Tote v Fixed Odds: Which Offers Better Value?
When it comes to betting, we all like to maximise what we walk away with, making the most of every correct selection. For many sports, finding the best value is …
Pools Betting: How Do Parimutuel Bets Work?
Parimutuel betting, which you may occasionally see written as parimutual, pari-mutuel or some other similar name, is different from what most punters (certainly those in the UK) know as “normal” …
Fixed Odds v Betting Exchange: Which Has Better Odds?
When betting exchanges were first launched at around the turn of the millennium, they were a revolutionary new concept. Rather than placing your bets with a bookie, why not cut …
Can You Place Bets on Behalf of Somebody Else?
For one reason another, somebody (most likely a friend or family member) might ask you to place a bet on their behalf. While this may sound perfectly fine, betting for …
How Does Spread Betting Work?
When it comes to betting on sport, the vast majority of bets in the UK, and indeed the world, are placed using what is called the fixed odds method of …
How Often Does the Favourite Win in Horse Racing?
The sport of horse racing is jam-packed with opinions; from views on the riding styles of the top jockeys in the game, horses to follow and avoid, the pros and …
Dead Heats in Racing: How Common Are They & What Happens?
Followers of football, golf, cricket and other sports are used to seeing draws and ties. Horse racing fans are much more used to dealing with certainty. There is one winner …
How Does Trap Betting Work in Greyhound Racing?
For some sports, punters can access tens or even hundreds of betting markets, but you will not find such a long list when it comes to greyhound racing. Bookmakers do …
Forecast & Tricast Betting: What Is It & How Do You Calculate Your Winnings?
Forecasts and tricasts can be a little confusing for those who are newer to betting. Once you get the hang of them and know where they are best utilised though, …
How Quickly Can You Withdraw Money from a Betting Site?
We all know that bookmakers are very quick to accept your cash but often, they have not always been as fast when giving it back. It has always felt rather …