Published on Sunday, June 13, 2010 by malcolm Did you know that I used to work as a Deputy Manager at a high street bookmaker some five years ago? I suppose not, but I did and although it was not a career choice for me I certainly learned a lot about how Horse Racing works and how the mind of the average punter works. My job entailed taking and accounting for the money, paying out the money to customers (which wa...

Published on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 by malcolm In a little over two weeks time the World comes together for a short time to celebrate the pinnacle of the four year footballing calendar with the World Cup beginning. South Africa are the hosts and not only do players need to contend with the searing heat of the African climate but also the higher altitude playing conditions. Everything is leading towards the final o...

Published on Thursday, May 20, 2010 by malcolm Poker and image go hand in hand. Not only in the way poker players dress with their distinctive sunglasses and designer attire but in the way they play poker. You should be conscious of how you are perceived by your opponents as this double level thinking can help you decide a reason for your opponents play. There are many ways to shape and use your image in poker and...

Published on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 by malcolm Snooker Betting integrity took another hit after fresh allegations by the News of the World regarding an alleged phone call made to Ladbrokes by John Higgins who wanted to place a bet on Shaun Murphy to win the 2009 World Snooker Final during a break in play. John was allegedly refused the bet after the call centre operative correctly informed him that he was unable t...

Published on Monday, May 3, 2010 by malcolm As snooker is not only one of my favourite sports to both play and watch but one of my favourites sports to have a sports bet on it pains me to have to write this article. I can completely understand why many of you would cast snooker aside and not bet on it again in the future, but here is why my online betting tips will continue to involve Snooker. You may call m...