All blog articles about Bookmakers.
The Giants–Commanders 27–27 tie shows why the same winner position can be settled differently by a sportsbook and a prediction market—and how that difference can break a hedge.
A Hard Rock Bet customer correctly picked 12 touchdown scorers across seven NFL games and won $145,683.80 from $12. We examine the market, each selection's implied probability and the math behind the enormous odds.
A PointsBet customer deposited A$7,000 and had A$110,490 a week later. The bookmaker found that a BetStop-registered third party had operated the account and voided every bet.
Eight bets on one tennis match produced about A$145,000 in winnings. bet365 froze the money over an unusual pattern, but a years-long investigation ended without a final finding.
Mintbet closed an account after investigating automated betting and withheld A$2,368.55 in winnings. The regulator agreed a bot was used but ordered the money returned.
After the betting ban, offshore brands' share of tracked online interest in Brazil rose from 3.4% to 9.9%. We examine what the first data actually shows.
Jim McIngvale used Kalshi sports contracts to offset potential customer refunds. A real example of hedging commercial risk through a prediction market.
The story of three bettors, the same NRL multi and odds of 26–34 that Bet365 replaced with 3 after settlement.
From 30 September, British operators must offer one clearly defined type of deposit limit. We explain gross versus net limits and how the rule may affect player behaviour.
We examine when injury protection is worth worse odds or a separate fee, and why price alone is no longer enough when comparing sportsbooks.
Brazil is closing its regulated betting market. Why the government made this decision, when sites will be blocked, and what happens to balances and open bets.
A practical review of PS3838: how it relates to Pinnacle, how its odds and limits work, what broker access changes, and which trade-offs matter before opening an account.