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Book Percentage

Anonymous — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:44:11 GMT

What is the average book percentage for major tennis and football matches with European bookmakers?

Betting account closed

peter — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:18:54 GMT

Has anyone ever had a betting account closed for being "non-profitable for the company"?

iGaming products - profit

shane1 — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:21:47 GMT

Which igaming products generate most revenue for comapnies?

Poker and exchange betting companies receive a commission therefore there is a limit to how much revenue then can generate.

Sportsbooks can probably win a lot but lose too.

Casinos, Slots and Bingo have payout percentages.

What does everyone think?

Gambling and discipline

lfcforever — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:43:56 GMT

Why do most (me incuded) find it difficult to stop gambling when I'm winning? I wish I could listen to that inner voice that tells me to stop :(

Ronaldo to Real Madrid - Yes or No?

chelsea4me — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:18:27 GMT

YES

Ultimate bet cheating!

pokerpro — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 16:15:16 GMT

UltimateBet.com have just announced that some ex-workers were able to cheat poker players for 21 months. They don't say how it was done or what happened. Anyone heard what happened?

Correct score in soccer matches

lfcforever — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:47:04 GMT

Are there any good betting strategies for this market?

Sports bet permatations

chelsea4me — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:54:35 GMT

What is the bet type with the most amount of 'lines' - permatations?

UK credit crunch

toogood — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:59:14 GMT

Do you think that this will effect the money spent on gambling in the UK?

Favourite Poker Player

stew — Mon, 26 May 2008 18:25:00 GMT

If you could play like any pro, who would it be?

Phil Ivey for me! You can't knock his composure at the table.

Tilt

chipaholic — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:37:29 GMT

What is the best way of dealing with it?

iGaming social 26thJune @ Del Capo

cyborg — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:57:40 GMT

Dealing with Pocket Pairs

chris — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 15:50:56 GMT

You glance down at your cards and are pleasantly surprised to see a pair. There are many ways to play pocket pairs and the way you play them depends on the following factors; what pair you have in front of you, what position you are in, your chip stack and what type of players your opponents are.

A premium pair (QQ, KK, AA) should be raised 3-5 times the big blind. I’m more likely to raise up 5 times at a table of 10 whereas 3-4 times at a smaller table. If there has already been a raise, I would recommend re-raising with the three hands mentioned before. If I was re-raised again by one player, I’d have a long think about it and then re-raise with pocket Aces, or call with Pocket Kings or Queens. If there were 2 or 3 players re-raising, I would definitely consider folding pocket Queens depending on the players still in the hand. Pre-flop there are only 2 occasions in my life that I can remember seeing pocket Kings folded – and it must have REALLY hurt doing that (Oh, and it wasn’t me folding by the way). On one occasion the opponent had pocket Aces, the other time the opponent had AK.

The only time that I wouldn’t raise a premium hand (I still do not recommend this tactic though) is when playing heads-up against a very aggressive player. Either call in the small blind position or check in the big-blind, hope that your opponent flops a pair smaller than yours and bang, you’re in there.

This time you hit Pocket Jacks, Ten’s or Nine’s. These are all good starting hands. It is more important with these hands rather than the premium hands that you don’t see a flop with more than one person as if you do, the chances are that you will be behind after the flop (if you are not already behind before the flop). Raise with these hands in an early position to try to isolate one caller. If in a late position and there has been a raise and re-raise, it is wise folding (unless you have enough reason to think that there is a bluff), again a tough one to fold but sometimes it’s just got to be done.

Pocket 8’s 7’s and 6’s can be tricky to play. They are good starting hands however more tricky to play post-flop. If you are confident in your post-flop play they are worth getting involved with. I usually recommend raising post-flop with these hands. As with the previous example you don’t want too many callers, however if you flop a set, you’re in a very strong position. It’s a little dangerous to call a raise pre-flop with a medium pair but potentially very rewarding.

Pocket 5’s, 4’s 3’s and 2’s are hands that I would be more inclined to limp in with pre-flop. My attitude is to hope that there are a number of players in a small pot and to hit a set. It’s pointless betting after the flop with 3 higher cards and you’re stuck on your pocket pair. It hasn’t cost you much too see the flop and you can easily muck your hand if there is a bet.

Pocket pairs are good starting hands to have however attention must be made to others are playing their hands and don’t be afraid to throw then away if you think you are behind.

Yours in poker,

Chris

£250 bank - 1% a day

Anonymous — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 16:32:38 GMT

If I start with a £250 bank and I make 1% a day how much will I make in a year?

Limping in from the button?

pokerpro — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:49:59 GMT

Why do people do it? When will they learn?

Is online gambling tax free?

Anonymous — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:28:14 GMT

Do I need to declare any gambling earnings in my tax form?

Lottery Payouts

Anonymous — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 19:31:31 GMT

Does anyone know which world lottery has the highest payout percentage? I'm doing some work for a uni project and any help would be appreciated.

Betting exchanges - alternatives to betfair?

xxyvxx — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:33:09 GMT

Are there any good exchanges that people use apart from betfair?

A9 suited

Anonymous — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:45:32 GMT

Should I be playing this hand from an early position? It's difficult to fold.

CR & Responsible gaming

Anonymous — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:56:28 GMT

Do all igaming jurisdictions give importance to CR and responsible gaming?

Biggest Poker pot - and Gus wins it!

hansengus — Wed, 28 May 2008 20:39:49 GMT

You've got to love Gus!

Bingo chat games

Anonymous — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:16:11 GMT

Hi,

I'm looking to find some unique chat games to use as I've just become a CM. DOes anyone have any ideas to help me?

Best regards,

Sue

French Open Bars Unibet and Expekt

countkrispin — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 16:11:53 GMT

Taken from iGaming Industry news..

French Open Bars Unibet and Expekt
Two online gambling operators have been shut out of the French Open, currently underway in Paris, and must pay a total of $1.24 million to the French Tennis Federation. A Paris court on Friday ruled that Unibet and Expekt, both licensed in Malta, violated the tennis tournament operator's monopoly over wagering on the event.

What's this all about?

Giving counting secrets away

helen31 — Wed, 28 May 2008 16:41:20 GMT

Hmm Top Secret Casino Tricks 4 Win (from EX casino worker)

5 live casino tips

shelly23 — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 18:38:01 GMT