Any horse that goes off at anything over 15/1 odds would be considered a long shot. Long shots are the most attractive and temping bet in the sports betting industry amongst amateur bettors. What odds are a long shot? The … Continue reading →

Betfair spokesman Sam Rosbottom said: “Line of Duty fans have been obsessed with finding out who of H is for years – and mother of god, it is the show’s current big baddie Patricia Carmichael who is leading the way … Continue reading →

Why is Blackjack the only mathematically beatable game in a casino? Because when blackjack became popular no one knew it could be beaten. Had that been known it would not have been offered at casinos. Blackjack came to America circa … Continue reading →

William Hill on Twitter: “@markbell1987 Hi, the bet states ”over” 1 corner each team each half, as Barcelona only had 1 in the 2nd half it has been settled correctly.” / Twitter. Log in. What does +1 mean on Skybet? … Continue reading →

Share. A handicap is a race where each horse is allocated a weight, according to its ability, in an attempt to equalise every horse’s chance of winning. Handicaps are run on the flat and over jumps. Handicapping is based on … Continue reading →

The multiplication rule of probability states that the probability of the events, A and B, both occurring together is equal to the probability that B occurs times the conditional probability that A occurs given that B occurs. The multiplication rule … Continue reading →

A balanced market occurs when there is equal money on each side (back and lay) of the market. If the market is unbalanced, the result is normally a correction in the odds. If there is more volume backing than laying, … Continue reading →

A profit boost increases the actual profit you will make if the outcome is settled in your favor, and varies based on the amount you wager. A profit boost token allows you to apply a boost to the potential profit … Continue reading →

A decent rule of thumb is to bring at least 100 betting units (for a 4 hour session). So if your betting unit is $100, then I’d bring $10K. That might sound like overkill, but I’ve had sessions where I’ve … Continue reading →

Odds of 21+3 in Blackjack The original 21+3 side bet is paid out 9:1 for a winning hand, which results in a house edge of about 3.24%. However, the house edge can vary depending on the blackjack table you are … Continue reading →

If there is a 5% chance it will happen on one try, then the chance it won’t happen is 95%, which is a probability of 0.95. If you intend to try two times, then the probability it won’t happen on … Continue reading →

Typically, you won’t have to have too much training to get into the field: a qualified dealer school may have you ready to handle at least some games (such as blackjack) in two months or less, and it may cost … Continue reading →

Yes. Officially, the rules of blackjack are for the dealer to hit until he has 17 or more, regardless what the player(s) have (unless the players have all busted). Furthermore, in some casinos and in some formats of blackjack, a … Continue reading →

2. The maximum payout for Bet9Ja on any given day will not exceed ₦10,000,000,000. If the cumulative payout on all Bet9Ja tickets on any given day exceeds this figure, winnings on each ticket will be adjusted accordingly. What is maximum … Continue reading →

The bookmakers implied probabilities It is basically turning odds into probabilities. The main advantage is accuracy when the market is liquid, meaning that when enough money is engaged you obtain a very good estimate of probabilities. There are drawbacks too. … Continue reading →