The Art of Bookmaking
The Art of Bookmaking
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The Art of Bookmaking by Malcolm Boyle
Why do you try and beat the bookmaker, without knowing the basics of the business? The bookmaker offers punters prices based on his/her expertise, luring you to invest in a betting scenario from your amateur viewpoint. Yes, you have an opinion and might have even researched previous results and form guides from time to time, but unless you approach betting from a professional viewpoint, you will continue to lose money to the dreaded enemy. The Art of Bookmaking explains how 'Turf Accountants' approach any potential betting scenario, and the (simple) mathematics that govern transactions. From a detailed look at 'percentages' through to frame betting in snooker, it shows you how to 'price up' any sporting event in the calendar. And it will show you how the Odds Compilers create prices for tournament betting (World Cup-US Open Golf Championship-Wimbledon etc), and inform you of the mistakes bookmakers have made down the years. This publication will change the way you look at betting. You will be playing on a level playing field.....at last!
Malcolm Boyle's The Art of Bookmaking is a refreshing change..an admirable read from which the reader can digest and hopefully benefit -- Peter Fiddes * BOS Magazine *
Malcolm Boyle was an Odds Compiler for one of the leading bookmakers, and his expertise is sought throughout the media by Channel 4 Racing (television), RaceO and the BBC (radio), Racing Ahead and Inside Edge (magazines). He also writes a daily column for sportinglife.com and provides statistical work for the Tote. He is the author of The Art of Bookmaking, The 2006 World Cup Betting Guide, Nursery Class and Win at Fixed Odds Football Betting
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781843440260 |
| ISBN 10 | 1843440261 |
| Title | The Art of Bookmaking |
| Author | Malcolm Boyle |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oldcastle Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2006-08-24 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |