Michael Wilding
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Sep- 2010 -2 September
How Does Accumulator Betting Work?
Guest post written by Paul Micelli What is Accumulator Betting? Accumulator betting (or âparlayâ betting, as it is often referred to in the United States) is the placing of a single bet where the outcome relies on achieving multiple winners from a series of different races or sporting events. Unlike permutation betting, accumulator betting relies on ALL of the named…
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1 September
Greyhounds – Predicting the Results
I must start this series of articles off by saying that greyhounds are not my specialist area, that is horse racing, but I know a few people who are specialists. Unfortunately I was unable to persuade them to write articles for us but they have provided me with a lot of information about greyhounds. Since a number of you have…
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Aug- 2010 -31 August
Obtaining Value…
Guest post written by Michael King I find it interesting to observe how over time different areas of form or betting are resurrected, usually by the racing press or a book and suddenly once again they become in vogue. One such area during the past year has been value. As with most aspects of racing this is open to many interpretations…
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27 August
Barryâs Flat Rating Method
If you are a regular reader then it is unlikely you missed the article I published, Barryâs National Hunt Rating Method, where Barry very kindly shared us his approach to rating these races. If for some reason you havenât had a chance to read it then I strongly suggest that you head over there now and take a look, not…
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26 August
The Dosage Method â The Alternative Analysis Tool Part Two
Guest post written by Ben Aitken from The Betting School In part two, you can read part one by clicking here, of my introduction to Dosage series I’m going to explain to you how Dosage is calculated and exactly what the terms DP, DI, CD and DPA stand for. How is Dosage calculated? In order to better understand Dosage figures it…
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25 August
Understanding Greening
A few years ago greening up was all the rage as people hurried to Betfair when they heard of this miracle of being able to profit whatever happened in the race. It seems to have quietened down a bit now the realisation that if you get it wrong you can also lose whatever happens in the race (i.e. no chance…
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24 August
Is Trading Cricket This Easy!
Guest post written by Anthony Raine Never has there been a better time to invest in cricket markets there is no doubt that the introduction of the Twenty20 version has revolutionised cricket as we knew it and it looks like it is here to stay. This is good news for traders and punters alike. Not that long ago cricket markets…
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23 August
The Vital Role of the Bookmaker
Guest post written by Paul Micelli The world of sports betting is littered with fantastic tales of lucky punters scooping massive wins from nominal stakes and our national press are always quick to seize on these ârags to richesâ stories because of the feel-good nature that they represent. Even more common are the desperate tales of casual bettors who have…
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20 August
The Triple Ability Rating
These ratings were not invented by me but Glen, one of our readers, who has asked me if I would put together a spreadsheet based around them and share it with the community. ** IMPORTANT NOTE** I made a mistake in the second screenshot. The number 2 (circle in red) is not what you are looking for. You should not…
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19 August
A Completed System Review and Two Beginning
Guest article written by the Betting System Guru! The Full Circle System â Reviewer Sgt Dave The Full Circle System by Breon Rawlings is being distributed by Sportsworld Publishing for the cost of 95 pounds, a tipping service is also available for 40 pounds. The system rules are an easy 7 stage process which uses the Racing Post and Sporting…
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18 August
How is Market Percentage Calculated?
A few weeks ago I was asked by a reader the question âHow is market percentage calculatedâ and today I am going to show you how you can calculate it yourself. You will notice at the top of Betfairâs screen there is a little figure in the back box and a little figure in the lay box at the top…
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17 August
Profitable Poker â Beginners Guide To Flushes
Guest post by Mark Holland from http://www.sitandgoplanet.com Flushes, made up of 5 cards of the same suit, are a powerful holding in poker. A flush beats a straight, 2-pairs and even 3 of a kind and is only bettered by Full House, Straight Flush and 4-of a kind. While beginning players know they can win a big pot with this…
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16 August
An Amazingly Simple Betting Strategy
Guest post written by Paul Micelli Horse racing can be one of the most enjoyable and profitable forms of sports betting activity for the modern gambler and the use of an effective system can have a massive effect in boosting the typical bankroll. However there are many systems which simply struggle to produce long-term financial benefits and bettors are advised…
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13 August
Barryâs National Hunt Rating Method
A few weeks ago Barry very kindly sent in a ratings method that he has used for a long time and asked me to see what I thought of it and adjust it as I saw fit. I havenât made many adjustments just some things that didnât make sense to me. The ratings are split into two sections, National Hunt…
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12 August
Harbinger, Good Or Great?
Guest post written by Darren Hudson-Wood Itâs a question that now can never be truly answered but does Harbinger deserve to be called a “great” after his a scintillating King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes victory and subsequent retirement through injury. Or was that a fluke/flattering performance and how does his new rating compare with previous middle distance stars? Going into the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth…
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11 August
Is This The Most Dangerous Staking In The World?
Guest post written by Paul Micelli Although the overwhelming majority of sports betting enthusiasts prefer to make their selections based on traditional indicators such as recent playing form or the head-to-head records of two rival sides, there are a number of punters who prefer to implement betting systems in an effort to give them an edge over the bookmakers. Although…
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10 August
An Introduction to Sports Arbitrage
Guest post written by Brian from U Can’t Lose Hi, My name is Brian and I have been working in the world of Sports Arbitrage for longer than I care to admitâŠas this would confirm that Iâm actually much older than I feel and that can only lead to depression at my lost youth (and hair!) đ I will be…
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9 August
William Hill â The Bookmaker Review
Guest post written by Paul Micelli Founded in 1934, William Hill remains as one of the most instantly recognised names in the UK betting market. They currently enjoy a deserved reputation of being amongst the most reputable bookmakers in the business and now serve customers in over 175 different countries since their operation expanded to the internet in 1998. The…
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6 August
Designing Your Betting System Portfolio â Part 2
Today we are continuing to part 2 of the series that I began last month called Designing Your Betting System Portfolio. We are going to be looking at what SR and ROI would be needed in order to make a balanced portfolio. Originally I was going to use a portfolio of 5 systems but following your suggestions have decided to…
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5 August
What Bets Are Available for Snooker? â Part 2
Guest post written by Paul Micelli Last week we began to look at which bets were available for those of you who wanted to bet on snooker. We continue this week by looking at the remaining types of bets. Highest Break Betting One of the real joys of watching snooker is seeing players building massive breaks. Sports betting enthusiasts can…
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