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How to Calculate Probabilities at the Roulette Table
Roulette Probabilities and the Maths behind them
Although the rules for roulette tables are designed in such a way that the bank makes money in the long run, it must be said that roulette is a pretty fair game. If you play with only small amounts...
Understanding Goal Lines in Over Under Betting
Have you ever wondered what the different Goal Lines mean?
You can bet on Over/Under 2.5, or Over/Under 2,25 or Over/Under 2. But what are Over 2.5 bets, or even 2.25? There are no half goals! Or quarter goals! It doesn’t seem to make sense....
Understanding Betting Odds – Moneyline, Fractional Odds, Decimal Odds, Hong Kong Odds, IN Odds, MA Odds
The Two Types of Odds Formats
There are all kinds of explanations on the Internet about various odds types, and the majority of them distinguish between fractional, decimal, and moneyline odds.
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Unfortunately, this...
How do Bookmakers Tick? How & Why do they Set Their Odds as they do?
Becoming a successful bettor requires not only a deep understanding of odds calculation but, it is also necessary to understand how the market works and especially how the bookmakers operate.
Of course, bookmakers are in the business of setting...
A Brief Introduction to Over Under Goals Betting
Over/Under is a very popular form of football betting and where a lot of new football punters start. But just because it is simple doesn’t mean that it can’t be a good way to make money.
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Over/Under is a great way...
Value Betting – Popular Misconceptions & Common Myths
In many betting forums there are regular discussions and queries about value betting. However, it seems that there are a good number of bettors who believe in myths and indulge false concepts.
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Here are some of...
Betting Odds Converter – Fractional, Decimal, Moneyline, Hong Kong, Indonesian, and Malay
Quick Odds Converter to switch odds between US, decimal, fractional, percentage, Hong Kong, Indonesian, and Malay formats – converts odds into their implied probabilities and net returns, and vice versa – converts probabilities and...
What is a Bet? What are Odds? What is a Stake?
The only one of these terms which is obviously straightforward is ‘Bet’, and I am sure all of you understand what a bet is.
Even the term ‘Stake’, at least so long as it is money related, is easily understandable.
Whatever level your...
5 Simple Steps to Win Over and Under Betting
In the world of sports betting, most punters focus on 1×2 match results. Punters are driven to find a system for Home-Draw-Away bets, but regrettably, this bet type is actually one of the most difficult to master and to reap reliable profits...
Stake, Yield, Return on Investment (ROI), Profitability – Definitions and Formulas
The terms Stake, Yield (Revenue) and ROI (Return on Investment) confuse many people. We have also noticed many online publications using these terms incorrectly.
This article is therefore a definitive guide to put the record straight…
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