My article from last week on ‘bookie tricks’ certainly seemed to stir up plenty of interest and debate!

Not only did a number of you get in touch to add your own suggestions, but I also  heard on the grapevine of one bookmaker who hates what we are doing here at the Smart Betting Club – which is a justification to me that we are doing something right!

So, today we have more of the same to share with you.

As a quick re-cap, the intention of these tips are to highlight some of the often subtle bookmaker practices that as a winning punter, it pays to be aware of.

Despite their protestations otherwise, the bookmaker only wants you to lose money and will often stop at nothing to squeeze your betting profits in order to swell their own coffers.

So here without much ado are another 6 ‘bookie tricks’ to watch out for! Continue reading →

My article from last week on ‘bookie tricks’ certainly seemed to stir up plenty of interest and debate!

Not only did a number of you get in touch to add your own suggestions, but I also  heard on the grapevine of one bookmaker who hates what we are doing here at the Smart Betting Club – which is a justification to me that we are doing something right!

So, today we have more of the same to share with you.

As a quick re-cap, the intention of these tips are to highlight some of the often subtle bookmaker practices that as a winning punter, it pays to be aware of.

Despite their protestations otherwise, the bookmaker only wants you to lose money and will often stop at nothing to squeeze your betting profits in order to swell their own coffers.

So here without much ado are another 6 ‘bookie tricks’ to watch out for! Continue reading →

There are a few things in the betting world that make me feel sick to the pit of my stomach…

The recurring nightmare I have featuring John McCririck prouncing around in his underpants on Celebrity Big Brother aside, recently it’s been the pitiful way that bookmakers are trying so hard to be ‘the punters friend’, which is really starting to get my goat.

Whether it be incessant matey tweeting, giving ‘betting tips’ or TV adverts declaring they have the best odds, they are doing their best to hide their real intentions from punters.

The reason? Well quite simply when it comes to betting, the battle lines are clearly drawn. The bookies only make a profit when you lose.

There are a few exceptions, such as the likes of Pinnacle Sports and others mainly based out in Asia. However if we are talking about many of the UK’s best known bookies, then, first and foremost they are only interested in taking your hard earned cash off you (By any means possible!).

And what’s more, they use a number of ways and means to do it, some of which are very subtle. Therefore here at SBC, we want to share these secrets and help you wise up to the bookies tricks, so with that in mind here are my top tips on what to watch out for!

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