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Everything You Need To Know About Keirin, Japan’s Billion-Dollar Cycling Races

The sight of nine cyclists zipping around a nearly empty velodrome in bright-colored jerseys and large, matching helmets is a strange one.  It becomes even stranger when you see the bikes they are riding. Clunky, metal machines that look like they were designed in the 1960s. ...

September 27, 2022 7 min read
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Sports

Sports’ Best Paid Referees Revealed

Who would want to be a referee? Is the constant abuse from fans, players, and coaches worth it? Well, actually, yes. It turns out it is. Elite sport is big business, so it’s only fair that the men and women tasked with keeping global sporting superstars...

September 22, 2022 4 min read
Tom Brady won his seventh Super Bowl Ring with Tampa Bay
Sports

5 Outrageous Bets You Won’t Believe Were Placed On An NFL Game

Since the U.S. supreme court allowed sports betting to become legalized in 2018, American bettors have wagered more than $125...
September 17, 2022 3 min read
Tom Brady
Sports

The Top 5 Most Valuable NFL Franchises

The NFL is a big money business and its value is still growing. The 32 franchises reflect this, rising in...
September 11, 2022 3 min read
Jumping horses
Guides, How-To, Sports

How To Bet Late In Horse Racing

Holding your nerve and being able to bet late in horse racing takes skill and practice. You can read and...
September 4, 2022 6 min read
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Beginner, Sports

Everything You Need To Know About Exchange Betting

While exchange betting is becoming increasingly popular, you may be wondering how this type of betting works. Well, you’re in...
August 19, 2022 3 min read
bill benter - horse racing gambler
Celebrities & Poker Pros, Sports

Bill Benter: The World’s Most Successful Gambler Who Used Math To Beat The Bookies

Unlike many other gambling legends Bill Benter does not crave the spotlight. In fact, he prefers to avoid it all...
August 12, 2022 6 min read
Different types of bets
Beginner, Sports

6 Most Popular Betting Types Every Beginner Needs To Know

In 2018, the US Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA), allowing each...
August 7, 2022 4 min read
baseball
Sports, Top 10s

Top 10 Richest Baseball Players Ever

Baseball is one of the highest-paying sports around, with some players taking home eye-wateringly large salaries every year. For many,...
July 19, 2022 4 min read
serena williams, roger federer, Novak Djokovic
Sports, Top 10s

Top 10 Richest Tennis Players Ever

Tennis players are some of the highest paid athletes in the world, winning hundreds of thousands, and sometimes even millions,...
July 4, 2022 5 min read
Horse jockey
Guides, Sports

10 Things You Never Knew About Horse Jockeys

There is a lot more to horse jockeys than meets the eye. Sure, when you are watching them ride around...
April 27, 2022 6 min read
Duk Koo Kim vs Ray Mancini
Sports, Top 10s

10 Fighters Who Tragically Died From Injuries In The Ring

Every time a fighter courageously steps foot in the ring, they literally put their life at risk. The majority of...
April 21, 2022 5 min read
Odds of making it to the NBA
Sports

What Are The Odds Of Making It In The NBA?

With the Kansas Jayhawks pipping the North Carolina Tar Heels to the NCAA championship earlier on Monday, there’s no doubt...
April 8, 2022 3 min read
kentucky derby
Sports, Top 10s

Top 10 Biggest Horse Races In The World

As long as humans have been riding horses, there’s been horse racing. They call it the sport of kings and...
January 18, 2022 5 min read
Basketball officials
Sports

How Much Do Basketball Officials Make?

NBA referees are arguably the best officials in the world, but their pay pales in comparison to that of top-flight...
January 4, 2022 3 min read
NHL logos
Guides, Sports

An Expert’s Guide To Choosing Which NHL Team To Support

Hockey is a great sport. It has skill, speed, violence, incredible athleticism and high drama. But if you’re a new...
December 11, 2021 17 min read
Rugby players
Sports, Top 10s

Top 10 Highest Paid Rugby Players

Rugby has never been known as the highest paid sport – youngsters don’t get into the game with dreams of...
November 23, 2021 4 min read
Sports, Top 10s

Top 10 Richest Hockey Players In History

Most hockey players have had a hard time keeping up with the Joneses financially. Sure, there was a time —...
November 16, 2021 5 min read
sports stars who started late
Sports, Top 10s

10 Sports Stars Who Started Late

Nowadays, most sports stars have been practicing their art from childhood, and many break onto the scene while they’re still...
November 14, 2021 4 min read
Sports, Top 10s

10 Sports Stars Who Tragically Ruined Their Careers

Sports stars can ruin their careers in many different ways, and their self-destruction is often incredibly sad to see. This...
October 18, 2021 4 min read
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Infographics, Sports

Revealed: What Really Happens To Your Body And Brain When You Play FIFA

Research by Dr Andrea Utley, Reader in Motor Control and Development, University of Leeds, commissioned by Casino.org. The wait for...
September 28, 2021 4 min read
NHL referees talking
Sports

How Much Do NHL Referees Make?

NHL officials are not popular among fans, but they can laugh all the way to the bank. Refs endure taunts,...
August 27, 2021 2 min read
Tug of war at the 1912 olympics
Sports, Top 10s

Top 10 Weirdest Olympic Sports Of All Time

Tokyo 2020 - now 2021 - kicks off this month with five new sports added to the mix. This year...
July 1, 2021 3 min read
man playing football
Sports

Exclusive Interview: Sir Geoff Hurst Speaks Out On The Issue Of Dementia In Football Players

We sit down with England’s 1966 World Cup final hat-trick hero, Sir Geoff Hurst, to discuss the issue of dementia...
June 8, 2021 5 min read
mma fight
Sports, Top 10s

Top 10 Richest MMA Fighters Ever

Who are the richest MMA fighters in the world? 10. Randy Couture - $17 Million9. Wanderlei Silva - $18 Million8....
May 19, 2021 4 min read
NFL logo
Sports

The Odds Of Making It To The NFL

May means NFL draft time - typically one of the most watched offseason sports events, as teams hoover up talent...
May 4, 2021 3 min read
Mo Farah knighted
Sports, Top 10s

10 Sports Stars Who Have Been Knighted

For a sports star in the UK, being recognized and rewarded with a knighthood for contributions to the sporting world...
April 5, 2021 5 min read
Sports

The Odds Of Making It To MLB

The 2021 Major League Baseball (MLB) season is about to get underway with Opening Day today, on April 1, as...
April 1, 2021 2 min read
Sports Room Diversity
Infographics, Sports

Which Sports Teams Have The Most Women In Leadership?

The world’s biggest companies have been being urged to make their boardrooms more diverse for years, and while things may...
March 29, 2021 3 min read
Sports

The Most Expensive NBA Top Shot Moments (So Far)

Sporting memorabilia has always been a popular market. Plenty of fans are willing to fork out huge sums to own...
March 24, 2021 4 min read
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Infographics, Sports

The World’s Most Expensive Pieces Of Sporting Memorabilia

Sporting memorabilia comes in all shapes and sizes, from signed shirts and photos to the winning ball or stick. The...
March 23, 2021 3 min read
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Infographics, Sports

Analysis Reveals COVID-19 Cost MLB $5.13 Billion In 2020

2020 was a disastrous year for sport. COVID-19 caused the shutdowns of all major leagues throughout the world, including the...
March 20, 2021 2 min read
Dennis Rodman
Sports

The Most Outrageous Dennis Rodman Stories Ever

Ah, Dennis Rodman. For NBA fans and beyond, the blockbuster basketball superstar is a gift that keeps on giving. Now...
February 17, 2021 4 min read
Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matthews with their dogs
Sports

Match Made In Heaven: Patrick Mahomes & Brittany Matthews’s Epic Love Story

In the uncertain times of Covid it seems that the escapism of fairy tales is more necessary than ever. How...
February 6, 2021 3 min read
Women's soccer team cheering
Infographics, Sports

We Analyzed 400k Social Media Posts About Women’s Soccer (And Found Out Men Prefer It)

New social media research reveals a 354 percent increase in men talking about NSWL since last year  Attitudes to women’s soccer becoming more favourable...
January 22, 2021 4 min read
Super Bowl half time show
Celebrities & Poker Pros, Sports

9 Stars Who Refused The Super Bowl Halftime Show

Once upon a time, a Super Bowl halftime performance was one of the most sought-after slots in the world for...
January 14, 2021 4 min read
horse jockeys racing
Sports, Top 10s

The Top 10 Female Horse Jockeys Of All Time

A University of Liverpool study found in 2018 that female jockeys made up just over five percent of all rides...
January 11, 2021 6 min read
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Sports, Top 10s

Top 10 Richest Esports Players Ever

The world of Esports seems to grow every year. From its origins as a niche hobby, it has now turned...
December 16, 2020 4 min read
Sports, Top 10s

Top 10 Richest Boxers Ever

Boxing is as much of a business as it is a sport. From its early days to modern times, there...
December 2, 2020 4 min read
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Sports, Top 10s

Top 10 Richest Racing Drivers Ever

Racing comes in many different shapes and sizes, from Formula One through to drag racing. The best drivers in the...
November 15, 2020 4 min read

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