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Benjamin Cronin Educational Last week
Fractional odds vs. Decimal odds There are three main odds formats available to bettors; Fractional odds, Decimal odds and American odds. Fractional odds have historically been used in the UK but Decimal odds are arguably the most popular format. How do you convert Fractional odds into Decimal or American? Read on to find out.
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Joseph Buchdahl Educational Two weeks ago
What are drawdowns and how do you manage them? The focus of many bettors is often on how much they could win when betting, but it’s just as important to think about how much you could lose. Drawdowns are a well-known concept within the finance industry, but how can it be applied to betting? Read on to find out.
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Pinnacle Educational Aug 7, 2018
Pinnacle's biggest underdog wins To celebrate Pinnacle’s 20th anniversary, this article looks at the biggest underdog wins of the last 20 years based on the highest odds taken by Pinnacle customers. Did you bet on any these surprise results?
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Benjamin Cronin Educational Jul 3, 2018
A case study: Why aren’t bettors allowed to win? In addition to offering the best odds, highest limits and educating bettors, one thing that makes Pinnacle different to other bookmakers is the fact that winners are welcome. So why do other bookmakers close and restrict accounts? We asked real-life bettors to find out. Read on to learn more.
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Benjamin Cronin Educational May 9, 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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Benjamin Cronin Educational Apr 30, 2018
The history of Pinnacle Pinnacle has been offering a unique betting experience to its customers for over 20 years. Since being founded in 1998 plenty has changed within the business but their approach to bookmaking has remained the same. What is the history of Pinnacle and what does the future hold? Read on to find out.
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Joseph Buchdahl Educational Apr 18, 2018
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 Apr 12, 2018
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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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.