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.
latestArticlesBy James Pacheco
Betting
1Win Aviator: Ultimate Guide & Winning Strategies
Master 1Win Aviator. We’ll share everything from basic tips concerning the rules of the game to expert strategies such as bank management and using bonuses.
James Pacheco
2025-02-20
Betting
How to Use Booking Codes on 1Win
Learn how to find and redeem 1Win promo codes. Get step-by-step instructions to unlock exclusive bonuses, promotions, and rewards at 1Win online casino.
James Pacheco
2025-02-21
Betting
1Win Casino Games Review: Poker, Slots, Jackpot & Live Casino
Read our review of the 1Win Casino which covers the types of poker available and bonuses, variety of slots, Live Casino products and payment options.
James Pacheco
2025-02-21
Cricket
Paarl Royals vs Eastern Cape Sunrisers Preview: Odds, Tips and Prediction
Check out our betting preview complete with analysis, team news, stats and tips of the SA T20 match between Paarl Royals and Eastern Cape Sunrisers.
James Pacheco
2025-01-10
Cricket
Joburg Super Kings vs MI Cape Town Preview: Odds, Tips and Predictions
Read our betting preview of Joburg Super Kings v MI Cape Town complete with betting tips, analysis, team news and the latest odds ahead of the game.
James Pacheco
2025-01-10
Cricket
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I, Predictions, Odds and Tips, 28th Dec
If you’re interested in New Zealand v Sri Lanka betting, you’ve come to the right place because we’re about to talk you through all the latest New Zealand v Sri Lanka betting odds at the best betting platforms ahead of the 1st T20I, complete with our New Zealand v Sri Lanka prediction across several of the betting markets.
James Pacheco
2024-12-25
Cricket
South Africa vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I Odds, Tips and Predictions
SportsBoom previews the much-anticipated third T20I match between South Africa and Pakistan on Saturday, December 14 in Johannesburg.
James Pacheco
2024-12-14
Betting
How Much Money Was Made 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
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
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
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
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
Betting
What Does EV Mean in Betting?
Learn what EV means in betting and how expected value betting can help you beat the bookies over time
James Pacheco
2024-09-04
Betting
What is a ladder in sports betting?
Learn about ladder betting in sports, a strategy where profits from previous bets fund the next, allowing you to climb the ladder of stakes as long as your bets keep winning.
James Pacheco
2024-08-19
Betting
What is juice in betting
Discover how bookmakers make a profit by adding a house edge, or juice, to their odds. Learn how this affects your winnings and why it's crucial to understand.
James Pacheco
2024-08-15
Betting
Player Injuries: Impact on Odds and Betting Strategies
Find out the ways through which player injuries make sports betting odds change significantly. Learn which sports and player positions are most affected.
James Pacheco
2024-08-14
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.