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World Cup 2026 Draw: Date, Time, How to Watch & Pots Explained

A guest draws the name of a team out of a pot during a FIFA draw. Photo courtesy of the official FIFA Facebook profile. World Cup 2026 draw featured image

The FIFA World Cup 2026 draw is one of the most anticipated events in international football, determining which teams will face each other in the group stage and shaping the entire tournament landscape. Taking place on Friday, December 5, 2025,…

World Cup 2026 Odds: Who’s Favourite & Who Offers Value?

Spain's national football team celebrates their ticket to the World Cup 2026 after finishing first of their group in a game against Turkey on November 18, 2025. World Cup 2026 odds featured image

The World Cup 2026 is still months away, but the betting odds have already shifted a bit at ibet, with 42 of the 48 teams already qualified for the biggest football tournament in the world. However, with the World Cup…

Champions League Predictions for Matchday 3: Chaos Creates Value

Kylian Mbappe Brahim Diaz celebrate a goal against Getafe Champions League predictions for Matchday 3

The Champions League’s new 36-team format is already delivering drama and desperation in equal measure, and we are ready for it with our Champions League predictions for Matchday 3.  Some of Matchday 2’s shocking results, including Galatasaray’s victory over Liverpool…

2025–26 NBA Betting Guide & Season Preview

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The 2025-26 NBA season is here, and the league opens with question marks on both coasts. The Oklahoma City Thunder enter as defending champions with a young core that can repeat, LeBron James begins Year 23 with a full season…

Champions League Predictions for Matchday 2: Home, Sweet Home?

Robert Lewandowski FC Barcelona Champions League Predictions for Matchday 2

The dust has barely settled from a thrilling opening matchday that delivered shock results, statement victories, and tactical masterclasses across Europe. As we get ready to go over our Champions League predictions for Matchday 2, let’s recap a bit of…

NHL 25-26 Season Betting Guide: Team Previews, Key Dates & Tips

Florida Panthers Stanley Cup NHL 25-26

The NHL 25-26 season promises to be one of the most compelling in recent memory, with blockbuster moves reshaping championship contenders and European stars taking centre stage. The new campaign will drop the puck on October 7, 2025, as all…

Ryder Cup 2025 Betting Guide: When Is It & How to Handicap It

Ryder Cup 2025 general view Bethpage Black course

The most prestigious team competition in professional golf returns to American soil as Team Europe defends their Ryder Cup title against Team USA at the legendary Bethpage Black Course from September 26th to the 28th in the Ryder Cup 2025…

Champions League Predictions for Matchday 1: Three Value Plays to Start

Camp Nou Champions League Predictions for Matchday 1

The Champions League anthem will echo through Europe’s cathedrals of football once again as the 2025/2026 campaign kicks off with its opening matchday. While casual bettors chase parlays filled with favorites and goalscorer markets flood with public money, the savvy…

World Athletics Championships 2025 Betting Guide

Karsten Warholm Norway 400 m World Athletics Championships 2025

The World Athletics Championships 2025 are here as Tokyo will be hosting the 20th edition of this event from September 13th to the 21st. More than 2,000 athletes from 200 teams will compete across 49 events at the Japan National…