Long before each season starts we all want to have a better idea of how the season is going to play out so that we can place our bets with confidence. For those of us who are relatively new to the betting scene or those who want to have a better understanding of how to make the most of their betting money a football betting book that explains how the odds work and how to make them work in your favor so that you can win the majority of your bets.

Why Should I Use a Football Betting Book?

For those of us who are new to the idea of going beyond betting among friends at work going to a bookmaker and trying to place bets that are actually going have a chance of winning can be a daunting task. In order to make money betting on the NFL you have to have a pretty good idea of what you are doing. Having access to a good football betting book loaded with tips and information can help you overcome some of the hurdles and learn how to place smart bets that are going to pay off.

One of the biggest reasons that many gamblers do not make money is that they do not have the time to sit and read all of the information on every team in the league. This type of information is vital to making informed bets and the only way you are going to stand a chance at making any money when you take your hard earned money and place a bet.

What Will I Get from a Football Betting Book?

Now that the idea of reading a book on football betting is being brought out you probably want to know what you are going to find inside the book. In most cases you will find the type of information you are going to need to learn how to place smart bets. There are those who place bets at random or based on how they feel about their favorite teams, these are the guys that never really get ahead, and then there are those that make use of a system that has been proven to work.

With the right type of betting system you can learn how to place each bet very carefully based on statistics and knowledge rather than on blind instinct or “gut” feeling. A good football betting book will take you step by step through a proven system that will show you not only what information you need to have, but where to find it so that you can make every dime you bet pay off with a high rate of success.

By: George J Jones

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As sports betting continue to take more of people’s interest, there are also many ways in which the people can place their bets and monitor them. One of which is having the sports betting sheet handy.

There are many sports that are now played with other people betting on which team will win. The rules for betting may be different form one to another. The betting trend sheets can be a good help for anyone since it will help the bettor assess the way that a player participates in a game. Also, a view of the team in general can be sought from the sheet.

For a bettor, they can research the sheet and see the chances and look for the team that he will put his bet on. The sheet may be a plain record of how the players participated in the past but as the trend goes on, it can be a good manifestation on how the current game would go. As the sheet is based on facts, more people rely on it and not simply on their hunch or luck.

Sports betting have been more popular today that it even took hold of more internet sites. This shows that the game continues to catch more people and the Internet has provided them with additional venue. More people can even research for their game and look at the trend of their players. Thus, it has provided people with a better access of the facts that they need in betting in sports.

By: Sofi Emerald

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In this article you’ll learn something you ever wanted to know (and then some!) about how to make smart statistical bets based on how well you understand and interpret information.

And that’s what it’s going to take to win.

Are you a winner? You only need a few things in order to get started: a small stake to begin your initial investment and a willingness to learn. But the number one thing you need to do in order to be successful at betting is this: you need to separate your emotions from your intellect.

We are emotional people and that means that sometimes it’s easy to become anxious about a bet. But statistics is not about emotion. You won’t find emotional quotient in any good odds calculation. While your gut feeling does come into play from time to time, you shouldn’t consider emotions as part of your decision-making. You should use facts, numbers, and cold, hard intellect. That’s going to be the key to an increase in winnings.

You’re not going to win every bet but the more information you take in and the better you become at interpreting it, the more likely you’ll be at knowing whether or not you should place the bet, and for how much, etc.

That’s what statistical betting is all about. It relies on the fact that many people have already done the research to uncover the potential wins and losses on a particular event. Rather than requiring you to do all that work again, statistical betting takes the odds that the bookies offers and interprets it so you can uncover potential gold mines.

By: Robert Thatcher

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With horse betting, or any kind of betting, anything other than flat betting is in fact a kind of progression . . . but the subject in this article is (as it should be) a bit controversial: Raising bets after losses.

“Gamblers Ruin” is a term (not quite as scary as it sounds) used to denote a loss of betting bankroll. Though that is something that should be avoided at all cost – it really isn’t actually the “ruin” of the horse bettor – but it will put him out of the game until a new betting bankroll has been scraped together.

The surest way to “Gamblers Ruin” is the infamous “Martingale” method of doubling up after each loss. A gambler sticking to one of the even money bets in – say Roulette – will only be operating at about a 1.5 percent disadvantage. If that player has a huge bankroll and starts with a minimum bet, he might be able to make a true “Martingale” betting method work for days, weeks, even months – who knows?

Sooner or later, however, a vicious and prolonged losing streak will come along which will take the gambler past his ability to make the next bet – either because his bankroll has been severely depleted, or because he doesn’t have the nerve to make the next bet.

Example: Say his minimum starting bet is $5.00 – and he encounters a losing streak of 15 in a row. Here are the required bets for doubling up on each loss:

5 – 10 – 20 – 40 -80 – 160 – 320 – 640 – 1280 – 2560 – 5120 – 10,240 – 20,480 – 40,960 – 81,920

. . . and bet number 16 would call for $163,840 – just to get back his original $5.00 bet and end up with a paltry $5.00 in profit!!

The insanity of it is obvious.

In horse race betting, an extended losing streak of 15 races is not that rare for win-betting – particularly if you’re going after higher paying horses.

Now, if you played only select 4-5, 1-1, and 6-5 types to approximate the even money roulette bets, a 15 race streak might never happen. Even a 10 race losing streak would be extremely rare – but, my gosh, after chasing a 10 race losing streak down while doubling up just to get back a little profit on your original bet?

Your ROI would be pitiful!

A player could, however, scale way back from the “doubling up” betting mode. Variations on the following have been put forth before – the idea is this:

Find a horse bet that has a good winning percentage – say 35% or higher. Flat bet it until an average length losing streak has been encountered – say 5 races – and only then start the betting progression. You then run the progression until you have “cleared” the series – i.e. recovered losses and gained a profit.

But those visions keep coming back – of the Martingale maniac sweating blood as he steps up to make his next “bridge jumper” sized bet – trying only to just GET BACK TO EVEN!

As a safety factor, a winning (hit / strike rate) percentage that exceeds 40% (even 50%) is better. You should feel confident that this percentage is solid before undertaking the kind of progression outlined below.

That pretty much limits the approach to place, and show betting.

Let’s say you have a good handicapping method that hits 32% winners at an average $7.60 mutuel. You’re carrying a great ROI of around +21%.

That same horse betting might be expected to hit win or place (pay to place) about 60% of the time. The place bet would pay maybe $3.80 on average. Here your ROI would be figured this way: 60 winning bets in 100 pay you $3.80 – so $228 returned on $200 bet = +14% ROI.

No great bragging rights there – but a bettor could apply a progression that would likely pump up that ROI enough that he could grind out a pretty good horse race betting income – if he cared to do so . . .

Here’s how:
Let’s assume that with a 60% winning race average, losing streaks of 2 and 3 would be fairly common – streaks of 4 and 5 would occur only occasionally – and losing streaks of 6 or more would be rare.

The race bettor would start his progression only after 3 consecutive losses had been incurred. Then, it would be very unlikely that he would encounter another 4 losses in succession (i.e. 7 straight losses).

Since most wins (recoveries in the betting progression) will happen soon after starting the progression series – we can escalate our bet series rapidly at first, and begin to taper back only after we know we’re in one of those “blue moon” losing streaks of more than 8 races – if that occurs.

This could be the betting progression that would begin after the third loss:

2 units, 4 units, 6 units, 8 units, 9 units, 10 units, 11units, 12 units.

- When you hit the second payoff anywhere in the series – you drop back one.
- Then you drop back one on each win.
- If you miss again before “clearing” the series – you start back up the series from that point.

When you “clear” the series – that is you are profitable by a minimum of three units (the accumulated loss at the point when the series began), you go back to one unit betting.

The following is an example place bet series:

Lets assume a base betting unit of $20.00

Bet #1 = 1 unit / win pays $3.60
Bet #2 = 1 unit / win pays $4.20
Bet #3 = 1 unit / loss
Bet #4 = 1 unit / loss (remember we are flat betting until 3

losses in a row)
Bet #5 = 1 unit / loss
Bet #6 = 2 units / loss (progression has begun here)
Bet #7 = 4 units / win pays $3.00
Bet #8 = 6 units / win pays $3.00
Bet #9 = 4 units / win pays $3.80
Bet #10 = 1 unit / win pays $5.00

This is 6 wins in 10 plays , 60%, which is our projection. The average payoff was $3.76 – which is slightly below the $3.80 projection.

Flat betting – that series would have had this outcome:
- 10 x $20.00 = $200.00 total race bets
- back out were returns of: $36.00, $42.00, $30.00, $30.00, $38.00 and $50 for a total of $226.00
- a net of $26.00
- ROI = +13%

With the progression applied, results were:
- bet 23 units = $460.00 total race bets
- back out were returns of: $36.00, $42.00, $120.00, $180.00, $152.00 and $50 for a total of $580.00
- a net of $120.00
- ROI = + 26%

You might ask, “Why play this place progression and put more of my bankroll at risk when I could just play the horses to win – flat bet a little more and rake in a consistent +21% ROI?”

Good question.

We’re not particularly recommending this method of play – it is riskier. Only a few of you might be tempted to give it a whirl.

If the bet series ran out in a “blue moon” negative streak, the player would stand to lose:

- 2 units, 4 units, 6 units,8 units, 9 units, 10 units, 11units, 12 units – or 62 units. At $20.00 this would be $1,240.00

For that increased risk, the horse race bettor would likely get a solid increase in bottom line ROI long-term (it happened to double in the example given above) – and he would spread money into the place pool – thus helping protect his win mutuels from the effect of his own wagers.

This would then also be another addition to the “portfolio.”

Again – running this kind of horse betting progression carries a higher risk – we don’t recommend it for everyone.

For those of you who might be interested – the caveat is:

You must be very sure of the consistency of your horse betting hit percentage. This kind of confidence is misplaced if you don’t have actual betting results for say, at least five hundred horse races!

For more on successful betting approaches, see: horse betting

By: Gary Everett

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Arbitrage sports betting runs more on the lines of betting on both sides. Unlike the other forms of betting where in the stakes are raised only on the one and the chosen team, the case is slightly different here. It may come across as slightly odd for many when it comes to betting on both the teams, but the smartness is tested when the odds are such that the higher ones always are on the winning side and the lower ones on the losing side, so that end of the day there is good fortune coming if the odds fitted in well but even if they dint, there is some cash coming in.

The rules as such of arbitrary sports betting are slightly different when compared to other forms of betting and that is solely because this form is overshadowed by a huge uncertainty factor. It is always advisable to pre-check with the bookmarkers in terms of the policies and rules before placing the bet to avoid further confusion.

In terms of risks related to arbitrary sports betting, they are quite a few in numbers. It is a must to make sure that the source that you starting your arbitrary sports betting with should be reliable in the sense that there are a lot of fraud schemes that are pulling in people and using their skills at a disadvantageous note, so a little cautiousness pays off well.

The one thing that has to be checked it well is the price. There are different bookmarkers that tend to offer different prices for the different events that are being held.

So making sure that you have certain sources to update you well with the actual price so that there is no place to get cheated upon by the bookmarkers saves not just your pocket but also ensure to get you a good experience of arbitrary sports experience.

By: Ryan Manifeldson

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A betting system is basically a way of using money management to maximize your profits. Managing your money properly is the major criteria while playing blackjack, as no technique or method can win you money unless you effectively deal with your bet.

Most blackjack betting systems can be categorized as multiplicative, additive or linear. The Martingale system is considered to be the most widely used blackjack betting system. It was invented over 200 years ago. The system is multiplicative in nature, which means that you are required to double your bet each time you lose, on the assumption that you will eventually win and show a profit from the initial wager. However, in order to eliminate the effectiveness of this system, casinos have set table limits, which ensure that after a long losing streak you will eventually hit the table maximum limit and have to quit the game or start afresh. Also, in order to make the system work you also need a considerable bankroll.
The Progressive Betting System, on the other hand, is the simplest and the most effective betting system. In this system, a player simply decides on a minimum and maximum bet and then bets the smaller amount after a loss and the larger amount after a win. However, this kind of betting system fails when you experience a win, loss, win, loss type of scenario. In such cases, it is advisable to bet an equal amount on each hand.

D’Alembert is a simple linear system named after the eighteenth-century theorist Jean le Rond d’Alembert. In this system, you raise your bet by a fixed amount if you lose and lower it by a fixed amount if you win. The Anti-Martingale system requires that you double your bets after a win instead of a loss, the reverse of the Martingale system. There is a high probability of a small loss and a small probability of a huge win, as when you lose a bet you have wiped out your wins plus one unit.

Although there are various other kinds of blackjack betting systems as well, no one can guarantee positive results. Therefore, it is advisable to rely on one’s own intuition while placing big bets.

By: Kevin Stith

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I have bought so many casino winning systems in my lifetime. Unfortunately, none of them have given me the results that they promised. If there was a system to beat the casinos on a consistent basis, someone would have figured it out by now, and the casinos would be out of business. In saying that, I don’t believe that winning at the casinos is an impossible goal. I’ve developed a system to win more consistently at the casinos, based on my previous wins, and my most successful nights at the casino. Here is my most successful winning system. Follow it and I believe you will experience more wins in a shorter period of time.

1) Winning is a long term objective

If you try winning too much money in a short period of time, you’ll bet too much, and end up losing it all. Any winning strategy requires patience, smart betting, and a long term focus.

2) Don’t gamble too much

You’ll soon discover that if you gamble too much, and you don’t win, your money will quickly disappear within a few bets.

3) Bet on high odd gambles

In Roulette, for example, betting on single numbers offers the biggest wins. However, it also offers the smallest chance to win. Betting on even money bets offers the best chances to win, even if the money is not as good. Winning a little bit of money is always better than losing a lot of money.

4) Don’t double up for losses

This is the fastest way to lose all of your money because probability is unpredictable. In times of big losing streaks, you won’t survive if you keep doubling up and losing.

5) Set a budget

How much are you prepared to lose? Never go beyond this amount. Leaving the casino dead broke is emotionally devastating and destructive.

6) Understand that losing is acceptable

Whenever I experience my biggest wins, its because the idea of losing did not concern me one bit. If you don’t care about losing, you will win a lot more often. I can’t explain this phenomenon, but it seems to be a reality.

Most of my wins using this system have come from the game of Roulette. Betting on black, red, odd, even, 1-18, and 19-36, I was able to win more often, and walk away with money in my pocket. This strategy works on most casino games that offer 1:1 payouts (high odd payouts). Even money payouts mean that you have a 45% chance, or more, of experiencing success (which is pretty great). In short, follow all of the above strategies, don’t bet too much, be patient, and you should experience more wins over a longer period of time.

By: Michael Awwad

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Many people out there are confused by betting on horses and betting on greyhounds. They are confused about how the odds are calculated for a horse or greyhound, and they don’t know how to pick a winner. In this article I will show you how a payout is calculated and I will also give you some pointers on how to make money betting on horses and betting on greyhounds.

As a way of explaining how odds are calculated, let’s assume that $10000 is bet to win on all horses or greyhounds in a particular race. The particular betting shop will take a certain percentage of the top to keep themselves in business. The percentage taken off the top varies between organisations. Lets assume that in this example it is 10% or $1000. That means there is $9000 left in the pool.

Let’s say horse number 1 wins. The winning pool is divided amongst all those who bet on horse 1. If 1000 people bet on this horse the payout would be $9.

There is no such thing as a ‘sure thing’ in gambling but below is outlined my five tips for making money betting on horses or betting on greyhounds:

5. Learn How to Read the Form Guide: To many people, the form guide can seem like a foreign language, but it has some very important information on a horse or greyhound’s recent form, career form, and how it has previously raced at the track it is about to run on.

4. Follow Current Form: Current Form is generally a good guide about how a horse is going, but take note of blocked runs and other mishaps that could have marred previous races.

3. Look at overall Percentage Placed ratio: if a horse has won or placed in more that 50% of its races in similar fields.

2. Don’t Chase the Big Money: There is no point betting on an outsider if it has no chance of winning. Making small wins on more short price horses makes more sense than continuously throwing away money in the hope that one day you might get your long-odds winner.

1. Bet For A Place: The odds might not be as high, but there are more chances for a payout.

In this article, you have learned how to understand the odds and been given some tips on betting on horses or betting on greyhounds. Now all you need to do is put these tips into action and hopefully you can see some winning results.

By: Hamish Jones

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There are a few things that you need to consider when using these online casinos as some are more reputable than others.

There are two main types of online casinos that you need to be aware of. The first requires a software download before you can play and these obviously takes longer to start the first time you play but often offer better graphics and interaction with other players. The other type is one that runs straight from your internet browser and this is quicker to start and gives you more opportunity to have a quick game here and there.

The best option depends on personal preference as if you have a fast connection but limited disk space than running the online casino straight from your browser is the best option. However, if you have a slow connection and plenty of disk space then you will get a better gaming experience by installing the required software first.

Security was once a big problem but as the internet has evolved so have the online casinos so the vast majority of these issues have been sorted out. As always make sure you fully understand the rules and regulations of each site before you commit to it by signing up and adding any money to an account. There should be a part of the site that lists all these rules and regulations for each game very clearly so although you probably just want to get straight in, make sure your read them to avoid any problems later on.

Most casinos will offer you the chance to play for free as well as playing for money. Each online casino will differ in some ways so you are advised to play for free first before you start playing for money so you can get accustomed to how the site works. If you find yourself doing well the start off with a small bet. Make sure you bet sensibly and do so in small amounts as nobody wants to lose a large amount of money at anytime but especially at a time when many of us are short on cash.

By: Bob Brightside

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Today people have a lot more options available when it comes to betting on sporting events and this includes NFL betting. The professional football games have always attracted a variety of players who enjoy the excitement and challenge of NFL betting. However, the season is short and there are a lot fewer games than in the professional baseball or basketball seasons so it’s important for bettors to make the most of each opportunity.

There are many factors that go into NFL betting because there are so many things that can potentially affect the outcome of a game. It’s not enough to just look at the betting odds and betting lines. It’s important to know as much about the teams and key individual players as possible in order to place an intelligent bet. For this reason many people do their NFL betting through a well known sportsbook where they can find recommendations made by experts who have studied every aspect of the game.

These experts study more than just the team records. They look at injuries to key players, how individual players on both teams match up against each other, and even potential weather conditions. They study all of the available data before making a recommendation and so bettors know that they can rely on these recommendations when doing their NFL betting. Getting this kind of expert help can be particularly important during the playoffs, when teams are usually more evenly matched. So give yourself the best chance of winning when you bet on professional football by getting good expert help.

By: Anthony LeMaire

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