This article first appeared in the Jul/Aug 2013 issue of World Gaming magazine. Debate has long raged about showing your hole cards to your opponents when you’re not required to. To show or not to show? That is the question. I have said it...
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Big Jim's tip for June 30: Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso just has to keep finishing races and picking up points to keep his Championship tilt on track. His Ferrari looks to be competitive this year and there is no doubting his ability and courage. The big danger is obviously Championship...
Big Jim’s tip for June 30: Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso just has to keep finishing races and picking up points to keep his Championship tilt on track. His Ferrari looks to be competitive this year and there is no doubting his ability and courage. The big danger is obviously Championship...
Big Jim's tip for 29 June: British and Irish Lions
Both teams can forget about what happened last weekend as they can come out and do it all again down in Australia’s sporting capital of Melbourne. It will be a packed house and a real carnival atmosphere as the British tourists invade...
Big Jim’s tip for 29 June: British and Irish Lions
Both teams can forget about what happened last weekend as they can come out and do it all again down in Australia’s sporting capital of Melbourne. It will be a packed house and a real carnival atmosphere as the British tourists invade...
Big Jim's tip for 28 June: Carlton
Thankfully the three bye rounds in the AFL are over and we can get back to nine games every weekend. This is going to be tough for Carlton tonight against the mighty Sydney Swans but here is my rationale for tipping the Blues. One, they have been in...
Big Jim’s tip for 28 June: Carlton
Thankfully the three bye rounds in the AFL are over and we can get back to nine games every weekend. This is going to be tough for Carlton tonight against the mighty Sydney Swans but here is my rationale for tipping the Blues. One, they have been in...
Big Jim's tip for 27 June: Adam Scott
It was Tiger time here last year, which gave him his staggering 74th all-time win and saw him overtake Jack Nicholas’ record. Tiger could do it again, make no mistake, but I am looking for a little bit of value this time around. I am going to...
Big Jim’s tip for 27 June: Adam Scott
It was Tiger time here last year, which gave him his staggering 74th all-time win and saw him overtake Jack Nicholas’ record. Tiger could do it again, make no mistake, but I am looking for a little bit of value this time around. I am going to...
Big Jim's weekend preview
I have to admit that I don’t really give motor sports the recognition it deserves. It is a world-wide sport and one that is loved by millions of people living in the Asia Pacific region. I find watching loud cars going around and around fairly...
Big Jim’s weekend preview
I have to admit that I don’t really give motor sports the recognition it deserves. It is a world-wide sport and one that is loved by millions of people living in the Asia Pacific region. I find watching loud cars going around and around fairly...
Big Jim's tip for 26 June: NSW Blues
It’s State of Origin Game 2 and the only thing I will promise you is that this game will be as tough and as exciting as the first. There is no such thing as a bad State of Origin game, so do yourself a favor – find a television, put the...
Big Jim’s tip for 26 June: NSW Blues
It’s State of Origin Game 2 and the only thing I will promise you is that this game will be as tough and as exciting as the first. There is no such thing as a bad State of Origin game, so do yourself a favor – find a television, put the...
Big Jim's tip for 25 June: San Francisco Giants
It’s been a pretty average season for both the Giants and the Dodgers but they are bitter enemies and fierce divisional rivals. This should be a good old-fashioned West Coast nail biter. The game is also on at a nice and friendly time for us...
Big Jim’s tip for 25 June: San Francisco Giants
It’s been a pretty average season for both the Giants and the Dodgers but they are bitter enemies and fierce divisional rivals. This should be a good old-fashioned West Coast nail biter. The game is also on at a nice and friendly time for us...
Big Jim's weekend wrap
So the Heat finally got the job done, but it was hard work. Tony Parker and the rest of the Spurs put up one hell of a fight but Lebron was the difference – especially in Game 7 where he really controlled things with the help of Dwayne Wade...
Big Jim’s weekend wrap
So the Heat finally got the job done, but it was hard work. Tony Parker and the rest of the Spurs put up one hell of a fight but Lebron was the difference – especially in Game 7 where he really controlled things with the help of Dwayne Wade...
Wonderful Wimbledon
It’s time for the Wombles to don their summer hats and indulge in bucket loads of strawberries and cream washed down by Pimms and sodas. It’s really all very civilized. I don’t often soften to British pomp and ceremony but for...
Big Jim's tip for 24 June: Gold Coast Titans
What a huge couple of days of rugby league we have in front of us. The Titans are the surprise packets of the NRL this season. Many pundits had them contending for the wooden spoon this year but I have always liked the makeup of this team. On a good...
Big Jim’s tip for 24 June: Gold Coast Titans
What a huge couple of days of rugby league we have in front of us. The Titans are the surprise packets of the NRL this season. Many pundits had them contending for the wooden spoon this year but I have always liked the makeup of this team. On a good...
Big Jim's tip for 23 June: Fremantle Dockers
In past years this is exactly the type of game that the Dockers would find a way to lose. I think those days are over as the new Ross Lyon-coached Dockers are made of sterner stuff. There are reasons to respect North Melbourne. They nearly beat West...
Big Jim’s tip for 23 June: Fremantle Dockers
In past years this is exactly the type of game that the Dockers would find a way to lose. I think those days are over as the new Ross Lyon-coached Dockers are made of sterner stuff. There are reasons to respect North Melbourne. They nearly beat West...
Big Jim’s tip for 22 June: British and Irish Lions
The British and Irish Lions tour of the Southern Hemisphere is one of the few great traditions that still remain in the world of rugby. It only happens every four years and it is now Australia’s turn to host the invaders after they fell just...
Big Jim's tip for 22 June: British and Irish Lions
The British and Irish Lions tour of the Southern Hemisphere is one of the few great traditions that still remain in the world of rugby. It only happens every four years and it is now Australia’s turn to host the invaders after they fell just...
Big Jim’s tip for 21 June: Canterbury Bulldogs
The Bulldogs will be over the moon to be facing the Roosters at this stage of the season. Both teams lose personnel to the upcoming State of Origin clash but it will be the Roosters feeling it the most. The Bulldogs should have too much stability...
Big Jim's tip for 21 June: Canterbury Bulldogs
The Bulldogs will be over the moon to be facing the Roosters at this stage of the season. Both teams lose personnel to the upcoming State of Origin clash but it will be the Roosters feeling it the most. The Bulldogs should have too much stability...
Big Jim’s weekend preview
Rugby fans across the globe should be looking forward to the start of the Test series between the British & Irish Lions and Australia this weekend. Australia hosts the Lions just once every 12 years and the Lions only get together every four...
Big Jim's weekend preview
Rugby fans across the globe should be looking forward to the start of the Test series between the British & Irish Lions and Australia this weekend. Australia hosts the Lions just once every 12 years and the Lions only get together every four...
Big Jim's tip for 20 June: Miami Heat
Well it all comes down to this. There is not much more to say other than basketball doesn’t get any bigger than this. You all know who I am backing today. I don’t love the Heat (as I think they are an arrogant bunch of unlikable...
Big Jim’s tip for 20 June: Miami Heat
Well it all comes down to this. There is not much more to say other than basketball doesn’t get any bigger than this. You all know who I am backing today. I don’t love the Heat (as I think they are an arrogant bunch of unlikable...