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Bookmakers5 min read

Why can punters only win at Pinnacle ?

In this article, we'll show you why bookmakers close or limit accounts, what types of bets they get caught out on, and why Pinnacle never does that !

Odds7 min read

What can we learn from the sports betting market ?

In this article, we'll look at how we can deal with uncertainty, take an objective look at the past, try to predict the future, and also analyse how we experience an unusual or exceptional event.

Odds3 min read

How to beat Pinnacle with opening odds alerts ?

In this article, we're going to show you the incredible power of Opening Odds alerts, which will enable you to stay one step ahead of the bookmaker, make the right decisions and maximise your winnings over the long term.

Bookmakers12 min read

Sharp or Recreational Bookmaker ?

In this article, you will learn the differences between a sharp bookmaker (e.g. Pinnacle) and a recreational bookmaker (e.g. Bet365). We will also see whether a bet is a contract between a bookmaker and a punter... or not.

Odds9 min read

Can xG be used to predict soccer matches ?

In this article, we will attempt to understand what expected goals are, use xGs to predict football matches and, finally, analyse the model created by the duo Mark Dixon and Stuart Coles from the University of Lancaster in the North West of England.

Bookmakers3 min read

What is Pinnacle's margin rate ?

In this article, you will learn how to calculate the bookmaker's margin, why Pinnacle offers the best value for money and the margins charged by soft bookmakers.

Sports betting8 min read

The influence of VAR on sports betting

In this article, we take a look at how VAR has influenced the world's best championship, with its impact on goals, penalties and red cards. In short, VAR can change the outcome of a match and therefore influence our sports betting.

Sports betting6 min read

Gender differences in sports betting behaviour

Have you ever wondered if the opposite sex sees gambling in a whole different light than you? Do women win more than men, or are men likely to take more risks? Does our gender dictate our gambling behaviour? Studies have identified the differences in gambling behaviour between men and women, but are there lessons to be learned from the opposite sex?

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