In-play betting requires a detailed setup to achieve maximum success. This article examines a typical trader set-up, and what can be done to avoid disasters in the markets. The basic home bettor set-up First and foremost, a laptop or a desktop computer is mandatory – a bare minimum. Many traders…
Bettors should be able to calculate Double Chance stakes and odds on the 1X2 market to understand the true value of their bets. This article explains how Pinnacle Sports bettors can use the 1X2 market to place bets as Double Chance, providing a better alternative to traditional bookmakers and Exchanges….
Bettors often seek out new tools to help refine the process of assigning accurate probabilities to the chances of uncertain events happening. This article discusses how Bayesian Analysis – the theory of an 18th Century English Presbyterian Minister named Thomas Bayes – can help sports bettors gauge the outcome of…
Think that you have to use an Exchange to lay a bet? Pinnacle can provide an alternative. Find out why we offer more value than an exchange and then decide for yourself what the most profitable choice is. Value when laying odds In the article Why we offer more value…
Don’t think Pinnacle Sports offer more value than an Exchange? Learn how to calculate commission-free odds, and you may change your mind. Calculating an exchanges hidden commission Unlike regular bookmakers, exchanges charge commission on your winnings, i.e. net profit on the market. Base commission is often at 5% of your…
Expected Value is a great way to measure whether a bet is potentially profitable. In fact, one mathematician even used EV to guarantee multiple lottery jackpot wins. Despite its usefulness, however, many bettors are unfamiliar with the technique. Learn about measuring Expected Value in betting here. Expected Value – or…
It’s common knowledge that to acquire a skill, you have to climb a learning curve. “Curve” is a good description of the process, as the acquisition of skill – like in making accurate betting predictions – isn’t linear. Read on to find out what tools you need to scale the…
Progressive betting systems aren’t the most glamorous form of soccer betting, but some people claim they can make big profits. We investigated the Fibonacci betting system to see whether the returns were worth the risks. The essence of the Fibonacci Strategy for soccer betting – published in 2007 by Fragiskos…
Bookmakers like Pinnacle Sports offer numerous bet types to cater for the variety of interests of its players. These range from the simple “bet to win” single bet, all the way to live betting and “buying and selling points”. This article explains the different bet types. Singles Bets, including 1x2s,…
The fundamental challenge for serious bettors is to gain an advantage over whoever is laying their bet, whether that is a bookmaker, exchange or casino. In betting parlance this is called ‘getting an edge’ and if you want to be a profitable bettor, you need to understand what this means….
When placing a bet, you may check variables such as a team’s form and their record against the opposition – but do you check the weather? This often-overlooked aspect of sports betting can influence the outcome of any sporting event. Professional sports teams understand the impact of the weather, with…
When choosing a bookmaker, incentives are especially appealing – but how do free bets work? Unfortunately, a read through these bookmakers’ terms and conditions show that it’s not just free money. Read this article to learn how free bets work & their drawbacks. Continuing on from our previous article –…
Some bettors defer the betting selection process and use tipsters. Unfortunately, it’s easy to confuse whether a tipster’s track-record shows a statistically significant predictive ability, or just a good run of luck. This article explains how to judge a tipster using survivorship bias. For example, there’s a tipster that, over…
The Expected Value of a bet shows us how much we can expect to win (on average) per bet, and as such is the most valuable calculation a bettor can make when, comparing bookmakers odds. This article shows you how to calculate Expected Value for sports betting. “Expected value” –…
Understanding basic bet types is vital for any punter to maximise their opportunity of making a profit. This article explains three basic bet types offered by Pinnacle Sports; 1X2s, Handicaps and Totals. Basic Bet Types: 1X2s 1X2 markets are the most common punters bet on and are the simplest way…
There are two groups of gamblers, those who hope to win and those who plan to win. By understanding how bookmakers work, you can calculate how to become more profitable with your betting and transform your losses into wins. This article explains how bookmakers work with a coin. The essence…
A good way to discover where the value of a bet lies is by calculating a 1×2 to handicap conversion. Most bookmakers use a ’1×2 to handicap’ conversion chart, which will give you a better insight into the particular market, this article shows you how to calculate 1X2 odds to…
