10th Mar2012

Major Events of the National Hunt Racing Season

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One type of horse racing that is popular in the United Kingdom is National Hunt Racing which may be referred to as jump racing by some. Of all the horse racing events in Britain, National Hunt Races are probably the most exciting to watch. The events can vary between hurdles and steeple chases. Hurdles involve having the horse jump over one type of obstacle. However, steeple chases are races that are comprised of a series of grueling jumps over different kinds of fences. During the British Jump Racing or National Hunt Racing Season, there are some major events that occur.
The season officially commences in the middle of November with the opening race help at Cheltenham race course. Known simply as “The Open” this race was established in 1960. Other events that occur in November are the Betfair Chase, The Winter Festival and the Fighting Fifth Meeting.


The month of December is the Christmas leg of the racing season. The first race during this month is the Tingle Creek Meeting which is the first Saturday in December. The BGC Family Raceday Meeting is another December event presented by Ascot. The month the capped off by the William Hill Winter Festival and Coral Welsh National. The Winter Festival occurs on the Boxing Day Holiday.
January only sees one important racing event which is the Victor Chandler Chase Meeting. This is the kick off for the New Year and features a course two miles in length. Expect this race to be scheduled for the middle of January. February’s big event is the Betfair Ascot Chase Meeting. This is the last Grade 1 race that is run before the Cheltenham Festival. This festival is the starring event for the month of March. This festival lasts for four days and features some of the best National Hunt races. It is held at the Cheltenham racecourse. The season concludes in April after three events occur: John Smith’s Grand National Festival, the Scottish Grand National Festival and the Bet 365 Gold Cup.
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26th Oct2011

Betting Odds

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When betting on sporting events in a bookies, or at an online gambling website, you are faced with several odds in different forms and this can be extremely confusing if you are unaware what these odds mean. These different types of odds represent the same thing though, the amount you have to stake to win a certain amount of money from the bookmakers. All odds are based on probability and the several different types of odds are simply different ways of expressing the probability of you winning the bet. Here s a quick explanation of the main forms of betting odds…

Fractional Odds

These odds are commonly used in the UK and are often seen around the world in Horse Racing. They are based on fractions and represent the net winnings by the person placing the bet, relative to their stake. For instance, if there are odds of 5/1 on a horse then a £10 bet would give you net winnings of £50 and if there are odds of 1/5 then a £10 bet would give you winnings of £2.50 plus both would give you your original stake back. These odds are sometimes known as British odds, UK odds or traditional odds.

Decimal Odds

These are more often than not the odds found at European bookmakers. Decimal odds are basically, the decimal value of fractional odds, plus one. This means that with fractional odds of 5/1 the decimal equivalent would be 6 (5×1+1=5) whilst fractional odds of 1/5 would be 1.20 (1/5+1=1.20). Decimal odds are a favourite of betting exchanges as they are the easiest to work with in terms of trading due to their expression as a number.

Moneyline odds
These odds are often found in US bookmakers and are expressed in two forms, positive or negative.
Positive figures: Positive figures are showing how much money will be won on a wager of $100 and will be the case if the odds are better than even. Fractional odds of 5/1 will be seen as +500.
Negative figures: Negative figures are figures that show how much of a wager will be needed to win $100 and are given in the case of the odds being worse than even. Fractional odds of 1/5 will be seen as -500.

Even odds

Even odds are shown as either +100 or -100. It depends on the bookmaker as to whether it is a positive or negative symbol.

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03rd Sep2011

Sports Betting System: Important Elements

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Even when you have the best sports betting system in hand, you can still lose a lot of money betting on your favorite sports. This is because you are missing two important elements of sports betting system: discipline and money management.

Discipline is an essential part of a good sports betting system. There are a lot of punters – especially beginner punters with lack of experiences – that find it difficult to win bets consistently simply because they are not implementing the sports betting system they have with discipline.

The same goes for money management. You need to understand your starting bankroll and set the right stake you can afford to wager. This is the only way you can bet safely while at the same time maximize your profit.

So how can we integrate these two important elements into the existing sports betting system we have in hand? The answer to this question is actually very simple: practice.

If you are not prepared to lose your sports betting bankroll while practicing, pick up a piece of paper and do some paper wagers; you write down the matches you are betting on and the amount you wager, but you don’t really make any wager with your real money.

Continue to paper bet until you know you can implement the betting system to the letter. You can still make adjustments here and there, but make sure you do it when you don’t have any open bet. Set aside winnings as you make them, and you will be even more profitable than ever.

05th Jul2011

Positive Progressions

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We’ve talked about the Martingale betting system before; as we all know, the Martingale is a betting system based on negative progressions, where you increase the size of your bet after losing. In this article, we are going to take a look at positive progressions and the available variations.

Positive progressions betting system is also very easy to understand. Instead of raising your bet after a loss, you raise your bet after you win the previous one. You will gradually increase the stake and take advantage of your winning streak. If you lose a bet, you return back to the original stake.

With Paroli betting system, the amount of added stake is exactly double the amount of your original stake. Before you start, determine a certain number of progression you want to use; the safest number would be 3, since it is not difficult to win three bets in a row. Start by wagering one unit, and increase it to two units if you win. Continue to double the bet to four units if you also win the second bet. After the third bet, return back to 1 unit and redo the steps.

The betting system known as One Half Up is also based on positive progressions. If you start with £10 and you win the first bet, you are now at an even state. The next bet will still be £10, and if you win this one you will be at a +£10 state. You can now raise the bet by half of your lead, which means your next bet is £15.

22nd Jun2011

Progressive Betting: Martingale Betting System

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Even though there are so many modern sports betting systems, the Martingale betting system remains one of the most popular ones among punters. What makes this sports betting system very popular? We are going to look into it in this article.

The Martingale system is popular mainly because it is very simple. You raise your bet after a loss and lower your bet back to the normal unit after a win. That’s it! There is no other complicated rule to memorize, no calculations to be done, simply double your bet after each loss until you win.

The Martingale betting system also works theoretically and practically. Theoretically, doubling your stake after a loss will certainly help you cover your losses progressively. If you lose three times and win on the 4th bet, you will still get all your money back plus the profit from your 4th bet.

However, the Martingale betting system must be executed carefully. When you have a limited amount of sports betting bankroll, it is better to stick to positive progressions betting systems and not the negative progressions such as Martingale.

It is also very easy to integrate the Martingale betting system into any calculation methods you might be using. The Martingale can be used with multiple regressions, statistical anomalies, and other common sports betting calculation methods you might be using.

With all these great benefits and reasons to use the Martingale system, it is indeed understandable why this betting system is still the most popular on to date.

02nd May2011

Sports Betting System: General FAQ

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No matter which sports betting system you use, there are several general questions that need to be answered before you can start applying the system fluently. These frequently asked questions are what we are going to discuss in this article.

First of all, how much should I stake per unit?

The answer to this question entirely depends on your starting bankroll. Make sure you can survive at least 30 to 50 loss streaks if you want to play it safe. You can also be aggressive and set the stake slightly higher as long as you are comfortable with. Of course, always bet with the money you can afford to lose no matter how good the system is.

Should I adjust my unit value?

You should never adjust your unit value in the middle of a season or a competition. If the sports betting system you are using incorporates a progressive bet setting, you can always gradually increase the number of units you are betting instead of the value of each unit.

I’ve used the sports betting system, but I kept losing money. Where did I do wrong?

This is a very tricky to answer, but there are several prominent causes why a proven sports betting system doesn’t work. First of all, check if you have completed all the necessary calculations carefully. Next, see if you are indeed following the sports betting system to the letter; some of you might find the system not working because you make adjustments to it.

29th Apr2011

Formulating Your Own Sports Betting System

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So you have been using sports betting systems developed by other punters and you still want to improve your overall profitability; formulating your own sports betting system is certainly the next logical step to take. You can actually formulate your own sports betting system without hassle, and this article will show you how to get started just as easily.

The first thing you need is a calculation method you are comfortable with the most. My personal favorite is multiple regressions, since all historical facts and recent changes are taken into considerations. However, other calculation methods can also be used to help you determine the outcome of a sporting event.

Next, determine the level of stake you will be betting on and make sure you integrate a good bankroll management strategy into your sports betting system. Learn to allocate a certain starting bankroll, set aside winnings as you make them, and control the amount of money you are wagering to stay on the safe side at all times.

The last ingredient you need is sports betting execution. You need to have discipline, stick to the ground betting rules you have set up earlier, and make sure you revise the sports betting system only when you have no open bet in play.

Using these tips, you will be able to formulate a superb betting system you are comfortable with using and become a profitable sports punter in no time at all. Don’t hesitate to share your sports betting system here on this site too.

19th Mar2011

Multiple Regressions

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One of the most popular sports betting system is called the multiple regressions. This system is based on historical facts, making it one of the most reliable sports betting system used by top punters. In this article, we are going to take a look at how to use multiple regressions to predict a match.

Let’s just say you are planning to bet on Arsenal in a match against Manchester United. First, you need to gather the necessary historical data and calculate the odds carefully. The historical data you need to have includes wins, losses, win to loss ratio, home game record, away game record, past ten game outcomes, win or loss streaks, injuries, and of course team changes.

Focus first on the win-lose records of each team, and continue by looking into the win to loss ratio. Make sure you compare wins and losses from two point of views: the wins and losses of the team in the competition the next match is part of and the same records for this season in general.

Home game record and away game record will definitely influence the team’s relative strength depending on the venue. If the venue is a neutral ground, then you only need to look into the away game record.

Check the past ten games between the two competing teams. You should be able to get a clearer view of what to expect. Last but not least, take into considerations external factors such as the team’s mental state – from the win or loss streaks they have been having – and of course injuries as well as team changes.