Henry Watkins

Biography:

Henry Watkins is a Sports Writer at MyBookie. Originally from Scotland and currently residing in Metro Atlanta with his wife Penny, Henry covers a range of topics, including competitive and professional sports as well as sports business. In addition to his sports writing, he is also an author of horror fiction, with works such as Karaoke Night, Crueller, and Off The Grid.

Is it Worth Betting on the NFL Preseason Games?

Is it Worth Betting on the NFL Preseason Games?

Written by on March 28, 2025

Admittedly, I never pay much attention to the preseason because nearly everything about it and the related NFL betting odds are often skewed up. Rookies are overhyped, free agents are overrated and preseason trainings are exaggerated. And as far as on-field rosters are concerned, you never know who will be playing and how long they will be on the field, … click title for full article.
Elite 8 Betting Predictions: March Madness Bracket & Upcoming Games to Win with MyBookie

Elite 8 Betting Predictions to Win with MyBookie

Written by on March 28, 2025

We wait all year for March Madness to roll around, getting caught up in the excitement and upsets that come with every tournament. The games come quickly, though, and it is only the very best teams who ca handle the pressure and move on. The first 2 rounds moved quickly to get us to the Sweet 16, and now we … click title for full article.
Truck, Xifnity, Cup Series, and MotoGP to Start Betting Motor Sports

Truck, Xifnity, Cup Series, and MotoGP to Start Betting Motor Sports

Written by on March 27, 2025

The year is moving quickly already, as we are into spring now and seeing some of the major sports leagues reaching the end of their season. While some sports are almost done for the season, we are still getting started with the action on the track. All these major racing organizations are now underway, but they are all still very … click title for full article.
4 Things You Must Consider Before Betting on Boxing Advice

4 Things You Must Consider Before Betting on Boxing

Written by on March 27, 2025

If you have dipped your toe into the world of sports betting but have stuck to one sport, you may want to consider expanding your horizons, like betting on Boxing. It’s not necessarily a bad idea to stick to a sport that you know a lot about, but what do you do when the season comes to an end? This … click title for full article.
Learn to Spot and Reduce Risk Before You Wager

Learn to Spot and Reduce Risk Before You Wager

Written by on March 27, 2025

Do you love the adrenaline and profits that come with wagering in the betting lines and coming out with big profits? So do we! Fortunately or unfortunately, betting—especially sports betting—comes with several risk factors that need to mastered if we are to avoid sinking into the oblivion of bad irreparable losses and lifelong debts that have, for so long, been … click title for full article.
The Advantages of Live Betting in Top Events

The Advantages of Live Betting in Top Events

Written by on March 22, 2025

Thanks to the advent of the internet, the world of sports betting has taken off to a whole other stratosphere, especially for fans of online betting. One of the most interesting developments in the internet age is the introduction of live betting, also known as in-play or in-running betting.   What are the Advantages of Live Betting? The general principle … click title for full article.
What's the Difference Between an Oddsmaker vs Bookie?

What’s the Difference Between an Oddsmaker vs Bookie?

Written by on March 21, 2025

Oddsmaker vs Bookie are two of the most important parties involved in the world of betting. And although their roles are interrelated, they are far from being the same. An Oddsmaker studies games, players and game conditions, and then sets the betting lines, including (but not limited to) money lines, point spreads and game totals. A Bookie, on the other … click title for full article.
Explaining What is Point Shaving?

What is Point Shaving?

Written by on March 21, 2025

In sports betting, point shaving is defined as the act of purposefully fixing a match in order to prevent a favored team from covering the spread in a given game. Generally involves a sports gambler and a player or players from the favored team collaborating to prevent the covering of a published point spread. The gambler often bribes the player … click title for full article.
Identifying When to Stay Away from Betting Favorites

Identifying When to Stay Away from Betting Favorites

Written by on March 18, 2025

Bookmakers, as many of you already know, are in the business of setting odds and making money, depending on how your wagers go. The more you lose, the more they gain… so although the majority of online sports betting lines give a clear depiction of the real betting situation on the ground, some lines—whether for favorites or underdogs—are inflated to … click title for full article.
Quick Tips on How to Increase Your Betting Winning Percentage

Quick Tips on How to Increase Your Betting Winning Percentage

Written by on March 18, 2025

Are you tired of being on the losing side of online sports betting too many times than you get to be on the winning side? Do you want to hack your way into changing from an average bettor to one that is respected for his great winning percentage in sports betting? We hope you are because we come bearing gifts … click title for full article.
What Makes a Successful Sports Bettor?

What Makes a Successful Sports Bettor?

Written by on March 16, 2025

Anyone—including my nana—can pick a winner or two in sports betting. But if you want to become a long-term and successful sports odds bettor like Gambler Extraordinaire, Billy Walters, then you will need more than just stringing up a couple of wins. No doubt, only a very small percentage of gamblers get sustained success in sports betting, but the truth … click title for full article.
Are Winning Streaks in Sports Betting Real?

Are Winning Streaks in Sports Betting Real?

Written by on March 16, 2025

Every team, good or bad as they may be, has to endure some sort of winning or losing streak in the sports betting lines. The same trends hold true for sports bettors who, sooner or later, equally have to deal with hot and cold betting streaks. This is all down to life’s proclivity for the unexpected, meaning that winning can … click title for full article.