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
Cricket
South Africa vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I, Odds, Tips and Predictions
SportsBoom previews the much-anticipated second T20I match between South Africa and Pakistan on Friday, December 13 in SuperSport Park, Centurion.
James Pacheco
2024-12-12
Sports Betting
How much was bet on the Superbowl 2024 in the USA?
Learn how much money was bet on the 2024 Super Bowl in the USA, with an estimated $23.1 billion wagered. Discover key insights into the bets, big wagers, and the impact of regulated sports betting growth.
James Pacheco
2024-09-24
Sports Betting
How old do you have to be to bet?
The legal age for gambling varies by country and betting type. Learn the minimum age for sports betting, casino gaming, and lotteries in countries like the UK, USA, Canada, Kenya, and more.
James Pacheco
2024-09-24
Sports Betting
Can You Parlay Prop Bets in Sports Betting?
Learn how to combine prop bets with parlay bets in sports betting. Discover the flexibility of modern Sportsbooks, including Bet Builders, to create unique wagers across multiple sports and games.
James Pacheco
2024-09-24
Sports Betting
Can I Ban Myself from Online Gambling?
Wondering how to ban yourself from online gambling? Discover how self-exclusion works, alternative solutions, and tips for overcoming challenges during your self-ban.
James Pacheco
2024-09-19
Sports Betting
What is a 3-way money-line in football?
Learn about the 3-way money-line in football betting, how it differs from spread betting, and why it’s so popular. Discover key factors to consider when placing bets, including team form, head-to-head records, and the significance of a potential draw.
James Pacheco
2024-09-13
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.