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The A-Z of Sports Betting

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Denis Ava
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A-Z of Sports

If you are new to the terminology behind sports betting, it can be easy to get lost in the sea of specialist terms, acronyms, and initialisms. The bookies want to make it as easy as possible for customers (including new ones) to place bets using their apps or websites, but quite often they forget just how impenetrable their typical vocabulary can be to those who are uninitiated in the language of betting.

We have picked out the most important terms used in sports betting and created an A-Z listing below. We can’t possibly cover everything there is to know about placing online bets, but this should be plenty to get you started. Remember, you can always bookmark this page and refer back to it later if you need to!

Accumulator 

This type of betting, sometimes known as a Parlay, involves a single bet made up of multiple selections. The prize from one bet is staked on the next bet, so all of your selections have to be successful for the bet to pay out. Many bookmakers will offer an insurance promotion that will see your stake returned if just one of your selections loses.

American Odds

Otherwise known as Moneyline Odds, favorites are denoted by a minus sign whilst underdogs are indicated with a plus sign. The number shown next to the sign for favorites tells you how much you must bet to win $100, whilst the number shown next to underdogs tells you how much you will win for a $100 bet.

Betting Exchange

When you place a bet with a traditional bookmaker you are betting against the house or bookmaker themselves, whereas a betting exchange allows you to bet against other punters instead. 

Both Teams to Score

A favorite bet in the soccer market, your bet is paid if both teams score by the end of the regular period regardless of which team wins. This type of bet is often paired with a winning team bet for more generous odds.

Cash Out

A cash out bet allows you to take the current price of a market and collect your winnings early. This will always come at a penalty compared to waiting until a game has finished, but if you don’t want to risk a late comeback by the opposing team this may be a tempting option!

Canadian Bet

Often referred to as a Super Yankee, a Canadian consists of 26 bets across five different events including 10 doubles, 10 trebles, 5 4-folds and one 5-fold. Huge gains can be made, but with accordingly huge risk.

Decimal Odds

The odds system most commonly used in Europe as well as several other world markets. Not to be confused with the fractional odds used in the United Kingdom or in horse racing.

Dutching

To “dutch” is to place a bet on both the favorite and the second favorite in a single market. Most commonly used in horse racing.

 

Each Way

Another widely used horse racing term, an each-way bet consists of one bet for your horse to win and another bet that your horse will place. A “place” usually refers to the top three places, but can include as many as five places in some larger races.

Favorite

The selection that is currently regarded as being most likely to win a given event, and so has the lowest odds. The favorite can change any number of times before a market officially opens.

Free Bet

Bookmakers will often offer free bets as a means of attracting new customers to their platform. Be sure to check the terms and conditions before you place any kind of free bet, as there may be additional requirements attached that you did not expect. 

Goalscorer

There are several different goalscorer markets in soccer such as the first goalscorer (which player will score first), the anytime goalscorer (a player to score at any point in the game), or first team to score (The team you believe will score first).

Half Time Result

Sometimes you have a strong feeling that one team has more stamina than the other, which is a perfect market to take advantage of a half time result bet. Anything that happens after the end of the first half is irrelevant, and you can collect your winnings at the half time whistle.

Hedging

To hedge is to place a variety of bets on a single market to minimize your odds of losing. Often used colloquially outside of the gambling industry nowadays.

Implied Probability

Bookmakers will talk about results in terms of implied probability – for example, if a bookmaker is giving odds of 10/1 on a runner winning a race, they believe that the event has a 10% implied probability.

Joint Favorite

Sometimes there can be more than one runner, horse, or team viewed as the favorite to win a particular market. All such participants would be viewed as joint favorites in this scenario.

Lay

A common site on betting exchanges, to lay a bet is to bet against a particular team winning as opposed to betting FOR them to win.

Live Streaming

It is becoming increasingly common for online sportsbooks to allow those who have placed a bet on a particular market to watch the game or race via a live stream on their website. If you were going to pay to watch the event separately anyway, you could live streaming as a means of getting a discount on your bet.

Minimum

The lowest amount that a bookmaker will accept as a wager on a particular market.

Mobile App / Mobile Bet

Bookmakers seem eager for their customers to switch to betting using their mobile, so will often offer better odds or mobile-specific bonuses to players who download and install their cellphone app.

Moneyline

The term “Moneyline” is often used to describe the American odds system, but it also refers to betting on the Full Time Result of a market.

Non-Runner

If you are betting on a horse or greyhound who can no longer race on a specific day, then your bet will be ruled a non-runner and you can claim a refund from any reputable sportsbook.

Odds

The probability of an event taking place is expressed via odds. Odds can be shown in multiple formats such as decimal, fractional, and American, but most sportsbooks will allow you to change the display to the format you are most comfortable with.

Overround

Ever wondered how the sportsbooks can continue to offer bets on every game regardless of who wins each week? It’s because the bookmaker includes their expenses as part of the calculation they perform before they offer a price to their punters. There is nothing wrong with this, but if you learn how to calculate the overround you can potentially shop around for the best deal.

Parlay

Also known as an accumulator bet – see above.

Promotions

This is the area of a betting site to check out if you are looking for an offer that gives a bonus to players if they meet set criteria.

Payout

The amount of money you will receive if your bet is successful, including your stake and your winnings.

Racing Card

Whether in paper or online form, a racing card has all the details for the day ahead including runners and odds.

Round Robin

Combining several smaller parlay/accumulator bets in such a way that your risk is minimized.

System Betting

Combining a number of betting picks in such a way that you cover as many markets as possible.

Scorecast

A popular kind of double bet most commonly used in the soccer markets. A scorecast bet involves predicting both a goalscorer bet and the final score.

The Gamblers Fallacy

The mistaken belief that past results can affect the likelihood of future outcomes. Superstition.

Virtual Sports

If you like betting on a particular sport but the season is over, what do you do? Check out the virtuals – these are computer-generated games where the outcomes are decided at the moment the game begins. The participants can sometimes be modelled on a real-life counterpart.

Vig

The American term for the overround – see above.

Wagering Requirements

Almost all promotions offered by sportsbooks today will come with some kind of wagering requirement attached which defines how many times you will need to wager your bonus funds before they will be paid out in cash.

Yankee

Not quite as crazy as the Canadian bet, a Yankee consists of 11 bets on four selections in separate markets. This includes six doubles, four trebles, and one four-fold.

 

Which Industries Have The Highest Workers’ Comp Rates?

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Denis Ava
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Which Industries Have The Highest Workers' Comp Rates?

Workers’ compensation insurance is necessary for all businesses, providing financial protection to employees who get injured or become ill. The rates for workers’ comp insurance can vary widely depending on the industry, with some career sectors having much higher rates than others. This blog post will explore the industries with the highest workers’ comp rates.

Construction Industry

The construction industry is one of the most hazardous industries, with a high risk of workplace injuries and fatalities. Workers in this industry often work with heavy machinery, operate at heights, and work in confined spaces, which increases the risk of accidents. Additionally, construction sites are often chaotic, with multiple workers performing different tasks simultaneously, which can also lead to accidents. As a result, the construction industry has one of the highest workers’ comp rates, with premiums ranging from 4% to 16% of payroll, depending on the state.

Healthcare Industry

The healthcare industry is another industry with the highest workers’ comp rates due to risk or exposure. Healthcare workers, such as nurses and aides, are often exposed to various hazards, including infectious diseases, back injuries, and needle sticks. They also frequently work long hours, leading to fatigue and increasing the risk of accidents. The average workers’ comp rate for the healthcare industry ranges from 1.6% to 2.9% of payroll, depending on the state.

Manufacturing Industry

The manufacturing industry is also associated with high comp rates, as workers often operate heavy machinery and work with dangerous chemicals. Accidents in this industry can result in severe injuries or even death. Additionally, repetitive motions, such as those associated with assembly line work, can lead to chronic wounds such as carpal tunnel syndrome. The workers’ comp rate for the manufacturing industry varies from 1% to 6% of payroll, depending on the state.

Transportation Industry

The transportation industry, which includes trucking and shipping, is another industry with high workers’ comp rates. Workers in this industry often operate heavy vehicles and work long hours, which increases the risk of accidents. Additionally, truck drivers are usually required to load and unload cargo, which can lead to back injuries. The workers’ comp rate for the transportation industry ranges from 2% to 9% of payroll, depending on the state.

Agriculture Industry

The agriculture industry is another industry with high workers’ comp rates. Workers in this industry often work with heavy machinery and are exposed to various hazards, such as pesticides and other chemicals. Additionally, the nature of the work can lead to overexertion and musculoskeletal injuries. The agriculture industry’s highest workers’ comp rates vary from 2% to 5% of payroll, depending on the state.

Learn More About Coverage for the Industries With the Highest Workers’ Comp Rates

In conclusion, workers’ comp rates can vary widely depending on the industry. Some industries with the highest workers’ comp rates include construction, healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and agriculture. As a business owner, it is essential to understand the risks associated with your industry and take steps to mitigate those risks. 

This may include providing safety training, investing in protective equipment, and implementing safety protocols. By taking these steps, you can reduce the likelihood of accidents and injuries in the workplace, which can help to lower your workers’ comp rates. Contact a viable insurer today to get fast and reliable quotes for workers comp insurance. 

 

5 Benefits of Cloud Networking That your Business Can Enjoy

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Denis Ava
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If you are one of the very few people that don’t know what the cloud is, where have you been for the past 5 years? Cloud computing offers the business a lot and in this short article, we outline some of the benefits of migrating your business data to the cloud.

  1. Cyber-security – How safe is your business data? Are you engaging the services of a cyber –security provider? When you migrate your data to remote secure servers, you enjoy 24/7 protection and periodically, they will ask an ethical hacker to try and penetrate your network defences, which is called penetration testing. Let’s face it, if all your data is stored on the office hard drives, it is hardly secure and cloud storage comes with full cyber-security, removing any worry you might have re; being hacked.
  2. Global access – Once your network is established, you and all your employees can access from any location, using any digital device. You enjoy secure connections and can update in real time, keeping all key players on the same page; talk to a managed IT services company about setting up a secure cloud network and take the first step to global connectivity.
  3. Third party access – Obviously, you outsource business accounting services and all you have to do is send the provider a username and password and they can access the data they need. They don’t even have to leave their office and can update spreadsheets and reports in real time and as time is money, your accounting costs will remain affordable. Books can be updated at the close of each business day by remotely located staff, making sure that everything is up to date.
  4. Internet telephony – You no longer have to rely on the telecom corporation that charges by the minute for calls, with Voice over Internet Protocol platforms like Zoom and Skype; you can enjoy real-time video calls with colleagues and clients wherever they happen to be. Talk to a leading provider of managed IT services about VoIP and they would be happy to give you a free call to any number. The data is sent via your secure cloud network and there are some great virtual meeting tools to help you collaborate with your team. Click here for an article about surging property prices in the UK.
  5. Paperless office – You may have read about paperless offices, which is most definitely the future; when your cloud network is set up, you simply scan all documentation and store it on the cloud and when a staff member needs a document, they can bring it up instantly on their workstation screen.

It matters not what business you are in, migrating to the cloud is the smart thing to do and with professional cyber-security, your critical business data is always safe. Making best use of digital technology benefits your company in so many ways, as outlined above and with round the clock management, your secure network is always online.

 

What You Didn’t Expect About Taking Care of a Puppy

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Denis Ava
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Taking Care of a Puppy

When you’re getting ready to bring a puppy into your home, you’re probably imagining that there’s going to be some chaos. You’re fully ready for the challenges of housebreaking, and you can foresee a lot of messes in your future. However, some of the realities of puppy care can come as a surprise. Knowing what to expect will help you plan accordingly and give your pup the best possible care. Here are a few aspects of puppy care that may be unexpected.

Your Puppy Is Going to Bite You

You might anticipate that your puppy is going to do some play nipping, but you might be surprised at just how often and how hard your puppy likes to bite you and other people in your household. For this reason, bringing a puppy into a home with small children can be kind of tricky and you’ll initially need to limit their interactions.

Puppies’ first set of teeth is razor sharp. This is nature’s way of prompting their mothers to wean them off of their milk. Adult teeth are typically in by around nine months, but it could depend on your dog’s breed. Until that time, puppies have an insatiable urge to bite everyone and everything.

When you’re learning how to stop puppy biting, you’ll probably find that distraction tactics work best. Make sure your nibble monster has plenty of great chew toys and puppy-safe treats. Be aware that not all bones are safe for puppies because their sharp teeth can break them into small pieces that may be hazardous.

Be patient with your puppy during the biting phase. Your fur baby doesn’t really want to hurt you, and it’s counting on you to show it the ropes of homelife with a human family. Also, don’t shout and scold. If your puppy decides that biting you is a good way to get your attention, it will keep on doing it. Ending a play session and ignoring bitey antics is a more effective way to discourage them.

Your Puppy Will Probably Try to Eat Crazy Stuff

When you start taking your new furry family member, it will be thrilled about getting to explore all of the sights and smells of the great outdoors. Much like human babies, puppies like to learn about things by putting them in their mouths. You’ve got to watch like a hawk to make sure your puppy doesn’t try to ingest anything harmful on the street. If you suspect that your dog has swallowed a foreign object and it appears to be in physical distress, you need to seek emergency veterinary care.

Many puppy owners experience shock and horror when they see their furry charge eat poop for the first time. In actuality, this is really common among puppies. Many puppies eat their own poop, while others are more interested in chowing down on other dogs’ droppings. Sorry to say, some dogs never break this habit. However, most give up this gross dietary custom by about six or seven months. Try rewarding your dog with a treat after it poops so it will learn that there are better things to look forward to eating. A probiotic supplement may help to deter coprophagia because they contain some of the probiotics that dogs may be trying to get from eating stool.

Not All Puppies Appreciate the Joys of Naptime

You may have read that puppies sleep more than half of the day, but this is an overgeneralization. During the day, some puppies spend most of their time zooming around until they drop like a sack of potatoes. After they’ve had a minimal amount of adorable snooze time, they start the zoom-nap cycle again.

Don’t worry that your puppy will stay like that forever. As dogs get older, they usually begin to relish their naptime a little more.

Taking care of a puppy is a ton of work, but it will fill your home with joy. Be loving and patient, and give your puppy the love and care that it needs to thrive

5 Europe Attractions To See The Best Castles

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Denis Ava
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5 Europe Attractions To See The Best Castles

Western culture influenced us over the years not only with its rich culture and power but also with its architecture as well. Castles are the best examples of architecture and are full of history and mystery. 

In this modern world, the existence of castles is not huge. On the other hand, the craze for seeing castles is always there within us. Over the years, countries have been trying to renovate and keep their existing castles safe and spring to make them memorable to us. 

In this article, you will get a glimpse of the best castles in Europe that you can visit. We will let you imagine the beauty and heritage of these hand-picked castles that you can visit in many countries of Europe. 

05 Attractive European Castles To See   

Here we will dig into the top five Castles of Europe that you might think to make your must-visit destination in the future. 

Are you a travel frick? Wondering about visiting historical places? Do follow the below list to hand pick your favorite Castle. 

You can also check these destinations in detail through proper travel applications. You can simply download your travel applications for free from The Pirate Bay.

1. Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

Bavaria, Germany, has its Memoriam intact through Neuschwanstein Castle. If you choose to visit Germany, you simply cannot ignore this precious Castle.

Ludwig the Second, in 1868, had built this scenic castle that remains in our eyes once we set a glance at it. This can be considered one of the most photogenic castles in the world, and you are free to click photos inside the castle. 

Whenever you visit Germany, go to Munich and take a car to drive to this beautiful castle. Keep it noted that you will miss your best cynical surroundings if you fail to visit this Castle. 

2. Karlstejn Castle, Prague

If you think of any place in Europe that is rich in history and romanticism, Prague will climb in your imagination. This Gothic and carefully architectured central European city has a famous Castle to show you. 

Karlstejn Castle was established in 1348 and is still available for us to visit with a guide. The government has kept the castle intact with several renovation processes so that we can experience its history. 

3. Château De Blois, France

Chateau De Blois had experienced a lot of history, including archbishops and historical fighting. You will find this beautiful castle in and between the locality. 

Since 1841, it has been declared a monument for visitors to see the history that lies within it. As a suggestion, if you go to see this castle, go early in the morning so that you can park your car in the crowley surrounding. 

4. The Alhambra, Spain

Spain is a religious place with several histories on the country walls. Whether it is football or a travel destination, Spain always has something to deliver you, and this country, in particular, will never disappoint you.

Similarly, The Alhambra, with its large size and scenic beauty around it, attracts millions of people worldwide. It was probably built in 1300 by Muslim kings; however, it was taken by Christian force in 1492. 

Planning a trip to Spain? Leave a day for Granada just to see The Alhambra, and you will not regret it. 

5. Hohensalzburg Castle, Austria

If you are searching for a well preserved piece of history, then this castle is your must-see destination. Hohensalzburg Castle was established 900 years ago and still maintains its aura.

It was under conflict once during world war I and was used as a military prison. After that, people visit this place often and spread their amazement about this castle to others. 

In addition, this castle of Austria is large in size and covered by a valley. You can take a cable car or walk to the castle. 

To Wrap Up

The above-mentioned castles are probably the most well-decorated castles over the years. Each castle represents the value of majestic beauty for their country. 

It is not possible for all to travel to all these castles to be practical. But you can hand pick one or two out of these castles according to your preferences.

Climb to your expectations with this article, and you will find it more interesting when you see those castles in front. 

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