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Smart Bash 2026 Preview With Jesse May & Simon Nott | SBC Podcast Episode 102

Posted on by Peter Ling

Episode 102 of the SBC Podcast is OUT now and this time we take a closer look at Smart Bash 2026, one of the fastest growing betting events in the UK.

I’m joined by Jesse May and Simon Nott to preview this year’s event, taking place on May 27th and 28th at Chelsea FC in London, England.

🎟 SBC listeners can also save 10% on Smart Bash tickets by using the code SBCSBASH10 when registering at: https://www.smart-bash.com/​

You can listen to Episode 102 FREE now via Apple / Spotify / YouTube and all other major podcast directories (search Smart Betting Club)

This episode breaks down why Smart Bash has quickly become one of the standout betting events in the UK and why it continues to attract everyone from aspiring bettors through to some of the sharpest operators, traders and professional gamblers in the industry.

We also preview many of the major panels and workshops taking place across the two days, including:

• World Cup betting and trading angles
• Prediction markets and exchange betting
• The growth of the black market
• Tax and syndicate structures
• Bookmaker restrictions and sustainability
• Racecourse betting and bookmaker insights
• The evolution of betting edges
• Why “getting money down” has become one of the biggest modern advantages

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.

Live SBC Podcast Panel

One thing I’m personally especially looking forward to is hosting a live SBC Podcast panel discussion at the event titled:

“Getting Money Down is the Real Edge”

I’ll be joined by Phil Smith, a long term professional bettor and trader (and my guest on Episode 101), alongside two other highly experienced names with backgrounds in both large scale betting operations and bookmaker trading rooms.

Together we’ll be discussing:
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• Accounts and longevity
• Limits and restrictions
• Execution and timing
• Scaling betting operations
• How serious bettors operate today

We’ll also be taking live audience questions throughout the session.

If you’ve ever wanted to understand where the betting industry is heading, sharpen your edge, or simply meet serious like minded bettors, this episode gives a very good insight into why Smart Bash has built such a strong reputation within betting circles.

I hope to see many of you there.

🎟 SBC listeners can also save 10% on Smart Bash tickets by using the code SBCSBASH10 when registering at: https://www.smart-bash.com/

Phil Smith on Antepost Betting, Betfair Removal & Modern Betting Challenges | SBC Podcast Episode 101

Posted on by Peter Ling

In Episode 101 of the SBC Podcast, I’m joined by Phil Smith, a full time football bettor specialising in antepost (futures) markets and exchange trading.

Phil shares his journey from early losses and trial and error, through to building a profitable approach combining Betfair trading and more recently, antepost betting.

We go deep into how antepost betting works in practice, where the real edge comes from, and why volume, structure and discipline are key to long term success.

The conversation also explores the growing challenges facing bettors today, including Phil’s own experiences, from being permanently removed from Betfair after years of activity, to being locked out of funds and bets for months during an affordability check with Sky Bet.

This is a practical, honest discussion about modern betting, where theory often takes a back seat to execution, access and adaptability.

You can listen to Episode 101 FREE now via Apple / Spotify / YouTube and all other major podcast directories (search Smart Betting Club)

Look out for more on Phil and his service coming in the JUNE Smart Betting Club Magazine!

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

  • Phil’s journey from early losses to going full time in 2020
  • Transition into antepost betting and building a profitable edge
  • Turning a £3k bankroll into £12k through structured betting
  • Betfair trading as the foundation of his bankroll
  • Impact of affordability checks, account closures and restrictions
  • Being removed from Betfair after years of activity.
  • Being locked out of funds and bets for months with Sky Bet
  • Evolution of his antepost strategy and staking approach
  • Managing variance through diversification and structured betting
  • Combining short term income with long term ante post returns

Resources & Mentions

Key quotes

On early struggles
“There was a lot of going through bankrolls and going around in circles. It took me about 10 years before I went full time.”

On finding an edge in antepost betting
“I realised there was a lot more to learn and a lot more angles to cover.”

On building a bankroll
“I turned three grand into about twelve grand, that was a big bank builder.”

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

On going full time
“I wasn’t happy in my job, so I decided to take the risk and go for it.”

On Betfair challenges
“Betfair staff don’t really understand how people trade and operate. I never expected to get kicked off, it definitely caught me by surprise.”

On Sky Bet issues
“It was six months of no access to my funds, no access to my bets. You can’t even speak to the people actually dealing with your account.”

On long term success
“If you can combine day to day profit with long term systems, that’s the way to go.

How to Win Consistently at Small Stakes | David Hipkin Betting Strategy Explained

Posted on by Peter Ling

We’ve just released a new video in our members only How I Bet For Profit series, and this latest one is a must watch.

In it, David Hipkin from Sharp Betting explains his approach to winning consistently at small stakes, and why that can still lead to meaningful long term profit when done the right way.

This is not about flashy staking, trying to go full time, or chasing unrealistic returns.

It is about building a disciplined, repeatable process that works in the real world.

And importantly, it is an approach backed up by results, as shown by the excellent long term performance of David’s Hall of Fame rated Sharp Betting service, which we reviewed in depth in SBC Issue 157.​

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

 

What is David’s Approach?

David’s philosophy is simple, betting should be treated as a structured side activity, not an all consuming pursuit.

The goal is not to rely on betting for income. It is to generate steady, repeatable profit over time, even from modest stakes, by applying the right process with consistency.

That means:

  • Starting small and building confidence gradually
  • Letting volume do the work, rather than judging results too early
  • Trusting process over emotion
  • Using a clear edge, then applying it with patience
  • Avoiding the common mistake of trying to scale too fast

It is a highly grounded way of thinking, and one that will resonate with many.

Because the truth is, most bettors do not need betting to replace their income.

They need it to work sensibly alongside normal life, and that is exactly where David’s approach fits.


Inside The Video, David Explains..

  • Why small stakes betting can still be highly worthwhile
  • How volume and patience are essential to making an edge count
  • Why many bettors fail by reacting too quickly to short term variance
  • How he breaks events down to create better prices and better decisions
  • Where intuition can add value, especially in the right markets
  • How multiples can be used as a powerful tool when applied properly
  • Why bookmaker management and account longevity are part of the edge

Alongside the full interview, members also get access to a written companion guide pulling out the key lessons from David’s approach.

And of course, with an SBC membership you also unlock:

If you want to see how a proven bettor approaches winning at small stakes, and how that can be turned into consistent long term profit, this is exactly the kind of content SBC was built to provide.

Join the Smart Betting Club and watch David Hipkin’s full interview now

How to Bet Like a Sharp: David Hipkin on £200K Profits, Multiples, and Beating Bookmaker Limits

Posted on by Peter Ling

In this episode, Pete speaks with Sharp Betting co-founder David Hipkin – who started out as a boxing trader before pivoting into professional betting, using the same data-led methods that would later form the basis of Sharp Betting to generate over £200,000 in profit from soft bookmakers alone.

David shares some of his real-world strategies to beat the bookmakers, insights into how to operate like a sharp bettor and the power of multiples in terms of maximising value and circumnavigating restrictions.

We also explore Sharp Betting’s curated tools and member community, including the growth of David’s Daily – their free service and why it was so important to David to make his site affordable and relevant to regular punters, not just big stakers! And if you’re an SBC member, you can currently secure a full ​12 months of Sharp Betting Premium for just £150​ – saving £78 compared to the regular price (offer valid until 30 November 2025).

You can listen to Episode 95 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​.

Discussed With David:

  • David’s origin story: From betting with family at the Grand National to trading Vegas title fights
  • Turning data into money: How “Frog the Gambler” evolved into Sharp Betting’s global football model
  • Why sharp betting isn’t about staking big – it’s about winning small, consistently
  • Grabbing value quietly: How multiples (accas, Yankees, Lucky 15s) act as camouflage for sharp bettors
  • “If it works, why sell it?” – The real answer behind productising a winning betting model
  • Variance vs edge erosion: How to spot the difference and stay profitable
  • Dealing with restrictions: Camouflage tactics, priming accounts, and making yourself look like a mug
  • Why betting exchanges don’t suit every model – Sharp Betting’s experience on Betfair
  • Community impact: Why helping everyday bettors build £1–3K banks is as rewarding as six-figure wins

Key Quotes

“We don’t want success for three days, we want success six months and a year down the line. That’s what sharp betting is about – having the edge and knowing how to use it.” “There’s a lot of ego around betting. I don’t mind being a small punter – a couple of thousand pounds a year can be life-changing money for many.” “There’s no downside to looking as recreational as possible. I even spell ‘hello’ wrong when I contact customer service – I want them to think the worst of me.”

Sharp Betting Reviewed: Small Stakes, Sharp Profits Inside SBC 187

Posted on by Peter Ling

This month’s SBC Magazine – Issue 157 is out now and a must-read.
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Inside, we uncover the full story behind Sharp Betting, one of the most talked-about football services right now, and have secured an exclusive SBC member deal – get 12 months for £150, saving £78 on the regular price.

That’s £12.50 a month, available only to SBC members until 30 November 2025.
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(Given you can join Join SBC from £25 a month you can join Sharp Betting too and you’ll actually save overall!)

Access Issue 157 and the entire 19 year back catalogue with a SBC Membership

Inside SBC 187. Sharp Betting – In Depth Analysis

We’ve gone deep on the football service built by David Hipkin and Chris Fawcett, including:

  • David’s Daily (Free Service) – 2,624 bets, 12.54% ROI in under a year, fully reviewed with staking and bank analysis.
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  • Multiples Edge – how combination betting helps you profit quietly under the bookmaker’s radar.
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  • David’s Road to £8K journey PLUS how a simple small-stakes approach turned £300 into £1,306.05 over 879 bets.
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  • A clear, practical path for anyone betting from £10 – £20 stakes, designed for the affordability-check era.

Also In Issue 187:

  • Each-Way Golf Doubles Strategy + Video Guide – how to link weekly tournaments for powerful each-way returns, perfect for shop bettors or restricted accounts.
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  • Betting Mailbag & News – priming accounts, VIP status, and the overnight racing challenges facing both punters and tipsters.

SIGN UP FOR INSTANT ACCESS

If you’re a member, log in to your SBC account to read Issue 187 today.
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If not, join SBC now and get instant access to this magazine, our full tipster ratings, betting insight and knowledge and hundreds of previous issues and reports!

To sign up as a paid SBC member, just click here and follow the registration link.

Inside the Bet Diary: Real-Life Betting Wins, Losses, and Lessons from Rowan Day

Posted on by Peter Ling

Betting can often feel like a solitary game and it’s rare for many of us to regularly talk about our punting in an honest and transparent way, if at all (booming on social media doesn’t count!).

Which is why Rowan Day writes his Bet Diary for us here at SBC as we felt there was a gap in the market for an honest, realistic and at times humorous rundown of what it is like to bet on tipsters to make a profit.

Follow Rowan’s real life betting journey

Below are some excerpts to show why this series is so popular as Rowan gets into the weeds on the ups and downs of how he makes a long-term betting profit.

And the good news is that lately it’s been a very positive time as Rowan outlined in his latest diary update. Here is an excerpt:

“My last post was headlined, “56% bank growth…in one bet!!!”.

What’s it going to be in my next post? “1,000% bank growth…in one bet!!!”, as a Lucky 15 is landed with four double digit winners?

A man can dream.

But, what is no dream, is that following on from a 3 out of 4 winning Lucky 15 using the Bookie Bashing Racing Tracker last week, Weekly Golf Value – taking value priced players from the Bookie Bashing Golf Tracker – put up 200/1 winner of the Genesis Championship in South Korea, Junghwan Lee! I woke up to the news that a final round 64 had shot Lee to the head of the leader board, and there he had stayed. Wow!

If memory serves me correctly, and sadly I’ve reached an age where perhaps my memory is not quite as sharp as it was, that’s the biggest winner I’ve ever had on the golf. “

Yet as good as a period of form its been lately (His October ROI sits at 16.49% as he updates at the end of each blog post), it’s not always sunshine and rainbows when betting as we all know.

There are often challenges, not just losing runs but things like online restrictions and juggling it around work and other commitments as he posted about on the 1st October:

“September has been a particularly underwhelming month, and several issues have arisen that frankly, have been a little tiresome to deal with. I’ve recognised the problems, because I’ve been through these situations before. More to the point, I knew they would arrive again, and have therefore had plenty of time to think ahead.

In a nutshell, the time has arrived again to start to look towards betting predominantly in shops and on the exchanges.

My betting now has to be designed largely around work, and being able to get to bookmaker shops. I’m fortunate in that I have a number of BetFreds, William Hills and Ladbrokes all within a very short drive. I’ve been here before, and I’ve been able to make it work.”

Real Life Betting

Rowan lives and breathes his betting, reporting the challenges that can come with following any tipster or system.

He has been doing this for a long time so he knows ‘the game’ but I still find it fascinating (and refreshingly honest) when he articulates the joys, biases and paranoia that can come with serious betting for profit.

In addition to this, Rowan’s posts also discuss things like:

  • New tipsters, strategies and angles that have come into the SBC or the general market
  • Account restrictions
  • Exchange betting
  • Shop betting and dealing with the ‘beady eyes’ when taking that value
  • Rowan’s thoughts on developments in the gambling world
  • Arsenal’s title challenge (Yawn!)
  • A lot more besides!

Read More Every Week

For those of you interested in reading the Bet Diary, simply visit the Bet Diary link each week to read Rowan’s posts.

Every one of Rowan’s pieces is also kept on this page if you would like to go back and read through the archive!

Betting doesn’t have to be a solitary game when you can read the thoughts of others – this is the perfect opportunity to do just that!

Special new SBC podcast on the increase in bookmaker disputes & complaints

Posted on by Peter Ling

In the very latest Smart Betting Club podcast, I tackle the growing number of complaints being made about bookmakers, specifically when it comes to issues of account suspensions, delays processing withdrawals and some of the extra ‘security’ and ‘ID’ checks that are increasingly becoming commonplace.

The allegations some are making is that bookmakers are adding unnecessary and unreasonable financial and account security checks to make life as difficult as possible for a proportion of customers.

This coupled with significant concerns over the effectiveness of the complaints options currently available via ‘Alternative Dispute Resolution’ providers has left many punters relying on small claims court for a solution to problems with bookmakers.

The fear is that there are likely a sizeable number of customers who are unaware of their rights or put off by the work involved to get a resolution and who might be giving up on the funds held inside their accounts.

To discover more on this topic – in this podcast episode you can hear my interviews with 2 different punters on the experiences they have had when it comes to dealing with bookmakers and alternative dispute resolution providers.

This includes one customer who took a major UK high street firm to small claims court to successfully access the funds in his suspended account and pro-punter, turned licensed bookmaker, Anthony Kaminskas of AK Bets.

You can listen to this episode now via Apple / Spotify / Google and all other major podcast directories (search Smart Betting Club)

Over the past few months, I have become increasingly aware of more punters complaining about this issue and the feeling that the current system for dealing with bookmaker disputes is not fit for purpose.

Why this needs tackling in the UK gambling review

Hence why I wanted to put together this special podcast episode to help raise awareness so it can be discussed as part of the upcoming gambling review in the UK.

Many of the extra checks bookmakers are requesting are coming solely at the withdrawal stage or if and when a customer wins money – something that seemingly goes against both the rules set by both the Gambling Commission and the CMA. It is also currently unclear how or if these rules are being enforced by these organisations.

This coupled with poor bookmaker customer service and lengthy delays to seek answers and resolutions when an issue arises has created this growing issue for many punters.

Given the upcoming gambling law changes in the UK – this is an opportune time to raise awareness of these issues and to demand they be tackled as part of a new suite of measures to make betting fairer for all.

Its also a vitally important topic given the current debate on how the betting black market might grow if affordability and deposit limits are introduced. Surely if punters also feel they are being treated unfairly by licensed bookmakers who might not pay them out if they win, what incentive do they have to not try out the black market in its place?

Resources and help if you have a dispute

In this email I also wanted to share details on the brilliant new resource available at the Justice For Punters website if you have a bookmaker dispute.

The team at JFP have put together a series of self-help guides that take you through the whole process such as at this ‘any other dispute’ page.

This walks you through all the options on how to tackle a dispute – starting with dealing with the bookmaker, through to dispute resolution services and even small claims court.

It is a brilliant resource and one that is essential for any punter that might have an issue with a bookmaker, now or in the future! https://justiceforpunters.org/​

Proof of this comes in the podcast episode itself as it was Justice For Punters who helped instruct one of my guests, Andrew on how he should succesfully handle the dispute he held with one bookmaking firm.

If interested in this story on bookmaking disputes and the gambling law changes, you can also follow updates on the SBC Twitter account @sbcinfo 

Special new podcast/video on using AI to win betting on tennis & taking on bookmaker restrictions in court

Posted on by Peter Ling

The latest SBC podcast is out now and features my interview with professional bettor, Miguel Figueres about his usage of Artificial Intelligence Algorithms to win betting on Tennis and his ongoing court battles with bookmakers who employ account restrictions on his accounts.

It’s safe to say that this is a must listen podcast for anyone interested in smart betting – especially if account restrictions have impacted you. Download links follow…

Using his Tennis algorithm, Miguel grew a bank of 200 Euros into 8000 Euros with one bookmaker, which then led to him setting up the SBC Hall of Fame rated service, Winner Odds for other users to back each of the value tennis bets his program uncovered.
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As a successful bettor, Miguel has been impacted by bookmaker account restrictions and he also outlines his own legal battles with several firms, including Bet365 where he is challenging the clauses they rely upon to limit accounts.

Miguel and others have been engaged in an ongoing legal battle against these bookmakers since 2019 in Spain and he shares his experience on this process, what has taken place to date and his hopes for the future.
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He also provides insight into why Spain has become a central point for this fight against restrictions, plus examples of how you can use GDPR laws in the EU to have bookmakers delete your data as well as a successful case he won against 888bet.

Listen To The Podcast

You can download this episode via the following directory links (or search ‘Smart Betting Club’ wherever you listen to pods)

​Apple​

​Spotify​

Google

You can also watch Miguel and Pete record the podcast via the SBC YouTube Channel.​

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The Oddschecker Dilemma – A Great Resource For Punters, Yet A Site You Should Use Wisely. Important Advice Inside

Posted on by Peter Ling

Last Friday saw the release of a special new SBC report on the topic of bookmaker restrictions – specifically in relation to the tracking that bookmakers undertake on their customers and what you need to know to combat this.

Now whilst this report is for SBC members eyes only, I did want to talk about one point raised within it connected to the profiling of customers by bookmakers and the use of odds comparison websites.

One very simple way in which bookmakers can profile you is in relation to the links you click on that direct them to their website.

Sometimes this is a bookmakers way of paying those referral websites and social media accounts a percentage share of the losses you might make if you open an account (an article for another day!) or simply as a way of tracking the type of punter you are.

This is important because as we learnt from the leaked document referenced in this article from 2019, when one bookmaker got wind of customers using the odds comparison website – Oddschecker, then such betting accounts were stake factored by 55%.

Effectively ensuring these customers would only be able to get on 45% of the maximum stake allowed on any bet.

Why restrict customers who use Oddschecker?

Oddschecker are a major player in the odds comparison world. It is a free website which compares the very latest odds from a large number of bookmakers so as to highlight where best to place your bet.

Bookmakers dislike this though as the simple fact you are using an odds comparison service immediately sets you out as shrewder than most and someone who understands the need for value when betting.

I.e. You won’t just take the first odds you see as you want the best price for your bet.

You want 4/1 instead of 7/2 or 10/1 instead of 8/1…differences in odds that matter if your bet wins.

Bookies also hate it as it means you are not a ‘brand loyal’ customer – AKA the type of punter who is too lazy or short-sighted to bet with anyone but the same firm.

The type of bad bettor all bookies love and as this article revealed – those that might be termed VIPs and able to get up to 5X max stakes on any bet they want.

Don’t Show Your Hand

What this means in practical terms is that you have to be very wary of showing your hand as an Oddschecker user.

This means avoiding clicking any links that take you directly from Oddschecker to a bookmaker as that is one very simple way your usage of their website could be tracked.

Oddschecker make it very easy to click on a bet you want and to either be taken straight to the bookmakers website OR to place it through Oddschecker’s own bet slip functionality (which allows you to stay on the Oddschecker site and place your bets in seconds).

As convenient as this might well be (and it is very convenient) the downsides are that you immediately are showing your hand to a bookmaker that you are shrewder than most!

It also might mean your bookmaker account is then stake factored down as a consequence.

A Conflict of Interest?

It isn’t Oddschecker’s fault that customers who use their website are tagged as shrewd, as this is more a function of the advantage it offers bettors who use their odds comparison service.

I am sure if SBC used bookmaker direct affiliate links (which we don’t) then it could be something you might find yourself restricted by.

“Hey Dave, this customer joined us via the Smart Betting Club – we need to watch out for him. Restrict him to 0.05% of max stakes straight away!”

Yet it is worth being aware of the fact that Oddschecker are now part of the Flutter Entertainment group, which following a series of mergers and acquisitions now includes the likes of Paddy Power, Betfair Sportsbook/Exchange & Skybet in its midst.

It is a veritable behemoth of a company and Flutter effectively owns a group of bookmakers and betting companies that simply put – have no vestige in hosting profitable bettors if at all possible.

Why would they?

The more winning customers they have, the less a bookmaker makes. You win, they lose and its something that are at pains to avoid.

Because as they never tire of telling us – all bookmakers reserve the right to choose which customers can bet with them. If they find a customer to be unprofitable (i.e. a winner), it is within their current rights to close your account or limit the size stakes you can get on.

Skybet’s ex-CEO Richard Flint made the policy of restrictions abundantly clear in this interview he undertook in October 2018 and to quote directly “We restrict customers if we think that we are going to lose money to them in the long-run”.

So, whilst Oddschecker are offering to compare the odds free or charge and to in turn help shrewd bettors take better prices – this seems to be in conflict with the goals of other bookmakers within the Flutter Entertainment Group such as Paddy Power, Betfair Sportsbook & Skybet. All of whom restrict and close winning bettors – no doubt a group including many of the shrewd bettors who themselves use Oddschecker.

Is Information Being Shared?

It also begs the question – Is information on the profile of customers shared amongst the bookmaking companies within Flutter such as Paddy Power, Betfair & Skybet?

If so, this might be one simple way to profile customers and to weed out those more profitable than not.

I might be barking up the wrong tree entirely and I welcome feedback from Oddschecker or Flutter to clarify these points, yet from my point of view, it does look like there is a potential issue here.

Oddschecker state on their homepage that “We give you, the user, the power and control to find the best bet for you.”

Yet at the same time they are part of a bigger company with reasons and incentives to limit shrewd bettors – those who do take the time to find the best price for a bet.

Hence why it would be good to know if and how information is being shared amongst those companies within the Flutter group.

Use Them Wisely!

It seems clear that as they have grown – Oddschecker, just like Betfair, have veered from their initial humble punter-focused origins as they have been swallowed up by bigger companies putting profit front and centre.

Betfair, lest we forget were once first and foremost a betting exchange, yet these days they are keener to push their sportsbook offering as presumably it is this side of their business that offers more profit potential. The betting exchange invariably appears more of an afterthought these days.

So whilst Oddschecker remains a great resource (as does the Betfair exchange) and I thoroughly recommend utilising their service, it is one I suggest you need to use with care.

To that end, I would advocate not clicking any direct referral links to bookmakers and certainly not using the bet placement facility they offer. By all means use their odds comparison matrix, but do so with caution and mindful of the points raised in this email.

Ladbrokes, Coral Exit Oddschecker

As I wrote this article earlier this week, Oddschecker hit the betting news following the announcement that GVC Holdings – the company that owns Ladbrokes, Coral & Betdaq had failed to agree a deal to continue to be listed on the Oddschecker site.

Whether this is down to the fees Oddschecker charge to feature in their odds matrix, price negotiating tactics or simply the fact that GVC find too many customers who come via Oddschecker are unprofitable remains to be seen. Certainly it is a blow for Oddschecker and for those (few) shrewd punters that can still use either or Ladbrokes or Coral to place their bets.

Whatever the reasons, it is an interesting development and only time will tell how this all pans out. Will we see more firms leave Oddschecker? Or might Ladbrokes/Coral come crawling back in the future?

Learn More On Bookmakers

To learn more on how bookmakers operate, including access to SBC’s latest report on bookmaker profiling and our dedicated section to bookmaker restrictions you might like to consider a Smart Betting Club membership.

Available from just £27.99 per quarter and with up to a 90-day money back guarantee, an SBC membership is here to help you maximise your betting profits and educate and inform you on the betting and tipster world from a shrewd punters perspective.

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See you on the inside!
Peter Ling
Smart Betting Club Editor

If you have any questions on this article or a Smart Betting Club membership in general, you can contact me directly via pete@smartbettingclub.com. I respond to all emails as quickly as I can!

Worried about bookmaker restrictions? Read this special report on how bookies track winners

Posted on by Peter Ling

If you have been impacted by bookmakers limiting your stakes or closing your accounts down for winning too much money (or for simply being a ‘shrewd punter’), then you will want to read the very latest SBC report as released earlier today.

Titled “How bookies track WINNERS – the reality of profitable betting in 2020.“, it’s a deep dive into the world of bookmaker restrictions, how bettors are profiled and what you need to know to get around this problem (legally!)

Exploring the software and techniques used by bookmakers to identify winning gamblers, this special report outlines practical solutions you can utilise to avoid such profiling and stay as far under the radar as possible.

As part of this report, the SBC team spoke to several well connected sources to get the real lowdown on what bookies look for, the software they use and the tips and techniques all winning gamblers should employ. Most of them are very simple and straightforward, yet can make a major difference to your betting.

Tackling everything from spyware to VPN’s through to the issues with odds comparison websites – it’s a must read if bookmaker restrictions and closures are a problem for you.

This special report is available now to all Smart Betting Club members. Join today for instant access.

Part of our ‘Sustainable Betting’ Series

This special report forms part of our recent focus on sustainable betting options – including a whole series of tipster reviews on those making a profit on betting exchanges or at Betfair SP.

Tipsters such as this extremely popular racing tipster with a 16.51% ROI on the betting exchanges or this Betfair SP tipster with a 10.10% ROI since 2012.

Both of these reviews and the special report on bookmaker tracking can be found inside SBC Issue #117 out now!

SBC membership provides you with access to all of these reviews plus our growing ‘Exchange Tipster‘ section and Bookmaker Restrictions Help section.

Best regards,

Peter Ling
Smart Betting Club Editor