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With a decade of experience in the sports betting industry, Claudia can spot a value bet from a mile off. She prides herself on not just being a sports writer, but a fastidious researcher too.
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Octopus Football Betting Explained
The Octopus bet refers to a unique situation where a football player scores a touchdown and then successfully converts a two-point conversion on the same drive. Essentially, one player accumulates eight points during that drive.
Claudia Hartley
2024-07-25
Claudia Hartley
A bargain-hunter by nature, she loves nothing more than finding the betting bonuses (or long-priced horses) and sharing them with her readers. As part of the team at SportsBoom, her personal mission is to demystify sports betting jargon and help people find their own perfect punting platform.