The First Grand Slam of the year gets underway and it's a great opportunity to get involved in Betfair Trading Tennis markets.
The Battle to Stop Clever People Betting – and Why Betting Exchanges Changed Everything
The Battle to Stop Clever People Betting In December’s Christmas special, The Economist published a long and revealing piece titled “The battle to stop clever people betting”, examining how modern bookmakers identify, restrict, and exclude successful customers. For anyone who has spent serious time betting or trading, the article reads...
Court of Appeal Dismisses Gibson v Betfair
Court of Appeal Dismisses Gibson v Betfair What This Landmark Ruling Really Means for Gamblers and the Betting Industry The Court of Appeal recently delivered its long awaited decision in Gibson v TSE Malta LP (t/a Betfair), a case that many in the gambling world had their eyes on. For years...
Understanding the Starting Price (SP) and Betfair SP (BSP) in Horse Racing
https://youtu.be/mU4k2SkYykc Understanding Starting Price in Horse Racing When you place a bet on a horse race, you’ll often see the option to take the Starting Price — commonly abbreviated as SP. It’s a term with deep roots in the sport and has evolved dramatically in the digital age, especially since the arrival of...
When Betfair gifted punters millions at Christmas
https://youtu.be/vdizVdOhuPQ?si=W_7oP_UIxutlFbdV During Christmas one year, we were treated to an EPIC day of spectacular proportions, and this post relives that moment for those who were not around to bear witness to it. Betting exchanges and the Betfair exchange, in particular, have brought many opportunities. As complex systems, they sometimes throw...
The Brutal Taxation Of Gambling
The Brutal Taxation Of Gambling Only the bookmaker wins, bookmaking is a license to print money are popular phrases. But in reality, only the taxman wins in the long term, and it's getting worse. You have to question whether the knock-on effects will reduce the effective tax yield and negate...
Why Trading Darts Is Surprisingly Similar to Trading Tennis
Trading Darts is the New Tennis Trading If you’ve spent time trading on Betfair, you’ll know that each sport has its own rhythm — football has momentum swings, horse racing has pace and position, and tennis has its serve and break points. But one of the more surprising parallels lies...
How Football Stats Like Shots and Corners Can Beat the Bookies
How Football Stats Can Beat the Bookies When most people think about predicting football matches, they focus on goals. After all, goals decide games. But what if goals are actually one of the least useful pieces of information when you’re trying to work out whether a match will go over or under...
When I traded live for Betfair at financial shows
The Newbury Gold Cup is more than a horse race; it's a cherished memory interwoven with my journey as a Betfair trader. In 2006, I introduced the exciting concept of trading on betting exchanges, captivating a skeptical yet intrigued audience.
Tax Hikes Won’t Solve Problem Gambling Behaviour
Tax Hikes Won’t Solve Problem Gambling Behaviour A common argument for raising taxes on Gambling is that Gambling is harmful and therefore high taxation is a solution to this problem. The reality is that raising taxes on Gambling generally doesn't increase Government revenue and does little to solve problem gambling;...