Melanie Gervasoni
Melanie is a freelance writer covering sports news, major event analysis, and match previews/reviews. Her articles feature athlete perspectives and insightful commentary on the latest developments across the sporting world.
Articles by Melanie Gervasoni
04
Jun
The 21+3 side bet in blackjack is an additional wager that combines elements of blackjack and poker. It is based on the player’s first two cards and the dealer’s upcard, forming a three-card hand.
While standard blackjack focuses on reaching a hand value close to 21, the 21+3 side bet is settled separately and depends on whether those three cards form specific poker-style combinations.
This blog explains what 21+3 blackjack is, how it works, the types of hands that qualify, and how 21+3 blackjack payouts are typically structured.
What Is 21+3 in Blackjack?
In blackjack, the term “21+3” refers to:
The player’s two...
03
Jun
Fixed odds betting in football refers to placing a bet at a set price that does not change once the wager is confirmed. It is commonly used across football betting markets, including match results, goals, and player-based selections.
This type of betting is widely applied across domestic leagues and international competitions. The way markets are structured can vary depending on the competition format. For example, various football leagues differ for bettors across Europe, with each country’s league having different scoring trends.
Understanding how fixed odds betting football works helps explain how prices are displayed and how returns are calculated.
What Does Fixed...
22
May
Twenty-two years on from the Invincibles, Arsenal arrive at Selhurst Park as Premier League champions again – the title sealed on Tuesday night when Manchester City could only draw 1-1 at Bournemouth.
Matchweek 38 of the Premier League on Sunday 24 May at 16:00 BST now serves as a low stakes warm down, with a Champions League final against PSG in Budapest six days later weighing on every Arteta selection call.
Crystal Palace, 15th in the PL table, have their own date with European silverware against Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final three days after this, and will likely be...
22
May
Four months on from Brighton's 2-1 raid at Old Trafford, the same two sides reconvene at the American Express Stadium with the season's final whistle in earshot.
Matchweek 38 of the Premier League lands on Sunday 24 May, kick-off 16:00 BST in Falmer – every fixture across the country starting simultaneously, the league's traditional safeguard against closing-day shenanigans.
United arrive third with Champions League football already secured, while Brighton sit seventh and need to hold their nerve: the Seagulls' Europa League place is on the line, with the chasing pack a result away from knocking them off it.
Brighton vs Man United...
20
May
The Scottish Gas Scottish Cup Final 2026
The 141st Scottish Cup Final is set for one of the most compelling match-ups in the competition's long history. Celtic, the 42-time winners of the trophy and one of the most decorated clubs in world football, take on Dunfermline Athletic, a Championship side managed by former Celtic captain and manager Neil Lennon, in what promises to be a Hampden occasion unlike any other.
The match takes place on Saturday 23 May 2026 at Barclays Hampden Park in Glasgow, kicking off at 3pm BST. It is the 141st edition of the Scottish Cup, the second...
19
May
Forty-four years on from Aston Villa's European Cup triumph, the Birmingham side return to a continental final, this time on the banks of the Bosphorus and with Freiburg standing in their way. The 2025/26 UEFA Europa League decider kicks off on Wednesday 20 May at 20:00 BST inside Beşiktaş Stadyumu, Istanbul.
For Julian Schuster's Freiburg, the night marks a first European final in the Bundesliga club's history. For Unai Emery, who has lifted this trophy four times already, it's a shot at a record fifth and a chance to end Villa's three decade wait for major silverware.
Freiburg vs Aston Villa...