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Poker Patter 4
The latest edition of “Poker Patter”, our guide to the ludicrous yet lavish language of the poker table, takes a look at the different types of tournament format on offer. So if you’ve ever been confused by a “cashout” or baffled by a “bounty”, read on.

Roulette Systems - The Truth
Have you ever seen those adverts promising you a guaranteed way to beat the casino's roulette tables? Or maybe you just have a friend who claims he's discovered a way to win? There are plenty of people who think they have found a way to win at roulette, but the casinos continue to do business - why is that?

Betfair 'Cash out' Option
If you have ever seen a winning bet suddenly turn into a loser because of a late goal, you may have wished that there was a way you could take some profits before the final whistle. Well the advent of betting exchanges made it possible to trade 'in-play', and therefore lock in profits if the market moved in your favour. Now however, Betfair have gone one step further and simplified the process to just a couple of clicks. Read on to find out about their 'Cash Out' option.

Gambling A To Z: E
The fifth part of our "Gambling A to Z" series is here and today we'll be looking at "Edge", "Expectation" and "Exacta".

Getting Started With Football Betting
There is more to football betting than just selecting which team you think will win. There are a whole host of different types of football bet, but many novice sports bettors place bets without fully understanding the rules. If you’re wondering how some of the other football bets work but were too embarrassed to ask, or if you think your bookmaker might have settled your bet incorrectly and want to double check the rules, have a look at our guide to the most common football bets.

Playing the Ace Rag
The majority of novice poker players hold on to too many unprofitable hands, one of the most common being the “rag ace”. The exact definition of “rag ace” can be argued over, but essentially, it is an ace with a weak kicker, usually Ace-Ten or lower.

Gambling A To Z: G
Once again, we take a look at the A to Z of Gambling terminology and this week we're analysing the letter "G". We'll take a look at a betting system that is guaranteed to lead to ruin, a witty if slightly offensive poker hand nickname and a type of accumulator bet commonly found in sports betting.