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Finding value on dual forecast in Formula 1

Finding value on dual forecast in Formula 1

Recently we had a very lively discussion on Motor Sports at OLBG about the current developments in Formula 1. It was about whether there was any "value" left in betting on F1.
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Is the GAA the new Religion in Ireland?

Is the GAA the new Religion in Ireland?

World History(a bit long-winded)Throughout history there have been many superpowers who's influencehas stretched far from their original borders. A lot of these havebrought a trail of destruction with them but essentially the onesthat have the best legacy have been the
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Making A Success From Your Betting

Making A Success From Your Betting

So you are at your computer ready for a days betting or trading ormaybe both. As you take your seat you will have an expectation ofhow your betting day is going to pan out from a financial point ofview. There
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Drawcasting - Premier League Draw Specialists

Drawcasting - Premier League Draw Specialists

In my last blog I showed that for the PremierLeague in the last five seasons, draws were often the outcome gamesof that was priced the longest. Furthermore that when only thoseodds for an outcome in a game were considered, when
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The Belgian League Explained & Final Phase Preview

The Belgian League Explained & Final Phase Preview

After the very favorable comments I got regarding my Bulgarianleague analysis, I have decided to share my knowledge on anotherleague, which is close to me and I have particular interest in bothas a fan and from a betting perspective. Coincidentally,
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Adding Extra Value to 1X2 Bets: Part 3 - Goal Quantities

Adding Extra Value to 1X2 Bets: Part 3 - Goal Quantities

The over/under 2.5 market has exploded over recent years, with many trying to take advantage of the goalscoring nature of certain teams. Unfortunately the bookies have also sensed this opportunity, with the majority of 'obvious' overs and unders.
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Drawcasting - Introduction

Drawcasting - Introduction

A game of football can be thought of as a threehorse race, the three horses being “home win”, “away win” and“draw”. If we look at the Premier League over the previous fiveseasons, the performances of these ”horses” are as follows.
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The Fate of the Festival Favourites

The Fate of the Festival Favourites

This is a look at how the favourites have feared at the festival inan attempt to see if there are any particular stats or trends thatcan help us as the greatest sporting occasion approaches, for thispiece I will only be
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Working for a bookie 1965 to 1972 ( part 2 )

Working for a bookie 1965 to 1972 ( part 2 )

Are you suitably refreshed after reading part 1.At the time there was no racing on Good Friday , Sundays or theweek before Xmas. We could open the office to take telephone betson one Sunday a year , Arc day. By
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Working for a bookie 1965 to 1972 ( part 1 )

Working for a bookie 1965 to 1972 ( part 1 )

Working for a bookie in the early years.The Executioner has written an excellent blog about how the bettingindustry has evolved in the 50 years since betting shops werelegalised. Please read his blog first as this is a follow up aimedat
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