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Mark Taylor Soccer Last week
Are Burnley good, lucky or both? The influence randomness and luck can have on a soccer team’s performance is common knowledge. This influence is usually accentuated in individual games but it is still present across an entire campaign. How lucky have Burnley FC been in the Premier League this season? Read on to find out.
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Joseph Buchdahl Betting Strategy Two weeks ago
What can closing odds tell us about profit expectation? Calculating how much you can expect to win (on average) for each bet you place is a crucial part of betting. Although you only know the closing odds of an event after it starts, they can still be used to measure profit expectation of a bet. Want to know how? Read on to find out.
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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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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 Tennis May 18, 2018
How to bet on tennis: A beginner’s guide to tennis betting Tennis is a fast-paced, entertaining sport. In order to learn how to bet on tennis, bettors must understand the rules of the sport as well how different styles of play and court surfaces can impact the result in tennis betting. Continue reading to learn how to bet on tennis.
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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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Mark Taylor World Cup May 9, 2018
How to make accurate World Cup predictions As the start of the World Cup approaches, bettors will be looking at what factors will help inform their World Cup predictions. There is plenty of international soccer betting data available, but how can it be used to build a World Cup betting model? Read on to find out.
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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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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.