What does it actually take to make a living from betting?
Not simply finding the occasional winner, but identifying a genuine edge, exploiting it consistently and – perhaps most importantly a adapting when things stop working.
That’s the subject of our latest How I Bet For Profit video interview, available exclusively to Smart Betting Club members.
My guest is Phil Smith, a professional bettor and antepost specialist with an outstanding long-term record – including an extraordinary 2025/26 season that ultimately produced around 100% ROI.
Exclusive Video Interview Now Available For SBC Members.
Inside the Mind of a Professional Bettor
Phil’s route into antepost betting actually began almost by accident.
Having initially concentrated on trading, he started exploring football antepost markets as something of a side interest. After turning an initial bankroll of around £3,000 into £12,000, and importantly tracking the bets along the way, he realised there appeared to be a significant edge worth pursuing.
That edge has since developed into his full-time profession.
In this exclusive interview, Phil explains:
- How he identifies antepost markets where bookmaker prices haven’t caught up with changing circumstances.
- Why predicting where a price is going can be as important as predicting the eventual winner.
- How he researches teams, leagues and goalscorer markets.
- Why knowing which markets not to bet is crucial.
- How he constructs and manages a portfolio containing thousands of bets.
- The role of hedging, staking and risk management in his approach
It’s a fascinating look at the work that goes on behind the headline profits.
From a Challenging Season to Over 100% ROI
Perhaps the most interesting part of Phil’s story, however, is what happened when things didn’t quite go according to plan.
Following a more challenging 2024/25 season, Phil analysed his performance and identified where he could improve in his choice of markets, staking and where he was placing his bets.
The changes were substantial – and what followed was an exceptional 2025/26 campaign that ultimately produced over 100% ROI.
Even more revealingly, Phil can still identify mistakes he made during that hugely profitable season and areas he believes can be improved further.
It’s a great example of something we repeatedly emphasise at SBC: long-term profitable betting isn’t just about finding an edge. It’s about continually testing, refining and adapting it.
SBC Members Can Also Join Phil Smith Select
There’s another reason why this interview is particularly timely.
We’ve recently teamed up with Phil to launch Phil Smith Select, a separate betting service available exclusively to SBC members, giving subscribers the opportunity to follow a more accessible version of his antepost approach throughout the season.
Note – Phil Smith Select requires its own subscription in addition to SBC membership. The full How I Bet For Profit video interview with Phil is included as part of your standard SBC membership.
The emphasis is particularly on goalscorer bets and accumulators, with modest stakes allowing followers to gradually build a portfolio across the football season.
As a member, you’ll also receive access to our independent, in-depth betting service reviews, exclusive interviews with successful bettors, strategy and educational content, practical betting advice, the monthly SBC Magazine and a growing range of member-only offers.
Join the Smart Betting Club today and you’ll gain immediate access to the full Phil Smith How I Bet For Profit interview, along with our latest SBC Magazine, independent betting service reviews, exclusive member content and offers.
You’ll also have the option to join Phil Smith Select and follow Phil’s bets throughout the season.