While sports betting may seem poles apart from wagering in an online casino, the two have much more in common than you would first expect. The average punter may sniff their nose at slots, or suggest that roulette will never has as much strategy behind it as horse racing, but the truth of the matter is that both casino games and sports betting require a certain type of knowledge, and that knowledge is betting.

Betting has a rich history, steeped in folklore and culture. It's one of the worlds oldest past times and up until now, sports betting and casino wagering were inextricably separated from one another in the minds of punters and gamers alike. However, savvy bettors are starting to realise that the betting strategies and systems they picked up at the track are equally as applicable to casino wagering and for them; there really has never been a better time to experience an online casino.

So, the question really becomes, how can the average sports bettor, who knows his way around the odds, but not around a slots machine, apply their betting knowledge to casino games?

Well, first, check out which of your current sports bet sites offers an online casino. If you're a member of sites like Bet365 or Betfair, you can easily sign up to their casinos. What's more, if you have any problems signing up, if you mention that you're already a member of the site, you'll almost certainly receive preferential treatment when dealing with customer support. In particular, one of the best online casinos, Betfair casino, is browser-based, so you don't even have to worry about downloading any software.

If you're already a member at a sports betting site that offers a casino, then you have easy access to both sports betting and the casino, but if you feel like branching out and trying somewhere new, there are a whole host of online casinos for you to sink your teeth into.

Now that we've covered where you can start playing, let's discuss how you can apply those all important betting systems to your time at an online casino. If you have a specific betting system already in place, then all you have to do is apply this strategy to your casino gameplay, it really is that simple.

If you prefer progressive betting systems, such as the Martingale system, where you double your bet after every loss, then all you have to do is apply this strategy to the casino game of your choice. Or, if you prefer, you can test the water and try out strategies on low-wager casino games you would be uncomfortable trying elsewhere.

In order to get the most out of your casino experience you should check out the game rules, but after a quick preliminary briefing, alongside your betting experience, you should find that casino games such as online blackjack and online baccarat are easier than you previously expected.

Thanks to 'all-in-one' betting sites like Betfair, the separation between sports betting and online casinos is now disintegrating and with so many punters and casino players realising that their knowledge is equally transferable, now has never been a better time to branch out with your betting.