If you’re consistently winning your bets with a particular bookmaker, or just taking advantage of their betting promotions; the chances are they’ll stop you in your tracks by closing your account.

Bookies run a tight ship and anyone making a profit is bad for business.

Don’t get me wrong, while everyone loves an occasional winner, if you keep bashing the bookie you will run the risk of being classed an unprofitable customer. It’s a frustrating interruption and eventually you’ll find yourself running out of places to bet.

This article will go over seven tips on how to keep your account open and eligible for promotions.

Place a few mug bets

Bookmakers love a mug punter. These betting amateurs have no plans for making a long-term profit and do very little research before placing their bets. This makes them an ideal customer as they are often destined to lose money.

If the bookie deems you a mug punter, they are more likely to leave your account alone. So how can you be a mug?

One method is to place regular long-shot accumulators with small stakes. Yes, it might feel like you’re wasting your money, but a few quid here and there is a small price to pay for regular free bet offers and keeping your account under the radar.

Let’s not forget, it’s fun watching the football scores come in after placing an acca.

Have a play with the casino

One of the easiest ways to play the mug is by dabbling in the online casino. Long-term betting on casino games is akin to throwing your money away; small wonder bookies love casino punters.

If you’ve grown your account to a healthy balance, try setting aside a tiny proportion for a couple of spins on the slots. Like with the accas, a small but regular casino bet will counter the chance of being closed down - and there’s always a (slim) chance of winning.

Take advantage of Betfair Exchange

If you’re placing a bet with your regular bookie - and you’re pretty sure it will lose - lay it off (backing a selection to lose) with Betfair to minimise the damages. Providing the bet does lose, you’ll satisfy your regular bookmaker and the Betfair returns will make any losses inconsequential.

Another big plus for the Betfair Exchange is that they won’t ban your account. They make their money from charging commission on winning bets. So, when you win, they win.

Don’t take up EVERY free bet offer

Taking advantage of promotional offers is a great way to make a little profit from betting without risking your own money. However, if your only betting activity with a particular bookie is through their offers, they can exclude your account or even ban it.

So, be selective. Only take advantage of the best offers.

Have a betting account with every bookmaker

The benefits of diversifying your bets are two-fold. First, you’ll be able to spread your profits so it appears that no single account is doing exceptionally well. Second, you’ll have access to all the best odds and free bet offers.

Create a separate email address specifically for signing up to these accounts to avoid being flooded with marketing emails.

Keep track of where you are making your money

Always have a rough idea of the accounts which are the most profitable. If you can’t remember the last losing bet you placed with a particular bookie; it might be time to place a few mug bets.

Arbing guarantees profit, but it’ll quickly flag up your account

Betting on all possible outcomes for a guaranteed profit is known as arbing. It may sound like easy money - but beware. Regular ‘arbing’ can be the fastest way to get your account banned.

Most arbs offer a small margin of returns. If you’re going to do it, you need to make sure the bet is worth it. To make your arbs look less suspicious, ensure your stakes are in whole numbers.