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

Flat betting is one of the easiest betting strategies, popular among both beginners and experienced bettors. Let’s see what it is, how it works, and why some even apply it to games like baccarat.

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

The Kelly Criterion is a proven bankroll management formula that helps bettors calculate the optimal stake size. Learn how to use Full and Half Kelly — and why many prefer the safer Half Kelly approach.

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

Golf is a sport full of unique terms and abbreviations that can confuse newcomers. If you've ever watched a tournament or checked a leaderboard, you may have wondered what certain letters and jargon mean. For example, what does "F" mean in golf? In this beginner-friendly golf glossary, we’ll clearly answer that question (it stands for Finished) and explain 25+ common golf abbreviations and terms. From scoring terms like birdie and bogey to leaderboard codes like E, CUT, or WD, this guide will help you understand golf lingo. We’ll also share why knowing these terms is useful – especially if you’re a sports bettor – and how it can improve your golf betting strategy. Let’s tee off with the basics!

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

Expected value (EV) is one of the most important concepts in sports betting. Yet many beginners overlook it, focusing only on who they think will win. In reality, understanding expected value – and betting on outcomes with positive EV – is key to making money over the long run. This beginner-friendly guide will explain what expected value is, how to calculate it step by step, and why it matters for your betting success. We’ll also show how tools like BetRocket’s expected value calculator and innovative EV+ Lab can help you easily apply the math and test your betting strategies. Let’s dive in!

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

Value betting is one of the few proven ways to gain an edge in sports betting. In simple terms, it means placing bets where you believe the odds are mispriced in your favor. This approach focuses on finding positive expected value (EV+) opportunities – bets that should yield profits over the long run. In this beginner-friendly guide, we'll explain what a value bet is, how a value betting strategy works, whether you should bet on underdogs, and how to leverage tools like BetRocket to find +EV bets. By the end, you'll understand why value betting is considered the smartest way to bet, and how BetRocket’s unique features (like its EV+ Lab for backtesting) can help you get started on the right foot.