Is Virtual Racing Rigged?
Virtual horse racing was the first virtual sport to be launched and it has proved very popular with a number of punters. We’ll explain more about what it is shortly …
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Totepool Strategy: How Lines & Stakes Affect Your Payout
The British government hasn’t always had an easy relationship with bookmaking. Whilst some enterprising types have taken bets on the outcome of horse races for hundreds of years, it wasn’t …
Ten Weird Bets Actually Offered by Bookies
There have been many weird and outlandish bets over the years for which bookies have offered odds. And of course there has always been a long line of willing customers …
The Parents That Bet on Their Kids (And Won)
Every parent has the feeling that their child is special. But how many become absolutely certain that their sprog is likely to achieve something truly great… and then think about …
What to Do If Your Account Keeps Getting Limited
If you have ever gone to place a bet, confident you were on to a winner, and seen the bookie return some annoying message, such as “Stake Exceeds Maximum Bet”, …
How Much Do Jockeys Get Paid?
Jockeys are in a funny position when it comes to the world of horse racing because whilst they may sometimes appear to be the most important actor in the sport, …
The Craziest Longshot Bets That Won
In December 1989, a brave/crazy/psychic chap in Wales went into a betting shop and staked £30 that by the year 2020 Cliff Richard would be knighted by the queen, Eastenders …
How Much Does It Cost to Own a Racehorse?
The dream of owning a racehorse is one held by many punters and fans of the sport of horse racing. Watching a horse that you have backed romp home to …
Biggest Tote Placepot Wins
The Horserace Totalisator Board, Tote, totesport, The Tote – or whatever they are calling themselves when you read this (they like a little name change from time to time!) – …
Cash Out v Laying on an Exchange, Which Offers Better Value?
More and more betting sites now offer the chance to cash out your bet, with just about every decent bookie boasting this facility. Choice in life can be both a …