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Tim Poole More Sports Last week
How to bet on volleyball: A beginner’s guide to volleyball betting Volleyball betting provides a unique and rewarding alternative for sports bettors. Often considered a niche market, it could be easier for bettors to find value in volleyball betting after some research. Continue reading for a beginner’s guide on how to bet on volleyball.
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Benjamin Cronin Soccer Two weeks ago
An analysis of different expected goals models Previously confined to a small sports data community, the expected goals metric now features among other common soccer statistics such as possession, shots on target and number of fouls committed. However, there are numerous approaches to expected goals. This article examines the different models used and how they produce different outputs.
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Sascha Thomsen Educational Aug 31, 2017
Visualising a bet: What does a betting edge look like? All bettors want to make bets that give them a positive edge, but what does an edge look like? In his Betting Resources’ debut our Head of Analytics answers this enduring question with a unique approach: visualisation of value. Continue reading for some unique insight into what a betting edge looks like.
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How to bet on MMA: The basics of MMA betting MMA is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. As such, understanding how to bet on MMA is a useful skill for any bettor. Since the 1990s, the sport has wowed audiences worldwide and now attracts a much higher volume of MMA betting. Read on to learn how to bet on MMA and find value in the odds.
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Pinnacle More Sports Aug 9, 2017
Dota 2 betting: Learn how to bet on Dota 2 Dota 2 betting is becoming increasingly popular within the eSports betting market, with Dota's action-cum-RTS style a perfect match for the excitement of online betting. If you want to learn how to bet on Dota 2, keep reading for some expert insight.
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Benjamin Cronin More Sports Sep 1, 2017
How to bet on eSports: A beginner’s guide to eSports betting Whether you’re new to eSports or have been a fan for years, this how to bet on eSports guide is the perfect place to start for any novice bettor. Starting with the very basics, this article will help you learn more about eSports betting and the available markets at Pinnacle. Continue reading to learn how to bet on eSports.
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Mirio Mella Educational Jul 28, 2017
Our 10 most popular articles ever Over eight years Betting Resources has now published in excess of a 1,000 betting related articles. Looking at the most popular articles from that expansive archive provides an insight not only into what interests bettors most but also the way they learn, as well what they find most difficult to understand.
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Mirio Mella Educational Jun 30, 2017
Use Pinnacle's Betting Calculators to measure value Across an archive of over 1,000 betting articles Betting Resources explains how betting works and what value means. With the addition of a range of unique Betting
Calculators you can now measure it for yourself. Continue reading to learn more about Pinnacle’s Betting Calculators and how to use them to your advantage. -
Benjamin Cronin More Sports Jul 5, 2017
How to bet on rugby: The differences between Rugby Union and Rugby League In order to learn how to bet on rugby, bettors must know the difference between Rugby Union and Rugby League before getting a grasp for which factors will impact the result in rugby betting. This article explains the basic rules of the sports and what to look out for in terms of betting. Continue reading to learn how to bet on rugby.
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MLB Betting: Are these surprising starting pitchers for real? With approximately one-third of the Major League Baseball season coming to an end, some surprising pitchers have excelled. Below, we look at three starters who have exceeded expectations, along with three who have failed to live up to their promise. Should you bet on their form reverting back to their pre-existing performances, or are their statistics indicative of real change?
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Benjamin Cronin Tennis Jul 12, 2017
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 More Sports May 3, 2017
How to bet on cricket: Cricket betting explained Cricket is renowned for being a complex and strategic sport. Cricket betting, on the other hand, is much more simple and straightforward. After learning the basics of how to bet on cricket, bettors will be able to find valuable cricket betting opportunities within the different game formats. Read on and learn how to bet on cricket.
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Benjamin Cronin Golf Apr 24, 2017
How to bet on golf: Learn the basics of golf betting Golf betting has increased in popularity in recent years. This is partly down to the interest generated by emerging young talents but also the potential value it offers bettors. Understanding how to bet on golf is a lot easier than many people think. Continue reading to learn how to bet on golf and find out what statistics can empower your golf betting.
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Joseph Buchdahl Betting Strategy Aug 18, 2017
Choosing a staking method based on your betting profile To be profitable in the betting markets, a bettor needs two things: an edge over the bookmaker and a well-disciplined staking method. In this article, Joseph Buchdahl calculates the profitability and chances of bankruptcy for five different staking methods. Read on to find out which staking method is best for you based on your betting profile.
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Benjamin Cronin Baseball Mar 31, 2017
How to bet on baseball: The ultimate baseball betting guide Baseball betting is often cited as one of the most popular markets for sharp bettors. With thousands of yearly fixtures creating a large sample size to apply an analytical approach, learning how to bet on baseball could be the key to successful betting. Want to learn how to bet on baseball? Read on for the ultimate guide on how to bet on baseball.
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Benjamin Cronin Soccer Mar 13, 2017
What effect does weather have on soccer betting? Soccer bettors will know there are countless factors that can influence the result of a match, but how important is it to take the weather into consideration before betting on soccer? Can a change in pitch conditions alter the outcome of your bet? Read on to find out. -
Mark Taylor Soccer Mar 1, 2017
How to predict draws in soccer Unlike higher scoring sports, such as rugby and American football, a soccer match has a significant chance of ending up as a draw. In this article, our soccer expert, Mark Taylor, shows how to predict which matches are more likely to end in a draw. Easier said than done? Read on to find out.
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Pinnacle Betting Strategy Sep 19, 2016
How to beat the bookies in the Over/Under market With a large number of soccer bettors looking for more profitable markets than 1X2, where a lack of scoring or a late equaliser can turn even the best betting judgments into losing bets, here's a simple guide on how to beat the bookies in the Over/Under goals markets. A must-read for all soccer bettors.
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Pinnacle Betting Strategy Sep 1, 2016
Why do bookmakers close or limit betting accounts? With more and more cases of winning bettors complaining about having their accounts closed or severely restricted by leading bookmakers, what are the reasons behind this off-the-record practice? Read on to find out what can get your betting account closed and why this will never happen to you at Pinnacle.
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Pinnacle Educational Aug 15, 2016
How to calculate betting margins With a large number of bookmakers claiming to offer the best odds and an equally large number of websites comparing betting odds, are you really getting the best deal? In this simple guide we explain how odds work to help you make educated decisions when looking for the best betting odds. Don't place another bet without knowing how much it really costs you.
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Joseph Buchdahl Betting Strategy Jun 13, 2016
What is the favourite–longshot bias? The tendency to overvalue “longshots” and undervalue favourites is widely known in the world of sports betting and finances as the favourite-longshot bias. Learn what it is, how bookmakers take advantage of it and what you can do to survive it with a profit.
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Pinnacle Educational Mar 14, 2017
Betting on the go made easy In 2015 we asked our R&D team to develop a betting app. The result: In March 2016 Pinnacle Lite became the first betting app to make betting on the go easier than ever. Due to popular demand, we are now expanding the number of available markets. Find out what Pinnacle Lite can do for you.
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Pinnacle Betting Strategy Jun 10, 2016
How bookmakers make money Every bettor is looking for ways to beat the bookie. To become a consistently profitable bettor though, a deep understanding of odds calculation is only half of the story; the other half is knowing how bookmakers operate. In this article we lift the lid on the methods that keep both bookmakers and professional bettors profitable.
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Pinnacle Betting Strategy Aug 24, 2016
How to hedge a bet for guaranteed profit From the world of finances to casino games, hedging is a key strategy applied across the board by professional bettors as a means of reducing risk and securing winnings. Here’s how to use hedging in the outright sports betting markets to secure profits.
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Benjamin Cronin Educational Sep 16, 2016
American odds vs. Decimal odds The format for betting odds can vary depending on which part of the world you live in. The two most common options used are Decimal and American odds. But what is the difference, how do you calculate returns for each format and convert from one to the other? Read on to find out.
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Dominic Cortis Betting Strategy Nov 23, 2016
Taking advantage of errors in models Bookmakers and professional bettors alike use prediction models in order to ensure profits in the betting markets. Whatever the model though, prediction is not a prophecy, as it can be influenced by error. How can bettors spot errors in prediction models and how can they exploit them? Read on to find out.
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Pinnacle Betting Strategy Jun 19, 2015
Pinnacle's margins If you're new to betting, you should learn how to calculate betting margins. This article explains what betting margins are, highlights why Pinnacle offer the best value and teaches you how to calculate betting margins.
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Dominic Cortis Betting Strategy Mar 25, 2015
How to build a betting model How do you build a sports betting model? What steps are involved? What do you need to consider? Follow these steps to build your own quantitative model, and take your betting to the next level.
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Dominic Cortis Betting Strategy Jan 22, 2015
How to use standard deviation for betting As a bettor are you aware that you can use standard deviation to predict betting outcomes? Find out what the standard deviation is, how to calculate it and apply it to your betting.
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Mark Taylor Soccer Oct 31, 2014
How to calculate live odds for soccer betting Ever wondered how to calculate live odds for soccer betting? A Poisson calculation can be used so you can determine if the market accurately reflects on field events. Find out more.
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What are Casino return to player values? Online casino players probably don't recognise that the rate casino’s payout – the return to player – isn’t standard. To find out which casino offers the best value, they can use a metric called RTP – Return to Player.
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Pinnacle Betting Strategy Aug 6, 2014
How to calculate Draw No Bet from 1X2 odds If you ever feel constrained by traditional 1X2 options then a Draw No Bet (DNB) option could be what you are looking for. Find out how to calculate this.
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Mirio Mella Betting Strategy Aug 26, 2015
What do betting odds represent? Odds are only a representation of something more important - probability. Getting a handle on how to calculate probability and convert it into decimal odds is the first step in developing your own assessments of betting value.
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Pinnacle Betting Strategy Mar 6, 2017
What is handicap soccer betting? Find out the meaning of soccer handicap betting, how it works and the different types of soccer handicap betting markets available at Pinnacle. Continue reading to become a handicap betting expert.
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Live soccer betting strategy The default method of soccer betting is increasingly moving from pre-match to live. But how much have bettors’ mind-sets changed to understand where to look for profitable opportunities within soccer matches in progress?
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Benjamin Cronin Football Last week
How to bet on the NFL: The ultimate NFL betting guide NFL betting is becoming increasingly popular outside of the United States. With even more regular season games planned on UK soil and talk of a London franchise, the popularity of NFL betting will only continue to rise over the next few years. Read on for a comprehensive guide to NFL betting.
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Pinnacle Basketball Oct 14, 2016
Basketball betting: Bet types explained As a fast-paced end-to-end game, basketball offers bettors an exciting way to try and make a profit. To help those who want to learn how to bet on basketball get started, we’ve explained a few basic bet types that are vital to basketball betting. Continue reading to find out more.
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Benjamin Cronin Betting Strategy Mar 21, 2017
Double Chance betting: Using odds to calculate your stake The most popular betting market in soccer is the 1X2, but does it offer bettors the most value? Double Chance betting can be a better alternative to both the traditional three-way market and Draw No Bet option because it covers multiple outcomes. How can bettors use the 1X2 odds to calculate stakes for Double Chance betting? Read on to find out.
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Pinnacle Betting Strategy Oct 10, 2012
How do free bets work? When choosing a bookmaker, incentives are especially appealing – but how do free bets work? Unfortunately, a read through these bookmakers’ terms and conditions show that it’s not just free money. Read this article to learn how free bets work & their drawbacks.
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Pinnacle Betting Strategy Oct 11, 2016
Arbitrage betting explained Arbitrage betting promises
risk free returns - the Holy Grail of gambling - so is naturally a very popular topic within the betting community, but how does arbitrage betting work? We have laid out everything you need to know; this is arbitrage betting explained. -
Pinnacle Betting Strategy Aug 17, 2016
How to calculate margins on soccer betting odds The margin a bookmaker applies on the betting odds is the number one information a bettor should know in order to increase long-term profits, with lower margins favoring the bettor and larger margins eating into betting profits. Here’s a simple guide on how to calculate margins on 1X2 odds.
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Pinnacle Betting Strategy Sep 19, 2012
How Bookmakers Work There are two groups of gamblers, those who hope to win and those who plan to win. By understanding how bookmakers work, you can calculate how to become more profitable with your betting and transform your losses into wins. This article explains how bookmakers work with a coin.
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Pinnacle Betting Strategy May 8, 2017
Basic bet types explained Understanding basic bet types is vital for any punter to maximise their opportunity of making a profit. This article explains three basic bet types offered by Pinnacle; 1X2, Handicap and Totals. Continue reading to learn more about the different basic bet types.
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Pinnacle Betting Strategy Oct 22, 2016
How to calculate Expected Value 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. -
Pinnacle Betting Strategy Oct 3, 2016
Betting exchanges explained Betting exchanges offer bettors an alternative to the traditional bookmaker with the promise of better value, but how do they work and what are the hidden costs you should be aware of before deciding that they are the best deal for you? Read on to find out.
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Pinnacle More Sports Feb 25, 2013
Cricket betting Cricket betting is not only a fantastic way to add excitement to any tournament but an opportunity to make a profit. With numerous markets to bet on, read on to learn how to bet on cricket.
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Benjamin Cronin More Sports Apr 26, 2017
How to bet on handball: A beginner's guide to handball betting Although handball may not be considered a major sport worldwide, handball betting is immensely popular amongst bettors. Learning how to bet on handball is simple and with plenty of value available in the various handball betting markets, with sharp bettors are focussing their attentions on both domestic and international competitions. Read on and find out how to bet on handball.
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Benjamin Cronin More Sports Jun 30, 2017
How to bet on cycling: The basics of cycling betting Betting on cycling has become increasingly popular in recent years. Whether it’s an action-packed sprint or a month-long endurance test, once you know how to bet on cycling there are plenty of markets for bettors to choose from. Read on to learn more about cycling betting and the available markets at Pinnacle.