How to bet with friends

Start betting with friends in three simple steps. It's easier than you think!

1

Create your group

Set up a group with your friends. You can have multiple groups for different circles of friends.

What you'll do:

  • • Download the Bets app
  • • Sign up with your email
  • • Create a new group
  • • Invite your friends via link
  • • Set group privacy settings
2

Make your bet

Describe what you're betting on and set the stakes. Get creative with your challenges!

What you'll do:

  • • Choose your group
  • • Write your bet description
  • • Set the stakes (what's on the line)
  • • Pick who you're challenging
  • • Set a deadline (optional)
3

Watch it unfold

Your friends accept the challenge, and you track the outcome together. May the best friend win!

What happens:

  • • Friends get notified
  • • They can accept or decline
  • • Track progress in real-time
  • • Chat about the bet
  • • Resolve when it's over

The complete process

Here's everything that happens from start to finish when you make a bet with friends.

1

Setting up your group

Getting started

  • • Download the Bets app from the App Store
  • • Create an account with your email
  • • Add a profile picture and nickname
  • • Set your notification preferences

Creating your first group

  • • Tap "Create Group"
  • • Give your group a fun name
  • • Choose privacy settings
  • • Generate an invite link
2

Making your first bet

Creating the bet

  • • Select your group
  • • Write a clear bet description
  • • Be specific about the outcome
  • • Set a deadline if needed

Setting the stakes

  • • Choose what's on the line
  • • Make it fun and achievable
  • • Consider group preferences
  • • Be creative with rewards
3

Tracking and resolving

During the bet

  • • Friends get push notifications
  • • They can accept or decline
  • • Chat about the bet in real-time
  • • Share updates and progress

Resolving the outcome

  • • Mark the bet as complete
  • • Determine the winner
  • • Record the outcome
  • • Celebrate or commiserate

Pro tips for great bets

Make your betting experience even better with these insider tips.

Betting Best Practices

  • • Keep bets friendly and fun
  • • Be specific about outcomes
  • • Set realistic deadlines
  • • Consider everyone's comfort level
  • • Mix up your betting topics

Group Management

  • • Create themed groups
  • • Set clear group rules
  • • Keep groups active
  • • Respect privacy settings
  • • Encourage participation

Creative Stakes

  • • "Loser buys lunch"
  • • "Winner picks the movie"
  • • "Loser does the dishes"
  • • "Winner gets bragging rights"
  • • "Loser wears a silly hat"

Betting Ideas

  • • Sports game outcomes
  • • Weather predictions
  • • Personal goals
  • • Pop culture events
  • • Daily life challenges

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