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
- What Is the Difference Between UK & Irish Racing?
- How Many Grand Nationals Are There in the UK & Ireland?
- Shortest Races in the World
- Longest Horse Races in the World
- Two Year Old Racing: Famous Races, Race Types & Controversy
- Horse Racing in Ireland: A Guide to Irish Horse Race Classifications
- Has Any Horse Won All Five Classics?
- How Does Handicapping Work in Horse Racing?
- Frankie Dettori's Magnificent Seven
- Have Any Horses Won The Grand National More Than Once?
- What's the Different Between Chases & Hurdles in Horse Racing?
- Worlds Biggest Horse Races
- 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?
- The History of Horse Racing