Betting Guide

• US Open 2008 Men's Draw - SCOTT FERGUSON

• US Open 2008 Women's Draw - SCOTT FERGUSON

• All Money is created equal - BETFAIR EDUCATION
  
  
• What is Value - BETFAIR EDUCATION
  
  
• Trading a trending market - BETFAIR EDUCATION
  
  
• Wimbledon 2008 Betting Preview - Womens Draw - SCOTT FERGUSON
  
  
• Wimbledon 2008 Betting Preview - Mens Draw - SCOTT FERGUSON
  
  
• French Open 2008 Betting Preview - Mens draw - SCOTT FERGUSON
  
  
• French Open 2008 Betting Preview - Womens draw SCOTT FERGUSON
  
  
• The Times they are a-changing JONATHAN BARKER - what will the Australian wagering landscape look like in the near future?

• Australian Open Tennis Preview 2008 - Womens Draw SCOTT FERGUSON

• Australian Open Tennis Preview 2008 - Mens Draw - SCOTT FERGUSON

• Owning a Sportsbook is Not a Licence to Print Money -JONATHAN BARKER - Why sportsbook ownership isn't the road to riches that it may seem.
  
  
• US Open Tennis Preview 2007 - Mens Draw SCOTT FERGUSON
• US Open Tennis Preview 2007 - Womens Draw SCOTT FERGUSON

• Royal Ascot - la tour de punt - SCOTT FERGUSON - The pinnacle of the UK flat racing season, Royal Ascot.

• Wimbledon Tennis Preview 2007 - Womens Draw - SCOTT FERGUSON
• Wimbledon Tennis Preview 2007 - Mens Draw - SCOTT FERGUSON

• French Open Betting Preview 2007- Mens Draw - SCOTT FERGUSON
• French Open Betting Preview 2007- Womens Draw - SCOTT FERGUSON

• Gambling through the ages: part III - JONATHAN BARKER - In this article, Jonathan Barker examines how corporate bookmakers have changed the landscape for Australian punters, and why they were forced into action.

• Life Gets Tougher for Traders - SCOTT FERGUSON Tennis betting markets and how they have evolved over time.

• Four Days of Madness, Four Days of British Racing Fans' Heaven - The 'Festival' they call Cheltenham. - SCOTT FERGUSON A must visit for any punter wishing to experience the 'World Tour of Punting'.

• 2007 Australian Open Mens Betting Preview - SCOTT FERGUSON
• 2007 Australian Open Womens Betting Preview - SCOTT FERGUSON
  
  
  
• Gambling through the ages: part II - JONATHAN BARKER - Looks at how gambling has evolved from the punter's perspective. From the days of Australian icon punters such as Mark Read keeping race records in a manual card filing system to punters such as Don Scott and the Computer Group revolutionising punting in Australia.
  
  
• 2006 US Open Mens Betting Preview - SCOTT FERGUSON
• 2006 US Open Womens Betting Preview - SCOTT FERGUSON
  
  
• 2006 Wimbledon Betting Preview - SCOTT FERGUSON
  
  
  
• Bias in the exotic betting markets - MATT ELLIOTT - Looks at finding an edge in the exotics horse racing markets by working with a bias in the betting odds.
  
  
• Asian Handicap Betting - PUNTING ACE - An explanation of Asian Handicap Betting.

• French Open Preview - SCOTT FERGUSON - A comprehensive French Open 2006 preview of both the Men's and Women's draw
  
• Gambling through the ages – Part 1 - JONATHAN BARKER -In this series of articles, Jonathan Barker looks at how change is inevitable in the gambling industry, and how some stakeholders will thrive in it, while others shrivel up and die.

• When all is not what it Seems - SCOTT FERGUSON - looks into betting market price manipulation; in particular, how it can happen and what to look for so you are aware of what can be happening. 

• Kelly Betting Explained - An article detailing the only staking method mathematically proven to maximise the rate of growth of a bankroll.

• Bad Beat Poker - It Happens - COLIN FAGRAS - Understanding and accepting the inevitable Bad Beat

• Coping with Success - CHRIS STEBBING- How to deal with the good and the bad side of your punting success.

• Don't Eat Your Seed Wheat - OWEN THOMAS- A Good perspective on investment outlooks.

• The Payback percentage - ONLINE CASINOS - The truth about what a punter really gets slugged when playing online casino's.

• Strategies For Cricket - Does Laying the Draw Really Work? - SCOTT FERGUSON - 4 Theories on the outcomes of Laying the Draw in cricket betting.

• How Useful is Common Sense in a Casino - ANDREW SCOTT - This article looks at the difference in perception of reality.

• Give Yourself an Edge - play the weak markets - SCOTT FERGUSON - an excellent article discussing the best markets to target in your search for a betting edge.
  
  
• Bet With One Bank or Several Mini Banks - MATT ELLIOTT - Discusses the decision of to use a central bank or several mini banks.
  
  
• Which to use, a Constant or a Variable Bank - There is much debate as to which method is best. This looks at the pros and cons of the respective methods with a conclusion of the best method to use.
  
  
• Speed and Pace Analysis - HEATH CRAM - JOCKEY AGENT FOR CHRIS MUNCE - Arguably one of the best judges of pace analysis guides you through the fundamentals of speed and pace analysis.
  
  
• Trade the Exchanges - HEATH POPE - Heath overviews trading and reviews what he believes to be the best trading program on the market, Bet Angel.
  
  
• BackAndLay - IAN DAVIES - An article authored by the BackAndLay betting exchange chief excutive Mr. Ian Davies. Looks at the challenges facing new betting exchange operators and the benefits betting exchanges offer punters.
  
  
• Golf Player Websites - PRO GOLF FORM - Delves into how to use player websites to your full advantage to help you get an edge in golf betting markets.
  
  
• The Bandwagon Jumper - How much trying to pick winning and losing streaks could be costing you.
  
  
• Bet the Best Price - MATT ELLIOTT - a guide to using the 'Best Price Calculator' to find the best price on your selection.
  
  
• How to Identify Non-Obvious Profitable Bets by Being Creative and Thinking Laterally - MATT ELLIOTT - Discover how you can create good bets between betting markets.
  
  
• Drip Feeding into Low Liquidity Markets - A look at laying in low liquidity markets such the Big Brother betting market - MATT ELLIOTT
  
  
• Backing Winners or Backing Winning Bets - MATT ELLIOTT An extract from 'Winning Without Form Featuring the Renegade Method' authored by Matt Elliott
  
  
• Getting the Best of Grand Slam Betting and Tennis Trading - SCOTT FERGUSON An informative article on the intricacies of tennis betting and trading authored by Scott Ferguson.
  
  
• Knowing the Source of Your Punting Success - MATT ELLIOTT The importance of reason and logic in a betting method.

• Reality TV Betting - TOM MILLARD An interesting look at the reality TV betting markets from Tom Millard.
  
  
• The Disappearing Bank Mystery - MATT ELLIOTT Why you lose more than you should.
  
  
• What is Required to Become a Successful Gambler? Part Two - JESS KIRLEY Part two of this two part series.
  
  
• What is Required to Become a Successful Gambler? Part One - JESS KIRLEY Discover how you can develop the necessary attributes to bet successfully.
  
  
• Gambling Systems - Buyer Beware - MATT ELLIOTT A guide to performing due diligence on commercially sold betting methods.
  
  
• Sports Betting Portfolio Management - MATT ELLIOTT Discover how sports betting investment can have it's place in an investment portfolio. Become a Sports Betting Portfolio Manager!
  
  
• Gamblers Need More Than Money to Win Online - A look at the rapidly growing popularity of betting software solution.
  
  
• Golf Betting Guide - JARROD BEST, MATT ELLIOTT
  
  
  • Part 1 - a general overview of betting on golf.
  • Part 2 - handicapping factors specific to the players.
  • Part 3 - general golf betting situations.
  • Part 4 - golf betting exchange trading.
  • Part 5 - getting the best of different golf bet types.
    
    
• 12 Prudent Betting Guidelinesfrom Joseph Buchdahl Acclaimed Author of 'Fixed Odds Sports Betting - Statistical Forecasting and Risk Management'. An excellent article which details twelve betting guidelines which every punter should incorporate into their betting.
  
  
• An Introduction to Spread Betting - JESS KIRLEY If you are interested in Spread betting but haven't ventured into the spread betting world as yet, this article is essential reading for those looking for a start.

• Which Is better - betting the tournament winner market or . . . betting round by round? - JOHN McKINLAY The question of, should you back a player in an all-up to win all his games right through to the final or, is there more value in betting the player in the outright tournament market, the answer to this much debated question is answered in this article.
  
  
• One of the most misunderstood concepts of gambling . . . the law of averages - MATT ELLIOTT Misunderstanding the law of averages is the downfall of a lot of gamblers. Read this article to ensure that you never fall victim again!
  
  
• Regression to the mean - MATT ELLIOTT Understanding of this little known concept is just so important for a successful gambler.
  
  
• Jumping on board the winners- MATT ELLIOTT Discover how not to do what many other punters make the mistake of doing time and time again.
  
  
• Working out the maths of luck - JOHN McKINLAY Discover how to work out if your results are the result of superior handicapping ability or only luck.
  
  
• The Art of Bookmaking - MATT ELLIOTT Understanding how the bookmakers operate helps you to gain an edge over them.
  
  
• The Difference Between Bankroll and Money Management - MATT ELLIOTT The two phrases are loosely used however they are very much different. You should only even be interested in bankroll management.