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Top Horse Racing Gambling Systems – Winning Favourites

Guest post written by Paul Micelli Irrespective of whether a gambler is placing wagers on a casual basis or at a more serious level, betting systems have always been a source of debate and controversy. Indeed, the gambling world still remains divided over the true value of using systems to pick winners in horse racing events and for much of…

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Bookmakers and their Odds!

Guest post written by Paul Micelli Why do Odds Change? If a sporting event takes place where the majority of bets are made on one particular outcome, the bookmaker will change the odds accordingly in order to keep their margin we discussed above and to manage their risk. If an equally-rated football match saw both teams starting at 10/11 but…

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What Types Of Arbs Are There?

Guest post written by Brian from U Can’t Lose Hi all I hope the past month has been a profitable one. In this post I’m going to talk you through the four most common arb types that we send to our customers. Before I get into my examples I feel I should explain the odds type I’m going to use. I…

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Formula One Betting – Part One

Guest post written by Paul Micelli In terms of technology, individual performances and team cohesion, Formula One racing has to be classed as one of the most complex sporting markets of all. Race outcomes are usually decided on fractional margins and it’s the minor details that make Formula One such an enthralling betting market. Vehicle weight, fuel loads, tyres and…

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Tennis: A Lucrative Sport to Place Bets On

If you choose tennis as your favorite sport for betting, you have already given yourself an “edge” against those who bet on other sports. To use this advantage of betting on tennis to make money consistently, however, it is important to understand some of the advantages to betting on the sport of tennis over other sports, as well as the…

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The Ten Easiest Ways to Lose at Sports Betting

Guest post written by Paul Micelli Have you ever wondered why some sports bettors have that unbelievable run of bad luck that sees them losing large chunks of their bankrolls? Although good fortune has a certain influence on the outcome of any sporting event, most failed gamblers simply fall into the habit of repeating the same mistakes over and over…

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Winning Attitudes in Sports Betting

Guest post written by Paul Micelli One of the biggest pitfalls that most bettors face is leaving the ‘game’ too early. Although bottom line profits are the mainstay to any gambling activity, endurance is also a key concept that many tend to overlook. Staying involved in sports betting action is a fundamental part of long-term success and bettors need to…

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Sports Arbitrage – How many bookie accounts do I really need?

Guest post written by Brian from U Can’t Lose Many people are put off arbing by the number of bookie accounts needed to make the best profit possible. They fear it will be an admin nightmare and they will lose track of what bets have been placed, pending withdrawals, account details etc… This really is not a problem. A simple spreadsheet…

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Why does the House Win?

Guest post written by Paul Micelli Quite simply the house (which in sports betting is the bookmaker) usually wins because gamblers part with too much of their money too quickly. Please note that there is a difference in sports betting and casino games. The casino house wins because they put the odds in their favour by only paying out a…

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Three More Amazingly Simple Betting Strategies

Guest post written by Paul Micelli Two weeks ago I looked at a profitable betting strategy and promised that there would be more coming! Today I want to show you 3 more ways that may help you to find contenders. Recently-Ran Favourites – If a horse has run on the previous day, many bettors will overlook it as a potential…

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How Does Accumulator Betting Work?

Guest post written by Paul Micelli What is Accumulator Betting? Accumulator betting (or ‘parlay’ 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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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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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 ‘rags to riches’ 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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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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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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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 admit…as this would confirm that I’m actually much older than I feel and that can only lead to depression at my lost youth (and hair!) 🙂 I will be…

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William Hill – 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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What Bets Are Available for Snooker? – 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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What Bets Are Available for Snooker? – Part 1

Guest post by Paul Micelli Snooker presents a series of interesting betting opportunities that can be made at any stage of a major tournament. Although excellent value can be found when selecting an outright winner prior to a tournament starting, there are a massive number of other wagers available for individual matches and in-play betting. Outright Betting Outright betting offers…

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A Beginners Guide To Excel for Sports Betting

There are always a number of questions about how to use Excel for analysing your betting information, whether this is your bankroll management, selection management or system building. In today’s article I am going to take a look at the basic functions that you need to understand when using Excel, or any spreadsheet, for your betting. When you open Excel…

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