SBC’s flagship event
Where the Sharpest Minds in Betting Come Together
Smart Bash is the flagship in-person event from Smart Betting Club, bringing together professional punters, bookmakers, traders, syndicate operators and some of the brightest minds in betting.
Across two days of expert talks, honest discussions and invaluable networking, attendees get a rare opportunity to learn from the people who make their living finding an edge.
Established in 2023, Smart Bash is an annual betting industry event, hosted at Chelsea Football Club in London since 2024.
2
Day conference
What makes Smart Bash different
The ultimate in-person smart betting conference
Smart Bash brings together some of the sharpest minds in betting for something you rarely find elsewhere: open, honest conversations about what it really takes to succeed in the betting world..
The people
Learn From Those Who Know Betting Best
Professional punters, successful syndicate operators, experienced traders and industry insiders, all sharing their knowledge and experiences.
These are people who make their living in betting, understand how the markets really work and are willing to share the lessons they've learned along the way.
And some of the best conversations happen away from the stage, where attendees can exchange ideas, ask questions and build lasting connections.
The conversations
Insights you won’t find online
Forget the usual polished presentations and familiar talking points.
Smart Bash encourages frank, open discussions about the realities of professional betting, from finding an edge and managing risk to dealing with bookmakers and adapting to an ever changing industry.
It's the kind of candid exchange that rarely happens in public forums, podcasts or interviews. At Smart Bash, you're not just listening to the conversation. You're part of it.
What to expect
A day built around real insight
Smart Bash is designed from the ground up for serious punters. Every element of the day is built to generate genuine, practical value.
Expert Speaker Talks
In-depth presentations from professional bettors and industry insiders sharing what genuinely moves the needle.
Open Q&A Sessions
Put your questions directly to the speakers in sessions that go well beyond the prepared material.
Networking With Peers
Connect with like-minded bettors in a room where everyone is there for the same reason: to get better.
Workshops & Roundtables
Smaller group sessions that go deeper on specific topics, with real back-and-forth between attendees and speakers.
Past speakers have included
The experts behind the podium
Smart Bash has hosted some of the sharpest minds in professional betting: traders, professional punters, and industry figures who rarely share this openly anywhere else.
- Nick Goff
Professional football bettor & former Head of Football Trading at Coral - Tom Waterhouse
Founder of Waterhouse VC & former CEO of William Hill Australia - Matthew Trenhaile
Former Pinnacle trader & founder of Anubis Trading - Johnny Dineen
Professional racing punter & former bookmaker - Chris Poole
Director of Trading at BetVictor - Bill Chen
Quantitative analyst, poker professional & betting mathematician - Miguel Figueres
Founder of Winner Odds, specialising in AI and betting models - Dean Valentine
Professional horse racing bettor - Varun Sudhakar
CEO & co-founder of BetDEX - Brian Chappell
Founder of Justice for Punters
Who attends
Smart Bash is for serious bettors
Whether you’re a professional punter, an aspiring profitable bettor or someone working within the betting industry, Smart Bash offers the opportunity to meet people who share your interests.
It’s not often you get this many knowledgeable betting people together in one place.
- Experienced bettors and syndicate operators
- Bookmakers and exchange specialists
- Data analysts and betting model developers
- Industry decision makers
For many attendees, the conversations over coffee, lunch or evening drinks are just as valuable as the presentations themselves.
Smart Bash is designed so that every part of the day, from the seminars through to the breaks, creates the conditions for genuine exchange between people who really know their subject.
Find out more
Visit the Smart Bash website
Full event details, ticket information, and updates on future events are all available at smart-bash.com.