Favourite cricket player
Kumar Sangakarra
Favourite Dish
Pizza Margherita
Favourite sporting memory
Portugal winning Euro 2016
Favourite day of the year
Sunday of The British Open (golf)
Favourite English word
Incessant
Favourite Sports Movie
Any Given Sunday
James has been writing about cricket, football and tennis betting for the best part of 20 years for some of the biggest operators, websites and publications in the industry. Heroes and heroines include Paul Scholes, Chris DiMarco, Anastasia Myskina, Richard Gasquet, Nat-Sciver Brunt and Kumar Sangakarra.
Latest Articles by James Pacheco
Sports Betting
What Does EV Mean in Betting?
Learn what EV means in betting and how expected value betting can help you beat the bookies over time
James Pacheco
2024-09-04
Sports Betting
What is a ladder in sports betting?
Learn about ladder betting in sports, a strategy where profits from previous bets fund the next, allowing you to climb the ladder of stakes as long as your bets keep winning.
James Pacheco
2024-08-19
Sports Betting
What is juice in betting
Discover how bookmakers make a profit by adding a house edge, or juice, to their odds. Learn how this affects your winnings and why it's crucial to understand.
James Pacheco
2024-08-15
Sports Betting
Player Injuries: Impact on Odds and Betting Strategies
Find out the ways through which player injuries make sports betting odds change significantly. Learn which sports and player positions are most affected.
James Pacheco
2024-08-14
Cricket
Best Teams to Bet on in Test Match Dominance
While Australia has historically dominated with a 47.8% win rate, and India has been the top performer over the last decade with a 56% win rate, bettors should also consider factors like odds, venue, team news, weather, and recent form to make informed wagers.
James Pacheco
2024-08-13
Sports Betting
First Five Innings Betting Strategy
Betting on the first five innings in MLB offers a strategic alternative to full-game wagering, with options like money line, run line, and total bets.
James Pacheco
2024-08-13
James Pacheco
He’s also reviewed more slots and casinos than he cares to remember, while loving Blackjack, and hating Roulette. Away from writing he manages a Fantasy Football team, cooks, studies cricket stats just for the hell of it and vacations in Paros, Greece, every summer.