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 …
Biggest Tote Placepot Wins
The Horserace Totalisator Board, Tote, totesport, The Tote – or whatever they are calling themselves when you read this (they like a little name change from time to time!) – …
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 …
What Happens to Outright Football Bets if the League or Cup Doesn’t Finish?
There are many reasons why the various leagues might not finish and what many punters will want to know is what will happen to the various bets they have placed …
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 …
Big Accumulator Wins: Five of the Biggest Racing Acca’s That Came In
There are many reasons why punters might choose to place a bet; from those simply looking to spice up the sporting action with a financial investment in the outcome, to …
How Often Does The Favourite Win The Grand National?
Aintree in April is perhaps the one location and time which comes to mind before all others when it comes to the sport of horse racing. Jumps aficionados may prefer …
Has a Female Jockey Ever Won the Grand National?
The Grand National is the biggest, most important race in the world to many fans of horse racing. It doesn’t have the quality of a contest like the Cheltenham Gold …