Betfair 'Cash out' OptionIf 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.
Betting Exchange Odds ComparisonShrewd bettors will always consult an odds comparison service before striking a bet on their fancies. Betting Exchanges however, cloudy the waters somewhat. Traditional bookmakers can easily be compared against one another, but comparing Betting exchange prices to those offered by traditional bookmakers is not always clear cut. Read on to find out why, and what can be done about it.
William Hill Text Betting ServiceBookmakers are falling over themselves to offer punters the quickest and easiest ways to bet, and William Hill have created a new service that makes placing a bet very quick and very simple, just send a single line text message. Hills have even ensured the service can be used abroad. Read on to find out more.
A Guide to Over/Under BettingThe Over/Under bet is another daunting description for a bet that is enormously simple. Once fully understood, this type of wager provides excellent betting opportunities in football matches where they may not otherwise exist. Adding the over/under bet to a full betting repertoire helps the serious bettor to seek out value and supplement the more traditional bets. Read on to find out more....
Gambling A To Z: GOnce 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.
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?
Improve Betting Performance. Reasoning.In the second in the series of articles aimed at improving betting performance long term, we look at the reasons for striking a particular bet. Bets should always be well researched, well thought out and offer good value in the eyes of the bettor. What scenarios might cloud this reasoning and how can they be avoided?