Research links IQ and betting on horse racing

The advent of legal online sports betting in North Carolina has brought a wave of enthusiasm, particularly with the onset of March Madness 2024. As promotions from online sportsbooks flood the market, targeting fans of prestigious teams like UNC and Duke, the lure of these offers is palpable. However, beneath the surface of these enticing…

It might be better if some things that happen in Vegas don't stay there. Public health researchers say the betting mecca could share valuable lessons about the effects of sports gambling with states that are just now legalizing it. North Carolina will be one of those states next month, when online sports betting becomes legal for people 21 and…

It might be better if some things that happen in Vegas don't stay there. Public health researchers say the betting mecca could share valuable lessons about the effects of sports gambling with states that are just now legalizing it. North Carolina will be one of those states next month, when online sports betting becomes legal for people 21 and…

It might be better if some things that happen in Vegas don't stay there. Public health researchers say the betting mecca could share valuable lessons about the effects of sports gambling with states that are just now legalizing it. North Carolina will be one of those states next month, when online sports betting becomes legal for people 21 and…

In an era where smartphones have become as ubiquitous as wallets, a recent study in the Journal of Behavioral Addictions reveals how the convenience and privacy of mobile betting platforms might be reshaping the gambling landscape - for better or for worse. Researchers have peeled back the digital curtain to show that the ease of placing a bet from…

Parameters obtained during treadmill tests can reflect both the racing outcomes and career potential of racehorses, researchers report. Poor athletic performance is a common issue in racehorses, Chiara Maria Lo Feudo and her fellow researchers noted in the journal PLOS ONE. "Studies on poor performance either rely on trainers' and owners' opinions,…

Legal sports betting operators took in $220 billion over past five years With the NFL season now officially underway, Kentucky residents and visitors - for the first time - will be able to legally place sports bets on something other than horse racing. When they do, some of that money will also fund the state's first-ever program for people with…

When the NFL season kicks off this week, Kentucky residents and visitors - for the first time - will be able to legally place sports bets on something other than horse racing. When they do, some of that money will also fund the state's first-ever program for people with gambling problems. Since the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for legalized…

When the NFL season kicks off this week, Kentucky residents and visitors - for the first time - will be able to legally place sports bets on something other than horse racing. When they do, some of that money will also fund the state's first-ever program for people with gambling problems. Since the U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for legalized…

Horse racing gambling involves betting on the outcome of horse races for fun or profit. It requires understanding different types of bets, handicapping horses effectively, utilizing strategies, and managing your bankroll wisely. Horse racing gambling has been an integral part of the sport for centuries, offering excitement and potential profits for…

Authors: Raymond Tucker and Willie Black Department of Kinesiology, University of Houston Victoria, Victoria, TX, USA. Correspondence: College of Education and Health Professions Kinesiology Department University of Houston Victoria, USA. University of Houston at Victoria 3007 N. Ben Wilson Victoria, Texas 77901 Phone:…

If you enjoy placing bets and crossing your fingers for a big payout, keep reading because this article will discuss three reasons horse betting is more exciting than any other form of gambling. Thanks to the ever-growing number of resources like British Racecourses that provide information on everything horse racing related, including great…

Research findings suggest that punters underestimate the chances of female jockeys winning horse races. The bias was identified in a British study that analyzed 20 years of data from the betting market. University of Liverpool PhD student Vanessa Cashmore and her fellow researchers analysed British racing data from 664536 runners in 68993 National…

The bookmaker (nearly) always wins, as the adage goes. But if you want to tip the balance in your favour, look to female riders. Gamblers' biases have created a situation where punters can make greater returns by backing female jump jockeys. In our recently published research that was funded by the Racing Foundation, my colleagues and I discovered…

1. In this study, sports bettors in general tended to have high levels of problem gambling, and sports-betting involvement was frequently associated with greater problem-gambling severity. 2. Research on marketing and promotion of sports betting was most prevalent in Australia and the United Kingdom. Evidence Rating Level: 3 (Average) Sports…

Summary: The higher a man's IQ, the more likely he is to partake in betting on horse races, a new study concludes. The higher a man's IQ, the more likely he is to bet on horse racing, according to new research from academics at the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Liverpool. In a study published in the Journal of Behavioral…

FRIDAY, Oct. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) - New research suggests you can add rugby players to the list of professional athletes who face a significantly heightened risk of brain diseases following years of intense contact play. "This latest work under our FIELD program of research demonstrates that risk of neurodegenerative disease is not isolated to…

Betting on horse-racing may not be such a mug's game after all - a study found that men who are willing to risk cash after weighing up the runners' chances have a higher IQ than those who do not. Academics believe this is because racing enthusiasts often have to make difficult decisions, as success can depend upon analysing the previous form of a…

BLOKES who gamble on horses tend to be brainier than those who do not, research suggests. A study of nearly 15500 British male punters found horseracing enthusiasts had a higher than average IQ. Experts claim they often make complex decisions - unlike other wagers, such as the lottery or slot machines. For each step up on the IQ scale, punters…

Skipping breakfast before an early ride or eating a late dinner after an evening workout may seem convenient, but those eating habits may put your heart at risk: People who eat late dinners and skip breakfast tend to have worse outcomes after suffering a heart attack, new research European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found. In the study,…

Submitted by DraftKings BOSTON, November 21, 2022 /CSRwire/ - DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) today announced it will provide multi-year funding to Kindbridge Research Institute ("KRI") and serve as the sole corporate sponsor of KRI's Military Research Associate Program ("MRAP"), which assists veterans transitioning from military service to pursuing…