James Pacheco

James Pacheco

Sports Betting Editor

36 Articles

Favourite cricket player

Kumar Sangakarra

Favourite Dish

Pizza Margherita

Favourite sporting memory

Portugal winning Euro 2016

Favourite day of the year

Sunday of The British Open (golf)

Favourite English word

Incessant

Favourite Sports Movie

Any Given Sunday

James has been writing about cricket, football and tennis betting for the best part of 20 years for some of the biggest operators, websites and publications in the industry. Heroes and heroines include Paul Scholes, Chris DiMarco, Anastasia Myskina, Richard Gasquet, Nat-Sciver Brunt and Kumar Sangakarra.

Latest Articles by James Pacheco

What is a 3-way money-line in football?

Sports Betting

What is a 3-way money-line in football?

Learn about the 3-way money-line in football betting, how it differs from spread betting, and why it’s so popular. Discover key factors to consider when placing bets, including team form, head-to-head records, and the significance of a potential draw.

James Pacheco

2024-09-13

tennis net

Sports Betting

What Does EV Mean in Betting?

Learn what EV means in betting and how expected value betting can help you beat the bookies over time

James Pacheco

2024-09-04

Stadium

Sports Betting

What is a ladder in sports betting?

Learn about ladder betting in sports, a strategy where profits from previous bets fund the next, allowing you to climb the ladder of stakes as long as your bets keep winning.

James Pacheco

2024-08-19

referee tossing a coin

Sports Betting

What is juice in betting

Discover how bookmakers make a profit by adding a house edge, or juice, to their odds. Learn how this affects your winnings and why it's crucial to understand.

James Pacheco

2024-08-15

Football players in action during a game

Sports Betting

Player Injuries: Impact on Odds and Betting Strategies

Find out the ways through which player injuries make sports betting odds change significantly. Learn which sports and player positions are most affected.

James Pacheco

2024-08-14

best teams to bet on

Cricket

Best Teams to Bet on in Test Match Dominance

While Australia has historically dominated with a 47.8% win rate, and India has been the top performer over the last decade with a 56% win rate, bettors should also consider factors like odds, venue, team news, weather, and recent form to make informed wagers.

James Pacheco

2024-08-13

James Pacheco

He’s also reviewed more slots and casinos than he cares to remember, while loving Blackjack, and hating Roulette. Away from writing he manages a Fantasy Football team, cooks, studies cricket stats just for the hell of it and vacations in Paros, Greece, every summer.