What are the Biggest Horse Races in the World?
There are no guaranteed profits in the world of horse racing, far from it. For those who own and train the leading horses around though, it is a sport that …
Starting Price: What Is It & How Is It Calculated?
For those of you with a fleeting interest in horse racing, you may well have seen, or heard mention of the term ‘starting price’ before but not quite known what …
Can Betting Tipsters Be Trusted & Is It Worth Paying for Tips?
Can tipsters be trusted? That depends on what you are trusting them with. They may well be generous at the bar, perfectly capable of looking after your cat and brilliant …
How Do American Betting Odds Work?
America has a strange relationship with betting. On the one hand, Americans love to gamble and Vegas and Atlantic City are casino and betting meccas. On the other hand, gambling …
What Does Paid in Free Bets Mean?
Not all that long ago trying to decipher the terms and conditions of some bookies’ offers was a difficult task. At best, they might be incredibly complex with lots of …
What Are Risk Free Bets?
Free bets and welcome offers at online bookmakers take a wide range of forms, whilst there are further similar promotions available to existing customers too. Free bets may be stake …
What Happens to a Void Bet in an Acca?
Accas, or accumulators, are a hugely popular type of bet that sees punters combine a number of selections into one bet. All picks must win and if they do the …
How Much Do Odds Really Vary Between Bookmakers?
Some punters have their favourite bookie that they have always used and happily place all their bets through that site. Others, take a more methodical approach and always try to …
Ante Post Betting: What Is It & Why Does It Matter?
Ante post betting is one of the oldest forms of betting. It’s probably most commonly associated with horse racing, but to be honest, it can be applied to all sports. …
Online v High Street Bookies: Who has Better Odds?
There surge in online (and particularly mobile) betting over the last decade or so has prompted a common question from many punters; is one option better than the other – …