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What Are Blackjack Side Bets?Side bets are bonus bets placed on a round of Blackjack on outcomes beyond whether the player or dealer will win. The majority are staked at the start of the round before the cards have been dealt alongside regular bets and many have fixed odds that usually offer greater payouts than the simple 2:1 rewarded for beating the dealer.Play Blackjack at Pinnacle Casino

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Side bets provide an exciting way to make Blackjack games more interesting whilst offering you a greater number of ways to win. So what are side bets, what side bets are available and are they worth it? Read on to find out.

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Finding a niche market in betting can often lead to value. This can be anything from specialist knowledge of handball betting to extensive experience in betting on Japanese baseball. Providing you know more than the bookmaker, there is money to be made.  &lt;Bet on soccer at Pinnacle&gt; They also make for interesting and potentially profitable bets, as they can be a little more reliable

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A corner is one of the most inexplicably exciting events in soccer. Only around three per cent of them lead to a goal, but you can guarantee that the attacking team’s fans will roar their approval and encouragement if their team are awarded one. Read on to find out how you can benefit from betting on corners.

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Poisson Distribution is a mathematical concept for translating mean averages into a probability for variable outcomes across a distribution. For example, if we know Manchester City average 1.7 goals per game, so by putting the Poisson Distribution formula tells us that this average equates to Manchester City&nbsp;scoring 0 goals 18.3% of the time, 1 goal 31% of the time, 2 goals 26.4% of the time and 3 goals 15% of the time.

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What is Expected Value?The amount a player can expect to win or lose if they were to place a bet on the same odds many times over, calculated through a simple equation multiplying your probability of winning with the amount you could win per bet, and subtracting the probability of losing multiplied by the amount lost per bet.A simple example of Expected Value (EV) put into practice -&nbsp;if you were

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The Expected Value of a bet shows us how much we can expect to win (on average) per bet, and as such is the most valuable calculation a bettor can make when comparing bookmakers' odds. How can you calculate Expected Value in sports betting in order to predict your winnings? Read on to find out.

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Charlie graduated in BA Hons Sports Journalism in 2015 and has a keen interest in European soccer – particularly in Germany. He has since gained experience writing for newspapers, online magazines and within the sports betting industry before joining Pinnacle. Charlie likes to delve deeper into the stories the sporting world is talking about and look at things through a predictive lens.

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<h3>Trevor Lawrence was selected number one first-round pick</h3>
<p>After much speculation, the Jacksonville Jaguars selected Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence as the first-round number one pick. Lawrence was backed for months to be number one after going 34-2 as a starter for Clemson, throwing 10,098 yards and scoring 90 touchdowns with only 17 interceptions in three seasons. He won a national championship as a freshman and led the Tigers to two more playoff appearances.</p>
<p>The Jaguars were desperate for a QB to turn around their offense – and they believe they have the best of the best.</p>
<h3>Who completed the top five first-round picks?</h3>
<p>The number two selection also followed the script, as Brigham Young University’s Zach Wilson was drafted by the New York Jets. Trey Lance completed the quarterback trio when the San Francisco 49ers picked the North Dakota State alumnus as their opening pick at number three.</p>
<p>Tight end Kyle Pitts came in at number four when he was drafted out of Florida by the Atlanta Falcons. Pitts became the highest-selected TE in league history with Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot bullishly calling him a “special player”.</p>
<p>The top five was completed by LSU’s Ja’Marr Chase. The wide receiver is expected to be an immediate contributor at the Cincinnati Bengals. He will also be reunited with his former Tigers teammate Joe Burrows, who he helped lead to a national championship.</p>
<h3>Where was 2020 Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith drafted?</h3>
<p>Smith was the first wide receiver to win the coveted Heisman Trophy since Desmond Howard in 1991 and the Alabama alumnus, was eventually picked up by the Philadelphia Eagles.</p>
<p>The Eagles made a trade to move from number 12 to number 10 to select the most prolific receiver in the draft. Smith led the NCAA in receptions (117), receiving yards (1,856), and receiving touchdowns (23). Coach Nick Sirianni will hope Smith can carry this form to the next level in his rookie season.</p>
<h3>Were there any surprises in the NFL Draft 2021?</h3>
<p>Ohio State’s Justin Fields was expected by many to be drafted in the top five, but after he was bypassed by both the Jets and the 49ers he had to wait until number 11 and the Chicago Bears.</p>
<p>Field’s will have the opportunity to become the Bears’ first true franchise QB since Sid Luckman. He may have to wait his turn though, with veteran Andy Dalton expected to open the year as the starter, but the rookie could end the season as the first choice.</p>
<h3>History is made at NFL Draft 2021</h3>
<p>Thursday tied the record for the most offensive skill players selected to start a draft since the common draft era began in 1967. Lawrence, Fields, Lance, tight end Kyle Pitts (Atlanta), and wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase (Cincinnati) and Jaylen Waddle (Miami) tied a record that was set during the 1999 draft.</p>
<p>That year, the draft started with the selections of quarterbacks Tim Couch (Cleveland), Donovan McNabb (Philadelphia), and Akili Smith (Cincinnati); running backs Edgerrin James (Indianapolis) and Ricky Williams (New Orleans); and wide receiver Torry Holt (St. Louis).</p>

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NFL Draft 2021: A round-up of the first-round draft picks

After much anticipation, the NFL Draft 2021 is now underway with the first-round picks being decided. Who was the number one pick and what was the biggest surprise of opening night? Read on for a review of the first-round draft picks.

After much anticipation, the NFL Draft 2021 is now underway with the first-round picks being decided. Who was the number one pick and what was the biggest surprise of opening night? Read on as we delve into a selection of the first-round draft picks and provide a snap shot of what to expect in their rookie seasons.