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Squash Betting at William Hill
With its rich heritage firmly based in England, squash has been exported across the world over the past couple of decades and there is now a bumper-packed schedule of tournaments.
Squash betting has a variety of betting markets, with the fast-paced nature of the sport making it fascinating for spectators.
William Hill offers live streams to customers with a registered betting account and bettors can make more informed decisions based on what they're watching on court.
About the PSA
The PSA (Professional Squash Association) is the global governing body for squash and it's responsible for the administration of both the men's and women's game.
With over 200 events taking place across the world every year, squash has managed to tap into new audiences and the PSA World Tour provides competitive squash odds for seasoned bettors.
Featuring the best players in the world, tournaments are split up into six different categories - the PSA World Championships, Tour Finals, Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze events. Within each of these, there are favourable squash betting opportunities available.
The World Championship is the biggest prize in the sport and it's an annual tournament that brings together 128 of the globe's finest players for a week of high-intensity action.
The World Tour Finals is an exciting time to get involved in squash betting, which sees eight players - the reigning PSA World Champion and seven Platinum winners - qualifying for the tournament.
Gold, silver and bronze competitions tend to consist of 24-player draws and these are showcased in some of the most stunning locations around the world.
The men and women to watch
The PSA runs in a similar fashion to the ATP and WTA tours in tennis and in terms of squash betting odds, it's easy to get good returns when backing certain players in the run-up to tournaments.
On the men's side of the game, Egypt has become a powerhouse in the sport, with Mohamed El Shorbagy and Ramy Ashour generally battling for top spot in the rankings and raising the profile of the game.
Therefore, there has been a tendency for bettors to get behind them and place money.
Nick Matthew - a former world number one and world champion - retired from squash in 2018 following a glittering career which included a haul of three Commonwealth Games gold medals.
Similarly with the women, there's been an explosion of Egyptian talent, with Nour El Sherbini and Raneem El Weleily reaching new heights and leaving their mark.
England's Laura Massaro has made considerable waves in the sport and she has won some of the biggest tournaments on the tour, as well as climbing towards the summit of the women's world rankings.
Prize money has also increased significantly over the years, with the purse for the PSA World Championship moving towards an equal split between men and women.
This marks a watershed moment and the squash betting markets are just as competitive in the men's and women's game.
Squash betting tips
With the proliferation of events over the past few years, it's always best for bettors to study the form of the top players ahead of prestigious tournaments.
When it comes to PSA squash betting, there are a whole host of interesting markets that bettors can choose to bet on.
From the outright winner of tournaments to pre-match betting, William Hill has all the key squash betting markets covered.
William Hill offers numerous markets for bettors and news.williamhill.com is a great place to find squash betting tips and previews.
Bettors can find out about special offers, as well as learn about the betting highlights for certain tournaments so they are in the loop as and when the major events roll around.
Squash betting rules
Seasonal bettors have to take a few things into account when it comes to understanding squash betting rules.
For example, when it comes to maximising handicap betting opportunities, bettors can predict the result of the match, after a handicap spread has been applied to one of the competitors.
However, the handicap is null and void if there's a change to the scheduled number of games played in the match.
Squash matches typically consists of best-of-five games and games are played to 11 points. Because of the short formats, these are enjoyable for both bettors and spectators alike.
For example, if a game reaches 10-10 in points, then the game continues until one player wins by two clear points. Tennis enforces a similar rule when it comes to games in deciding sets when often there is no tie breaker.
When it comes to betting on live squash matches, bettors can predict the specific result of a particular game.
With squash betting, bettors can also predict the winner of a match.
If a player is disqualified or retires from a match, then bets placed on this market will be void.
US Open squash betting
The US Open remains one of the most high-profile events on the PSA Tour and it was first staged in 1954.
It's the most prestigious squash tournament in the United States and showcases a wide array of supreme talent in the game, which makes it appealing for those into squash betting.
The event has criss-crossed the east coast over the past 40 years and it was previously held in Chicago and Boston.
Since 2011, Philadelphia has been the permanent home of the tournament and the event runs for a week in October. There are some excellent betting opportunities that present themselves.
In the men's tournament, odds have been slashed on El Shorbagy in recent years, while it's hard to discount the battling French veteran Gregory Gaultier, who is a former world champion and British Open champion.
Commonwealth Games squash betting and other PSA events
The Commonwealth Games has been a breeding ground for the success of British players over the past decade.
Matthew - a three-time gold medallist - was unable to go out in a blaze of glory in the manner he would have hoped at Melbourne in 2018, but his compatriot, James Willstrop, took the honours instead.
Willstrop has been a mainstay of the British men's game over the past decade or so and he has been well backed in the squash betting markets.
In the women's game, Nicol David has also carved out a legendary status in the game and continues to generate interest from squash bettors.
Aside from the Commonwealth Games, there are a whole host of PSA events on the Challenger Tour that can aid with squash betting.
The Challenger Tour enables the most promising players to reach their potential and break out onto the professional circuit.
With the Open International de Squash de Nantes being one of the key events - the Challenger Tour has gained more prominence over the years and is a new avenue for squash betting opportunities.
Prize money on the tour ranges from around $5,500-$28,000 (£4,000 to £21,000) and it is comprised of four tiers - PSA Challenger Tour 30, 20, 10 and 5.
Although the Challenger Tour does not attract the same level of interest as the main PSA Tour, it still offers potential as a squash betting market.
With its growing social media presence through channels such as Twitter and Facebook, it could offer a good route for those wishing to take up squash betting.