<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>NinjaBlog | Learn More About Matched Betting | NinjaBet.com</title><description>Read our latest blog posts about Matched Betting, ValueBet, and SureBet strategies. Stay updated with tips and insights.</description><link>https://ninjabet.com/</link><language>en-US</language><item><title>October Update: What&apos;s New on NinjaBet</title><link>https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/october-2026-update</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/october-2026-update</guid><description>Linked legs in Parlay Finder, a Mode button in ValueBet, public results, three new free calculators and seven new states: the October update.</description><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What is a value pick (+EV pick), and why does it beat a regular pick?</title><link>https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/what-is-a-value-pick</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/what-is-a-value-pick</guid><description>A value pick is a price above the fair odds of the outcome. How to calculate the edge, why a pick without a price has none, and what 21,793 value bets logged by NinjaBet members show.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you verify a tipster or handicapper? ROI, odds taken and record</title><link>https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/how-to-verify-a-tipster-or-handicapper</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/how-to-verify-a-tipster-or-handicapper</guid><description>A tipster is verified with three things: every pick posted before the game with the odds taken, the ROI at those odds, and enough picks to separate skill from luck. Here is how to check each one.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What is CLV (closing line value), and why is it the number that counts?</title><link>https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/what-is-clv-closing-line-value</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/what-is-clv-closing-line-value</guid><description>CLV compares the odds you took with the fair odds at kickoff. How to calculate it, why it says more than results, and what ten days of NinjaBet data show: +2.40% average CLV, and still 490 bets in the red.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Betting variance: why does a +EV bet still lose?</title><link>https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/betting-variance-why-a-plus-ev-bet-still-loses</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/betting-variance-why-a-plus-ev-bet-still-loses</guid><description>Value improves the price, not the outcome: a +EV bet loses often. How many bets it takes for the edge to show, members&apos; real months from −2.73% to +47.81%, and six rules for handling variance.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What is a surebet, and how does it work?</title><link>https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/what-is-a-surebet</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/what-is-a-surebet</guid><description>A surebet covers every outcome at different sportsbooks and leaves the same margin whatever the result. How to calculate it, two worked examples with stakes in American and decimal odds, why surebets exist and which risks remain.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why can a surebet lose? Palps, voids and limits</title><link>https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/why-a-surebet-can-lose</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/why-a-surebet-can-lose</guid><description>A surebet&apos;s margin is only locked if every leg stands. What happens with a palp, a line that moves, different rules on the same market and stake limits, with numbers and six rules to avoid them.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you convert a bonus bet into cash?</title><link>https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/how-to-convert-bonus-bets-into-cash</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/how-to-convert-bonus-bets-into-cash</guid><description>A bonus bet does not return its stake, so the odds you choose decide how much of it you keep. The hedge formula, a worked American-odds example, a conversion table and the site credit math.</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you avoid getting limited by sportsbooks?</title><link>https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/how-to-avoid-getting-limited-by-sportsbooks</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/how-to-avoid-getting-limited-by-sportsbooks</guid><description>Sportsbooks can cut your maximum stake or stop sending you promos. Here is what tends to trigger a limit, the habits that may delay one and their trade-offs, and what to do when an account is limited.</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What is a second chance bet (no sweat bet) and how do you hedge it?</title><link>https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/second-chance-bets-no-sweat-bets-explained</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/second-chance-bets-no-sweat-bets-explained</guid><description>A second chance bet refunds your first bet if it loses, usually as a bonus bet. How to value the refund, which odds to pick for the first bet, the hedge formula with a worked example, and what to do with the refund.</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you hedge a profit boost?</title><link>https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/how-to-hedge-a-profit-boost</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/how-to-hedge-a-profit-boost</guid><description>A profit boost raises the winnings of one bet. How to turn the boost into boosted odds, how much to hedge on the other side, what 25%, 50% and 100% boosts lock in, and when not to hedge at all.</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How do bet &amp; get offers work, and how do you lock in the profit?</title><link>https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/bet-and-get-offers-explained</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/bet-and-get-offers-explained</guid><description>A bet &amp; get offer pays bonus bets for placing one qualifying bet. How to hedge the qualifying bet for a small, known cost, convert the bonus bets into cash, and what the whole offer is worth.</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What is a playthrough requirement, and is a deposit match worth it?</title><link>https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/playthrough-requirements-and-deposit-match-bonuses</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/playthrough-requirements-and-deposit-match-bonuses</guid><description>A deposit match is only worth the bonus minus what it costs to wager it through. How to price the playthrough from the hold of the markets you bet, with worked numbers, and how hedging each bet keeps the cost fixed.</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What is low hold betting, and why does it matter for promos?</title><link>https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/low-hold-betting</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/low-hold-betting</guid><description>The hold (vig) is a sportsbook&apos;s edge on a market: its implied probabilities minus 100%. How to compute it from two American odds, why pairing prices across two sportsbooks lowers it, and how it sets the cost of qualifying bets and playthrough.</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you use prediction markets like ProphetX for matched betting?</title><link>https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/prediction-markets-for-matched-betting</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/prediction-markets-for-matched-betting</guid><description>Yes: ProphetX, a prediction market, is the second leg of a hedge in the NinjaBet Bet Finder. Here is how contracts priced in cents convert to American odds, a worked bonus bet example, and how prediction markets differ from sportsbooks.</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How many sportsbooks can you use for matched betting in the US, and which ones?</title><link>https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/how-many-sportsbooks-for-matched-betting-in-the-us</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/how-many-sportsbooks-for-matched-betting-in-the-us</guid><description>The NinjaBet.com tools carry 16 sportsbooks and prediction markets across 28 states today: how many your state gets, how you cover a bet without lay betting, where to see the full list and what the free version includes.</description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>One Month of the New NinjaBet: What&apos;s New</title><link>https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/one-month-of-the-new-ninjabet-whats-new</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/one-month-of-the-new-ninjabet-whats-new</guid><description>Three-way cover in Parlay Finder, faster Bet Finder filters, a rebuilt Bet Tracker with Bet Tracker Pro, Ask AI and more: a month of updates, most of them asked for by you.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Matched betting in the US: what is it, how does it work and how much can you make? (2026)</title><link>https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/matched-betting-in-the-us</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/matched-betting-in-the-us</guid><description>Matched betting turns the promotions of licensed US sportsbooks into cash by covering every outcome of a bet: you back one side at the sportsbook and the opposite side on a prediction market such as ProphetX, or at a second sportsbook, so the result does not depend on who wins. With $100–$300 of capital and 1–2 hours a day, most NinjaBet users make $200–$500 a month in their first months. Results vary: it takes time, capital and attention to each promotion&apos;s terms.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Is matched betting legal in the US? Sports betting laws state by state (2026)</title><link>https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/is-matched-betting-legal-in-the-us</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/is-matched-betting-legal-in-the-us</guid><description>Yes. Matched betting is legal wherever online sports betting is legal: you only bet at sportsbooks licensed by your state and use the promotions they publish themselves. Since the Supreme Court struck down the federal ban in 2018, each state decides; as of September 28, 2026, most states allow online sports betting, a handful allow retail only and several still prohibit it. The table below lists every state and the District of Columbia, verified on official sources.</description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The New NinjaBet Is Here: What&apos;s New</title><link>https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/the-new-ninjabet</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/the-new-ninjabet</guid><description>Three services, rebuilt tools, a new Bet Tracker, dark mode and full mobile support.</description><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>European Handicap vs Asian Handicap</title><link>https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/european-asian-handicap</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/european-asian-handicap</guid><description>Understanding the differences and choosing the right option</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sports betting terms: a US glossary for matched betting</title><link>https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/betting-terms</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/betting-terms</guid><description>A plain-English glossary of the US sports betting terms you meet in matched betting: odds and hold, promo types such as bonus bets and profit boosts, and the hedging vocabulary behind the NinjaBet tools.</description><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>7 Ways to Save Money During the Holidays</title><link>https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/save-money-during-the-holidays</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/save-money-during-the-holidays</guid><description>Enjoy the celebrations without the extra cost</description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Summer Stories from 2025</title><link>https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/summer-stories-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/summer-stories-2025</guid><description>How NinjaBet members used their profits</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>6 Ideas for Weekend Getaways from New York</title><link>https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/weekend-getaways-new-york</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/weekend-getaways-new-york</guid><description>Fun, easy trips you can enjoy using your matched betting profits</description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Arbitrage betting vs matched betting: what&apos;s the difference?</title><link>https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/arbitrage-betting-vs-matched-betting</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/arbitrage-betting-vs-matched-betting</guid><description>Arbitrage betting profits from price gaps between sportsbooks and needs no promo; matched betting turns sportsbook promos into cash and accepts small qualifying costs. Here is how each works, with worked numbers, and which one gets accounts limited faster.</description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>NinjaBet&apos;s Free Trial</title><link>https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/ninjabet-free-trial</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/ninjabet-free-trial</guid><description>How it Works and How to Make Your First $100</description><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>5 Travel Destinations You Can Visit With Your NinjaBet Earnings</title><link>https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/5-travel-destinations-you-can-visit-with-your-ninjabet-earnings</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/5-travel-destinations-you-can-visit-with-your-ninjabet-earnings</guid><description>Discover these amazing travel destinations you can visit with your NinjaBet earnings. Turn your betting success into unforgettable adventures. 🎁</description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>24 Cool Tech Gadgets Paid for With NinjaBet Profits</title><link>https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/24-cool-tech-gadgets-paid-for-with-ninjabet-profits</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/24-cool-tech-gadgets-paid-for-with-ninjabet-profits</guid><description>Let’s explore the latest tech gadgets that you can now afford with your NinjaBet earnings. Plan ahead your next purchases month after month.</description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>15 Free Ways to Promote Your NinjaBet Affiliate Link</title><link>https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/15-free-ways-to-promote-your-affiliate-link</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/15-free-ways-to-promote-your-affiliate-link</guid><description>Find out how you can join the NinjaBet Affiliate Program and make the most of your personal link</description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A chat with Ninja Massimo</title><link>https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/interview-ninja-massimo</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/interview-ninja-massimo</guid><description>At the moment I have around 3,500 Euros in profits, but if I had been a more disciplined Ninja, my earnings would have been greater.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Chat with Ninja Andrea</title><link>https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/interview-ninja-andrea</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/interview-ninja-andrea</guid><description>I became Ninja on a very boring afternoon in January 2017... I recommend it to anyone as it allows you to earn easy money.</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Chat with Ninja Davide</title><link>https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/interview-ninja-davide</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ninjabet.com/ninjablog/interview-ninja-davide</guid><description>Premium User: I discovered NinjaBet thanks to the advertisment on a Facebook page inherent to the university world (The shitty roommate).</description><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>