An early Christmas Present

By | November 15, 2014

It’s only 6 weeks to Christmas, and I suggest that we give ourselves an early Christmas Present by backing Present View to win the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham. In recent years, this contest has been won by improving, young, classy chasers with previous good form at Cheltenham, who are in the first 4 in the betting.… Read More »

Edge sorting – strategy or cheating?

By | October 13, 2014

Phil Ivey’s long running battle against Crockfords casino has sparked interest and debate across the world. Central to the case was ‘edge sorting’, a controversial gambling tactic which involves studying cards for minute imperfections and hence knowing the value of face down cards. Although Ivey’s claim for £7.7m, won over 2 days in August 2012, was denied; the… Read More »

On the wings of an Angel

By | September 26, 2014

It’s the Cambridgeshire Handicap at Newmarket, 35 runners in the race over the unusual distance of 9 furlongs. As I eluded to in mid week I’m expecting the prize to be brought home on the wings of an Angel. And just to make sure I’ve got it right, I’m adding another two to my bow today. With 35… Read More »

More O’Meara Magic

By | September 23, 2014

It’s the Cambridgeshire Handicap this weekend and I think we shall see a case of more O’Meara magic! David O’Meara is a man rapidly moving up the trainer ranks as his recent big race wins with Out Do, G Force and Louis The Pious, have shown. This guy can prepare them for the big day, down to every… Read More »

Ayr Gold Cup – Be my Guest

By | September 19, 2014

It’s the second biggest day of racing North of the Border, with the Ayr Gold Cup taking place. I’m all over this race and have got us an absolute beauty. The clue is in the title of today’s post and the horse is Heaven’s Guest, so I’ll say again, in the Ayr Gold Cup, be my guest and… Read More »

Gambling strategies – reinventing the wheel

By | September 18, 2014

A quick guide to casino gambling strategies If you’re into Roulette or Baccarat like we are, you can’t have failed to notice the number of ‘Foolproof’ strategies available on Youtube, ebay and random ebooks. Some of you may even be tempted to try them out. But ask yourself this – if you’ve discovered or invented an unbeatable strategy… Read More »

Premier League preview 13/9/14 – Chelsea v Swansea

By | September 12, 2014

This Saturday at Stamford Bridge, first place welcomes second with both teams sporting a 100 percent record – and something has got to give. Chelsea host surprise starters Swansea where both sides are three for three in the Premier League so far. Whilst Chelsea are the bookmakers favourites for the top-flight title this season at 4/5 with most… Read More »

Premier League preview 14/9/14 – Man Utd v QPR

By | September 12, 2014

New-look Manchester United welcome newly promoted QPR to Old Trafford on Sunday with Louis Van Gaal still in search of his first win as United boss. QPR find themselves above the 13-time Premier League champions in 12th place thanks to their 1-0 win over Sunderland before the international break. After an opening day defeat to surprise package Swansea, the… Read More »

Premier League preview 13/9/14 – Man City v Arsenal

By | September 12, 2014

The international break will come to a grinding halt when two of the Premier League’s heavyweight title contenders face off in the lunch time kick-off at the Emirates Stadium this Saturday. Arsenal welcome Manchester City to north London with their 3-0 Community Shield victory still fresh in the memory from August. Despite this, Champions City enter the fixture… Read More »

betfair follows bet365 into NetEnt territory

By | September 10, 2014

Two major casinos sign up to provide the latest Slots Software provider Net Entertainment (NetEnt) and online gaming behemoth betfair have signed a deal with potentially significant consequences for both firms. The deal will see betfair offering NetEnt games in its online casino – a significant coup for the Swedish developer. This follows a similar move by rival… Read More »