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• What To Do In Limassol
  If you're looking for a family holiday location that combines sun, sea and something extra, than Limassol is the place for you With long beaches and clear blue waters, the water is shallow and clear, and very safe for kids - but there's more to Limassol than beaches! Here's my guide to what to do in Limassol, Cyprus.
  Published 27Mar2011, viewed 152 times

• The New Bookmakers On The Block: Who Are They?
  I've been working in gambling for over 20 years now, and the last 2 years has seen a number of bookmakers suddenly appear from nowhere. Who are they? What do they want? What are they offering that the traditional high street bookies are not offering? Here's my lowdown on the new bookmakers on the block, and why you should be taking notice.
  Published 16Mar2011, viewed 288 times

• Betting On The Cheltenham Festival: Some Trends
  I've been following the Cheltenham Festival for some time, and have noticed a few trends that might help you with your betting. Let's have a look at some of the top races, and how you can make some more money from researching the contests...
  Published 12Mar2011, viewed 208 times

• The Worst Five Foreign Imports in Premier League History
  The English Premier League is an international place these days. Long gone are the days of Francis Benali hacking away at left back for Southampton, even the sides down at the bottom of the league are packed full of internationals from all over the globe. We've spoken at length about the best international players to have graced the Premier League - from Cantona to Henri and Torres - but what about the worst?
  Published 11Mar2011, viewed 217 times

• A Football Betting System That Works
  There aren't, in truth, that many gambling systems that really work, despite what people say. However, one system that I have found really makes a difference with my football betting is this simple, five-step approach to placing a bet. Try it out...
  Published 04Mar2011, viewed 233 times

• The Prime Characteristics Of A Good Gambler
  I've met many gamblers in my lifetime, and there are certain characteristics that are common among all the best of them - and certain characteristics common among the worst of them. So here's my look at what makes a good gambler - what's he like? And what does a bad gambler look like?
  Published 04Mar2011, viewed 378 times

• How To Stop Yourself From Gambling Too Much
  Gambling is everywhere - it's on TV, it's online, it's on the street, and it's in the papers. You can't escape it, no matter how hard you try. If you're trying to give up gambling, you should think about reducing your gambling first - and understanding the process of gambling, and how you can master that process, is key.
  Published 06Mar2011, viewed 230 times

• Why Is The Cheltenham Festival So Popular?
  The Cheltenham Festival is one of the most prestigious horce race meetings in the calendar, gathering together horses from Britain and Ireland. The prize money on offer is huge, but why is the Cheltenham Festival so popular? What made it the number one race meeting? Here's my guide to this brilliant festival.
  Published 20Feb2011, viewed 229 times

• Britain's Biggest Gambles: A Guide
  Britain is a sporting paradise: not only do people within the UK bet on sporting events, people around the world watch and gamble hundreds of millions every day - all on British sports. Here's my guide to those top events, and how you can make a little bit more money - and lose a lot less on those top events!
  Published 03Mar2011, viewed 145 times

• How You Can Make Money From The Grand National
  It's a common misconception that the Aintree Grand National is a lottery. Many people tell me that they just close their eyes and pick a horse from the list - and that does, theoretically, give you a one in 40 chance of picking the winner. But what if I told you that there was a pattern - one that has made a few people a lot of money over the years?
  Published 24Feb2011, viewed 143 times

• What Is The Difference Between Bookmakers?
  Many people ask me what the difference is between bookmakers. After all, they're all the same, aren't they? Rich know-it-alls who ride around in Ferraris. So why would you choose one bookmaker over another? Here's my guide to the differences between bookies - and what makes some of them better than others.
  Published 27Feb2011, viewed 227 times

• How To Vary Your Betting For Each Sport
  There are some gamblers who go out there and bet the same way for every sport - but this need not be the case. With a few simple tips in your back pocket, you can switch tactics and win lots more from the bookies. Here are my tips on how to vary your betting for each sport.
  Published 12Feb2011, viewed 138 times

• How To Work With Risk For Successful Gambling
  Gambling is all about risk, and the odds are loaded in favour of the bookmaker. These studied experts know everything about everything - they pay professionals to analyse every sport and every team, even down to every player, so that they have a better idea of what will happen than you. So it pays to look at risk, and how to reduce your own risk. Here are my top tips for working with risk.
  Published 01Feb2011, viewed 202 times

• No Lose Bets Explained
  There's a new kind of bookmaker promotion on the market, and it's worth taking your time to understand exactly what a "no lose" bet is. Some call it "risk-free", and others call it a "bookie refund bet", but I call it a "no-lose" bet because you can simply get your cash back if you lose, and walk away.
  Published 17Jan2011, viewed 138 times

• A Short History Of Sweets
  While sweets as we know them today may have only been around since the 19th century, the truth is that we have always had a sweet tooth. Honey has been eaten for centuries, and in the Middle Ages, people were extremely fond of sweetmeats, marzipan and nougat - if they could afford them. This is my potted history of sweets.
  Published 06Feb2011, viewed 275 times

• Top 5 Tips For Betting On Horse Racing
  People waste a lot of money betting - that's why bookmakers drive Porsches, and gamblers drive bangers. I've personally never understood why people see fit to bet on so many races, when the truth is that you can make a killing betting on the horses, so long as you are prepared. So here are my top 5 tips for betting on horse racing.
  Published 27Dec2010, viewed 183 times

• How To Safely Claim Your Free Bets From Bookmakers
  Many people contact me regarding promotional offers from bookmakers that they have not received - despite having been promised a free bet from the bookie. Confused, they have given up on their account and retreated, wishing not to place another bet. In fact, what happened was that they did not play by the rules - strict rules laid down by the bookmaker. Here's my guide to how you can keep hold of those promotional offers.
  Published 13Jan2011, viewed 145 times

• The 5 Worst Sportsmen Of All Time
  Watching poor old Xavier Doherty in the Ashes series this winter has reminded me that sometimes, it's not the player's fault he isn't performing - it's the selectors' fault. Here is a guy who has never, ever been in form, and has an average of 50 runs per wicket over his career, which has hardly ever blossomed. So here's my top 5 worst ever sportsmen - those most out of their depth.
  Published 27Dec2010, viewed 515 times

• The Top 5 Best and Worst Football Grounds in England
  Watching football in England can be a chilly affair for most of the year, so the atmosphere generated by the crowd really does help you forget the cold! I've been up and down the country, and I've visited some grounds that really did inspire their teams, with a rocking atmosphere. There were some grounds, however, that felt soulless - so here's my top 5 best and worst grounds in the country.
  Published 04Jan2011, viewed 931 times

• Why Good Gamblers Only Bet Once A Year
  I was once introduced to a man who claimed to be a gambling expert. He had made tens of thousands of pounds of profit from gambling, and lived very happily off the money he had accumulated from sports betting. However, he only placed one bet a year. How did he do it? Here's what I found out when I spoke to a gambler who almost never gambled.
  Published 04Jan2011, viewed 411 times

• The Top 5 Rescue Innings in Cricket
  Test cricket has always thrown up psychological battles, and Alistair Cook's recent innings of 235 counts as one of the very finest innings in the history of the game. It was a rescue innings that matured into a great innings - so here are my top 5 rescue innings in cricket - at least in my memory. Innings that have saved a game from an almost unwinnable position. Some are odd choices, some are obvious, but all were memorable.
  Published 19Dec2010, viewed 300 times

• How To Choose, Smoke and Enjoy Cigars Responsibly
  If you've never smoked a cigar before, then it seems like cigar smokers are part of a secret clan - a world apart, in which coded messages are exchanged, and quasi-masonic handshakes and glances reveal truths only known to cigar smokers themselves. You are not invited, it seems. However, you are invited - you just have to overcome the initial fear that you'll get it wrong! Here's my guide to choosing, smoking and enjoying a cigar correctly.
  Published 19Dec2010, viewed 176 times

• How To Bet: A Beginner's Guide to Gambling
  Barry Hornwhistle shows how to put on a bet and how to minimise your losses - and increase your winnings. This article gives you an introduction to the world of betting, with an explanation of odds and how to place a bet at the bookmaker's.
  Published 08Dec2010, viewed 154 times

• A Guide To The Various Types Of Bet You Can Place
  Have you ever wondered just how many different kinds of bet there are? There are so many, it's hard to imagine that anyone could ever go through them all... so, this is my guide to the various types of bet that you can place - whether it be on the football, the horse racing or even the Finnish ice hockey!
  Published 08Dec2010, viewed 160 times

• How To Pick A Winner At The Horses
  I see people losing money all the time on horse racing, and I feel sorry for them. I always do my research, and I wanted to share some of that research and those methods that have helped me improve my gambling so that it no longer feels like a gamble - it feels like I'm going to actually enjoy the race! Here's my guide to improving your winning on the horses.
  Published 08Dec2010, viewed 158 times

• Online Bookmakers And The Gambling Minefield
  I've been writing about gambling for many years, but never have I seen so many online bookmakers. People ask me whether it's worth signing up to certain online bookmakers, and often, I have to say it is - but some people get burnt. Here's my guide to picking your way through the online gambling minefield.
  Published 30Nov2010, viewed 181 times

• A Cigar Smoker's Guide to Great Cigars and Great Cigar Moments
  Cigar-smoking is a real pleasure - an indulgence that goes beyond mere ice cream and cookies indulgence, this is a luxury that you associate with moments. Great cigars create great moments - here are my top 5 cigar moments, and why each of those cigars remains so special...
  Published 30Nov2010, viewed 209 times

• Golden Gambling Rules: How Not to Waste Your Money
  Time after time, I see men queuing up at race courses with hands full of bank notes, waiting to throw their money at some nag they're convinced is going to win. And I know - almost for a fact - that they're going to lose their money. Here's my advice for the avid gambler - my golden rules.
  Published 26Nov2010, viewed 206 times

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