Video guides
Short, narrated video guides from Sports and Casinos: how our tools work and the key ideas behind UK betting and casino offers, explained in plain English in under two minutes each. Every video has its own page with a summary, a transcript and a link to the full written guide.
For example, you can learn the key idea behind an offer in a couple of minutes, or follow a step-by-step walkthrough of one of our tools. In addition, each page lists the chapters, so you can jump straight to the part you need. Then, when you are ready, the full written guide covers the detail.
In short, each video takes one idea and explains it step by step. As a result, you can learn the basics quickly before you claim an offer. Also, every video has a transcript or a summary, so you can read along if you prefer. However, remember that offers and terms change, so always check the latest terms first.
▶ 1:54Matched Betting Explained
How matched betting turns a bookmaker free bet into cash whatever the result, with a real example: backing Arsenal to beat Chelsea at William Hill and laying it on Betfair.
▶ 1:36Each-Way Betting Explained
How an each-way bet works as two bets in one, the standard UK place terms, and a worked example at 10/1 showing what you get back if your horse wins, places or loses.
▶ 1:24Betting Odds Explained
What fractional and decimal odds mean, how to convert between them, what evens is, and how implied probability reveals the bookmaker’s margin.
▶ 1:36Wagering Requirements Explained
What a wagering requirement is, how to work out how much you need to bet, what the UK Gambling Commission’s 10x cap changed, and how to tell whether a casino bonus is worth having.
18+ only. Our guides explain how offers and games work; they are not a way to make money. Free, confidential help: BeGambleAware.org or the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133.