In states that have recently passed sports betting legislation this is crunch-time. Football is the king of sports wagering in the U.S. and football season gets going in a couple weeks. Companies are scrambling to get the green light from their states in time to take wagers before season’s kick off. It’s time for a […]
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Football Contest Formats and Strategies
When NFL exhibition games start, enthusiasm for the upcoming pro and college seasons hits full stride. Bets on regular season wins, odds to win divisions/conferences/Super Bowl and on the first weeks slate of games picks up considerably. The announcement of all the Nevada football contests being offered takes place earlier in the summer but as […]
Handicapping vs Market Efficiency
I hear it all the time. “What you guys do is easy.” “How tough can it be to just bet off numbers?” “If you were any good you’d do some REAL handicapping.” It’s meant as a not-so sideways insult most times, but mainly it’s an expression of frustration. Many handicappers feel their work has meaning […]
What Can I Say?
Emails and letters from video poker players are part of my life, and often I get the same sort of question or request over and over again. Every month or so I get some version of the following: Dear Bob: I’m a huge fan of yours. I’m leaving for Vegas in nine days and counting. […]
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