Essays about: "Betting"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 54 essays containing the word Betting.

  1. 1. Predicting Counter-Strike Matches using Machine Learning Models

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statistiska institutionen

    Author : Erik Broms; William Nordansjö; [2024]
    Keywords : Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : Sports betting is a widespread industry where predictive modeling play a big role. The goal of this thesis is to explore the possibilities of machine learning within the realm of e-sport prediction. The data used for this thesis is publicly available data was recorded over a three year period. READ MORE

  3. 2. What new practices emerged following VAR in football among spectators, and how do these practices relate to potential value co-creation and co-destruction?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Salih Tilki; Kanti Das Mrinmoya; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : video assistant referee; practice theory; consumption practices; emotional practices; value co-creation; value co-destruction; interactive value formation;

    Abstract : Technological tools are widely used in all industries. In football, Video Assistant Referee (VAR) has been implemented and is becoming more common in nearly all domestic leagues and international organizations. Previous research has shown how VAR affected the game objectively, as well as people's perspectives toward this new technology. READ MORE

  4. 3. Modeling Stoppage Time as a Convolution of Negative Binomials

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Avdelningen för systemteknik

    Author : Råvan Talani; [2023]
    Keywords : Machine learning; negative binomial; convolution; stoppage time; injury time; extra time; football;

    Abstract : This thesis develops and evaluates a probabilistic model that estimates the stoppage time in football. Stoppage time represents the additional minutes of play given after the original matchtime is over. It is crucial in determining the course of events during the remainder of a match, thereby affecting the odds of live sports betting. READ MORE

  5. 4. Gambling mythologized : A multimethod qualitative study of U.S. sports betting advertising narratives

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Stig Janson; [2023]
    Keywords : Advertising; online sports betting; gambling advertising; qualitative content analysis; semiotic analysis; the American dream; semiotics; myth; representation;

    Abstract : Online sports betting is an industry that has seen a huge surge in popularity in the US since 2018, and the companies behind this surge have enjoyed exponential increases in profits. Accompanying the increased interest in and profits of online sports gambling is a large spike in advertisements created by companies that offer online sports betting services. READ MORE

  6. 5. Forecasting Football Corner Odds: Statistical Modelling, Betting Strategies and Assessing Market Efficiency

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Gustav Pålsson; Marcus Laurens; [2023]
    Keywords : Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : Statistical modelling could be included in a betting strategy where the value of a bet is assessed by comparing model predictions and market odds. This thesis presents several models based on statistical learning methods for predicting the total number of corners in a football match. READ MORE