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How slot machines work: RNGs, weighted reels & why no slot is due
A slot's result is fixed by a random number the moment play starts; the reels only show it. This guide explains RNGs, weighting, near misses, paylines & British…
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Slot volatility explained: why two 96% slots play so differently
Slot volatility describes how a game spreads its wins between frequent small payouts & rare large ones. This guide uses studio data, research & UK Gambling Commission rules…
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What RTP in slots means: a long-run average, not a promise
RTP is the share of stakes a slot is designed to pay back as prizes over a very large number of plays. It says little about any single…
Scandal
Police probe 2023 AIK match over alleged deliberate loss
Three AIK players, one reportedly a former Sweden international, are under police investigation over an alleged fixed match in 2023.
Regulation
Kalshi hit with felony charges, DraftKings & FanDuel flee Utah
DraftKings & FanDuel are pulling sports, politics & novelty event contracts from customers in Utah.
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How betting exchanges work: laying, liability & commission
On a betting exchange, bettors take opposite sides of a bet against each other rather than against a bookmaker. This guide explains laying, liability, commission & Betfair's Expert…
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Lucky 15 explained: the 15 bets, the cost, bonuses & returns
A Lucky 15 turns four selections into 15 bets, so a £1 stake costs £15. This guide sets out the structure, worked returns & the conditions attached to…
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Draw no bet explained: your stake back if the match is drawn
Draw no bet backs a team to win & returns the stake if the match is drawn. This guide covers how it settles, how the price is built…
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Asian handicap explained: half, whole & quarter-goal lines
An Asian handicap gives one football team a goal start so that only two outcomes remain. This guide explains half, whole & quarter-goal lines using worked examples from…
Regulation
Louisiana cuts DraftKings licence to 4 months
Louisiana regulators shortened DraftKings' licence & Ohio proposed ad limits after reports on how the app treats bettors.