The Five Best Sports for Beginner Bettors

Whether you're a die-hard fan or just a casual observer, some sports simply make learning how to bet easy, while others require a wealth of stats, complex strategies, and specialist knowledge - here's how to avoid the pitfalls when starting out.

From AI Music to GTA VI: Five Prediction Markets I Want to See

Prediction markets already cover everything from interest rates to AI releases, but plenty of fascinating questions remain off the board. Here are five markets I’d love to trade—and the settlement, legal and liquidity problems standing in the way.

Life’s A Gamble: Golf's Betting History

Golf plays the part of a stuffy, no-gambling sport. Don't believe it. From Nassau bets to skins games, wagering has ridden shotgun with golf since 1744. Here's how the sport's betting DNA still runs every Saturday round.

Gambling Mysteries Explained: Why Do We Blow on Dice for Luck?

Every craps table has a shooter cupping the dice and blowing on them before the roll. The gesture does nothing to a fair roll, but its backstory runs from cheating scams to Hollywood folklore.