Bill Dozer - We have all come across a handicapper claiming to be on hot streak, and for a fee he would be willing to share his secrets with you. Let's examine when it's acceptable to pay for betting information and how to spot a "Tout".

Bill Dozer - One of the most commonly asked question by the new player is: “Which is the best sportsbook?”  I in turn ask the player about his or her playing style and that’s when their question becomes complicated.

Bill Dozer - Half time betting is profitable for sportsbooks because of the type of bettor it attracts. There are the gamblers who were at work and missed getting down on their team and there are the bettors who watched their team get blown out in the first two quarters who look to 2nd half odds for reason to keep watching. Then there is the chaser, the book's most profitable type of bettor...He's the guy down large on the night and can't be at peace with tomorrow is another day. He wants to go to bed with a number in the plus column but there are no more games on the board to cap. His last chance of the night is to play the odds in the second half.