Betting knowledge to lamp the bookies
Become a better bettor with Genie’s betting school. Understand the underhand tricks bookies use against you, and maximise your returns with Genie’s offers. Your punting wishes have been granted!
Don’t be another mug
Know what stake factor is? How about ARC? Value betting? Favourite-Longshot bias? Overround? Have you heard about differential pricing? Maybe arbitrage betting?
If not, don’t be a mug. Tap into decades of betting knowledge to improve your punting, and make sure you’re aware of the underhand tactics bookies use to stop you winning.
Then, explore our offers and get a head start against them.
Tips & Tricks
Bookies employ a broad range of underhand tactics to make sure they have an edge over you. Learn about the tricks they use to prevent you winning. Then follow our tips to improve your betting returns.
Offers
The betting industry is extremely competitive. To differentiate, bookies regularly run promotions to win your business. Don’t miss out on the best offers.
Remember this:
– Genie.
The bookie doesn’t beat the punter.
It simply gives him the opportunity to beat himself.
Arm yourself with the knowledge to win.
Genie’s betting school
An average recreational punter doesn’t know his arse from his elbow when it comes to gaining a betting edge.
That’s why bookies froth at the opportunity to acquire their business and let them get a punt on every time.
If that’s you, it’s time to get an edge on the bookies. Step right up to Genie’s betting school.
Sports Betting School
Best Price Guarantee Bookmakers – don’t miss the opportunity to lock in higher returns
Best Price Guaranteed represents excellent value to punters. By ensuring that you bet with an online bookmaker that offers best price guaranteed you ensure that you get the maximum return on your initial stake. Simply put, BPG is not to be missed.
Free Bets Guide – what you need to know
Genie likes to bet with his own gold coins but he is most happy when he is betting with free money. With so many online bookmakers vying for your custom, it is common for them to dangle the proverbial carrot in the form of a free bet for just opening your account. Genie’s guide to free bets gives you a quick overview.
Cashback Specials Guide – uncover value bets
The cashback (or money back) special is a relatively new phenomenon and is associated largely with the online Irish bookmakers. They were looking for a USP to break into the british market and, alas, the cashback special was born. Genie’s guide to cashback specials helps you to understand why we love them so much and how you can benfit greatly from them.
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Guide to Live Betting – an opportunity for higher margin
Live Betting is the term given to betting that takes place while the game is actually in-play. It is undoubtedly the most exciting way to bet because the odds fluctuate regularly and it can be a real rollercoaster ride. The good news is that bookmakers make less money from live betting than they do from pre-live.
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Value Betting – fundamental to your punting toolkit
Genie’s value betting article offers some helpful hints and tips to help you improve your betting. Value betting is the strategic cornerstone of any successful betting plan, making this a must read article.
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Betting Exchanges Explained – what you need to know
The introduction of a betting exchange called ‘Betfair’ in 2000 revolutionised the online betting industry forever. On a betting exchange anyone can be the bookmaker and offer a price. You can back and lay, offer and request a price. Genie explains all that you need to know about betting exchanges in his beginner’s guide.
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Bet Types Explained – get in the know
From Super Yankee a to Goliath to a Reverse Forecast, there are so many possible bet types and combinations. If you want to know the difference and understand each bet type then read Genie’s guide to bet types.
Spread Betting Guide – here to grant you wisdom
Spread Betting is the alternative to the fixed odds betting or betting exchanges. The bookmaker sets the expected result of a market and you can buy or sell based on what you believe the outcome will be. It is a riskier way to bet because losses are often not limited but, then again, neither are gains.
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Enhanced Odds Explained – pump the price and boost your payout
Offering enhanced odds is a new way for bookmakers to differentiate themselves from the competition for a short period of time. The main reasons for offering enhanced odds are customer retention and acquisition but there may be more to it than meets the eye. Genie explains all.
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Bookmaker Risk Control – strategies bookies use to maximise their profit
Bookmakers employ many methods to manage and control their risk. The most common of these include applying maximum book losses and maximum singles takeouts to theri books as well as restricting certain winning customer by reducing their stake factor. To explain what is meant by these terms and others then follow Genie’s guide to bookmaker risk control.
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Overround (Betting Margin) Explained
Like any businessman who is selling a service, the bookmaker intends to make a profit on each transaction. To achieve this he will factor in an expected margin of profit to each market, whilst still remaining competitive on his pricing. Genie explains what this all means for the punter in his ‘Overround’ article.
Betting Odds Explained
There are 3 types of betting odds known to man. If you are not sure of the difference between decimal, fractional and american odds then fear not because Genie is here to help.
Betting Markets Explained
Bookies take bets on up to 90 sports these days. As a result there are hundreds of unique betting markets. In this article we explain what exactly is meant by the most popular markets; from Asian Handicaps to Double Chance, we’ve got them all covered.
Betting Terminology
If you don’t know a pony from a monkey or still think that hedging is something best left to Alan Titchmarsh then we’ve got just the guide for you. All of the best known betting terms are explained right here on geniebet.wpengine.com.
Favourite-Longshot Bias in Betting
Bookmakers prefer to see you betting on selections with a higher price (the underdog). This is because they tend to build in a higher margin on the odds given for underdogs; making it more difficult for you to turn a profit.
Arbitrage Betting (How to Arb)
Through betting arbitrage a punter can guarantee a profit regardless of the outcome of the event. In short you can back both sides and lock in a profit. If you would like to learn more then please read on.
Casino Betting School
Using the Martingale Betting System to win
The martingale betting system is a commonly used strategy in Roulette. The system is based on doubling the bet after each loss so as to recover the previous loss. It is generally used for stakes where there is an almost equal chance of one of two outcomes occurring. Find out more in Genie’s guide to the system!
Advanced Blackjack Strategy
If you’ve already mastered basic blackjack strategy and fundamental blackjack lingo, it’s time to step up and learn some advanced techniques to lift your game. Hole Carding in Blackjack This advanced blackjack tactic refers to gaining knowledge of the cards…
Blackjack Terminology – don’t feel lost at the table
What’s a choppy table, an advantage player, blackjack counter measures or doubling down refers to? Check out our Blackjack terminology guide and find out what’s being said at the table!
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Basic Blackjack Strategy – stack the odds in your favour
Basic Blackjack Strategy is easy to use. It suggests the most appropriate action depending on every possible outcome. Using basic strategy will enable you to reduce the Casino house edge. While initially basic strategy may appear complicated it’s actually very simple.Read on to find out more or to download our Blackjack Basic Strategy Charts.
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Blackjack Betting Guide – winner winner, chicken dinner!
Blackjack is one of the most popular Casino table games. It’s fun to play, a game of skill and can offer players an extremely low house edge. Learn the basics of Blackjack or improve your Blackjack game knowledge by reading on in our Blackjack betting guide!
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Baccarat Rules – How to play Baccarat
Baccarat is one of the easiest Casino games to play and is as simple as betting on Red or Black in Roulette! Learn the basics of Baccarat in our betting guide or read on to improve your knowledge of the game!
Craps Betting Guide – How to play
Craps is one of the world’s most popular Casino games both online and offline. Although it appears to have a complicated table it is quite simple to play once you pick up the basics. Learn the basics or improve your knowledge base by reading further in our Craps betting guide!
Roulette Betting Guide
Discover the basics of Roulette in our handy guide! Pick up the lingo from ‘basket bets’ to ‘double street bets’. Ever hear of the martingale strategy? Here’s the place to find out more – get the know how to know when!