Some people think that trying to predict the result of a football match is largely a waste of time. They instinctively know that 'anything can happen in those 90 minutes and often does'. It's true that you can never predict the result of a football match with any degree of certainty, but that doesn't mean that football is wholly unpredictable. A football match is probabilistic in nature and always involves an element of 'God plays dice'. Freak results happen and they are largely unpredictable, but they happen no more often than they should and the best teams win more often than not. To be profitable betting on football it's important to evaluate probabilities rather than predict winners and to use a value based approach to betting. You'll need to establish what factors are important and therefore what information is relevant and you'll need to understand the nature of the problem space. The traditional approach to data processing for football is to use ratings and statistics, however neural networks provide a more sophisticated approach. The subconscious mind can also be very powerful when trained and used in the right way. Some people rely too much on their 'gut feeling' when gambling and other people not enough. Sometimes we feel more certain about a decision than we should and we tend not to think in terms of probabilities, however it is possible to train our minds to be more effective. It's also important to take a disciplined and intelligent approach and to always learn and evolve. One thing that you must accept is that the process involves losing and you can't force your luck. You also need to be realistic: luck is completely random and impersonal. You can be lucky after the event, but not before. You can't see the future in a dream. Dreams are windows to the subconscious, not the future. Whether you plan to take a systematic approach to betting on football or not, this guide will help you to understand what's important and what's not and how best to proceed. There is also a small, easy to understand introduction to neural networks describing what they are and how they work by way of a simple example.

If I asked you. " Do you know what the odds are of winning the European Lottery?" You probably would not even be able to hazard a guess. It is in fact 116,541,800 to 1. There is a way to reduce these odds. If I told you that there are 30 main ball numbers from which the 5 main numbers have come out and scored 60 times for the winning jackpots in 525 draws. Which is about once every 8 to 9 draws. The odds from these 30 numbers is142,506 to 1. So picking 5 main numbers out of 30 plus covering all the star balls over six lines for a total odds of 855,036 to 1. Which would with 5 winning main numbers guarantee you a minimum of 2 lines with five numbers in each line, with each line having at least one Star Ball each. Your winnings might likely be a total of between 0.4 million and 3 million. Worst still, you could even hit the jackpot.

Why is there a twelve on the cover of this blackjack book instead of the usual twenty-one? No blackjack author in their right mind would put a hand of twelve on the cover. Glen Wiggy did--he is full of surprises like that. Part how-to manual, part memoir, 1536 Free Waters and Other Blackjack Endeavors--Finding Profit and Humor in Card-Counting chronicles Wiggy's amusing experiences while playing blackjack during more than eight hundred casino visits from January 2001 until June 2008. It also introduces blackjack card-counting in a fun and easy-to-learn format.

In addition to the everyday casino patrons, starving puppies, angry pit bosses, French doughnuts, talking sea gulls, and 1536 bottled waters make unforgettable appearances in these entertaining stories tailored for casual blackjack gamblers. For players pursuing the game for serious profit, Wiggy also presents practical tips on

- Aspects of blackjack basic strategy- Fundamentals of card-counting- Techniques for managing money- Dangers of greedy gambling behavior

Unlike most blackjack strategy guides, 1536 Free Waters and Other Blackjack Endeavors won't teach you how to "kill" the dealer or make a living playing the game. Instead, you'll learn basic strategy and introductory card-counting skills that give you enough confidence to approach the table with a positive attitude and reasonable expectation of winning. Plus, you'll learn what to expect from the cards and the wonderfully strange people and places you may encounter. Enjoy the ride.

"Undoubtedly, the most enjoyable blackjack book I've read in my twenty years as the editor of a gambling publishing company. It had me laughing out loud."--Deke Castleman, editor for Huntington Press

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This book is for you only if you gamble to make money.

If your idea of "fun" and "entertainment" includes giving away your hard-earned money to casinos, I can't help you.

If you enjoy sitting in a mindless, bright lights/dinging trance while you drop quarters down a slot, this book is not for you.

If you think casinos are built and run by stupid people, you better stay out of them.

If you think you can beat a blackjack dealer by wild-assed guessing, think again.

If you play poker just because it's now so popular . . . you don't need my book.

If you believe you can just happen to be "lucky" enough to beat the odds, you live in a fantasy world and you'd hate this book for destroying your illusions.

But if you're hard-headed, serious, willing to work, and tired of the mainstream gambling books that simply teach you how to lose less rather than win . . .

If you understand casinos don't stay in business by giving out more money than they take in . . .

This is an extensive examination of the most popular forms of gambling. If you can find any positive expectation bets, and how.

Some of the material is controversial. Some of it is unique.

It's not for beginners. If you don't already know how to play blackjack or craps, buy and read the basic books first. This one assumes you know and understand the rules of play.

If you have emotional or psychological issues around money -- my strong advice is, don't gamble.

If you want to believe casinos are playgrounds built for your amusement, this is not the book for you. I use statistical concepts and common sense to strip away the bright lights and glamor to reveal the mathematical realities of gambling.

For the most part, it's not pretty. Not if you want to make money instead of lose it.

But there are opportunities there for people willing to work hard and understand the obstacles so they can surmount them.

If you're still an emotional child needing the adrenaline rush and excitement of "winning" money, this is not for you.

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