Premier League 2011/12 Exchange Trading Preview Betting exchanges have opened up opportunities for adventurous bettors to 'trade' on their opinions, betting when the price is big, and selling (or laying), when the odds are judged to be too small. This type of betting obviously needs to be carried out 'in running', but are there some markets that are better suited to this style of gambling than others?
Spread Betting Shirt Numbers ExplainedSpread betting introduces many new betting options for the informed gambler, but for those new to spread betting, the array of markets can be daunting and unfamiliar. One of the most popular, and innovative, bet types is 'Shirt Numbers'. This article explains the Shirt Numbers market and more importantly, what to consider in order to maximise profits.
Slot Machines Are Random - FactWhen I used to work in a Licensed Betting Office, I quickly became fed up with the constant complaints from the regular players of the Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs) that the slot machines were not random at all, but rigged to pay out at certain times. You hear it in casinos up and down the country too, but it's incorrect. Slot machines and FOBTs are random. Here's why:
Moving From Live to Online PokerIf you’re looking to make the switch from live to internet poker, be sure to realise there are some major differences between the two. You might be a winning poker player at your local casino, but dipping your toe into the online poker waters for the first time requires adjustment.
From Online To Live PokerThanks to online poker, it is not unusual to encounter players at your local card room or casino that have never played in a live poker tournament before. Many players learn the basics on the internet before dipping their toe into the murky waters of the bricks and mortar casino and they will find live poker more intimidating than the online equivalent.
Gambling A To Z: LIn our latest edition of the "A to Z of Gambling", we take a look at a common piece of bookmaking terminology, a type of multiple bet commonly found in football and horse racing betting, as well as the colourful language of the world of bingo. Welcome to the letter "L".
Playing Short Handed PokerThere are two meanings for the term “Short handed” in poker games. The one most frequently applied, is when players are playing on a ring table comprising of only 6 players, however the phrase can also relate to the endgame in a tournament or single table Sit'n'Go, where the number of players has decreased as the competition progresses - ultimately resulting in a “Heads Up” scenario. Short handed poker is an area of the game that every poker player will experience at some stage, and should learn how best to manage to their favor.
