may be a great opportunity, but you have to be ready to accept it.
- Matching. If you’re hired through an external recruiter, it’s likely that the company will want to match you with a sponsoring company in order to receive revenue in the form of payments for work you do. Matched employees are usually not given many benefits, but instead have the perks and employment opportunities of the sponsoring company. For instance, if Google is the company you’re matched with, you’ll likely end up working in a Google office with other Googlers. While this may sound appealing because you’d become part of a community of people who work for the same company, it also means you’ll never be off the leash and your every move will be tracked by Google. You’re probably not interested in working with Googlers if you value your privacy.
- Incentives. Some job boards will even pay you to apply for positions. Just be careful about taking these kinds of jobs if you want to keep your independence. For example, if you apply for a job at a hotel and get offered $200 to act as a reference, you may want to think twice about taking the job. Especially if you want to work for a sports betting company, you may want to avoid these kinds of jobs because they can lead you to commit fraud or make false statements. Just imagine how easy it would be for someone to fake a reference from a company they’re working for, if they wanted to. So, even though the offer may seem great, you should probably decline it. Or, at the very least, ask for more information before you commit.
- Pressure To Produce. Since most of the jobs available at sports betting companies involve some form of data entry, it’s no secret that they can be relatively easy to do. Especially if you have a computer and a phone or tablet, all you need is a stable wireless signal and you can get to work in no time. If you’re looking for some extra money, you could automate some of the tasks and start making some decent money without leaving your house.
- Boredom. Even if you get paid well and have lots of perks, it’s still not easy to get into the habit of doing the same thing every day. After a while, you may find yourself bored or irritable towards those around you because you have nothing new to think about. To keep your sanity and avoid burnout, you may want to consider different options for additional income.
Working for a sports betting company is not for everyone, but it’s a great choice for those who want to earn some extra income online. Just make sure you’re aware of the risks before you apply for a job there. If you can overcome the potential risks, the steady paycheck may be more than worth it.