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William Hill Reveal: Winter hacks for improving performance in sport!

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5 years ago

January 28, 2021

George Miller

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A new study by William Hill reveals winter hacks to improve performance in a variety of sports including rugby, football, tennis and more.
Discover how to adapt tactics in the winter months

Whether you’re a cyclist, runner, triathlete, or just trying to hit your 2021 fitness goals, training and nutrition must stay consistent throughout the seasons for optimal results. However, variables that are completely out of your hands – like the weather – can massively impact your performance and motivation.

Nights are long, days are short and the UK’s winter weather certainly isn’t inviting, so there is no denying that even the more committed among us find these conditions challenging. But, on a positive note, the shortest day this winter is now well and truly behind us and therefore this is a brilliant opportunity to look to the future, set new goals and adapt training to truly get ahead of the curve and achieve your personal best.

To help you reach your personal best and hit those fitness goals, William Hill has revealed winter hacks for a variety of sports including cycling, football, rugby, and tennis. As the saying goes, ‘winter miles turn to summer smiles’!

And for more tips and to find out how professionals adapt to different conditions, visit https://news.williamhill.com/weather-effect/

The top tips per sport are detailed below:

Football:

When it comes to training in colder conditions, the body’s centre competes with the muscles for blood flow, which – for multiple reasons – can hinder performance and even cause unwarranted muscle strain. Also, people often dehydrate in colder conditions, so to overcome this drink 8 ounces of water every 15 minutes and wear clothing which keeps your body at a comfortable temperature.

Cricket:

Cricket is prominently a summer sport, so when cold spells do appear, use this time to go to the gym and build strength, power, endurance, and technique.

Regardless of it being wet, snowing, freezing, or raining, all of these conditions affect visibility which can lead to accidents. With low visibility also comes thicker air density, this will impact how the ball moves through the air.

Cycling:

In crisp and bitter weather, Just one degree in muscle temperature leads to a 10% drop in performance, wear several layers and gloves when it’s cold to prevent heat loss.

Golf:

Freezing temperatures lead to greater air density, so the ball needs more velocity than it would if the conditions were warmer, keep this in mind when taking your shot.

Horse Racing:

In Winter temperatures go for a warm-up jog and drink a hot drink to keep heat levels up prior to horse riding and choose clothing wisely so wear plenty of breathable layers. Also, keep your horse warm by blanketing them, this will ensure their muscles remain loosened up and perform better.

Wet weather can affect the horse’s footing and lower visibility. Notice how your horse is responding underfoot and decide what is best for you and your horse on that day. Be sure to keep both you and your equestrian partner as visible as possible.

Rugby:

Training in wet weather isn’t always a hindrance in rugby, but it can cause the body to drop in temperature rapidly, so make sure you have dry clothes to change into during half time.

Tennis:

The wind can throw off the toss on serves, which makes it harder to control and reduces the chances of a successful serve. Shots require more power to cut through the wind, so keep this in mind when taking your shot.

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Bagelmania Backroom Comedy night lineup announced for Thursday, Feb. 26

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2 days ago

February 20, 2026

GamingAmericas.com

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The iconic Jewish delicatessen Siegel’s Bagelmania has announced the comedic line up that will leave guests “laughing their bagels off” at the next Bagelmania Backroom Comedy night on Thursday, Feb. 26.

Hosted monthly by Las Vegas-based and nationally touring comedian couple Noah Gardenswartz and Ester Steinberg, the event Thursday night will welcome Chris Clarke as the headliner along with acclaimed comics Kristeen Von Hagen, Gabe Quire and Lauren Rochelle.

Clarke, known as a high-energy and imaginative comedian, now tours the country with veteran comedian Rob Schneider. He also has amassed more than 40 million views on his popular YouTube channel “Csnacks,” where he tastes food and snacks from the front seat of his car. His hilarious and unique way of describing different flavors led to national commercials for Checkers and Rally’s, a one-hour special on the Cooking Channel titled Baby Got Snack, and an appearance as a food critic judge on Beat Bobby Flay.

Siegel’s Bagelmania will offer a special Backroom Comedy menu of its signature delicatessen cuisine as well as a full bar so guests can enjoy great comedy, dinner, and drinks in a unique, relaxed setting.

The Bagelmania Backroom is open to attendees 18 and older. Doors open for drinks and dinner at 7 p.m. Show time is 8 p.m. Tickets for Bagelmania Backroom are on sale for $20 online at https://siegelsbagelmania.com/backroomcomedy/ and will be sold at the door while supply lasts.

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ACR Poker OSS XL Returns With $50M GTD

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2 days ago

February 20, 2026

Wladimir P.

ACR Poker has officially announced the return of its flagship Online Super Series (OSS) XL, running from March 1 to March 23, 2026, with a massive $50 million in guaranteed prize pools.

Following the success of its recent Dual Venom tournaments, which paid out more than $11 million, ACR Poker is once again delivering high-value online tournament action designed for players of all skill levels and bankroll sizes.

Three Main Events With $5 Million Guaranteed

The headline events of OSS XL include three major Main Events launching March 15:

$2,650 buy-in – $2 million guaranteed
$1,050 buy-in – $2 million guaranteed
$215 buy-in – $1 million guaranteed

These marquee tournaments anchor the series, offering players high-stakes competition alongside accessible mid- and low-stakes opportunities.

Phil’s Thrill XXL and Multi-Flight Action

Kicking off the series on March 1 is Phil’s Thrill XXL, featuring a $1.5 million guarantee and a $10,300 buy-in. Players can qualify for as little as $95 through ACR’s Road to the Big One promotion.

The schedule also includes a $630 buy-in Multi-Flight Event with $1.5 million guaranteed, with Day 1 flights beginning March 1 and Day 2 set for March 23.

For bounty hunters, OSS XL offers five Mystery Bounty Multi-Flight tournaments, including:

Three $500,000 guaranteed events ($109 buy-in)
A $150,000 guaranteed event ($33 buy-in)
A $100,000 guaranteed event ($5.50 buy-in)

These tournaments provide dynamic prize opportunities and strong value across all buy-in tiers.

$65,000 Leaderboard Contest

To enhance engagement, ACR Poker’s Leaderboard Contest returns with $65,000 in cash and tournament tickets across three buy-in tiers:

High Stakes: $15,000 top prize
Mid Stakes: $7,500 top prize
Low Stakes: $4,000 top prize

According to ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker, OSS XL stands out for its inclusive structure, substantial guarantees and daily leaderboard incentives that reward consistent participation.

With $50 million guaranteed and a broad mix of Main Events, Mystery Bounties and multi-flight tournaments, OSS XL reinforces ACR Poker’s position as a major force in the global online poker tournament landscape.

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Alanbase and Gamblers Connect announce new partnership

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2 days ago

February 20, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Gamblers Connect, the award-winning iGaming media and affiliate platform, has announced a new strategic partnership with Alanbase, a cloud-based SaaS “constructor” built to power advanced affiliate programme development.

The collaboration strengthens Gamblers Connect’s B2B Providers section, a curated hub designed to connect iGaming professionals with trusted, high-performance industry solutions. By integrating Alanbase into its ecosystem, Gamblers Connect enhances access to cutting-edge affiliate management technology tailored to competitive iGaming markets.

A Customizable SaaS Solution for iGaming Affiliates

Alanbase differentiates itself through its fully customizable SaaS architecture. Unlike traditional affiliate software, Alanbase allows operators to build dashboards, performance indicators and statistical tables using their own formulas. This “constructor” model ensures the platform adapts to each business workflow — not the other way around.

The cloud-based system also delivers high-speed data refresh capabilities, enabling operators to monitor player activity in near real time. This performance advantage provides deeper analytical insight and supports faster decision-making in fast-moving iGaming environments.

Gjorgje Ristikj, Founder of Gamblers Connect, highlighted that the partnership aligns with the platform’s mission to feature transparent, value-driven B2B providers. By adding Alanbase to its verified partner network, Gamblers Connect reinforces its commitment to showcasing tools that improve affiliate program scalability, operational efficiency and measurable growth.

Expanding the iGaming B2B Ecosystem

The partnership reflects growing demand for flexible affiliate SaaS platforms that prioritize customization, automation and performance tracking. As competition intensifies across global iGaming markets, data-driven affiliate management solutions are becoming a critical component of operator success.

With Alanbase now featured within Gamblers Connect’s B2B Providers hub, industry professionals gain streamlined access to enterprise-grade affiliate infrastructure designed for scalability and precision.

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