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Joseph Buchdahl Educational Last week
The nature of uncertainty in betting Betting dates back thousands of years and while how we bet and what we bet on has changed dramatically, the nature of uncertainty remains. Bettors obviously need to be aware of what uncertainty and probability mean, but can the classic probability of an event occurring be reduced to a quantum one? Read on to find out.
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Benjamin Cronin Educational Two weeks ago
Who offers better value: A bookmaker or betting exchange? Betting exchanges are becoming increasingly popular for bettors looking to bet with better odds than the ones on offer at traditional bookmakers. Many believe that betting with an exchange will always provide better value than a bookmaker. The question is; is this actually the case? Read on to find out.
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Benjamin Cronin Educational Apr 3, 2018
How much is a free bet really worth? For many bettors, choosing a bookmaker is no longer a decision based on the best value on offer but who is offering the most eye-catching promotion. While “free bets” and bonus incentives might be appealing at first glance, a closer look at the terms and conditions show what these offers are really worth. Find out why there’s no such thing as a free bet.
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Luke Petty Educational Mar 12, 2018
What is a value bet? Value betting is an essential skill for bettors. What is a value bet? How can a bettor find value? Read on to find out.
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Sascha Thomsen Educational Feb 28, 2018
The art of multiple betting Serious bettors will often claim that multiples are a waste of time. In essence, these types of bet reduce the probability of winning while increasing the potential profit. Can multiples actually offer betting value? Read on to find out.
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Benjamin Cronin Educational Feb 28, 2018
The Numbers Game book review Soccer is a sport full of myths. One of the challenges for bettors is to untangle these myths and focus on the facts, to separate the signal from the noise. The Numbers Game by Chris Anderson and David Sally shows how data can be used to achieve just that. Read on to find out more.
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Luke Petty Educational Jan 31, 2018
The value of asymmetric information in sports betting Information is of great value to bookmakers and bettors alike. Occasionally, markets with limited data or low liquidity offer little information to bookmakers. This provides an opportunity for bettors in possession of superior information. Read on to find out how to make a profit from asymmetric information.
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Guest Contributor Educational Jan 19, 2018
The basics of reverse line movement Monitoring line movement can provide a snapshot evaluation of the market and understanding why bookmakers make these adjustments can be beneficial to bettors. However, a common mistake is to base betting decisions on line movement alone. Read on to find out why.
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Benjamin Cronin Educational Jan 12, 2018
How quickly can you learn a skill? Randomness and luck play a crucial part in betting, but there is still an element of skill involved. It might be possible to win in the short-term thanks to luck, but you won’t win in the long-term without skill. So, how quickly can you learn a skill and why is it important in betting? Read on to find out.
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Joseph Buchdahl Educational Jan 5, 2018
The problem with data mining in sports betting Using data as part of a betting strategy is common practice. However, as impressive as some results may appear, the process of producing such results is the important part. What are the problems with data mining in sports betting? Read on to find out.