Marisha Kazaryan

Meet Marisha Kazaryan

Marisha Kazaryan

I was a storyteller for as long as I can remember myself. Inventing stories, characters, and worlds was something that came naturally. After completing my degree in English language and literature I worked as a translator and interpreter for quite some time, but to nobody’s surprise one day I turned my career in a different direction and became a writer. Things that make my day a win (besides a good story, of course): animals, good coffee, good music, good films, and the scent of the sea in the sunshine.

Areas of Expertise

Horse Racing

Oscars

Football

Betting Markets

iGaming

Major Tournaments

Writing Approach

A mantra I live by is “Everything is a story, you’re here to make its voice heard”. This is how I approach every writing assignment. Writing for sports and iGaming, I also think of finding the balance that will make my articles valuable for newbies and experts alike.

How Do You Stay Up to Date?

There are a lot of resources online that help you stay on top of things: from the official websites of horse racing and football league authorities to the largest sports news providers. In addition to that, it always pays off to follow credible forums and communities, especially when it comes to iGaming.

Featured Work & Quick Facts

Education & Languages

  • I hold a Master’s degree in English language and literature, as well as certificates in filmmaking and music video making.
  • I speak fluent English, Russian, Georgian, Armenian, and Hindi, decent German, and currently study Korean and Italian.

Articles by Marisha Kazaryan

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09 Oct
Basketball

NBA Preseason 2026: Fixtures, Schedule, Start Date & Betting

In the lead-up to the 2026/2027 season, the NBA is conducting its preseason games. The NBA preseason schedule runs from Saturday, 3 October to Friday, 16 October. All 30 teams will take part in it before the regular season takes off on Tuesday, 20 October. If you’re wondering when the NBA preseason starts in the UK, the tip off took place around midnight BST, on Sunday, 4 October. The very first game featured the Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat and ended with a 129-105 score, with Miami Heat winning. They played at the Videotron Centre in Québec City, Canada. Interestingly,...

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05 Oct
Football

Scotland vs Slovenia Betting Odds | UEFA Nations League

Match day 4 of the UEFA Nations League 2026/2027 will be held between Sunday, 4 October and Tuesday, 6 October. In one of the Tuesday matches, Scotland and Slovenia will meet each other at the Hampden Park stadium in Glasgow. The Scottish national team will be hosting. The kick off time is 7:45 pm BST. In the UK, you can watch it on BBC Scotland, BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, and BBC Sport Website. This will be the second time teams play against each other in the league stage. They met during match day one and ended the game in a...

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01 Oct
Football

Croatia vs England Betting Odds | UEFA Nations League 2026/2027

Match day 3 of the UEFA Nations League 2026/2027 will be held between Thursday, 1 October and Saturday, 3 October. One of the Saturday matches will see Croatia and England play against each other at the Stadium HNK Rijeka in Rijeka, Croatia, with the Croatian national team hosting. The kick off time is 5:00 pm BST, or 6:00 pm local time. In the UK, you can watch it on ITV1, STV, ITVX, and STV Player. So far, both teams have played two games of the league phase each. Croatia won against Czechia 2 - 1 and lost against Spain 1...

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Horse racing
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19 Sep
Horse Racing

Ayr Gold Cup 2026: Runners, Racecard & Odds

On Saturday, 19 September, the Ayr Gold Cup Festival 2026 will hold its third and last day. It is also when the Ayr Gold Cup race will run as the headline of both the closing day and the entire meeting. It is one of the largest and most renowned flat handicap races in Britain. It is conducted at the Ayr Racecourse in Scotland. The Ayr Gold Cup is a flat handicap horse race that accepts both male and female horses aged three years or older. It is run over a distance of 6 furlongs (1,207 metres). Horses eliminated from its...

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horse racing
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16 Sep
Horse Racing

What Is Yielding Ground in Horse Racing?

Yielding describes a turf racing surface that has a noticeable give underfoot. The term is used particularly in Irish horse racing and, in broad terms, is commonly compared with good to soft ground in Britain, an equivalence noted by both BBC Sport and Racing Post. In racing, “going” refers to how firm or soft the ground is on the day. This article explains what is yielding ground in horse racing, where it sits on the going scale, why it occurs, how it differs from other conditions, and why going matters.JTNDc2NyaXB0JTIwdHlwZSUzRCUyMnRleHQlMkZqYXZhc2NyaXB0JTIyJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZqcy43YmV0LnBhcnRuZXJzJTJGamF2YXNjcmlwdC5waHAlM0ZwcmVmaXglM0RnMHRwcEFNSVpFbWh2bzVuQzN0WlEyTmQ3WmdxZFJMayUyNmFtcCUzQm1lZGlhJTNENDM1JTI2YW1wJTNCY2FtcGFpZ24lM0Q0MCUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRnNjcmlwdCUzRQ== What Does Yielding Mean in Horse Racing? In horse racing, “yielding”...

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16 Sep
Horse Racing

What Is a Bumper in Horse Racing?

For new fans of the sport, understanding the various race classifications can be somewhat confusing. One term that often comes up is: What is a bumper in horse racing? A bumper race is a National Hunt Flat race that’s run without hurdles or fences. They give less experienced jumps-bred horses the chance to experience a controlled introduction to racecourse conditions, before they progress to hurdling or chasing. While they’re associated with National Hunt racing, the horses race on the Flat. The British Horseracing Authority describes National Hunt Flat races as “also known as Bumpers”. It states that they’re designed to...

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11 Sep
Casino

Drops and Wins Casino Games: How They Work and What to Expect

Introduced in January 2020 by the game provider Pragmatic Play, drops and wins casino games quickly became popular and continue to rise in popularity. While most online casino games provide free spins and other bonuses for fulfilling certain requirements, drops and wins slots add an element of surprise by giving their players a chance to win random prizes at any point in the game.  However, as anything in the online gaming world, understanding the system behind the drops and wins casino games before engaging with them is essential. Keep reading our guide for a thorough understanding how prize drops and...

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09 Sep
Horse Racing

St Leger Stakes 2026: Runners, Racecard & Odds

St Leger Day is the third and probably the busiest day of the Betfred St Leger Festival that also features the meeting’s headline race. This year, it takes place on Saturday, 12 September on the tracks of the Doncaster Racecourse. The peak of the day is its feature race and the headline of the event, the St Leger Stakes. The St Leger Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race that accepts colts and fillies aged three years. It is run over a distance of 1 mile, 6 furlongs and 115 yards (2,921 metres). It is the oldest among the...

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