Gambling A To Z: JIt's time for the latest instalment of the BetPal.com "A to Z of Gambling", in which we take a look at the letter "J". We'll be talking about "Jacks Or Better", the most common form of video poker, as well as the history of the "Joker" found in a traditional deck of playing cards, and also a discussion of how a casino makes its money, via the "Juice".
Benefits Of Betting ExchangesIf you're new to betting exchanges, or have never used a site like Betfair before, you might be wondering what all the fuss is about. If so, then you need to read our guide to the betting exchanges to see exactly what you are missing out on...
Getting Started With Football BettingThere 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.
The Gap ConceptIntroduced by professional poker player and author David Sklansky in his book “Tournament Poker For Advanced Players”, the “Gap Concept” is an important principle to understand in order to improve as a poker player, particularly in tournaments.
How To Play The Hand - NL Hold'em and Low Pocket PairYou’re playing a $0.5 / $1 No Limit Hold’em ring game at your regular pokerroom and there are seven opponents. The standard of play is nothing out of the ordinary; not too aggressive, not too tight and there is one other player at the table who you feel is as good as yourself, seated in the small blind. You are dealt two 8c – 8s on the button.
Blackjack - Playing Two Hands At A TimeAlthough it is more common to play one hand at a time, you may have seen blackjack players in your local casino playing two hands at a time. You might have even tried it yourself. But have you ever considered the effects of playing two hands at a time upon your bankroll?
Gambling A To Z: EThe fifth part of our "Gambling A to Z" series is here and today we'll be looking at "Edge", "Expectation" and "Exacta".