Leicester winning the Premier League The first of the big sensations this year and arguably the biggest (well, there’s probably not much arguing!) was Leicester’s victory in the Premier League. Before the 2015/16 season, nobody would’ve given Leicester any chance whatsoever of lifting the title and the fact the bookmakers priced The Foxes up as 5000/1 shot speaks for itself. Amazingly, there were enthusiasts who saw the odds and decided to get involved! Four-figure odds on Claudio Ranieri’s side to win the title was still being advertised until November 2015 when bookmakers realised that The Foxes had a good chance…

Cross market arbitrage betting (or cross market arbing) is a form of betting that might sound fairly complex, but, it’s actually quite simple. Following on from recently looking at sure betting, Cross market arbing is essentially the next step. What is a cross market arb? Whereas traditional sure betting/arbing exploits differential pricing set by two separate bookmakers on either side of a two entrant market, cross market arbing aims to exploit a difference in bookmaker pricing using two or more different markets. Here’s a simple example: A normal sure bet that exploits just one market will look something like this:…

A sure bet? Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? However, believe it or not, there is such a thing. For those who don’t know, sure betting (also known as arbitrage betting or arbing) is a particular betting method where the punter exploits discrepancies in the odds of two separate bookmakers. The aim is to back the opposing outcomes on a particular market at such prices that guarantee a profit regardless of the result of the event. In theory this is something that can easily sound too good to be true, but, nevertheless, guaranteeing a win can be done.…

When it comes to sports betting, losing is very much at the forefront of each and every punters’ activities. In a nutshell, losing is something that simply every punter will experience. There are several different ways in which the sports betting punter deals with losing, some positive, some not so positive. The ways in which a punter deals with losing will have a major effect on whether or not they are successful in the long-run. What type of punter are you? There are generally four types of punter. These are: Occasional The occasional punter is someone who bets purely for…

In no particular order, here are our Top 10 Goals from the Premier League 2015/2016 campaign. If you think there’s one we’ve missed or you’d have chosen differently then please let us know your thoughts in either the comments section below or on twitter (@bookieratings). Cuco Martina vs Arsenal A 4-0 win over Arsenal on Boxing Day was undoubtedly one of Southampton’s finest performances last season, so it’s quite fitting that this outstanding strike from Cuco Martina came in that game. Christian Benteke vs Manchester United There wasn’t much for Benteke to shout about during his first season at Liverpool,…

What is value? The word “value” is commonly used in betting circles, with its concept often dominating conversations amongst punters. But do the betting public really understand its true meaning? This article will tackle the basics and answer the all-important question: What is value? Good and bad value When considering value, the first thing that is important to understand is that there two contrasting types that we need to concern ourselves with. These are good and bad. There are bets which represent good value and then there are bets which represent bad value. Value is something that punters should indeed…