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Although it has been going for barely a decade, Betfair now straddles the gambling world like a colossus. It's overarching appeal is that it allows punters to become bookies and take on bets for the first time. If used properly, it can be very profitable, but there are pitfalls. Podcast#1 guides you through the tricky, fast-paced world of Betfair...
Half a century ago a US soldier, convalescing after the second world war stumbled upon a mathematical system that would change the way punters thought before placing a bet. His theory - called the favourite/longshot bias is still a useful tool today. In podcast#2, footbet steps back in time to discover how that theory can help us be profitable today...
Betting can be a bit cliquey - the bookies actually like to cultivate a feeling that gambling is an exclusive club that only those in the know can join, to give it a more glamorous feel. The history of betting jargon goes back to the days when gambling was strictly illegal in the UK - to get a bet on with a street runner you had to know what you were talking about - or they'd think you were the police.
Those days are gone, but the jargon remains. From Accumulator to Yankee, a comprehensive explanation of the jargon that goes with football gambling.
betting jargon: a glossary
To improve your gambling, it is a very good idea to have a system that allows you to bet in a linear fashion. People tend to start leaking cash when they bet in a haphazardly way: changing the amounts they put on and the type of bets they place.
Footbet recommends that a points system should become an integral part of your betting regime. Our own subscription service has been set up to work around an integrated system. And it happens to be a good place to start explaining why points systems work so well.
In my many years as a betting shop manager, I was unfortunate enough to have to witness some of the worst attempts at gambling possible. It was a time that made me realise how dangerous it was, and how, if not given enough respect can totally ruin a man.
There are many lessons to be learned from other people's mistakes: here are just a few gleaned from a small corner of south-west London.
learning from the bad gambler
To be a successful gambler, you have to know the sports you are gambling in. If Tranmere play Carlisle, what hope do you have if you have no context for the match?
The following guide is a deeply comprehensive (and fascinating) schools guide into the origins of football as a sport, the cultural importance of it and how it changed the social history of Great Britain, and eventually, the world...
if you know your history...
the art of the asian handicap
They are fast becoming the most important form of betting on the planet - they are certainly one of the most popular - but they are still alien to most western gamblers.
This guide explains the asian handicap succinctly, while Wikipedia gives us a simple table breakdown of what each handicap is worth
Wikipedia: Table of winning bets
Betting can be a confusing experience to the uninitiated. Although, it is not a bad thing it is difficult to master, a basic understanding is a must before you place a bet. If you are new to gambling, footbet is a good place to start. Also, check out the footbet blog for up-to-date info and sign up to the newsletter on the home page. If you have a question send us an email and we'll help you. Keep coming back, too, as this section will be updated regularly
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