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Beginner's Guide
July 13, 2026 · 7 min read

Over/Under 2.5 Goals Explained — The Most Popular Football Bet Finally Explained

Why is it 2.5 goals and not 2 or 3? How do you actually win an over/under bet? Everything you need to know about football's most popular betting market.

Comparison between a casual betting pool with friends and a traditional sportsbook
Comparison Guide
July 12, 2026 · 8 min read

Betting Pool vs Sportsbook — The Real Difference Nobody Talks About

Betting with friends and betting with a sportsbook look the same on the surface but work completely differently under the hood. Here's what actually changes when you run your own pool.

Football betting pool rulebook with templates laid out on a table
Reference Guide
July 11, 2026 · 12 min read

The Football Betting Pool Rulebook — 20 Ready-to-Use Rules Templates

20 battle-tested betting pool rule templates you can copy and paste. Covers buy-ins, odds, payouts, deadlines, and full tournament rulebooks — no more arguments, no more confusion.

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Betting Guide
July 10, 2026 · 7 min read

How to Set Up a Football Betting Pool in Your Group Chat

A step-by-step guide to turning your group chat into a football betting pool. Set odds, collect buy-ins, and auto-settle — without a single spreadsheet.

Friends watching football and running a betting pool
Betting Guide
July 9, 2026 · 8 min read

How to Run a Betting Pool with Friends: Complete Guide

Everything you need to run a betting pool that actually works — formats, rules, settlement, and more.

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Development Update
July 8, 2026 · 7 min read

BuddyLot Roadmap: Blackjack with Friends Coming to Phase 2

Phase 1 is live. Phase 2 brings Blackjack — be the dealer, play at your table, settle with game billing.

Football stadium during World Cup final
Betting Guide
July 8, 2026 · 6 min read

How to Run a World Cup Betting Pool with Friends in 2026

Pick a format, set the rules, be the bookmaker, and settle instantly — complete World Cup pool guide.

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Beginner's Guide
July 8, 2026 · 5 min read

Football Betting Odds Explained: A Beginner's Guide

Understanding moneyline, spread, and over/under — so you can bet with confidence.