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Benjamin Cronin Baseball Last week
How to avoid the common mistakes in MLB betting The wealth of available data and sheer volume of games during an MLB season makes it an attractive betting proposition. However, in order to be successful with betting on baseball, you need to avoid the common mistakes people make. Read on to find out more.
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Benjamin Cronin Educational Two weeks ago
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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Guest Contributor World Cup Jun 6, 2018
Will weather win the 2018 World Cup? Weather in sport counts. Often underplayed, sometimes ignored but occasionally used to the full advantage, weather impact can be a maker and a breaker for those both competing and betting. How important will the weather be at the 2018 World Cup? Read on to find out.
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Dominic Cortis World Cup Jun 5, 2018
Why betting on the World Cup is a data nightmare The World Cup is undoubtedly the biggest competition in world soccer. Happening once in a four-year cycle, fans will be looking forward to enjoying 64 matches over one month in Russia. However, the tournament can often leave bettors with a headache. What makes betting on the World Cup so difficult? Read on to find out.
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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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Joseph Buchdahl Betting Strategy Apr 30, 2018
Revisiting the Kelly Criterion Part 1: A risk assessment Using a staking method (or money management strategy) is a crucial component of making a consistent profit from betting. The Kelly Criterion is often cited as the best option to use for various reasons, but how does it work in practice? How risky is the Kelly Criterion? Read on to find out.
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Benjamin Cronin Basketball Apr 20, 2018
How to bet on the NBA: The ultimate NBA betting guide Despite basketball’s simplicity, developing advanced NBA betting knowledge and getting an edge over the bookmaker takes time and effort. This article explains the basic rules of basketball, the different types of bets you can place and outlines what you should consider if you want to make money from NBA betting. Read on to learn how to bet on the NBA.
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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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Joseph Buchdahl Betting Strategy Apr 3, 2018
Exploiting the hot hand fallacy in a soccer betting market Commonly known for its application to basketball free-throws, the hot hand fallacy is by no means a modern concept in sports. However, it can be applied to multiple sports and be used as part of a betting strategy. How does the hot hand fallacy work in soccer betting? Read on to find out.