Jim Makos Blog

Prop bets are possibly the most interesting form of betting. The prop bets for the Super Bowl every year draw interest for how ludicrous they are. Still, for the people engaged in them, prop bets are a way to have a little fun seeing if a person can succeed in some bizarre challenge. Here are [...]

It’s the Serie A game of the season as AC Milan face Juventus having just taken role position in the league. In the Premiership, Spurs’ meeting with Arsenal is crucial for both teams – a Tottenham win could put them within striking distance of the two Manchester sides. Meanwhile, Atletico meet Barcelona. They let in [...]

Back in 2009 I had developed a tennis betting system based on rankings. I had used a mathematical formula I found in a publication of 2002. The calculations weren’t difficult and back testing the system using a sample of 600 tennis matches in an Excel spreadsheet proved worthwhile. Apparently though, I must have done that [...]

A Betfair bettor selling a tennis betting system contacted me in 2009. EUR5,000 was the initial price to buy the sports betting system from him but eventually the deal came down to EUR750 upfront payment and EUR750 more if the betting system made me at least EUR2,000. In the end the deal was off and [...]

Quality horse betting tips are essential to the novice bettor in this high risk high reward industry. Straight bets have always been around but quality horse racing tips and techniques really come into play when considering the more exotic and complicated bets. These intra-bets allow patrons to place multiple bets on different horses for any [...]

The John Smith’s Grand National is just a few weeks away and at this point before the off there are usually some snippets of news or gossip that catch the eye. However, the announcement that Harry Findlay has sold his ownership of Big Fella Thanks so soon to the race has surprised many experienced paddock [...]

  The Aintree Grand National is undoubtedly the most famous meeting in the National Hunt calendar, but the annual renewal at Cheltenham is certainly considered the most prestigious of the year. With a schedule packed full of top class races comprising large field of talented animals, picking a winner is extremely difficult, although the prices [...]

The 2011 Cheltenham Gold Cup looks like it will be a worthy sequel to last year’s sensational race, where a falling Kauto Star opened the door for Imperial Commander to take his first Gold Cup. 2011 is likely to be the last time that the brilliant Kauto Star graces this race, and he’ll face the [...]

There are many different ways to make a bet, and there is no doubt that you can really begin to enjoy your favourite sports more if you place a financial interest in the outcome. Sports spread bettingis one method which has become increasingly popular in recent years, with over one million people involved annually. But what [...]

In order to start with spread betting, you need money, a strategy, and, of course, a spread betting account. Assuming you already have a plan and the money to execute it, you now need to choose a spread betting firm where you will be placing your bets. Choosing the right company is as important as [...]