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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/

SBC Podcast #48: Simon Nott – A lifetime in Betting and Bookmaking Explored

Posted on by Peter Ling

For the latest SBC Podcast and a festive special, I had a guest with a difference and a man more used to asking the questions than answering them – Simon Nott.

Simon is perhaps best known for his #BettingPeople interview series (I was a guest earlier this year) but his expertise does not end there! He is a fountain of knowledge; punting, writing, bookmaking, blogging, publishing, broadcasting – he’s done it all!

You can listen to Episode 48 now via Apple / Spotify / Google and all other major podcast directories (search Smart Betting Club)

We talk about:

  • Simon’s book and his two professional loves – racing and rock ‘n’ roll
  • The magic of the betting ring, Simon’s experiences of the hustle and bustle of working for bookmakers and a beginner’s guide to tic-tac!
  • The background to Simon’s exotic wardrobe!
  • Punting and fruitful friendships that have boosted profits along the way
  • #BettingPeople, it’s back story and some gossip about the guests!
  • The future of bookmaking and the gambling industry

Simon was a brilliant guest and his enthusiasm shone through during all of the topics we discussed. As well as having enough anecdotes to fill 10 podcasts, his wealth of experience in the betting world provided so many valuable insights. He is also one of the nicest guys you could ever hope to meet so definitely go and say hello if you see him on course!

My Star Sports ‘Betting People’ Video Interview

Posted on by Peter Ling

The big news this week is my appearance in the Betting People series of video interviews as published by the bookmaker, Star Sports.

You can watch them all 4 of the 15 minute video interviews via this link: https://www.starsportsbet.co.uk/bettingpeople-peter-ling/​

Amongst a wide variety of topics I discuss:

  • How SBC works and the reality of following modern day tipsters
  • The need to focus long-term when making important betting decisions
  • The sport that is the most profitable to bet on currently
  • My own betting and the need to tailor tipster services to fit your circumstances and preferences.
  • How I use runners and get bets on
  • The power of connecting and building relationships with other bettors
  • Some of the simple mathematical concepts that are vitally important to success
  • What I find to be the biggest fundamental difference between a winning and losing punter
  • Why free tipsters need to be treated cautiously as per the motivations and reasons why they are free
  • Why the actual ‘winning’ side of betting has become the easy part these days.
  • How to get started and choose the right tipsters for you
  • Plans for SBC moving forward

For those of you keen to learn more on the world of tipsters and SBC’s goal of helping people with their betting, these video interviews are a great place to get started.

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