How to create your own surebet bot?
Creating your own arbitrage bot is a dream for many arbers and technically savvy bettors. After all, it seems that ready-made arbitrage scanners cost a significant amount of money, while your own algorithms not only automate the process but also reduce the chances of being detected by bookmakers. In this guide, we'll explore how to create your own arbitrage bot, what tools you'll need, and what challenges you might face.
How does an arbitrage betting bot work?
An arbitrage betting bot is a program that:
- Scans odds from different bookmakers.
- Detects arbitrage opportunities (surebets).
- Notifies the user about the found opportunities.
The working principle is simple: the program scrapes odds from multiple bookmakers, compares them, and finds discrepancies that can be exploited for profit.
What do you need to create a bot?
To develop your own bot, you will need:
✅ Programming language: Python (best for working with web data), JavaScript (Node.js), or C++ for high-speed processing.
✅ Libraries for web scraping: Requests, Selenium, BeautifulSoup (Python) or Puppeteer (JS).
✅ Database system: SQLite, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
✅ Server or hosting: If the bot is running 24/7, a server is needed (VPS, AWS, DigitalOcean).
✅ Bookmakers' API (if accessible, though most bookmakers do not provide it).
✅ Anti-detection methods: Using proxies, anti-detect browsers.
Stages of bot development
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Data collection (odds scraping)
Bookmakers do not provide open access to their odds, so they need to be scraped.
- Easy method: Use an API (if the bookmaker provides access).
- Intermediate level: Scraping with Selenium (emulates user actions).
- Advanced method: Handling dynamic content with Puppeteer/Playwright.
Example code for scraping odds:
Calculation of arbitrage bets
After collecting the odds, the bot must determine whether an arbitrage opportunity exists. This is done using the following formula:
1/K1 + 1/K2 < 1
Where K1 and K2 are the odds for opposite outcomes.
Example calculation:
Arbitrage Notifications
When the bot finds an arbitrage opportunity, it should notify the user:
- Telegram bot (Aiogram, Pyrogram for Python)
- Email notifications
- Logging to the database
Example of sending a notification in Telegram:
Antidetect and Ban Protection
Parsing data from bookmakers is not an easy task. Bookmakers actively fight against bots, so it is necessary to use antidetect methods:
✅ Use proxy servers (residential IP addresses are the best).
✅ Work with antidetect browsers (e.g., Puppeteer with masking).
✅ Limit request frequency to avoid suspicion.
✅ Vary the User-Agent and HTTP request headers.
What problems can arise?
🔴 Parsing difficulty. Some bookmakers use advanced bot protection mechanisms.
🔴 IP address blocking. Frequent requests can lead to bans.
🔴 Legal issues. In some countries, betting automation is illegal.
🔴 Changes in bookmaker website structures. Bookmaker code updates can break scrapers.
Conclusion on developing your own surebet bot
Creating your own bot for finding surebets is possible, but it requires advanced programming skills and an understanding of bookmakers' protection mechanisms. However, it is important to realize that bookmakers actively combat such solutions, so proxies, antidetect browsers, and regular code updates are essential.
If you don’t have these skills, it’s better to buy a ready-made scanner and not worry about it. 🚀