The SharpRoute library

Betting guides

Understand the account. Check the conditions. Get to grips with the odds.

New to brokers? Start with the essentials

Start with the basics

Beginner guide
What is a betting broker?

How the broker account works and what to check before choosing one.

Comparison
Broker or direct sportsbook?

Compare the account relationship, pricing, payments and support.

Practical guide
The sharp bettor’s toolstack

An overview of platforms and tools, from basic setups to API workflows.

Accounts, payments & API

Account setup
Opening a PS3838 account

Eligibility, registration, identity checks and funding requirements.

Payments
PS3838 deposits & withdrawals

Payment methods, processing times and the conditions to compare.

Technical guide
PS3838 API access

Official documentation, published requirements and broker approval checks.

Odds, calculators & strategy

Guide & calculator
Understand Pinnacle odds

Read decimal prices and calculate implied probability and market margin.

Explainer
The hidden cost of bookmaker margins

Worked examples and diagrams explaining the cost built into quoted prices.

Strategy guide
Value betting: Pinnacle vs OrbitX

The maths behind price comparisons, with an interactive edge calculator.