When it comes to betting on boxing, there are many factors to consider. But perhaps the most important is understanding how the weight class can affect the outcome.
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How to bet on cricket - tips, strategies and what to avoid
Cricket is one of the most exciting and multi-faceted sports to bet on, whether you’re a new punter or an experienced bettor. Learn how to bet on cricket in our comprehensive guide.
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Cash out, partial cash out and auto cash out explained
A popular betting feature, cash out betting has become a tool that many sports bettors have used to enhance their experiences. It allows bettors to settle any bets that they may have before the event reaches a conclusion, allowing them to take out some of the returns before it is all lost or won.
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What is 1X2 betting?
Graeme Hanna is on hand to explain exactly what is meant by 1X2 betting.
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Luck vs skill in gambling: finding the balance
Oana Baetica wages in a debate as old as time; luck vs skill in gambling, looking at the relationship between the pair and how technology could have a massive effect on the future of the industry.
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How to fill in a betting slip - at the high street bookies and online
Every bettor's journey begins with the betting slip. But if you're new to sports betting, there are a few things you should know before filling in the slip online, or at the bookies.
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How to bet on football transfers: A comprehensive guide
Over the years, betting on football transfers has grown in popularity. This is due to bookmakers offering more and more markets to bet on surrounding transfers, while the ever growing Premier League is at the forefront of making headlines and offering plenty of betting opportunities.
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Short-priced value picks: Are they worth it?
Why you shouldn't turn your nose up at the short-price! Oana Baetica's breaks down just why it might be the value play in the betting market.
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What is a Yankee Bet?
Nathan Smith breaks down exactly what a yankee bet is, including an example, pros and cons and how to actually go about placing one.
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Ante post football betting guide, strategy and World Cup 2026 odds
Get ahead of the betting markets? The ante post betting could be answer to turning your rogue football shouts into full fledged winning bets! James Swann Phillips delves into the detail...
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Each way golf betting: Better places or bigger prices?
Bryan Nicholson weighs in on an age old question in betting; better prices or better places. Is it best to lean one way or the other or somewhere in between?
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A comprehensive guide explaining what a trixie bet is
Ross Kilvington breaks down everything you need to know about trixie bets.
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What is a patent bet? | Definition, tips and guide for UK bettors
Richard Trenchard brings you everything you need to know about patent bets.
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How are football margins calculated?
How to find the edge in the football betting markets? Andrew Beasley discusses just how margins and probabilities can help get on the front foot when making football bets.
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What is a Super Heinz bet? The full cover bet explained
Ready to amp up your selections? Choose a Super Heinz bet for 120 bets in total including doubles but not singles. Read our guide for everything you need to know about them.
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How to bet on darts - everything you need to know
Darts can be one of the most fun sports to bet on - but there are a few key things you should know before getting started.
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EXPLAINED: How to bet on tennis in-play: strategies, advice and markets explained
Richard Trenchard delves into the world of in-play tennis betting, detailing how it all works and the key strategies to help nail your bets.
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Asian handicap betting explained
Asian handicap betting is a great way to increase the likelihood of making a return, or decrease the chance of losing fully. In this guide, we explain how it works.
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How to bet on snooker; the rules, what to look out for and things to consider
Michael Day summarises everything you need to know to nail your snooker betting strategy.
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What does double chance mean in betting?
Graeme Hanna summarises everything you need to know about double chance betting.
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What is a treble bet: A full guide
Nathan Smith brings you a comprehensive guide to treble bets.
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How to bet on corners - strategy, tips and statistics
So how do you bet on corners? It's an emerging market in football betting that can help you gain the edge on the bookies and make profit. Andrew Beasley explains just how it all works...
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What is a double bet? | Guide on how to use double bet in sport
Richard Trenchard provides you with a comprehensive guide to double bets,
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What is an accumulator bet (acca)?
Ross Kilvington is here to explain everything you need to know about an acca bet.
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What is handicap in betting?
Conor Rafter breaks down handicap betting to bring you everything you need to know to get started yourself.
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EXPLAINED: In-play football betting strategies
What is in-play betting, how does in-play football betting work and the live football markets to exploit including arbitrage betting - James Swann-Phillips explains in this comprehensive breakdown.
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What is a placepot and how does it work?
A placepot is a great way to get started with horse racing betting. It's simple to do and, best of all, a small stake can yield big returns. But before you make your first placepot bet, there are a few important things you need to know, which we cover in this guide.
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What is a sports betting strategy?
Sam Hayes brings you everything to know about sports betting strategies.
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What is matched betting? Your comprehensive guide
Matched betting is a betting strategy where the player places two bets, and utilises bookmaker free bet offers, to ensure a profit, no matter the result of the bet.
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What is a Heinz bet?
Heinz betting is a great way to maximise your returns. But what is a Heinz bet, and how exactly does it work? Our guide explains it all.
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What is a lay bet - the ultimate guide to lay betting
Lay betting is a unique and exciting way to bet on sports. FIRST's betting guru Bradley Gibbs explains everything you need to know before you lay your first bet.
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What is exchange betting and how does it work?
Do you know what exchange betting is and more importantly how it works? Oana Baetica breaks down this key betting concept and how they make their money.
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What does EVS mean in betting - evens bets explained
EVS stands for “evens” and refers to bets where your winnings are equal to the amount you stake. Learn more about how EVS bets work and their advantages in this comprehensive guide.
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How to bet on the French Open
Why is the French Open so different to bet on compared to the three other majors in tennis? Richard Trenchard serves up his take to help you make successful bets on the clay courts at Roland Garros.
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What is value betting? A comprehensive guide
Interested in value betting? Read on for more information on what value betting is, how to identify value bets, its pros and cons, strategies and more.
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What does BTTS mean in betting?
New to football gambling? Both teams to score bets - or BTTS bets - are a great way to get your feet wet. Here we explain how BTTS bets work, and how to maximise your chances of winning.
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How to bet on horse racing online
Learn key tips and strategies for horse racing betting, how to read horse racing odds and the different type of bets you can make it in our comprehensive betting guide.
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Sports betting odds explained
Learn how to interpret value in betting, why odds may shift, how to calculate your payouts and more with our handy guide to understanding betting odds.
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How to bet on sports: Everything you need to know about sports betting
Learn how to bet on sports with our guide to betting, including all the key terms, how to get started, how to understand different markets and place your bet.
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Responsible gambling in sports betting
Understand the important signs to look out for to ensure you stay in control when gambling, discover key resources you can use and strategies to avoid problems.
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WATCH: 5 sports betting myths debunked - Facts you thought were true, busted!
From the myth that sports betting is pure luck, and zero strategy, to the favourite always being the safe bet - these are just a couple of common sports betting myths that FIRST debunks...
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WATCH: Sports betting explained - Key terms you NEED to know
Whether you bet on football, golf, boxing or any other sport there's a few common terms you will need to understand first...
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WATCH: Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2 preview: First fight recap, latest odds, tale of the tape and more
Oleksandr Usyk's WBO, WBA and WBC titles are on the line on Saturday as he rematches Tyson Fury to be crowned unified heavyweight champion. FIRST analyses the huge bout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with a full fight breakdown.
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WATCH: When's the best time to place a bet? The ultimate betting strategy
When is the sweet spot to make your best value plays? Watch this video to help inform your best betting strategies and avoid those really frustrating near misses!
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How to bet on football online: The basics of gambling on the UK’s most popular sport
Understand the basics of football betting, including the vast array of bets you can place, the most popular leagues, in-play betting and strategies too.
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How to bet on tennis online
Learn how to read and interpret tennis odds, discover tips for tennis betting strategies, in-play betting and key betting terms.
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How to bet on boxing online
Learn key tips and strategies for boxing betting, how to read boxing odds and the different type of bets you can make it in our one-stop betting guide.
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How to bet on golf online
Learn how to bet on golf. A guide to the different types of bets, as well as betting strategies and more.
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