
The Definitive Guide to Betting
Raceform Ltd (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 30. November 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-905153-63-3 (ISBN)
Description
With the introduction of betting on the internet, and the growth in exchange betting, there are now so many ways of placing a bet that it can become confusing for the beginner. This book is a compilation of all the major betting terms and types you might come across while placing a bet. Laid out in an A-Z format, the main focus is on the types of bets you can have in the betting shop, or at the racetrack, plus account betting on the net from home. It includes: an A-Z glossary of betting terminology; a guide to betting odds slang; taking a price v starting price; betting percentages tables; a ready reckoner; website glossary of major bookmakers; exchanges and odds comparison sites; exchange betting; sports betting; numbers betting; spread betting; and gamcare.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pitch Publishing Ltd
Illustrations
50 b+w photos & illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 148 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-905153-63-3 (9781905153633)
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Persons
Jim Cremin is the Editor of the Racing Post's Greyhound section as well as being their leading commentator on bookmakers. John Quinn is William Hill's expert on betting history.