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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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<h3>Who is Mats Wilander?</h3>
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<p>Mats Wilander is a former World No. 1 tennis player. Born in Sweden, he turned professional in 1980 and during 16 years as a professional won 33 titles - including seven Grand Slam singles titles and one Grand Slam men’s doubles title.</p>
<p>Mats was the youngest player to ever win a Grand Slam when he won the French Open in 1982 (17 years and nine months) and had won four Grand Slam titles by the age of 20 (no one in history has managed to repeat such a feat). Always renowned for his understanding of the game, he is still heavily involved in tennis. Whether it be commentating, playing or coaching, Mats is never far from the court.</p>
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<h3>What can you learn from an ex-professional tennis player?</h3>
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<p>Sixteen years as a professional tennis player and winning numerous trophies means Mats has vast amounts of experience and knows exactly what it’s like to be on the court.</p>
<p>Ranging from advanced knowledge of players’ form, the impact tournament conditions will have on performance and insight into the psychological impact of competing in major events, Mats will always give an honest and upfront opinion on what’s going on in the world of tennis.</p>
<p>We had a brief chat with Mats to welcome him to Pinnacle, here’s what he had to say:&nbsp;</p>
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<h3>Hi Mats, it’s great to have you join Pinnacle as a brand ambassador! Are you ready for the Australian Open?</h3>
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<p>Hey guys, I’m really excited to be part of the Pinnacle team. I’ve just touched down in Australia and will be watching the last three days of practice for all the players. It can’t wait to see how they’re all looking ahead of the tournament. I’ll be standing on the other side of the fence and can hear guys like Roger Federer discuss their final preparations with the coaches on the practice courts.</p>
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<h3>So, what do you think are the main factors that could influence the result of a tennis match?</h3>
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<p>I think head-to-head form is incredibly important when trying to pick the winner of a match. Looking at a player’s form gives you an idea&nbsp;of how they are playing but matching that up to their form against a particular opponent can give you a real advantage.&nbsp;</p>
<p>If a player has a poor record against an opponent (say they’ve won six and lost 14), the most recent matches can be key. If four of their six wins have come in the last five matches then they might have found a way to win against a style they previously struggled against.&nbsp;</p>
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<h3>How important is preparation ahead of a tournament? What are the signs of good and bad preparation?</h3>
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<p>People often pay too much attention to technique and fitness when trying to assess how well a player has prepared for a tournament. Instead, shot selection could be the key - someone who is happy to rally and keep the ball in longer is someone that is confident in themselves and their preparation.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The big shots might catch the eye but going for winners early on is often a sign of desperation. If a player hasn’t prepared well for a tournament, they will try to end the rally when they can and hope it wins them the point.&nbsp;</p>
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<h3>Most people will know court surface is important in tennis, but what’s it like when you’re playing?</h3>
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<p>It’s not actually as important as it used to be. The change in playing style in the modern era means the impact a court has on performance isn’t so big. You don’t get so many great net players nowadays and that’s when court speed really matters - the majority of players focus on their groundstrokes now and so the height of the bounce is probably the most important thing.&nbsp;</p>
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<h3>What are the important things to consider when trying to pick the winner of a Grand Slam?&nbsp;</h3>
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<p>Although the longer format makes a Grand Slam more of a challenge physically, it’s actually easier psychologically for the men. There’s obviously more pressure because it’s a slam but players benefit from more sets to find their rhythm and get into the game.</p>
<p>If the first hour of the match doesn’t go your way in the men’s game, there’s still plenty of time to make up for it - even if you lose the first set you know you’ve got time to recover and win the match.&nbsp;</p>
<p>It’s much harder for the women though. In addition to the added pressure that comes with playing in one of the four biggest events in the tennis calendar, you know that you have to be on your game from the very start - a slow start is hard to turn around in just three sets.</p>

Introducing Mats Wilander: Pinnacle's new brand ambassador

Pinnacle’s new brand ambassador Mats Wilander is a multiple singles Grand Slam winner and one of only two players to have won at least two Grand Slams on all three surfaces.

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Pinnacle’s new brand ambassador Mats Wilander is a multiple singles Grand Slam winner and one of only two players to have won at least two Grand Slams on all three surfaces. A successful ex-professional tennis player, Mats knows what it’s like to be involved in tennis at an elite level and will provide some invaluable insight. What can you learn from a former professional player? Read on to find out. 