Betting Articles

On this page you'll find an index of the various betting articles and guides that we've written. We've covered a wide range of topics including simple explanations of common terminology and bets as well as more complicated concepts and strategies. There's even a bit of betting history thrown in for good measure.

If you're look for a guide to a specific sport we have also written detailed guides to everything from football and horse racing to darts and ice hockey. You'll find links to these guides in the sidebar on the right side of the page.

General Betting Articles

• Betting Exchanges Explained
• Dead Heat Rules - What Happens In The Event Of A Tie?
• Betting & Tax In The UK - Do I Have To Pay Tax On My Gambling Winnings?
• Glossary Of Betting Terms
• Understanding VIG - How Bookies Make Money
• What is IBAS?

Odds & Bet Types

• Each Way & Place Betting Explained
• What Is Ante-Post Betting? A Quick Guide To Betting On Futures
• Forecast Betting Explained
• Multiples Betting Explained
• Betting Odds Explained: Fractional v Decimal v American
• Spread Betting Explained
• What Is Handicap Betting?

Horse Racing

• Tic-tac: The Bookies Secret Hand Signals Explained
• Horse Racing Rule 4 Deductions Explained
• Best Odds Guaranteed Explained
• Picking Winners: How To Study Horse Racing Form
• What is Totepool Betting?
• Biggest UK Horse Racing Festivals
• The History of Horse Racing
• Horse Racing Grades And Race Types
• Worlds Biggest Horse Races

Football

• Both Teams to Score & Goals Galore Explained
• Scorecast Betting Explained
• First Goalscorer Betting Explained
• Correct Score Betting Explained
• Match Odds Betting Explained
• Over/Under Betting Explained