Your Guide to the Rise and Evolution of the Pot Store

(Gloucestercitynews.net)(December 9, 2019)–To say that marijuana has been booming into the avenues of business, politics, and the cultural zeitgeist would be an understatement.

With the advent of more and more legalization across the United States and other countries, the humble pot store has gone from humble origins to big business interests.

Where did it all start? Where does it all lead? The cannabis industry is riding high and we\’re here to follow its evolution.

The Humble Beginnings

Marijuana has long since been a common medicine for calming nerves and healing inflammation and other cases. It wasn\’t until the 20th century that prohibition movements banned the drug and started a mistrustful campaign against it.

In the 21st century that is all overturning and with it comes a rise of many variants on the pot store. Back in the 60s and 70s, the pot business was a bit more wild and uncertain. Dealers sold it almost anywhere and in cheap bundles.

The biggest reason for the coming growth comes from the fast unfolding band of legalization.

Legalization on Multiple Levels

It started with a few states legalizing the use of medical marijuana. Then came the likes of Utah and Washington allowing recreational usage of the plant.

With more and more pressure on the government, the idea of nationally legalized marijuana may be soon around the corner.

With the bounds of government banning coming down, this only invites the potential markets of big business. With the potential of

big profits showcased in Nevada

and Washington, many entrepreneurs are eager to invest in the pot store.

Working Around the Restrictions

For now, there is still legislation from stopping full-on major investment. This hasn\’t stopped any companies so much as made them change tactics.

Figuring out ways to work within the law has been a common theme in many businesses.

1. Vertical Integration

Vertical integration

refers to a company that owns all levels of its production. This means they grow the plant, harvest the plant, process the plant, and sell the plant and its byproducts.

This allows companies to control their limited markets. Because federal law still prohibits marijuana from crossing state lines, this is a good foundation to have.

2. Mergers and Buyouts

Big companies are pushing and moving in preparation for something bigger. Some say that the legalization of marijuana at the federal level is inevitable and some businesses seem to think so.

While the Canadian pot industry is already booming due to its full legalization, American companies are not far behind. Major corporations are snatching up the small-time pot growers who have come from the initial legalizations.

Their ever-growing product and company base pushes them for massive pot franchises and huge superstores.

The Pinnacle of Pot Store Levels

All of this corporate moving and big investments lead to only one thing and that is massive pot store showcases. Things like the

Planet 13 Superstore

may be a common thing in the near future.

The humble pot store is now far from humble. There is a lot more change on the horizon as the potential of full legalization unleashes the floodtides of corporate interests.

History, Information, and the News at Your Fingertips

Your local pot store may become not only a more common site but bigger and more corporate. These changes look to be inevitable as a lot of investments and resources pour in. What this evolution will bring is anyone\’s guess.

For all things news in the South Jersey and Philadelphia areas, we have you covered. Check out our other articles for more items and keep yourself updated.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Expands CAPP+ Program

PHILADELPHIA PA–Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is proud to announce a partnership with

The Enterprise Center

, in conjunction with Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation (PHDC), to build the number of licensed contractors in Philadelphia and expand CHOP’s

Community Asthma Prevention Program Plus Home Repairs (CAPP+) initiative.

This effort will offer training and resources to local contractors interested in scaling up their business and create economic opportunity for minority contractors as the partners build a pipeline of PHDC-approved contractors for CAPP+.

CHOP, in partnership with PHDC, launched the CAPP+ Home Repairs Program in 2018. The program addresses the impact of unhealthy housing on pediatric asthma outcomes in West Philadelphia neighborhoods, where asthma affects approximately one out of four children. CAPP+ expands the focus of CHOP’s award-winning

CAPP program

to include home repairs aiming to further reduce asthma-related emergency department (ED) visits and hospitalizations by removing asthma triggers in the home.

“To-date, CAPP+’s pilot program has successfully renovated 10 homes with plans underway to renovate another 29 homes within the first phase of our program. We are confident that by helping to build the supply of qualified contractors in Philadelphia, we will be able to complete even more renovations,” said Peter Grollman, Senior Vice President for External Affairs at CHOP. “In the pilot phase of the program, the average time from clinician referral to the program to final home inspection was 111 days. With our new Enterprise Center partnership and scaled up workforce, we anticipate reducing this time dramatically so that families can get into renovated homes faster, with less disruption to their daily lives.”

“The Enterprise Center is partnering with CHOP’s CAPP+ program to provide technical assistance to participating construction and construction-related businesses remediating and repairing homes to fight asthma,” said Seulky McInneshin, PhD, Executive Vice President, The Enterprise Center. “We will provide resources to help contractors achieve all of the requirements needed to make them eligible to compete for PHDC jobs, including support to obtain a contactors license, offering classes in lead containment during repairs and opportunities to boost insurance coverage.”

“The Enterprise Center will funnel contractors through to PHDC and track metrics for 5 years to watch how the businesses grow,” added McInneshin.

“With the CAPP+ Program, we’ve created the need for a construction market that didn’t exist a year ago, and we need more qualified contractors in the pipeline,” said David S. Thomas, President & CEO, PHDC. “This is the ideal opportunity for someone who wants to grow their business; we are looking for trade specialists, as well.”

After successfully meeting all of the requirements for a PHDC job, the companies can also become certified as a women/minority-owned business, and be eligible to bid on additional construction opportunities throughout the city.

CAPP+ is a component of

Healthier Together

, CHOP’s umbrella initiative that focuses on some of the most pressing health and economic needs in neighborhoods surrounding the hospital’s campus.

Interested contractors can apply here:

bit.ly/TECBusinessSupport

Acenda receives $25,000 from Nancy Kowalik Real Estate Group

GLASSBORO, NJ (December 6, 2019)

–

Acenda

is the recipient of a $25,000 donation from the Nancy Kowalik Real Estate Group in Mullica Hill, NJ. This contribution will benefit the organization’s more than 100 health and social service programs that impact the lives of children, teens, adults, families, and the community at large. Funds were raised by taking a small portion of every real estate transaction Nancy Kowalik’s brokerage settled throughout 2019.

\”It is so rewarding to be able to make a difference in the lives of those that need us the most,” said Nancy Kowalik, who was named the 2019 Outstanding Philanthropist by the Association of Fundraising Professionals New Jersey, Southern Chapter and was nominated by

Acenda

for this honor. “My team is honored to be a part of such a great organization driven by love and compassion for the community it serves.”

“Since the early 2000s, Nancy and her team have increasingly supported

Acenda’s

mission by volunteering at Community Care Day, collecting items for our Backpack Drive and

Spirit of the Holidays

initiatives

sponsoring the fall gala, and consistently building awareness of our programs and services.” said Mari Considine, Chief Development & Marketing Officer,

Acenda

. “

This gift

means so much to those we serve

throughout

New Jersey and truly

amplifies our impact i

n help

ing

individuals that need us most.”

About Acenda

Acenda is a nonprofit organization

dedicated to industry-leading prevention, treatment and wellness services compassionately delivered to ensure that every individual, family and community achieves their greatest potential. Acenda is at the forefront of community-based services,

providing over 100 health and social service programs at 56 locations throughout a 10-county region in New Jersey. For more information visit

acendahealth.org

Tips on Finding Professional Help with Your Debt

Gloucestercitynews.net (Dec. 6, 2019)–As soon as you take out a loan, you are in debt. The risk of defaulting and ruining your credit and even your life will be there until the last penny is paid off. A job loss, a death or an injury in your family – all of these tragedies can mean you go from having a great credit score and savings to being penniless with creditors banging at your door.

Finding a

debt specialist

to help you deal with your debt is key, and so is learning what to do in the future to improve your credit and to avoid future crises with debt collectors.

A Specialist Who Has Been There

One of the biggest issues with asking for help with debt is a sense of shame. Not being able to pay your dues causes many people distress. They tend to hide the extent of their debts from friends and family because they don’t want anyone to know just how much they feel they’ve failed.

Seeking out professional aid poses similar challenges. Many people don’t want to hire a lawyer because they don’t want the judgement, when in reality, that isn’t the case.

You can doubly ensure that you have found the perfect person for your case by reading up on the person in question. If they know personally what it is like to be in debt, then they can provide you with the compassion and answers you are looking for.

Never underestimate how important it is to have a specialist that has either been in your shoes or has seen it happen to a loved one. When you need

debt lawsuit related help

you need it from someone who is passionate about helping you and who sees you as someone just down on their luck.

A Specialist with Years of Experience

When seeking out help, finding someone who has been there and is compassionate towards your case is important, but regardless of how compassionate they are, you also want to ensure they have the experience to back it up.

Ask about their history and what their toughest cases were when interviewing them or when researching them. This can help assure you that your choice of specialist knows what they are doing and what they are talking about.

Go Through the Pros and Cons of All Your Options

Though it may not feel like it, you have a lot of options when it comes to dealing with your debt. Immediately opting for bankruptcy is not the only way, nor is it often the best way. You can

consolidate your debts

, negotiate a settlement deal concerning your loan or even renegotiate your repayments.

The key is to get help as soon as a problem emerges. It will give you more option in terms of negotiation, especially if you were issued a lawsuit.

With a specialist or lawyer, you can know the steps to take and your options in full. Having all the pieces on the board is so important when dealing with your debt, so don’t run from it. Instead, find the perfect specialist who can go through all the pros and cons of your options in a compassionate and caring manner.

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Philadelphia Tax Return Preparer Admits to Preparing False Tax Returns

PHILADELPHIA PA–On December 5, 2019, JOSE SANTIAGO (SANTIAGO), 48, of Philadelphia, PA, pled guilty to six counts of preparing false income tax returns.

SANTIAGO owned and operated Santiago Tax Service in Philadelphia, PA. While operating his tax preparation business, SANTIAGO prepared and filed numerous fraudulent tax returns. SANTIAGO inflated his clients’ unreimbursed employee business expensees and charitable donations; causing his clients to receive tax refunds that they were not entitled to. SANTIAGO’S actions caused a loss of approximately $914,635 to the IRS.

“Tax preparers have a duty to their clients to prepare tax returns that comply with the law and are complete and accurate,” said IRS Criminal Investigation Special Agent in Charge Guy Ficco. “Mr. SANTIAGO failed to uphold this duty; instead he blatantly ignored the tax laws by preparing false tax returns.”

SANTIAGO’S sentencing is scheduled for March 19, 2020, before United States District Judge Joshua D. Wolson. SANTIAGO faces a statutory maximum sentence of 18 years in prison, followed by one year of supervised release, and restitution in the amount of $914,635.00.

The case was investigated by the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Seth Schlessinger.

NJBIA 2020 Business Outlook Survey Shows Less Optimism for NJ Economy

Despite a relatively successful 2019, New Jersey businesses are showing a decidedly more concerned outlook and conservative approach for 2020, accordingly to

NJBIA\’s 61st Annual Business Outlook Survey

released today.

Reflecting on 2019, member businesses reported gains in sales, profits and purchases for the year – although at lower rates than in 2018.

Looking ahead, more than half of respondents forecasted a recession in 2020 or 2021. Meanwhile, the outlook for New Jersey\’s economy for the first six months of the new year is the lowest it has been in a decade – when the state and the nation were in the midst of the Great Recession.

\”While New Jersey businesses continue to have solid returns, there is no question they are feeling the weight of increased costs and mandates,\” said NJBIA President and CEO Michele Siekerka.

\”We can ascertain from these responses that New Jersey\’s challenging business climate, coupled with the many forecasts of an economic slowdown, are giving our business owners pause for what\’s ahead.\”

Among the key findings in NJBIA\’s 2020 Business Outlook Survey:

Only 12% reported the New Jersey economy will fare better in the first six months of 2020 than in 2019, while 40% said it will be worse. The -28% net outlook for the state\’s economy is the lowest since 2009.

For the U.S. economy, 32% forecasted a better first six months of 2020, compared to 25% who reported it will be worse. The +7% net difference marks a steep decline from the very positive outlooks for 2019 (49%) and 2018 (46%).

A combined 56% of respondents forecasted a recession in 2020 or 2021.

Those forecasting an economic slowdown have plans to address it: 62% said they will reduce operational costs, 50% plan to grow their customer base, 35% will postpone hiring and 32% will stall raises.

Only 14% said they would open another location in New Jersey, while 30% said they would choose to expand in another state, with the balance having no plans for expansion at all.

As a location for new or expanded facilities, New Jersey was listed as very good or good by 21% of respondents, while 41% described it as fair and 38% ranked it as poor.

\”New Jersey\’s affordability and regional competitiveness continue to be challenged,\” Siekerka added. \”While our greatest assets like our schools and workforce continue to rank high, the factors driving our ability to afford those assets continue to be even more expensive and of greater concern year over year.

\”This is why NJBIA continues to call for a reform agenda in order to get these outlier costs under control, especially right now with concerns of a recession on the horizon.\”

New Jersey\’s Competitiveness

On the positive side, New Jersey\’s greatest assets continue to shine. Education continued to receive high marks with 49% rating the quality of public schools in New Jersey better than other states – a 5% jump from last year.

Quality of workforce (with 29% saying its better) and ranking New Jersey as a better place to live (24%) are both up slightly from last year. Another 22% say New Jersey is better than other states at protecting the environment – the same number as last year.

But New Jersey\’s rankings continue to tumble when it comes to the costs, making New Jersey even more of an outlier than just last year.

For example, 89% reported the Garden State worse than other states for taxes and fees. Other cost areas of high concern are controlling government spending (79%), attracting new business (68%), controlling healthcare costs (67%), controlling labor costs (65%), the cost of regulatory compliance (62%), and attitude toward business (60%).

In each of these areas, the rankings were lower than last year\’s – and in some cases, by a considerable margin.

Employment

A combined 27% said employment in their company increased in 2019, compared to 10% who reported a decrease in employment. That\’s a net positive of +17%, which is slightly down following last year\’s +19% net positive in employment.

While the hiring outlook for individual companies appears positive, it lags considerably from 2019. A total of 30% expect to increase employment either substantially or moderately in 2020, compared to 9% who anticipate a moderate or substantial decrease in employment. However, the +21% net positive is lower than the +32% net positive outlook in employment from a year ago.

Sales

Year-over-year actual sales for member businesses remained consistent. In 2019, 54% said sales had increased by varying percentages, compared to 18% that reported fewer sales. That +36% differential is the same net positive disclosed by member businesses in 2018.

Looking ahead, the overall prediction is that sales will slow. While a total of 54% anticipate increased sales in 2020, 14% foresee lower sales. The +40% net positive outlook is a marked decline from the outlooks of 2019 (+53%) and 2018 (+49%).

Profits

Net earnings were strong for member companies with 48% reporting profits for the year, compared to 23% recording a loss. The net positive of +25% this year is consistent with the +26% showing by businesses in 2018, and a sizable increase from 2017 (+18%) and 2016 (+3%).

A total of 49% predict profits in 2020, while 17% envision a loss. The net positive of 32% is a sizable drop from the forecasts for 2019 (46%) and 2018 (43%).

Purchases and Prices

Price increases by businesses, perhaps compensating for costs of new workplace mandates, continue to be a trend. One percent of respondents said they substantially increased prices of their primary products and services, while another 48% said they had moderate increases. Only 3% said they decreased prices moderately or substantially.

That +46% change is a sharp increase from 2018 (+38%) and 2017 (+29%).

Members maintain optimism about their future purchasing plans, with 43% expecting to increase the dollar value of their purchases in 2020 and 15% anticipating a decline. This net positive of +28% is down slightly from 2019 projections (+32%) and even more so than 2018 forecasts (+39%).

Wages

In 2019, 77% of member companies gave pay increases – a typical number for this survey. The average increase was 2.9%. A combined total of 16% gave an average raise of 5% or more, while 33% of respondents doled out increases between 3% and 4.9%.

For planned pay raises in 2020, 34% plan to provide a bump between 1% and 2.9%. Only 12% plan on giving raises of 5% or more in 2020 – compared to the 16% who gave raises in the same range in 2019.

Minimum Wage and Cannabis

Looking ahead to Year Two of the five-year phase-in of the $15 minimum wage, 51% expect it to impact their business. Of those respondents, 32% say they will raise prices, 21% will reduce staff, 15% will reduce benefits and 13% will look toward automation.

When asked if they felt the potential legalization of recreational cannabis would be good for the state economy, 44% of respondents said yes and 56% said no.

More than two-third (67%) of business owners said they had concerns about legalized recreational cannabis. Of those respondents, 84% said their considerations revolved around safety in the workplace and 75% said workforce productivity was a concern. Chronic absenteeism (45%) and proximity to dispensaries (17%) were also noted.

About the Survey

Questions for NJBIA\’s 61st Annual Business Outlook Survey were sent to member business owners in September 2019. The report is based on 878 valid responses. Most respondents were small businesses, with 61% employing fewer than 24 employees.

Photo Pop Opening Celebration

PHILADELPHIA, PA (December 2019)–

Photo Pop Philly

is officially open! We kicked off

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

with a holiday celebration that allowed guests to immerse themselves in the interactive exhibit and create that perfect holiday photo. Photo Pop will stay open at

The Bourse

in historic Old City Philadelphia until January 5th!

5th Annual Turkey Day Tailgate

If you joined us at our annual Turkey Day Tailgate on November 24th, you’ll agree that it was a blast! We had an amazing afternoon with our friends, family, and sponsors. There’s nothing like football season, especially when your tailgate is presented by

Philly PR Girl

and O\’hara Home Team, and sponsored by

PrimoHoagies Old City

Somersby Cider

WTSO Wine

, and

Victory Beer

. Thank you to everyone who contributed to our canned food drive and donated to

Philabundance

to help provide food for individuals and families across the Delaware Valley this Thanksgiving.

Thanks to everyone that came out for Turkey Day Tailgate!

ATTENTION PARENTS! Are You Looking to Purchase Electronics

CHERRY HILL, NJ (Dec. 3, 2019)–During the month of December, the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and the Cherry Hill Police Department will be located outside the Pottery Barn in the Cherry Hill Mall promoting cyber awareness.

On December 4, 2019, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and December 12

and the 19,

from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Detectives from the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crimes Unit and the Cherry Hill Police Department will be handing out pamphlets and answering questions for parents who are looking to purchase an electronic device for their children this holiday season. This includes discussing various mobile applications that parents should be aware of after they have purchased these devices for their children. The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office and the Cherry Hill Police Department remain vigilant in ensuring the safety of the children of Camden County and in promoting appropriate online behavior.

Please stop by our table and say hello and learn a little bit about the dangers of the cyber world.

Internet Safety handout

Released Tuesday, December 3, 2019.

Colorado Rapids Ahead of a Busy Offseason

Gloucestercitynews.net (December 2, 2019)–Tim Howard retired and coach Robin Fraser was handed the reins on a permanent basis. The squad made a sluggish start to the 2019 season, but in the end, they were unlucky to miss out on a postseason place after delivering a strong rally. Now it is time for a new chapter to begin and these are the top five reasons for Colorado supporters to feel positive about the franchise’s prospects:

Improving Results

Colorado Rapids endured an 11-game winless streak at the start of the 2019 season. They lost nine and tied two in a dreadful run of form that left them rock bottom of the Western Conference standings.

The top-rated sportsbooks made them huge underdogs in every game and they were given no chance of reaching the playoffs.

Yet they then secured 12 wins and four draws in their final 23 games of the season and they were ultimately unlucky to miss out on a postseason spot. That strong upturn in form should allow them to approach the offseason in a positive fashion, and it gives them something to build upon in 2020.

A Visionary Coach

The team went through three coaches in 2020 and that sort of upheaval is always going to dent results. However, they ultimately settled on former Colorado Rapids player

Robin Fraser

, who guided the team to five wins in their final seven games of the season. The 52-year-old is just the second African American head coach in MLS history, and he arrived with a big reputation. He was part of the coaching staff at Toronto FC during their domestic treble in 2017, while he previously headed up the coaching team at Chivas USA, and he was also an assistant coach at Real Salt Lake and New York Red Bulls. “I consider Colorado to be home, I’ve played here, coached here and I know the soccer community in this state,” said Fraser. I’m committed to the club’s vision and I’m excited to work with this strong group of players and especially the nucleus of young, talented players we have at the club.” He has the tactical nous and dynamism to drive this franchise forward, and he proved that in the final weeks of the season.

Tying Down Top Centre-Backs

The Rapids have moved quickly during the short transfer window that opened on Monday, signing the talented Lalas Abubakar on a permanent basis and making a move for Philadelphia’s Auston Trustly.

They also signed center-back Drew Moor for the 2020 season

, and that should provide them with a strong blend of youth and experience at the back. Colorado conceded 63 goals last season, the second-highest tally in the conference and the best way to generate an improvement in 2020 is to tighten up at the back. Abubakar will be key to that, as they conceded 1.5 goals per game when he played and 2.4 when he was missing this year. “We’re thrilled to have Lalas back and with us from the very start next year,” said executive vice president Padraig Smith after meeting Columbus Crew’s transfer demands. “I think Lalas himself was pretty open about the fact that he enjoyed his time here, he felt like he integrated into the group very well, this was somewhere he wanted to be and I think that\’s very important.”

Designated Player Spots

The Rapids have three DP slots to play around with during this offseason and that should allow them to add significant talent. These players operate outside of the salary cap, and it provides the franchise with a tantalizing opportunity to recruit the sort of overseas talent that can light up the league. Smith has spent time in South America on a recruitment drive, and we could see some stellar talent move to Dick’s Sporting Goods Park before next season begins.

Cap Space

Smith also has cap space and plenty of Targeted Allocation Money to use as he bids to build a squad that can end a three-year postseason drought. “We’ve brought in some great young players over the last 12-18 months, but we need a little bit of experience in this group,” said Smith in a recent interview. The best teams in MLS history blend youthful exuberance with the steady presence of some veteran pros, and it is good to see Smith recognize this. He is building a strong, enthusiastic group of players and it will surely benefit from a smattering of Latin American talent and a few season professionals to help steady the ship during tough away games. “This is the way we want to do this,” said Smith. “We’re building a young, dynamic, attack-focused team. Being able to add these new DPs will be huge for us.”

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Want To Bet On Sports In New Jersey? Here’s Your Guide!

Gloucestercitynews.net(Dec. 2, 2019)–Do you like the idea of sports betting but aren’t sure if you’ll be able to manage something so complex? Rest assured, it’s not as difficult as you think! Sports betting is actually one of the easiest forms of gambling, so if you’re a complete beginner it’s time to get started!

If you’re betting on sports, you’re essentially trying to predict what the outcome of a particular sporting event will be, wagering money depending on what you believe will happen. If you’re right, you’ll win cash, if you’re wrong, you’ll lose your stake. It’s that simple!

If you know the basics of sports betting, you’ll be ready to place your first wager and even that’s a breeze

thanks to online sports

betting sites and handy sports betting apps that you can download to your device. So, are you ready to get started? Here’s our ultimate beginner’s New Jersey sports betting guide!

Fixed Odds Betting – An Overview

This traditional style of wagering basically means predicting what will happen then placing your wagering on your chosen selection. “

Fixed odds

” is a term which is used to describe odds that are agreed at the time of the wager being placed. If your bet wins, your payout will be based on the odds that you agreed to, even if they’ve moved subsequently.

Sports Wager Types

Sports betting is one of the most appealing gambling forms since it offers a host of different options. It’s possible to bet on virtually every type of sport, even obscure ones, and not only that, you can also usually bet on virtually every event, game, competition or league. That presents bettors with a wealth of opportunities when it comes to placing winning wagers.

The basic win bet is the simplest form of sports betting, i.e. choosing which team or player will win or lose a particular match, game or tournament. However, there’s lots of other options to explore and discover, many of which offer you a higher chance of making a bigger profit. Of course, they aren’t as simple either, but none of them are so complex that you’ll never understand them!

Let’s take a closer look at some of the options you might want to consider:

Live or in play betting

– this is a form of fixed odds betting but it takes place during the actual play itself. Traditional fixed odds bets are placed before the event begins, however with live betting, you can place your wager at any time during gameplay.

Spread betting

– this involves choosing whether a specific figure will be lower or higher than the spread posted by the bookmaker. The amount lost or won depends on how much lower or higher that number is. So if, for example, you’ve chosen to wager on how many goals will be scored during a particular soccer game you may look at a bookmaker’s spread of 2-3. If you think that more than three goals will be scored you can “buy the spread”. This means that for each goal that is scored higher than three, you’ll win a multiple of your initial stake. On the other hand, if fewer than 3 goals were scored during the game, you’d lose a multiple of your stake for each goal below that number.

How To Place A Bet

Once you’ve decided which type of bet to place, the next step is to actually place one! You’ll need to use a bookmaker to do this. Choose the selection which you’d like to back, make a choice about how much you’re going to stake, then give the stake and selection to your bookmaker. The

bookmaker takes care of everything else,

paying out afterwards if you’re a winner. Online bookmakers are the best way to do this since you can place your wager from the comfort of your own home and receive payment direct into your account once you’ve had a win.

What Are Your Objectives When Sports Betting?

Before you bet on sports for the first time, think about what your objectives are. Are you a recreational bettor who just wants to have some fun and make some money in the process? Recreational bettors are all about the challenge and thrill of placing a wager and hoping that they may be a winner at the end of the event.

Or are you a serious bettor who wants to put a lot of time and effort into choosing the right selection that will make you a profit? If you want to be in the second category, you’ll need to dedicate yourself to doing lots of research into your chosen sport so that you can have the best chance of picking the right teams, players and events to bet on.

As a novice bettor, you don’t need to decide right away whether you’re just going to be wagering for fun or whether you’re serious about making a profit, however when you know what your main objectives in betting are going to be, you’ll be able to tailor your overall approach to suit your wagering style.

You’re probably ready by now to place your first bet, so it’s time to download your sports betting app to your tablet or smartphone, find a sport that you’d like to bet on, choose your stake and then start betting! We wish you luck with your first wager – choose well!