James Pacheco

James Pacheco

Sports Betting Editor

41 Articles

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

 Mohammad Hafeez of Pakistan

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

Super bowl flags

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

3 Passports

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

Man doing a football trick

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

Overcoming Challenges and Relapses

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

What is a 3-way money-line in football?

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.