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Episode 96: Inside the mind of a live betting pro with Andrew Pace

Posted on by Peter Ling

In the latest SBC Podcast Episode, Pete speaks with Andrew Pace, founder of inplayLIVE, a live betting platform built around real time wagering and repeatable edges.

Andrew shares his journey from early losing punter to profitable live bettor, then into building one of the most active live betting communities around today.

He explains how watching games in real time revealed repeatable pricing errors, why mindset is the foundation of long term success and how his field goal strategy kickstarted six figure profits.

He also gives a candid look at the realities of getting on, dealing with limits and non payments and how he has had more than 500 betting accounts closed!

For those wanting to learn more about inplayLive, you can read a full independent review and take advantage of a 25% saving on both the Light and Pro packages (the latter worth over £450) in Issue 158 of the Smart Betting Club magazine.

You can listen to Episode 96 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 Andrew:

  • Andrew’s transformation: From gambling on instinct to building a structured live betting approach that actually wins
  • The lightbulb moment: How spotting repeatable patterns during games led to his first major edge
  • Field goals to full markets: The simple live angle that grew into hundreds of 1000’s in profit
  • Why watching games beats models: Real time information, fast reactions, and knowing when prices are wrong
  • The power of community: Members uncovering edges that became more profitable than Andrew’s own plays
  • Inside the live stream setup: Why fast feeds matter and how to avoid being picked off by delays
  • Getting on and staying on: Over 500 hundred account closures, six figure non payments, and how he still navigates today’s books
  • Market evolution: Why edges shift, how corrections happen, and the process Andrew uses to find what comes next
  • Education first: How the inplayLive masterclass became the backbone of their entire system
  • Betting as a vocation: Why Andrew would still watch every game even without money on the line

Key Quotes

On getting started live betting…“My first parlay won, and the next day I was on Craigslist buying TVs so I could watch every game.”

On learning where the edges lay…“I watched everything with the sportsbook open, and I started to notice patterns. That’s when things changed.”

On the psychological battles bettors face…“The biggest edge in betting long term is always mindset.”

On the inplayLIVE community…“We’ve had members find edges that became more profitable than anything I’d been betting before.”

On not getting paid by bookies…“I’ve been cut off from well over 500 sportsbooks and stiffed for more than $400,000 dollars.”

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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How Demetrio Giotti Keeps Beating Pinnacle: European Basketball Profits with Liquidity and Precision

Posted on by Peter Ling

If you’ve been struggling to follow tipsters because soft bookies have limited or closed your accounts, or because tips are sent into weak, illiquid markets, then this is for you.

​Demetrio Giotti offers something different — a long-term profitable service built on sharp prices, real liquidity, and a market still underexploited by most punters.

And fresh off a stellar 2024/25 season (and with a 10 year winning record to boot), interest in his service is sky high.

Read on for more and how you can join his waiting list to grab one of only 50 spaces next Thursday!

? Why European Basketball?

Demetrio specialises in European basketball, a fast-growing but still exploitable market. He targets top-tier competitions such as:

✔️ EuroLeague​
✔️ EuroCup​
✔️ Spain’s ACB League​
✔️ Italy’s Serie A

While these leagues are hugely popular across Europe, they remain under the radar for many bettors globally and offer opportunities for a shrewd analyst such as Demetrio.

Backed by years of experience, his selective approach pinpoints value in the moneyline, handicap and totals markets – all with solid liquidity and high betting limits.

And even if you don’t follow European Basketball, it matters little if you simply want to use his expertise to profit in these markets.

Proven Profits on Pinnacle’s Sharp Lines

All official tips are advised using Pinnacle’s odds – widely considered the most accurate pricing in the industry.

Most bets are sent when Pinnacle limits are already $1,000+, and even in lower-liquidity leagues (like Serie A or EuroCup), Demetrio ensures the market can handle $750–$900 stakes before advising a bet.

This means that when he advises a bet, the market is resolute and can absorb the stakes from his members without crashing the odds!

That means you can follow his tips via:

✔️ Pinnacle (direct or via brokers)
✔️ Soft bookmakers (if you still have access)
✔️ Shops or in-person betting

No rushing. No restrictions. Just value bets in real markets.

Track Record That Stands Up To Scrutiny

Since launching his service in 2016, Demetrio has achieved:

  • ✅ +259.5 units profit
  • ✅ 15% ROI from over 925 official bets
  • ✅ Backed by in-depth stats, line tracking & closing price analysis

In 2024/25 alone, he delivered:

  • ? +40.4 units profit (22.3% ROI) from official bets
  • ? 80.8% ROC based on a standard €4,000 bankroll
  • ? Even betting at closing prices would have returned 62.4% ROC

For the last few seasons, he has also shared extra Telegram-only unofficial plays with:

  • +11.7 units profit from standard bets (24.0% ROI)
  • +41.6 units profit from long-term bets (231.1% ROI)

This is an edge built on discipline, accuracy, and experience – and it has held up over nearly a decade in sharp markets.

Limited To Just 50 Members

To preserve the value of his advice and avoid unnecessary market impact, Demetrio’s service is capped at just 50 members for the 2025/26 season.

There are no exceptions to this limit. Once full, the service will close for the season.

Given his record and the interest already shown this summer, we expect these 50 spaces to go quickly – especially from returning members.

? Want to Learn More?

You can explore the full breakdown of Demetrio’s strategy, pricing edge, and last season’s performance in our recent blog post:

? Read how Demetrio Giotti beat Pinnacle again in 2024/25​

? Join the Waiting List Now

If you want the chance to join for the 2025/26 season, the only way is via the official waiting list.

Spaces will open to those on the waiting list next Thursday the 14th August!

➡️ Add your details to the waiting list via this link:

​https://smartbettingclub.com/demetrio-giotti-premium/​