Betting Articles

betting articlesWe know that lots of different people are interested in new betting sites and therefore we understand there is a range of experience for punters reading these pages.  Therefore, we try to publish articles that give genuine information and insights covering aspects that are useful to novices right up to professionals.

Our aim is never to patronise you, we are not trying to sell you anything and we do not try to push users into betting with certain brands.  We do not write these pages to sell or buy links and we only write articles that we believe are of real interest, not just those that get the most visitors.

The pages here are written for you, with the intention of informing you and helping you to get the best out of betting and gambling online, with new sites especially.  Whether you would like to understand the nitty gritty of how sportsbook platforms work or you simply want to know how new sites are launched and licensed, then we have you covered.  These pages are designed to help punters understand how the remote gambling industry works and how as a punter you can get the most out of a highly competitive landscape.

Betting FAQ

The world of online betting can be a confusing place and no mistake. If you are very new to it there is seemingly a whole... read more.

It Is A Legal Requirement To Verify Your Identity In Order To Bet and Gamble

It has become commonplace for online betting sites to ask users to verify their accounts before they’re able to place bets, but why is that... read more.

You Do Not Pay Tax On Winning Bets But You Still Pay Gambling Tax Indirectly

Whether you’re a seasoned bettor or only place a couple of wagers every now and then, it’s entirely possible that you’re not completely au fait... read more.

Placing A Bet Online When On Holiday Abroad

This is a slightly tricky question to answer, for the simple reason that the answer is ‘sometimes’. If a betting company has a licence to... read more.

What Is The Deal With Placing Bets With Foreign Betting Companies When Abroad?

Elsewhere on the site we’ve looked at whether you can place bets with your UK-based bookmaker when you’re out of the country on holiday or... read more.

If You Are Betting Using A VPN It Might Be Against The Rules

If you’ve done any research into either cyber security or else placing bets when you’re in a foreign country then you’ll no doubt have seen... read more.

The Deposit Protection Scheme and What Does It Mean For Player Funds If A Gambling Company Goes Bust

There is an old saying in the world of betting that you never see a poor bookmaker. It’s not true, of course, but the idea... read more.

The Betting and Gaming Council - The Industry Body For Betting Companies In The UK

Those who tend to place bets on a regular or even semi-regular basis will no doubt have a solid idea of who the United Kingdom... read more.

If You Feel A Bet Has Not Been Settled Fairly Consider Making A Complaint Through IBAS

The Independent Betting Adjudication Service is designed to offer bettors an Alternative Dispute Resolution service, providing an impartial and informed adjudication on disputes that crop... read more.

The Reasons Why Betting Accounts Get Limited

It is not uncommon for bookmakers to limit or even close a betting account. There can be a host of reasons why they might do... read more.

Palpable Errors Are 'Obvious Mistakes' By Bookmakers - But Are They Always So Obvious?

The dictionary definition of the word palpable’ is that it’s something is ‘able to be touched or felt’. Another way of referring to a palpable... read more.

A White Label Is A Site Where The Operator And Brand Owner Are Different Companies

If you’ve spent any time at all in the world of online betting then you’ll doubtless have seen the term ‘white label’ used quite a... read more.

Betting Companies Make Billions Each Year But It Is Mostly The Big 5 Who Rake It In

The top five betting companies in the United Kingdom are William Hill, Bet365, 888 Holdings, Flutter Stars Group, which owns the likes of Paddy Power... read more.

If You Placed A Bet Accidentally You Might Be Able To Get A Refund

There are a few reasons why someone might have placed a bet by accident. Perhaps they were trying to figure out how a new website... read more.

Did You Know You Can Use Cash To Bet Online

Whether you’re doing your weekly shop via one of the big supermarkets’ websites, ordering something from the likes of Amazon or simply just buying yourself... read more.

If You Are A Problem Gambler You Cannot Get A Refund In Most Cases

Problem gambling is a major issue for the betting industry and one that all companies are trying to find ways to solve. Those that need... read more.

Money From UK Gambling Commission Fines Is Used For Socially Responsible Causes

It’s not uncommon for headlines involving gambling companies to talk about fines issues due to a transgression of the United Kingdom Gambling Commission rules and... read more.

Can Under 18's Go Into Casinos, Betting Shops Or Bingo Halls If They Don't Gamble?

The rules around betting ages are easy enough to understand in the United Kingdom. Anyone under the age of 18 is not allowed to place... read more.

Single and Multi-Wallet Betting - What Is The Difference?

When you sign up for a betting website you will have to add funds in order to be able to place bets. Initially these funds... read more.

Category B2 and B3 Gaming Machines & FOBTs Are Not All The Same Thing

Gaming machines are a popular thing for punters to play on and a common form of regular income for bookmakers and other gambling enterprises. They’re... read more.

Odds Traders Set The Odds But Can They Also Bet?

An Odds Trader, also sometimes referred to as an Odds Compiler, is someone that is employed by a bookmaker or a betting company in order... read more.

If You Win In Countries That Charge Gambling Tax Sometimes You Can Claim It Back

In the United Kingdom, people who win money via gambling don’t have to pay tax on their winnings. That doesn’t mean that tax isn’t paid,... read more.

Related Contingencies In Betting, What Are They, How Do They Work?

If you’ve done even a small bit of betting over the years then there’s a good chance that you’ll have heard the phrase ‘related contingency’.... read more.

There Is No Need To Submit A Tax Return For Gambling Winnings But You Might Want To Anyway

Gambling and tax is an interesting beast in the United Kingdom. In short, winners are not taxed on their winnings, so in theory there is... read more.

The Differences Between Bookmakers And Betting Exchanges

If you’ve spent any time looking at online betting companies then you’ll doubtless have come across the idea of an Exchange at one time or... read more.

Information And Data That Betting Companies Track

Betting companies need to track certain information of their customers for legal reasons, largely to ensure things like money laundering can’t take place. They also... read more.

Why Do Some People Pay Tax On Spread Betting?

The United Kingdom is known for its relaxed attitude towards betting, especially in terms of betting and gambling. Though tax is paid, it is done... read more.

The Minimum You Can Bet Depends On The Brand You Wager With

Betting is a fascinating world to do research into for the simple reason that so many people behave differently when it comes to it. There... read more.

The Maximum You Can Bet Varies By Sport or Event

Elsewhere on the site you’ll be able to read about the minimum amount that you can bet with bookmakers, so we won’t go over the... read more.

Being Your Own Bookmaker And Taking Bets Without A License

Read anything about bookmakers operating in the UK and it won’t take long before you’ll see something regarding the United Kingdom Gambling Commission. The industry’s... read more.

You Won't Be Punished For Betting With An Unlicensed Betting Site But You Could Lose All Of Your Money

As gambling legislation has become tougher, some gamblers have decided to turn away from the legal, licensed betting sites in the United Kingdom and instead... read more.

Betting Companies Pay Different Taxes Depending On The Type Of Gambling

Part of the reason why the United Kingdom is such an attractive place to bet is that the bettors themselves don’t have to pay tax... read more.

Bet Builders Allow You To Combine Related Events Together

If you’ve spent any time looking at betting sites then you’ll doubtless have seen reference to Bet Builder tools. Bet Builders essentially do what they... read more.

A Banker Bet Is A 'Sure Thing' But How Should You Use Bankers In Betting

Getting your head around the idea of a banker bet can put you in a situation where you can make a little bit more money... read more.

Does The Government Control The UK Gambling Commission?

The United Kingdom Gambling Commission is responsible for the issuing of gambling licences to UK-facing businesses that want to offer gambling and betting services in... read more.

You Can No Longer Bet Using Credit Cards In The UK

At the start of 2020, it was confirmed by the United Kingdom Gambling Commission that betting companies would no longer be allowed to accept funds... read more.

Betting On Something Not To Happen - Like A Horse Not To Win A Race

The nature of betting is pretty simple, with punters selecting an outcome that they think will happen and putting money on it doing so with... read more.

How Do American Odds Work?

Elsewhere on this site you can read about decimal odds, which tend to be popular in Europe and the likes of Australasia and Canada. Americans,... read more.

How Do Decimal Odds Work?

For most British punters, odds are best understood as being fractional. It’s simple to work out that if something is 5/1 then for every £1... read more.

Handicap Bets - What Are They And When To Place Them

There are numerous different types of bets that you can place when you’re looking to place a wager on an event. If you’re planning on... read more.

Make Sure You Understand What An Asian Handicap Bet Is Before You Place One

Elsewhere on the site you can read about Handicap betting in general, with this page being specifically about the type of bet that is known... read more.

It Is Not Allowed For Someone Else To Give You Money To Bet With Unless It Is A Gift

How many times in life might someone be in a situation where they are placing a bet on behalf of someone else? Perhaps you’re going... read more.

A Lucky 15 Is A Type Of Full Cover Bet That Includes 15 Separate Bets

A Lucky 15 bet is part of the world of wagers known as ‘full cover’ bets. This is because you make a selection of four... read more.

Finding Weak Odds Lines Can Provide Value

In the world of betting, punters try to find every slight advantage that they can. Like it or not, the power all lies in the... read more.

Selling Bets Is Not Normally Allowed As It Is A Contract Between You And The Bookie

Look at virtually any other form of risk in life, such as shares or debt, and you’ll find ways that you can sell that on... read more.

The Bookmakers Always Win So Why Do So Many Go Bust?

It is an adage as old as the profession of betting itself that the House always wins. It’s usually said in relation to casinos, of... read more.

Using Cash Out A Lot Could Cost You In The Long Run

In the age of online betting, it has become more and more common for bookmakers to offer punters the ability to Cash Out their bets.... read more.

Betting On Amateur Leagues And Sports Is Difficult Due To Risks Of Fixing

There is a perception that you’re not allowed to bet on amateur sports or leagues within said sports. In reality, there is nothing illegal or... read more.

Calculating Bookmakers Odds Margins

There’s a reason why a lot of people think that the ‘bookie always wins’. In short, it’s because every bet that you place has a... read more.

There So Many Gambling Companies In Gibraltar Because It Is A Tax Haven

Take a look at where your favourite gambling company is based and there’s a very real chance that the answer will be Gibraltar. The offshore... read more.

Does Gambling Affect Your Credit Score?

One of the biggest concerns for people that enjoy betting is that doing so will affect their credit score. Having a good credit score is... read more.

Gambling Sites Are Obliged By Law To Perform Source Of Funds & Affordability Checks

If you were to buy a car or want to take out a mortgage, you’d completely understand why the car dealer or bank you were... read more.

Reasons Why Gambling Licenses Get Suspended Or Revoked

The United Kingdom Gambling Commission is responsible for the issuing of gambling licences to companies that wish to offer their services people based in the... read more.

You Shouldn't Let Someone Else Use Your Betting Account

It’s common for people to want to place a bet, but not everyone has opened a betting account. When that is the case, they might... read more.

Tools To Limit Yourself From Betting

Betting is a topic that will often be greeted with polarised opinions, with those that have suffered at the hands of a problem gambler being... read more.

The Minimum Amount That You Can Deposit & Withdraw Varies Depending On The Site & Payment Method

Every bookmaker has its own set of rules when it comes to depositing and withdrawing money from your account, though in truth most of them... read more.

The Maximum Amount That You Can Deposit & Withdraw Varies By Betting Company & Payment Method

You can read about the minimum amount that bookmakers will allow you to deposit into and withdraw from your betting account elsewhere on this site.... read more.

If You Can't Bet For Someone Else How Come Betting Syndicates Are Allowed?

The idea of joining others to form a betting syndicate and combining forces to take on the bookmakers is something of a grey area. They... read more.

Claiming Multiple Sign Up Offers From A Betting Site Is Classed As Abuse

Sign up offers are one of the best ways that bookmakers have of bringing in new customers. Whether it be free bets, credit in their... read more.

What Are Wagering Requirements When Betting?

Bookmakers regularly have offers for punters to take advantage of, such as matching the deposit that you’ve made into your account with free bets or... read more.

Asking For Your Own Odds When Betting Online

The basic idea of a bookmaker is that they offer you odds on events that they’re covering and you can either take those odds or... read more.

Using An eWallet To Gamble Is The Preferred Way For Many

Anyone who has more than a passing interesting in betting online will doubtless have heard of eWallets. Just because you’ve heard of something, though, doesn’t... read more.

Dead Heats Are Where Two Or More Selections Can't Be Separated

There’s something simultaneously satisfying and irritating about a bet that you’ve placed winning but only doing so because of a tie. On the one hand,... read more.

You Placed A Bet And Didn't Mean To, Can You Cancel It?

It’s not exactly unheard of for a punter to place a bet that is a mistake. How easy is it to stake £100 when you... read more.

Forecast, Reverse Forecast & Tricast Bets Explained

The more that you get into the world of betting, the more that you’ll being to notice certain bet types that stray from the more... read more.

Is It Fair That People Are Banned From Betting Sites Just For Winning?

It’s something that bookmakers don’t exactly advertise and for very good reason, but it’s not unheard of for customers to have their accounts limited or... read more.

Any-To-Come, Up & Down And Other Conditional Bets Explained

In the world of betting, Conditional Bets are those that bookmakers don’t tend to offer on an obvious basis. You’re unlikely to find them on... read more.

Arbing In Betting Is Taking Advantage Of Odds Differences To Guarantee A Return

A shortening of the word ‘arbitrage’, Arbing basically means taking advantage in a difference in odds offered on an event by bookmakers, backing alternate outcomes... read more.

Virtual Sports Are Not Fixed But Are They Fair And Are They Good Value?

The world of virtual sports has taken off in recent years, with the likes of football, horse racing and tennis available to watch in a... read more.

You Should Not Keep Significant Amounts Of Money In A Betting Account

Plenty of people have a good grasp of what’s in their betting account, depositing and withdrawing money as necessary in order to allow them to... read more.

If A Free Bet Is Voided You May Not Get The Free Bet Stake Returned

The vast majority of punters have been in the situation where they’ve had a bet made void for one reason or another, but that can... read more.

The US Fantasy Sports Betting Phenomenon Is Now Popular In The UK

The idea of fantasy sports betting is something that has been around for many years, gaining popularity in the United States of America.  It has... read more.

Spread Betting Is Not Like Normal Betting It Is More Like Trading

When the word ‘betting’ is included in something, it’s easy to presume that the activity includes some sort of wagering on an event. Whilst that... read more.

Things You Can’t Place Bets On

In the era of mobile betting and gambling firms having a presence on social media, it’s easy to assume that there are no limits to... read more.

You Can't Stop A Betting Company Closing Your Account But You Might Be Able To Avoid It

It’s a sad reality of the modern betting world in the United Kingdom that bookmakers and online casinos will limit, or even close, the accounts... read more.

Bets Are Made Void For All Sorts Of Reasons

There are all sorts of reasons why a bet might be made void, such as an event not taking place as it was supposed to... read more.

You Often Get Quicker Results If You Complain To A Betting Company Via Social Media

It’s not uncommon for something to go wrong during an interaction with a company. Whether it be the delivery driver that doesn’t bother knocking on... read more.

Types Of Betting Insurance From Bookmakers

Betting companies are constantly looking for ways to entice customers and to maintain the loyalty of those that are already signed up with them. One... read more.

eWallets Offer The Fastest Withdrawal Options When Betting Online

There are all sorts of things that people will weigh up when considering which companies to bet with. Obviously those that offer the best odds... read more.

You Can Complain To The UK Gambling Commission But Not About Bet Disputes

The United Kingdom Gambling Commission, often referred to simply by its acronym of the UKGC, is the governing body for betting and gambling in the... read more.

In Most Cases You Can Claim Betting Shop Winnings Online

In the modern era, more and more people are turning to online bookmakers in order to place bets on any number of events. Whether you’re... read more.

In Some Case A Bookmaker Can Refuse To Pay A Winning Bet

When most people place a bet, they don’t think about the legal ramifications of doing so. It doesn’t occur to some that they’re actually entering... read more.

Taking A Betting Company To Court - Only As A Last Resort

People are naturally rather cynical, so it’s little surprise that many don’t trust bookmakers, casinos and betting companies in general. Unfortunately, not trusting them isn’t... read more.

There Is A Time Limit On Claiming Winning Bets But It Is Usually 12 Months

In the modern world, everyone has busy lives filled with work, sports to watch and friends to see socially. As a result, it’s not unusual... read more.

How Non-Runners And Rule 4 In Racing Impact Bets

In the world of betting, there are few things as frustrating as spending time doing your research about which horse to bet on, find the... read more.

Best Odds Guaranteed Means If The SP Is Higher Than Your Price Then You Get The Better Odds

Betting is always a risky business, with everyone accepting that they stand to lose their stake money if the bet that they’ve placed doesn’t come... read more.

Exchange Odds Are Generally Better Than Fixed Odds

Since Betfair’s launch in 2000, betting exchanges have grown in popularity. There are numerous reasons for this, including the fact that they allow you to... read more.

Betting Accounts Become Dormant After 12 Months Of Inactivity

The fact that we all enjoy a wager or two means that we can often be tempted to open several different betting accounts. In fact,... read more.

Be Aware Of Processing Time / Pending Period When Making A Withdrawal From A Betting Site

Whenever you make a withdrawal from your betting account, you’ll find that it takes time before the money reaches your account. Unsurprisingly, this isn’t something... read more.

The Ways Bookies Spot Suspicious Betting Patterns

When it comes to suspicious betting patters often bookies can’t win no matter what they do. They obviously can’t allow people to place bets that... read more.

You Do Not Need A Bank Account To Bet Online But It Helps Make It Easier

Online betting has become more and more popular as an activity, but not everyone will feel as though they’re able to enjoy it. There are... read more.

Once You Make A Withdrawal From A Betting Site You Can't Reverse It Anymore

It’s not uncommon for people to ask for funds to be withdrawn from their betting account and then to change their mind and want to... read more.

Ante-Post Betting Is When You Bet A Day Or More In Advance - Rules Can Be Different

If you’re relatively new to the world of betting, you might have seen the phrase ‘ante-post’ used from time to time and not really know... read more.

Betting Sites Limit Accounts By IP Address Or Household To Prevent Bonus Abuse

There are a myriad of ways that betting companies attempt to keep track of who it is that is signing up to use their services.... read more.

GDPR Rules For Betting Companies

The launch of the General Data Protection Regulation by the European Union was something that made complete sense, yet at the same time ended up... read more.

Did You Know Bets Are Contracts That Are Legally Enforceable

There will be a good chunk of people that are totally unaware of the fact that when they place a bet with a bookmaker or... read more.

The Starting Price (SP) Is An Industry Agreed Price That A Horse Starts A Race With

Those without a huge experience of the world of betting will doubtless have read about the Starting Price in relation to horse racing, but that... read more.

The Betfair Starting Price Is Different To The Industry SP

Elsewhere on this site you can read about the Starting Price, which is an industry standard term that refers to the price available to bet... read more.

You Can Bet Without ID But Make Sure It Is Legal

The very nature of betting is such that plenty of people will be keen to get involved with placing bets in an anonymous manner. In... read more.

Personal Gambling Licences Are Different To Operator Licenses

Most people that have a small amount of information about the world of gambling will know that any operator offering such an activity to people... read more.

Gambling On Cruise Ships Is Popular But Who Regulates It?

Anyone that has ever been on a cruise will doubtless have come across an area of the ship where they were able to gamble. Some... read more.

Becoming an Odds Trader - How Much Do They Earn?

If you’re on this site then there’s a very good chance that you place bets every now and then. You’ll know that bookmakers are the... read more.

Betting On The Weather Is Common But Why?

Whether you think the fact that the proliferation of online betting allows people to bet on virtually anything is a good or a bad thing... read more.

When It Comes To Multiples Should You Place An Acca Or A Full Cover Bet?

When it comes to placing bets on numerous different outcomes, there are a couple of options open to you. Accumulators are the bets that most... read more.

The Rules Around Betting For People In Jail Or Prison

Whilst the number of people in prison for committing gambling related crimes will obviously be lower than those that are in there for other reasons,... read more.

Loss Aversion Can Be Both Good And Bad When Betting

Loss aversion is, as the title suggestions, the desire to avoid losing. It is a common psychological behaviour, given that people don’t want to lose... read more.

Restricted WiFi When Betting At Racecourses, Football & Other Events

Most people that bet tend to have a favourite bookmaker. There can be numerous reasons for this, including the idea that they get better value... read more.

Enhanced Odds From Betting Sites Can Be Good Value But Can Also Make You Bet More

Whether a bookie refers to them as enhanced odds, a price boost, flash odds or a super boost, the practice of offering customers a deal... read more.

Betting Sites For Ex-Pats and Brits Abroad

Most people dream of one day living in a foreign country, perhaps because of the weather or maybe on account of the fact that the... read more.

A Balanced Book Is The Ideal For Bookmakers - It Means They Win Whatever Happens

You’ll often hear that bookmakers are seeking to ‘balance the book’, but what does this actually mean? In short it is where a bookmaker will... read more.

The Importance Of Reading Betting Site Terms And Conditions

When was the last time you actually read the small print in a document? Unless you’re a solicitor or a sadist, the chances are slim... read more.

Selling Or Transferring A Betting Account Is Not Allowed

In most industries, you can sell or transfer things in your name provided both you as the seller and the buying party meet certain criteria.... read more.

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) Ensures Honesty In The Industry

In the world of betting, there will always be people keen to be engaged in nefarious methods of winning themselves money. Whether it be bribing... read more.

You Should Not Bet If You Have Inside Information It Could Be Illegal

We know that insider information is not something that you can use to your advantage in the world of betting, such is the extent to... read more.

Filling Out A Betting Slip

The proliferation of online betting companies is such that many young people will only ever have experienced placing a wager online. Doing this is nice... read more.

Cover Bets Allow You To Get Your Stake Back For Near Misses

Bookmakers will regularly offer promotions that promise you something like your stake money back should the horse that you’ve placed a wager on come 2nd... read more.

A Win 1-2-3 Bet Offers Lower Odds But Your Horse Can Finish In The Top 3

Bookmakers exist in an extremely competitive market. They are always trying to come up with ways to get one over on one another in the... read more.

Betting Concessions Are They Different To Offers

In the world of betting, punters should always be on the lookout for any edge that they can get over the bookmaker. The reason it... read more.

Is It Possible To Bet And Cash Out On Live Horse Races?

In years gone by, In-Play betting on the likes of football or rugby was possible, but the technology wasn’t good enough to allow you to... read more.

True Odds vs Implied Odds, It Is Important To Know The Difference

Bookmakers have margins cut into their odds, which is how they are pretty much able to guarantee themselves a profit. These odds are often referred... read more.

Unexpected Places That Offer Betting & Gambling

The vast majority of people like to have a flutter every now and then. Even those that don’t bet will often place a wager on... read more.

Big Bets Move Odds Prices Because Bookies Want To Limit Liability

If you’re a sports bettor, you’ll know that markets are driven by their odds. When you visit a sportsbook, you see the odds on the... read more.

Matchplay And Strokeplay In Golf - What Is The Difference?

Elsewhere on this site you can read about foursome and fourball golf, as well as the difference between the two ways of playing the game.... read more.

Foursomes, Threeballs And Fourballs In Golf Explained

There are certain aspects of different sports that can be difficult to get your head around if you don’t tend to either play them or... read more.

50:50 Bets Should Be Avoided Because They Have No Edge

When punters look at bets that they want to place, the sensible ones know that the bets to keep an eye out for are the... read more.

Betting On Instinct Alone? You Might Be Mug Betting?

For betting sites, the worst possible thing is when a punter has done their research and knows information on the topic that they’re betting on.... read more.

Winning Bets Are Not Always Good Bets & Losing Bets Are Not Always Bad Bets

For an inexperienced bettor, the idea is that you just want to win bets. There is little thought or planning put into the bets that... read more.

Are Free Betting Games Really Free?

Everyone loves getting something for free. Whether it be a food sample when you’re wandering around a shop or a lucky dip when your lottery... read more.

People Have Over Three Betting Accounts On Average

A large chunk of the British public loves placing a bet. As the proliferation of online betting companies became a real thing, more and more... read more.

Betting Companies Spot Potential Gambling Harm By Monitoring Betting Behaviour

The true downside of online betting’s proliferation is the extent to which it has resulted in some people developing unhealthy relationships with gambling. The United... read more.

Professional Gamblers Rarely Take Risks

For many people, gambling is seen as a form of entertainment. We can debate the merits of this approach as much as we like, but... read more.

A Responsible Amount To Bet Is What You Can Afford To Lose

Look on any betting website or in a bookmaker’s shop and you will see references to ‘responsible gambling’ everywhere you look. In one sense, this... read more.

Is The Only Purpose Of Gambling To Win Money?

If you’re visiting this site and reading this page, there is a good chance that you have either placed a bet in the past or... read more.

Stake Factoring - When Betting Sites Limit Your Stakes

Mention to your average casino or sportsbook visitor the idea that the House always wins and there will be a general acceptance that that is... read more.

If You've Lost Your Bet Slip You Might Still Be Able To Claim Your Winnings

If you like a flutter, the chances are that you’ll have done so in person at least once or twice in your life. Whether you’ve... read more.

If You Bet On Something That Turns Out To Be Fixed What Will Happen?

It is one of the tragedies of modern life that people will fix events in their favour if there is an opportunity to do so.... read more.

Own Goals Count In Correct Score But Not Goalscorer Bets

For those that like football and placing a wager on it, own goals can cause mass confusion. There are some markets in which own goals... read more.

The Difference Between Betting Limits, Payout Limits and Withdrawal Limits

If we’re honest, not everyone reads the terms & conditions of most things, let alone those supplied by bookmakers. A quick look at the small... read more.

Extra-Time Is Not Included For Most Goalscorer Bets

If you’ve considered placing a bet on a goalscorer, such as on who will score first or on a player to score at any time... read more.

Unclaimed Bets And Winnings May Be Lost After 180 Days

Most of us know when we’ve placed a bet and what it is that we’ve bet on. Those of us that place occasional wagers on... read more.

The UK Gambling Industry Employs Over 100,000 People

The gambling industry involves a myriad of different jobs. Some people are employed directly and obviously, such as those that work in betting shops, whilst... read more.

Placing A Bet For Someone Else Is Not Allowed But It Does Happen

The practice of proxy betting, in which you place a bet on someone else’s behalf, is not technically illegal, but most betting companies do not... read more.

Retail Voucher And Gift Card Withdrawals From Betting Sites

It is becoming more and more common for companies to offer you the chance to withdraw your money in the form of vouchers for other... read more.

If You Deposit To A Betting Site And Try To Withdraw Without Betting You May Be Charged

It is common for bookmakers to put forward promotions and features that require you to either make a deposit or else have money in your... read more.

Providing Proof Of Address To Betting Companies Without Bills In The UK

If you have ever signed up to an online gambling platform in the United Kingdom, then you will also likely be familiar with the verification... read more.

What Is Spot-Fixing & What Happens To Bets?

If you read newspapers or watch the news, there’s a very good chance that you’ll have heard the term ‘spot-fixing’ at one point or another.... read more.

Requesting Your Own Bets And Building Your Own Bets: Beware Bad Value

Whether you logon to your betting app, follow the company on social media or just happen to catch an advert that they’ve paid to have... read more.

You Might Lose Your Bonus If You Withdraw From A Betting Site Before Meeting The Criteria

Bookmakers and betting sites are always looking for ways of encouraging punters to sign up with them. One of the most common methods of achieving... read more.

Withdrawing From A Betting Site If Your Card Expires Or Changes

There are many benefits to using online bookmakers and betting sites. For starters, they are convenient insomuch as you can play anywhere and at any... read more.

Closed-Loop Payments When Betting Are In Place To Prevent Fraud

Elsewhere on this site you’ll be able to read about what happens if a card you’ve got registered with a betting company has expired, making... read more.

Minimum & Maximum Deposits Vary By Payment Method Due To Fees And Risk

Those of us that like to have a flutter will usually make deposits into our bank accounts in order to put ourselves in a position... read more.

Do Betting Companies Have To Pay Out By Law?

When you’re placing a bet, you might well do so entirely in good faith. You will likely place your bet, assuming that, if it is... read more.

Some Betting Sites Perform Soft Credit Checks As A Means To ID You

If you’ve signed up to a betting company, you might be concerned about what this means for your credit score. As you will probably know,... read more.

Betting Sites Can Get Hacked But Most Are Very Secure

Like anything in the world of online websites, betting sites are liable to being hacked by unscrupulous characters as anywhere else. Of course, when you... read more.

It's Your Money So Why Are Maximum Withdrawal Limits Allowed?

If you have ever been a member of an online casino or sportsbook, then you may also be privy to the fact that many of... read more.

Some Betting Companies Share Information But Is That Allowed?

If you’ve spent any time whatsoever looking at the world of betting, you’ll no doubt be aware that certain companies are owned by a larger... read more.

Why Don’t All Betting Sites Offer PayPal As A Payment Method?

Few things revolutionised the world of online banking quite like the launch of PayPal. The online payment system was launched with its current name in... read more.

Bookmakers Suspend Betting Markets To Protect Themselves From Exposure

For those that like to bet In-Play, the notion of betting being suspended is nothing new. Bookmakers are always looking to protect themselves from exposure,... read more.

Gubbing Is When A Bookie Limits You For Winning - Why Do Bookies Gub?

Over time, different generations come up with terms to describe things that happen. In the past, people would simply have said that their bookmaker had... read more.

Bookies Sometimes Pay Out Early As A Marketing Stunt

If you haven’t experienced a bookmaker paying out early for yourself, you’ll doubtless have read about the phenomenon at some point or another. Sometimes it... read more.

Betting Exchanges Can Often Reflect Public Opinion Better Than Official Polls

Imagine a jar that is filled with sweets. If you ask two people how many sweets are in the jar, you’re likely to get wildly... read more.

Betting Sites Track I.P. Addresses To Prevent Fraud And Bonus Abuse

It is standard practice for betting sites to keep a note of a user’s I.P. address. Though this might seem a little ‘Big Brother’, the... read more.

Bookmakers Often Know If You Are Arbing By How You Bet And What You Bet On

Arbitrage betting, more commonly referred to simply as ‘arbing’, is something that bettors have taken from the world of retail and stock markets. When it... read more.

Where Do Bookies Get Their Information And Data From?

When you load up your favourite betting site and look at the odds available on a football match, tennis tournament or other event that you... read more.

Bookmakers Owned By The Same Company

The world of betting is one that is a lot more closely aligned than a lot of people will realise. You might place a bet... read more.

Betting Offers Are Often Limited For eWallet Deposits Like Skrill & NeTeller

Those of us that enjoy placing a wager or two with online betting companies know that one of the most sensible things that you can... read more.

Using Information The Bookies Don’t Factor In

The dream of every punter is to get one over on their favourite bookmaker. This goes without saying and typically involves people trying to find... read more.

If Someone Gets Into Your Betting Account Contact The Brand Immediately

Online fraud and other such nefarious activity is becoming more and more common. It is not out of the realms of the possible that someone... read more.

Using Gambling Winnings As A Source Of Income

Believe it or not, there is such a thing as a professional gambler. For those that feel as though they’ve mastered gambling as a pastime,... read more.

If You Have Been Restricted By A Betting Site Can You Still Use Their Shops?

There are numerous different betting companies out there that have high street shops as part of their brand. These tend to be the more traditional... read more.

If You Have Been Banned From A Betting Shop Can You Use Their Betting Site?

Elsewhere on this site you’ll be able to read about people who have been banned from online betting sites and whether or not that can... read more.

Giving Gambling Winnings Away Is Allowed But It May Be Taxed

The idea of winning thanks to gambling is a hope that a lot of people have. The idea of winning a large prize on the... read more.

Researching Your Bets Is The Best Edge You Can Find

If you’ve read a lot of pieces on this site, you’ll know that we’re always mentioning how important it is to do research before placing... read more.

Stacked Odds - The House Always Wins

Anyone that knows anything about betting and gambling will know that the House always wins. It is one of those phrases that has been trotted... read more.

Companies Can't Place Bets But They Can Trade In Sports Betting Hedge Funds

There are countless people out there that either own their own company or else operate as part of a broader network within a company. These... read more.

Perm Bets Require Several Scenarios To Occur For You To Win

Even the most inexperience of bettors understands the principle behind a Straight bet. Indeed, the most popular markets that bookmakers offer are those that present... read more.

For Most People Zero Would Be A Good Return To Expect From Gambling

For those that place bets on a regular basis, there is often no end game in mind. They place bets because they want to win... read more.

Working In A Betting Shop - More Than Just Taking Bets

If you’ve ever placed a bet in person rather than online, the reality is that you’ll have been into the likes of a betting shop... read more.

Bookmakers Do Collude Especially Ones Owned By The Same Company

For bettors, there is always a tendency to think that things are stacked against them. In reality, most times they actually are. After all, bookmakers... read more.

Betting Sites Are Not Banks And So Funds In Betting Accounts Are Not Protected By Law

There are some people that will often have quite large sums of money sat in their betting account, waiting for them to place another wager.... read more.

People Who Bet Tiny Amounts - The Process Of Betting Is More Important Than What They Can Win

Depending on how much you like to bet, the chances are that you won’t really be able to understand people that place wagers at the... read more.

Non-Residents Can Gamble In the UK But Can't Set Up Online Accounts

Despite what some daft racists might have you believe, part of what makes the United Kingdom such a fantastic country is the willingness to welcome... read more.

Betting Shops Have Worse Odds Because Of Overheads

If you were to go to a gambling website and look up the odds, the chances are that they would be slightly higher than the... read more.

I'm Going To China Can I Gamble When I Am There?

Under Chinese law, gambling in China is illegal. That has been the case ever since the Communist Party took control of the country in 1949.... read more.

Inheritance Tax On Gambling Winnings

The rules around inheritance tax are annoying and, in many cases, frustrating. Having spent all of your life paying tax on money that you’re earned,... read more.

It Is Important To Always Check Your Bet Slip

In the olden days, when bookmakers first hit the high street, you would fill in a betting slip that seemed to be made up of... read more.

Gifting Gambling Winnings To Charity Is Allowed And Straightforward

If we’re all honest with ourselves, the idea of winning a lot of money is appealing not because it would allow us to help others,... read more.

There Is No Tax On Winnings But Point Of Consumption Tax For Gambling Means You Still Pay It

In the United Kingdom, you do not pay tax on your gambling winnings. Only that isn’t really true. You don’t need to pay anything to... read more.

Did You Know You Can Ask A Bookmaker For A Better Price?

There are some things that are assumed when it comes to horse racing: you won’t be allowed to ride the horse; owners are always really... read more.

Courtsiding Is Not Illegal But It Is Frowned Upon

If you tend to keep yourself abreast of what is happening in the racing industry, you might well have head the phrase ‘courtsiding’ every now... read more.

Are ‘Money Back If You Lose’ Betting Offers Too Good To Be True?

When big race meetings such as the Cheltenham Festival come around, you’ll often find bookmakers making offers such as ‘Money Back If Your Bet Loses’.... read more.

If Gambling Companies Always Win Why Do Their Shares Not Always Go Up?

Understanding the stock market isn’t easy. If it was, everyone would have stocks and shares and make themselves rich with every passing moment. In reality,... read more.

If I Want To Exclude Myself From Just Sports or Casino Betting Is That Possible?

Nowadays, it is a legal requirement for companies to offer people the chance to self-exclude from their gambling products. In the some cases, you’ll be... read more.

Do People Pay Attention To Gambling Warnings?

When you see an advert for a betting company, it is usually followed by a declaration that you should ‘Gamble Responsibly’. Depending on how it... read more.

Gambling Is A Normal Thing To Dom But Modern Gambling Is Not Normal

If you see, hear or read any criticism of gambling in the United Kingdom, the normal words used are that it is becoming ‘normalised’ as... read more.

Is A Super Bet Boost Any Different To A Normal Bet Boost?

Some companies call them Super Boosts or Super Price Boosts. Others refer to them as Turbo Prices or Power Prices. Whatever they’re called, they represent... read more.

Gambling Fines May Not Be Big Enough Given The Rise In Problem Gambling

The United Kingdom Gambling Commission is responsible for the regulation of betting companies in the UK. If a company fails in its duties, such as... read more.

What Can You Earn Working in a Betting Shop?

As anyone in the UK will know, in secondary school, it was all about preparing you for the next step. This meant determining what sort... read more.

Betting Shops Are Not The Easy Target They Once Were For Criminals

Betting shops are central hubs for many bettors to visit during the week. Whenever a favourite sporting event is taking place, it offers them the... read more.

Gambling Socially With Friends Can Be Both Good And Bad

How long is a piece of string? The answer to that depends on all sorts of context that the answerer to the question can’t possibly... read more.

Most People Gamble On Their Own But Is It A Good Idea?

Elsewhere on this site you can read about whether social gambling is a good or a bad thing. The flip side of that conversation is... read more.

Using AI To Help You Bet And Gamble

The world of Artificial Intelligence is one that is becoming more and more prevalent in our everyday existent. Virtually no days can pass with some... read more.

It Looks Like Some Betting Companies Have Become Too Big To Fail

The United Kingdom Gambling Commission is responsible for the issuing of licenses to companies that wish to offer betting and gaming services to people living... read more.

Each-Way Bets On Races Where Less Horses Finish Than There Are Places

Horse racing represents around a quarter of all bets placed and many people who have a flutter on the racing will place an each-way bet. ... read more.

Some Governments Run Their Own Bookies And Casinos

There are many countries around the world in which it is illegal to gamble. There are other countries in which it is illegal to engage... read more.

Could A Betting Site Be Powered Totally By AI?

Whether it be Hollywood film studios or people who use content writers, there is barely an industry in the world that isn’t starting to ask... read more.

Gambling Industry Offers High Salaries Without Qualifications

The gambling industry, like many other sectors, can offer high salaries to individuals without formal qualifications. Whilst academic credentials can certainly be beneficial in certain... read more.

The Tote Was Once Run By The Government - What Happened To It?

The Tote, also known as the Horserace Totalisator Board, played a significant role in the world of horse racing and betting for over a century.... read more.

Countries Where It Is Illegal To Gamble

Whilst gambling and betting is something that people in the United Kingdom have come to enjoy doing with their time, the same isn’t true all... read more.

Gambling Is Used In Many Different Ways To Launder Money

If you’ve read much about the rules and regulations around gambling and money laundering, you will no doubt be aware that it is a serious... read more.

Betting On Yourself To Do Or Achieve Something

In the world of gambling, there are all sorts of things that you can place wagers on. If you’re watching a football match, you can... read more.

Betfair Premium Charge For Punters Who Win A Lot On The Exchange

Betfair is one of the biggest betting companies in the world, largely thanks to the fact that offering peer-to-peer betting services is unique. If you... read more.

The Reason Betting Exchanges Don't Limit Or Ban Players Like Betting Sites Do

For successful punters, it feels as though it is becoming more and more common to see their accounts being limited or even banned merely for... read more.

Liquidity In Betting Exchanges Is The Amount Of Money That Can Be Matched In The Market

If you’ve ever looked into the world of exchange betting, it is possible that you’ve come across the term ‘liquidity’. If you don’t know much... read more.

The Biggest Employers In The Gambling Industry

There is something of the ‘how long is a piece of string’ about this question. It is very difficult to get exact figures for how... read more.

To Claim Large Amounts In Winnings From A Betting Shop You Have To Arrange It In Advance

If you’ve spent any time placing bets online, you will no doubt be aware that betting sites have maximum payout limits. The actual amount that... read more.

ID You Can Use With A Betting Site If You Don’t Have A Passport Or Driving Licence

In the world of online gambling in the United Kingdom, identification checks are a standard procedure. Whilst a passport or a driving licence is often... read more.

The Legalities Of The Informal Handshake Bet

In the world of informal wagers, the handshake bet stands as an emblem of trust and mutual understanding. It is a tacit agreement, sealed with... read more.

Novelty And Special Bets Tend To Have Poor Odds And Value

For people who like a flutter, there are all sorts of bets that we can consider placing on a whole host of different topics. It... read more.

My Experience Betting Online As An Ex-Pat In Portugal

Having moved to the country of Portugal, I have witnessed steady growth over the last few years, most notably an increase in the number of... read more.