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5-Card Draw

5-Card Draw

Where every game of poker you know originated from This month we go back to where it all started – 5-Card Draw. It wasn’t Hold’em which featured in the Old Wes... Continue Reading
Blackjack for Beginners

Blackjack for Beginners

We explain the basics of the most popular casino game of them all, and throw in a few tactics to help you start winning   Don’t sit at a table that’s piss... Continue Reading
Blackjack rules

Blackjack rules

Everyone knows blackjack is the punter’s friend in the casino, but if you don’t understand some of the subtle rule differences between individual casinos, you ... Continue Reading
Trading Up

Trading Up

Ed Murray applauds Betfair’s cool reaction to the recent reality TV betting scandal and staunchly defends his lost bet on McFly to be Record of the Year  ... Continue Reading
Big Willie Style

Big Willie Style

Snooker legend Willie Thorne has lived the highs and lows of gambling. We meet the man who lost £3.5m at the bookies and whose balding head once inspired pop l... Continue Reading
Gambling Awards 2006

Gambling Awards 2006

At the end of January, we unveiled the winners of the 2006 Gambling Awards, as voted for by you, the readers On Wednesday January 25th, the winners of the UK G... Continue Reading
RFU signs Betfair deal

RFU signs Betfair deal

Rugby joins forces with leading betting exchange to help maintain integrity in the sport   This is good news for the integrity of sport Betfair, the world... Continue Reading
Premiership Preview

Premiership Preview

Super Soccer’s Gerry McDonnell brings us his unique take on the weekend’s Premiership betting Excellent work from Gerry McDonnell as his accer of Wigan, Blackb... Continue Reading
UEFA Cup Tips

UEFA Cup Tips

The UEFA Cup returned on Wednesday and Thursday nights with plenty of British interest 50% hit rate with this two tips, Hapoel did us proud in Israel as they b... Continue Reading
Superbowl

Superbowl

It's the biggest occasion on the US sporting calendar and Fletch was in the money It meant staying up late on a Sunday night, but Fletch’s trading s... Continue Reading