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Short Selling ban on Financials extended by ASIC

ASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission)  has extended its ban on the short selling of financial stocks yet again, until May 31, despite advice from international regulators that it should only be used as a temporary measure, and may imbalance markets and reduce liquidity. While the ban has been in place, financial stocks have suffered just as …

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Posted in Money

Is there a way of Winning on the Pokies?

This article is written especially for regular players of Poker machines – or “Pokies” as they are known in Australia – and their quest to Win on Pokies. Includes tips on how to Win on Pokies, and potential winning strategy. 20% Margin Loss It is a mathematical fact that all pokies will keep around 20 cents out …

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Posted in Gaming

Long Term Winning

Did you WIN mate? People will often ask after a race day or gaming session, “Did you WIN mate?” The answer to this question, is what this article is all about. Success In any form of punting or gaming, success must ultimately be determined by the $Units Returned (PROFIT) over time – otherwise, it is simply a pastime …

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Bendigo Cup selections

In a fairly open affair, the Bendigo Cup today may produce a sizable trifecta. There are 2 selections in the Bendigo Cup, seeming the most consistent with best times this distance, and well weighted. Home Sweet has been tracking nicely into this, coming off a win and 2nd place last 2 starts, runs much better up …

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Aqua D’Amore ready for best in Cox Plate

Aqua D’Amore is ready to do her best against all comers, in what is set to be a blazing bolt to the finish! Placed 2nd to Tawqeet (currently Melbourne Cup favourite) in last week’s Caulfield Cup, giving G Network punters a $7.25 place result – is the one to beat in Saturday’s Cox Plate 2040m …

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Posted in Racing

Value Betting

Concept This concept of value, simply put, is an estimate – usually made by a professional racing analyst – of the horses worth, or ability in the race expressed as a number – odds, dollars, percentage, ratios, etc. – these days usually as a dollar value. Factors There are complex algorithms and theory used to derive the results …

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Posted in Racing

Commissions Margin

In order to enjoy racing, it is beneficial to win and see a return… Punters take 20% LOSS on EVERY BET!!! This cute fact is due to the TAB Tote machine’s Profit Algorithm, which takes out around 20% Commissions Margin (usually quoted as 15%-20%). That means the tote (TAB) will take up to 20% out of the …

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