What data the International Bookmakers REST API provides
Surebets, valuebets and middles across European, Asian and exchange operators
This is the broadest-coverage global arbitrage feed in the guide. It delivers three opportunity types, not just one.
Coverage spans 600+ bookmakers, 40 sports and 27 esports (advertised by the provider, verified June 2026).
The data types you can pull:
- Surebets — guaranteed two-outcome arb margins across global books.
- Middles — opportunities where both bets win within a specific score range on spread or total markets.
- Valuebets — single-book lines priced above their true probability.
- Raw odds — 1X2, moneyline, Asian handicap and totals across covered sports.
No other API in this comparison ships middles as a first-class data type alongside surebets and valuebets.
It targets markets where US books are irrelevant: UK, European, and Asian bettor accounts.
International Bookmakers REST API data format and delivery
JSON REST with Swagger docs, paginated responses, unlimited filters
The interface is a JSON REST API over HTTPS, documented with a detailed Swagger specification and consultant support.
The standard pattern is a polling loop: request the surebets or middles endpoint with your filter parameters.
Each opportunity object includes:
- The bookmakers involved and the odds at each book.
- A pre-calculated stake for each side at 100 units, plus the margin percentage.
- Sport and league identifiers, event name, and start time.
- A status field (valid / closing) and a unique opportunity ID for deduplication.
There are no restrictions on the number of filters, bookmakers or sports you query.
The status field lets your pipeline detect closing arbs without a separate call.
International Bookmakers REST API pricing and the opportunity it unlocks
API access bundled with a scanner subscription — quoted per application
API access is granted with a scanner subscription. Since the beta ended, BetBurger calculates the cost per application based on the options you choose — the number of bookmakers and sports, and whether you need prematch, live, or both. Pricing is quoted per application.
Published scanner plans (verified June 2026):
- Prematch — around €79.99/month, slower pace, safer for newcomers.
- Live — around €279.99/month, fast-paced with quicker turnover.
- Prematch + Live — around €319.99/month, full coverage.
Weigh that against the opportunity, not against rival prices:
Global coverage at this scale surfaces high daily volume, so the deciding factor is how many of those 600+ books you can actually open accounts with.
Integration and systems to build with the International Bookmakers REST API
Bookmaker filters, a middles channel, and production deployment
The first setup step is the bookmaker filter. Pass your active books on every call so you only receive actionable opportunities.
From there, here is what you can build:
- Python surebets bot — poll, deduplicate by ID, filter by margin and your books, alert to Slack or Telegram.
- Dedicated middles pipeline — poll the middles feed, apply an EV threshold, and route to a separate alert channel.
- n8n / Make workflow — an HTTP Request node polls the Swagger-documented endpoint, a Function node filters, a messaging node alerts.
- Profit-tracking dashboard — log every acted-on opportunity to a database for ROI accounting.
A standard surebets pipeline takes a developer 6–12 hours including filter setup; a middles channel adds meaningful design time.
See the done-for-you setup service if you want a working pipeline without building it yourself.
International Bookmakers REST API pros and cons
Honest assessment for international pipeline developers
- Highest global bookmaker count among APIs reviewed here (600+)
- Surebets, valuebets and middles in one feed — middles not offered by US providers
- Detailed Swagger documentation with consultant support
- Unlimited filters on bookmakers and sports; status field reduces re-polling
- No US state-licensed sportsbook coverage
- API pricing is quoted per application — no simple public number
- Live tier is significantly more expensive than prematch
- Middles pipeline logic is more complex than standard surebets
International Bookmakers REST API Access
Test the global surebets, middles and valuebets data across hundreds of books.
Get API Access ↗International Bookmakers REST API — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the International Bookmakers REST API?
The International Bookmakers REST API is provided by BetBurger. It delivers real-time surebets, valuebets and middles across global bookmakers — European soft books, Asian operators, and exchanges — via a JSON REST API with Swagger documentation. It is designed for developers building arbitrage pipelines for international markets.
How many bookmakers does BetBurger's API cover internationally?
BetBurger advertises 600+ bookmakers across 40 sports and 27 esports (verified June 2026). It consistently has one of the highest global bookmaker counts among commercial arb scanners. Confirm current coverage before building against it.
What is a middles detection API and why does it matter?
A middles detection API identifies markets where two bookmakers price a spread or total such that both bets simultaneously win within a specific range of outcomes. BetBurger surfaces middles alongside surebets and valuebets — a differentiator not available from US-focused providers.
Does BetBurger's API cover exchanges like Betfair?
BetBurger's international list includes major exchanges and soft books. Exchange-backed arbs appear in the feed, and exchange commission is a factor you should account for in your edge calculation. The API returns raw odds; commission deduction logic is your pipeline's responsibility.
How do I configure the BetBurger API for only my active bookmakers?
Use the filter parameters to restrict results to your active books. BetBurger places no restriction on the number of filters, bookmakers or sports. Applying a bookmaker filter reduces noise significantly — without it you receive opportunities from hundreds of books you cannot act on.
What polling interval should I use for BetBurger's live data?
For live in-play data, poll as frequently as your access allows. For pre-match, every 2–5 minutes is adequate. BetBurger separates Prematch and Live subscriptions; choose the one matching your pipeline's speed needs and consult the Swagger docs for current limits.
How much does the BetBurger API cost?
API access is granted with a scanner subscription and, since the beta ended, is quoted per application based on the options you choose. Published scanner plans are Prematch around €79.99/month, Live around €279.99/month, and Prematch+Live around €319.99/month (verified June 2026); API access itself is custom and quoted per application.
Is BetBurger's API suitable for developers who are not experienced in sports betting?
The API is technically accessible to any developer comfortable with REST. However the business logic — understanding surebets, middles and valuebets, sizing stakes, and managing bookmaker relationships — requires betting knowledge. The API delivers data; expertise determines whether you act on it profitably.