Betting guide

In a recent article, I discussed briefly how multi-tabling in poker can be compared to juggling multiple bets when wagering on sports.  If you are not familiar with multi-tabling, be sure to check out Part 1 for a brief introduction.  In this article and in Part 3, as promised, I want to get into a number of lessons which multi-tabling poker can teach us about managing your bets.

Many people who enjoy wagering on sports also enjoy playing online casino games.  In fact, your online sportsbook may also double as a UK casino site.  If so, you may have played online poker before, and may be familiar with the concept of multi-tabling. 

A Super Bowl 50 Case Study: Is The Best Defence Really a Good Offence?

There is an old maxim which is applied to many areas of life, particularly warfare, business, and sports, and that is this: “The best defence is a good offence.”  This adage is liberally applied when analysing association football, NFL, and basketball teams (among others).  Many punters will automatically back teams that have displayed offensive strategies and strengths, and will shy away from more defensive teams.

A Super Bowl Case Study on The Surprising Role of Emotion (and Flukes) in Sports

Have you been following NFL football?  Did you watch the Super Bowl 50?  If so, you may have been shocked that the Denver Broncos beat the Carolina Panthers.  Most people had their money on the Panthers, and many believed they would take a huge lead on the Broncos right from the start of the game.

Did you ever finish up a really bad day at the online casino tables where you lost emotional control, only to have someone say to you later that night, “You have a problem.  You’re an addict, and you need to quit?”

If you were following NFL this year leading up to the Super Bowl 50, you know that there is a lot of hype which builds up over the course of the season.  Everyone has an opinion to express—whether it is the sharps in Las Vegas, reporters at news agencies, or sports fans and the betting public.  That is true with any sport, but this year’s Super Bowl provides us with a particularly good c

In this four-part series, I have provided a guide for getting started with sports betting if you are a complete newbie.  I have reviewed why it is better to wager online than offline, given you advice for selecting a UK betting site, and also offered recommendations for betting markets and types of bets.  Now I want to share a few more quick tips and tricks and cautions:

If you’ve been keeping up with my guide on Getting Started with Sports Betting, you have already read why online betting is better than offline betting, and what you should look for in the betting sites that you join (and also why you should join more than one).  If you missed it, re-read Getting Started with Sports Betting Part 2 to catch up.

Maybe you have placed a casual wager here and there with your friends while watching football, but have you ever placed a serious bet with a bookie?  Whether you are just curious what the experience is like, or you have won bets against your buddies before and figure you can make good money betting on sports, you have come to the right place.  I am going to help you learn the ropes and get started with our beginner’s guide.

In this installment, I want to talk about where and how you can place wages on sports.

Thinking of getting into sports betting for the first time?  If so, you probably have a lot of questions.  Odds are good you are not a complete beginner, even if you are still a newbie.  Most of us have placed a wager at some point or other, and if you are an avid sports fan, it was probably on the outcome of a match.