Category: Betting History

  • History of Betting on Horse Racing

    History of Betting on Horse Racing

    Humans have been racing horses since they were domesticated. This goes back to the days of nomadic peoples in Central Asia. Since then, many events have been held in different places and with many people. Horse racing began in the 12th century, when English soldiers returned from the Crusades, bringing Arabian horses with them. Arabian…

  • The History of Betting on Football and Why It’s Popular Today

    The History of Betting on Football and Why It’s Popular Today

    Football is the most popular sport in the world, and if you’re reading our football review you already know this. Alongside horse racing, football betting is one of the most popular sports in the world. What makes football betting so popular? Why is it so popular now? The Early Development of Football Betting It is…

  • Mastering Your Reaction to Losses

    Mastering Your Reaction to Losses

    I’ve had some euphoric winning streaks and some disastrous losing streaks. These were in my short blackjack career of almost two years. Like many other players, I take winning streaks in my stride. Naturally, I won— isn’t that the whole point? The losing streaks are much more challenging to handle. Extended losing streaks can be…