Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

WHY BETTORS LOSE
To build a solid foundation for winning, you need to understand why most sports bettors lose consistently. Here are some reasons.
-They are impatient and impulsive. They lack the discipline to gather reliable information from dependable sources. They are not prepared to watch games and learn from them. They do not intelligently apply the [...]

BEST BETS IN TENNIS
From a sports bettor viewpoint, the top four North American sports are baseball, basketball, football and hockey. There are, however, a few others you might wish to consider, and tennis is one of them.
As always, make yourself thoroughly familiar with the sport before wagering. Your research and analysis, which are crucial, should [...]

Sports Selection Services
For various reasons, some sports bettors rely on the services of organizations that tell them which teams to bet on. In return, bettors often pay a steep price for the information they receive.
Although many of these businesses, which are known as sports selection services, are ethical and competent, there are several that take [...]

SPORTS BETTING PSYCHOLOGY
The sharp sports bettor prepares for a winning wager by combining the physical with the psychological. The former includes activities such as watching games and doing research and analysis relating to the selected sport. The latter, which is by no means less important, essentially involves the mental aspects of wise betting.
It is well [...]

PLAN TO WIN or WINNING WAYS
It’s easy to fall prey to the euphorea of a big one-time win. Don’t be tempted. And don’t try to compensate for a loss on any given day by making a random wager the next day. Be patient and concentrate on the long-term goal, which is to make a handsome [...]

INCREASING THE ODDS
You aren’t ready to wager on a sport until you’re sufficiently knowledgeable about it. You can acquire the necessary knowledge in several ways. But the Internet and pregame shows are two of the most current and reliable.
Here are tips to help you enhance your strong points as an intelligent sports bettor and learn [...]

Glossary
Friday, 17 April 2009 00:06
Action – A bet or wager.
Bases – Baseball.
Bookmaker – Also called a “bookie”. Someone who handles your bets for a fee.
Chalk – Someone who generally plays on the favored team.
Dime Bet – A $1000 bet.
Dollar bet – A $100 bet.
Easy Pigeon – A naïve uninformed sports bettor.
Edge – An advantage. A [...]

A Serious sports bettor thinks of his or her betting activities as an investment. A wise investor does not make an investment based only on a hunch. A smart sports bettor, likewise, is not guided entirely be emotions but chiefly by certain indications and well-planned strategy instead. For both, the goal is to invest for [...]

When you think of sports betting you probably think of baseball, basketball, football or hockey. But you may also want to consider boxing.
Boxing is an international sport and although it may not enjoy the same popularity as the four sports just mentioned, it can still provide a money-making opportunity if you bet intelligently. Here are [...]

Once you have exercised the patience and invested the time to diligently study all aspects of baseball, you’re probably ready to make your wager.
Your betting options can include:
- A pitcher option. You can wager regardless of who pitches, or you may decide to bet only if the scheduled pitcher starts the game.
- You can make [...]