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Gambling A To Z: I
In the latest edition of our "A to Z of Gambling" series, we'll be taking a look at the letter "I". We'll be discussing an important poker concept, in the form of "Implied Odds", as well as looking at different aspects of the roulette table with the "Inside Bets", and we'll reveal why taking "Insurance" when playing blackjack is a mistake.

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?

Blackjack Strategy: Playing Multiple Hands
It isn't uncommon to see blackjack players playing more than one hand on the same table. Most online casinos also offer this feature to players. Why is this and is there any advantage to be gained by the player in playing multiple blackjack hands?

How To Find Sure Bets
Would you like to know how to bet on sports for no risk? That's right, it is possible to place sports bets and guarantee profit. Do you want to find out how to calculate these sure bets? Of course you do!

How To Play Three Of A Kind
Every poker player loves to hit three of a kind on the flop. It’s a great feeling as the pay offs can be so good, but it can be a challenge to extract as many chips as possible from your opponent. This article will hopefully make it much easier for you to get paid off with your three of a kind.

Stepping Up Your Poker Game
So you’ve learned the rules of your favourite poker game, you’ve splashed around in a few games at the local casino and now you fancy a crack at making some money out of the game. Here are three key pieces of advice that are absolutely essential when it comes to developing your skills and making the step up from a novice playing for fun, to a serious poker player.

From Online To Live Poker
Thanks 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.