Ten Weird Bets Actually Offered by Bookies
There have been many weird and outlandish bets over the years for which bookies have offered odds. And of course there has always been a long line of willing customers …
The Parents That Bet on Their Kids (And Won)
Every parent has the feeling that their child is special. But how many become absolutely certain that their sprog is likely to achieve something truly great… and then think about …
The Craziest Longshot Bets That Won
In December 1989, a brave/crazy/psychic chap in Wales went into a betting shop and staked £30 that by the year 2020 Cliff Richard would be knighted by the queen, Eastenders …
Cash Out v Laying on an Exchange, Which Offers Better Value?
More and more betting sites now offer the chance to cash out your bet, with just about every decent bookie boasting this facility. Choice in life can be both a …
Punters Rejoice: Seven Times the Bookies Got It Wrong
Few things in life offer up more satisfaction than beating the bookies. And so when bookmakers make a mistake it gives a great deal of pleasure to a huge number …
Why Do Bookmakers Pay Out Early? Four Times the Bookies Jumped the Gun
From time to time bookies pay out early on a bet and this is something that has happened a number of times, often quite famously, over the years. Here we …