David Hipkin of SharpBetting on Profitable Betting, Restrictions & Long Term Success

We’ve just released a new interview on the SBC YouTube Channel as part of our How I Bet For Profit series – and this one is a fascinating watch.

Watch it here

Rowan sat down with David Hipkin, co-founder of SharpBetting, to discuss what profitable betting really looks like behind the scenes.

(Note – this video was originally only for SBC members only but I felt it was a great example of the type of content we provide to give you a sample!)

David brings a very different perspective to betting.

Rather than portraying himself as a “professional gambler”, he approaches betting as a structured, analytical side income opportunity – something that can fit around normal life while still generating meaningful long-term profit.

Access to this interview series is available now with an SBC membership

What is David’s Approach?

During the interview, David talks openly about:

  • How SharpBetting was built from real bookmaker and trading experience
  • Why most bettors should focus on steady long-term gains rather than unrealistic expectations
  • How one Sharp Betting football approach generated nearly £200,000 profit before bookmaker restrictions became a major issue
  • Why volume and patience matter far more than short-term variance
  • How multiples can be used intelligently to compound value
  • The importance of discipline, bankroll management, and starting slowly
  • How bookmaker restrictions can be managed more effectively
  • Why boxing betting presents very different opportunities from football
  • How human judgement and intuition still matter – even in an increasingly AI-driven world

It’s one of the most honest and insightful betting conversations we’ve published in a long time.

You can watch the full interview free on the SBC YouTube channel now

But it also gives a very good example of the type of thinking, analysis, and betting education SBC members get access to regularly.

WHAT YOU GET WITH SBC:

Alongside interviews like this, SBC members also receive:

  • Detailed betting service reviews
  • Strategy guides and educational content
  • Ongoing industry insight
  • Practical betting advice
  • And access to a range of genuinely valuable member-only discounts

One of those discounts is with SharpBetting itself.

SBC members can currently access an exclusive 20% lifetime discount on an annual Sharp Betting membership – reducing the yearly cost by £45.60 every year.

Considering SBC membership starts from just £24.99 per month, many members effectively recover a large part of their subscription cost through offers like this alone – before even considering the value of the reviews, content, and ongoing support available inside the members area.

And SharpBetting is just one example.

Members also receive access to additional discounts across carefully selected betting services, tools, and software we genuinely believe provide value.

So even if you start by watching the interview for free, if you want deeper insight into profitable betting – and access to the wider SBC community – becoming a member is the next step.

Join the Smart Betting Club today

Episode 100 SBC Podcast: Ant De Rosa on Sharp Betting, Pinnacle, and Market Execution

In Episode 100 of the SBC Podcast, I welcomed a special guest to mark the milestone, in the form of Antonino (Ant) De Rosa, a former Pinnacle trader and now operator of a large scale professional betting group.

This episode goes deep into the reality of sharp betting. Not theory, not models in isolation, but how markets actually move, how sportsbooks react, and why execution is often the biggest edge in the modern game.

Ant shares his unique journey from elite level Magic: The Gathering player to being recruited by Pinnacle, where he specialised in live NBA trading. He explains how his edge was never about knowing sport better than others, but about predicting behaviour, understanding where the next bet would come from, and how the market would react.

The conversation then shifts into the mechanics of running a serious betting operation today.

From scaling across multiple sports, managing hundreds of accounts, and handling real world challenges like liquidity, restrictions, and non payment. Ant is clear that having a strong model or idea is not enough, if you cannot get money down, the edge has no value.

This is a rare, honest look at the sharp end of betting in 2026, where success comes from combining insight, discipline, and the ability to execute at scale.

You can listen to Episode 100 FREE now via Apple / Spotify / YouTube and all other major podcast directories (search Smart Betting Club)

You can also support the SBC Podcast by visiting our podcast sponsor, Matchbook. You can get 150 days, commission free with them via this link.

Topics covered include

  • From Magic: The Gathering to Pinnacle trader
  • How Pinnacle identified and used sharp bettors
  • Predicting where the next bet comes from
  • Why market movement is driven by respected money
  • The difference between “cold” and “hot” bets
  • How sportsbooks actually set lines and limits
  • Building and scaling a multi sport betting operation
  • Managing hundreds of accounts and execution challenges
  • The reality of getting bets on and getting paid
  • Why liquidity defines what is worth betting
  • How edges evolve and disappear over time
  • Where opportunities still exist in modern betting

Key Quotes

On what made him successful at Pinnacle
“I was able to predict where the next bet was coming from.”

On market dynamics
“If nothing is happening and a sharp bets you, you have to move. If they bet after you move, that means something completely different.”

On sportsbooks and pricing
“Opening lines don’t matter. Within 15 minutes you’re at the right number taking bets.”

On timing of bets
“Why did they bet now and not later, that’s the question you should be asking.”

On betting reality vs theory
“If you can’t get money down on it, it’s worthless.”

On execution challenges
“I had no idea how hard it was to bet until I started doing it myself.”

On scaling and liquidity
“For us to get 10k down on a challenger match, 300 people might have to see the bet.”

On building an edge
“Start with an idea, then test it. Don’t start with a sport and hope to find one.”

About The Smart Betting CLub

The Smart Betting Club (SBC) is an independent service that has been helping serious bettors and professionals since 2006. We review, rate, and monitor tipsters and betting strategies, uncovering proven ways to profit and avoid the noise. Our mission is to help you make smarter, more sustainable profits without relying on bookmaker goodwill.

Inside SBC membership you’ll find:

  • In-depth tipster reviews and performance reports
  • Access to winning strategies that work with sharp-friendly bookmakers
  • Educational guides, data, and insights from professional bettors
  • Monthly magazines and podcasts covering everything that matters in betting today

If you’re ready to treat betting as an investment and want guidance from experts who actually win, join the Smart Betting Club today.

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