Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 11/13/2025
3 min to read

Sports betting can start as harmless entertainment, but for many people it becomes a difficult habit to break. If you’ve reached a point where betting no longer feels fun — and you’re asking yourself “how to stop betting on sports” — you’re already taking an important first step. This guide will walk you through practical strategies to reduce or stop betting, rebuild control, and focus on healthier activities.

Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 11/14/2025
3 min to read

In sports betting, success isn’t measured by how many bets you win — it’s measured by how profitable you are in the long run. That’s where ROI (Return on Investment) comes in. Understanding ROI helps you evaluate your performance and make smarter, data-driven betting decisions. At BetRocket, we provide tools like EV+ insights, Surebets, and a built-in Bet Tracker that automatically calculates ROI for your bets, so you always know whether your strategy is truly profitable.

Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 11/13/2025
4 min to read

Sports betting is full of strategies, tools, and decisions that can make a huge difference in your results. One of the most popular features modern sportsbooks offer is Cash Out. But what does it really mean, and more importantly: should you cash out bets or let them run?

Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 11/13/2025
3 min to read

Over/Under betting (also called totals betting) is one of the simplest and most popular markets in sports. Let’s break down what it means, see examples, and learn how to use it wisely.

Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 11/13/2025
3 min to read

Handicap (or spread) betting is one of the most popular forms of wagering in sports. This guide explains how handicaps work, why sportsbooks use them, and how you can apply smart strategies when betting against the spread.

Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 10/30/2025
2 min to read

Learn what parlay betting is, how parlays work, what a “push” means, and whether they’re worth the risk. A beginner-friendly guide for smarter sports betting.

Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 10/30/2025
2 min to read

The Martingale strategy is one of the oldest betting systems. Popular in casinos and now applied to sports betting, it promises to “recover losses” by doubling your stake after each loss. But does it actually work in practice?

Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 11/13/2025
2 min to read

Hedging is a popular sports betting strategy that helps reduce risk and sometimes guarantee a profit — even if your original bet doesn’t win. But how does it work, is it legal, and what is a good hedge ratio? Let’s break it down.

Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 11/14/2025
2 min to read

Have you ever seen odds change dramatically before a match starts? That’s what bettors call “dropping odds”. Understanding why odds drop — and how to react — can give you a real edge. Let’s break it down step by step.

Written by Chris Tacker
Updated 11/14/2025
3 min to read

Arbitrage betting (surebetting) is one of the most talked-about strategies in sports betting. But how does it work in practice? Can you really make money, and how many bets can you place per day? Let’s break it down step by step.