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Making a few trade secrets work for you I’m long overdue for a column on what I call “trade secrets” in sports handicapping. Trade secrets are unpublicized nuggets of wisdom that experts and insiders use to beat the game. There are trade secrets in many fields, including stock investing, poker playing, and, of course, sports […]

The Big Game’s in town. If you want action, it’s time to start shopping for the best sites by J. Phillip Vogel You’ve got to love this time of year. The air is cold; the betting action is hot, and the biggest sports event of the year—the Super Bowl—is ever so teasingly around the corner. […]

Secrets of the Early Rounds by Stephen W. Custer, PhD This column is usually devoted to blackjack. But it’s March. Even the most fervent blackjack player can’t help but be infected by the madness at the Sport Book. Since the NCAA adopted a 64-team format for its post-season basketball tournament, the three-week playoff has become […]

Points to consider before betting on March Madness By Kevin Blackwood For a lot of us guys, the bad news is that most girls will date us only if we’re willing to spend money on them. The good news is that March Madness delivers every man’s dream: A cheap date to the big dance. When […]

The Odds and Ends of Making a Wager by Nolan Dalla So, You Wanna Bet on Sports? You’re not alone! According to recent estimates, each year roughly 20 million Americans place some type of wager on a sporting event. This number may actually be twice as high with the widespread popularity of office pools, football […]

There’s Gold in Super Bowl Prop Bets by Buzz Daly   The Super Bowl is truly a larger-than-life event, with the hype each year seeming even greater than the last. Nowhere else is this unofficial holiday celebrated with more gusto than in Sin City. Whether you’re a high roller or just want to watch the […]

Year after year, NFL bettors go into the season filled with confidence and end up losing. How can this happen?   Pro football is the biggest betting sport in the United States, with total wagers now running more than $1 billion a week. According to USA Today, over half of the American adult population had […]

by Nolan Dalla Betting on a pro basketball game can be like a two-and-a-half hour coin flip.  Gambling. First it’s heads then it’s tails; heads, tails, heads, tails, heads, tails. In most games there are multiple lead changes, teams go on scoring streaks, then the closing minute usually turns into a foul circus, with the […]

Rules & Strategy Sports Betting Sports betting is one of the toughest forms of gambling. But it also has the potential to be among the most profitable. To succeed, you need to put in the time and energy, and that means doing your homework. Here’s a good place to start. Additional Articles