Podcasts about Betfair

Send us Fan MailMost Betfair traders spend months jumping from one strategy to the next.They try something for a few days.Hit a losing run.Then decide the strategy does not work and start searching for another one.The problem is not always the strategy.It is the way they are testing it.In this episode, I explain why most traders never build enough confidence in one approach to make it profitable.You will discover:Why strategy hopping keeps traders stuckThe difference between a bad strategy and normal varianceHow many results you need before making a decisionWhy backtesting alone is not enoughHow to turn a basic idea into your own trading systemWhy knowing when not to trade matters just as much as finding an entryYou do not need another random strategy from YouTube.You need a process that helps you test an idea, understand the numbers and stick with it long enough to know whether it really works.Join Betfair Trading Community and start testing your own strategies with LightSpeed Stats:https://checkout.lightspeedstats.com/lightspeed-stats-football-stats/Support the showSign up here: https://checkout.lightspeedstats.com/lightspeed-stats-football-stats/Twitter: @BetfairTCWebsite: https://betfairtradingcommunity.com/en/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betfairtradingcommunity

Send us Fan MailMost Betfair traders are searching for the next massive win.A new strategy.A perfect trade.A shortcut that suddenly makes everything click.But the traders who make money long term usually do something far less exciting...They consistently repeat a profitable process.In this episode, I explain why consistency matters more than one big result, why constantly changing strategies destroys your progress, and how small edges can become serious money when you give them enough time.You'll learn why profitable traders focus on execution, tracking and discipline rather than chasing the buzz of winning every trade.Because you do not need to be right every day.You need a strategy with an edge... and the consistency to keep following it.Sign up:https://checkout.lightspeedstats.com/lightspeed-stats-football-stats/Support the showSign up here: https://checkout.lightspeedstats.com/lightspeed-stats-football-stats/Twitter: @BetfairTCWebsite: https://betfairtradingcommunity.com/en/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betfairtradingcommunity

Send us Fan MailMost people think successful Betfair trading means quitting their job and trading full-time.But for most people, becoming a good part-time Betfair trader is a much better goal.In this episode, Martin explains how to build a simple trading process around your job, family and existing commitments.You will discover why trading more matches does not always mean making more money, how to stop jumping between strategies, and why having one tested strategy can completely change your results.Martin also explains how Betfair software can help you find the right matches, follow clear entry and exit rules, and avoid opening Betfair without a plan.This episode is for existing traders who are tired of guessing, forcing trades and constantly changing strategies.You do not need to become a full-time trader.You need a repeatable process you can trust.Sign up here: https://checkout.lightspeedstats.com/lightspeed-stats-football-stats/Support the showSign up here: https://checkout.lightspeedstats.com/lightspeed-stats-football-stats/Twitter: @BetfairTCWebsite: https://betfairtradingcommunity.com/en/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betfairtradingcommunity

Ep. 220 features Neil Dillon, Founder of Solas Compliance, to discuss how AI is transforming marketing compliance for regulated industries. Neil shares his journey from Betfair and Flutter to launching Solas, explains why compliance remains one of the biggest bottlenecks for operators, and offers practical insights into building enterprise-grade AI products for the betting industry. Hear them discuss:  Neil's career journey from Betfair and Flutter to founding Solas Compliance after identifying a long-standing pain point in marketing and legal workflows. How Solas Compliance uses AI to review marketing assets before they go live, helping operators reduce risk while dramatically speeding up compliance reviews. Why enterprise AI requires far more than a simple ChatGPT wrapper, including the importance of consistency, audit trails, security, and regulatory readiness. Early traction with tier-one operators, solving real-world compliance challenges during major events like the FIFA World Cup, and expanding across multiple regulated markets. The realities of enterprise software sales, aligning legal, compliance, and marketing teams, and driving adoption across large organizations. Neil's fundraising journey, securing early venture backing, raising £670,000, and preparing for the company's next investment round. Common misconceptions about AI, why bigger models aren't always better, and the value of specialized models built for specific enterprise tasks. Balancing life as a first-time founder and new father, and how both experiences have shaped his perspective on building a business. Solas Compliance's vision to become the global standard for AI-powered marketing compliance across betting, financial services, pharmaceuticals, and other regulated industries. Neil's advice for founders embracing AI, building customer trust, and creating products that solve real operational problems in highly regulated markets   Applications for the 2026 Affiliate Draft are now open until August 1. Eligible startups are encouraged to apply here: https://www.alphahub.tech/programmes/affiliate-draft-2026/   Learn more

Making over £1 million from betting is enough to grab anyone's attention. The real story, though, is how my guest in Episode 105, Harry, got there.In this episode, Harry lifts the lid on two decades of professional betting, from exploiting early Betfair markets and building successful betting syndicates, to finding value on today's betting exchanges, managing variance, surviving losing years and continually adapting as betting markets have evolved. He also explains why exchanges now form the backbone of his betting, how he identifies inflated prices, and the practical challenges of funding accounts in an era of affordability checks.If you've ever wondered what separates long term winning bettors from everyone else, this is an honest and fascinating insight into the mindset, discipline and decision making required to stay ahead.KEY TALKING POINTSHarry's journey to more than £1 million in betting profitsWhy he still works in the legal profession despite betting professionallyHow early Betfair markets created opportunities that no longer existThe transition from trading and shop betting to exchange based value bettingBuilding and operating successful betting syndicatesHow syndicates calculate expected value and split profits fairlyThe evolution of bookmaker promotions, Lucky 15s and shop betting opportunitiesFinding value through exchanges, inflated markets and probability modellingUsing Bookie Bashing alongside personal research to validate pricesWhy adapting to changing markets is essential for long term successManaging variance, losing years and maintaining confidence in expected valueThe psychological benefits of working with trusted betting partnersThe impact of affordability checks, exchange funding and bookmaker restrictionsExamples of betting "unicorns" and market inefficiencies that generated exceptional returnsHarry's biggest betting wins and lessons from twenty years as a professional bettorHis advice for anyone looking to build a sustainable betting career from scratchSupport The PodcastYou can support the SBC Podcast by visiting our podcast sponsor, Matchbook. Get 150 days commission free via this link: https://welcome.matchbook.com/SBC150Resources & MentionsHarry on Twitter(X): https://x.com/bazapepsSmart Betting Club: https://smartbettingclub.com/

This episode was produced in partnership with News UK.News UK's The Sun is one of many titles to embrace video in recent months. According to the publisher, its videos have driven 60m views and a 110% increase in returning viewers. Its movement into video has also helped secure new sponsors, including Allwyn, DAZN, Betfair, Cardfactory and 32Red.Owen Griffiths is the commercial revenue director of The Sun. At the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity last month, The Media Leader's content director James Longhurst sat down with him to discuss The Sun's video strategy, what makes the publisher's output unique, and how the World Cup is driving growth this year.Highlights:1:25: Takeaways for publishers from Cannes: Positioning journalists as creators2:15: Expanding video for editorial and commercial purposes6:00: The Sun's first "video-first" and AI-powered World Cup7:29: Is AI a threat to publishers, or an opportunity?8:37: How do journalists feel about becoming creators?9:54: H2 plans: New video experience in beta, expanding membership, growing in the USRelated articles:‘Place as many bets as possible': Behind The Sun's hybrid paywall strategy‘The division between church and state isn't sustainable': Journalists weigh-up life as a creatorWhy do publishers struggle to find their social voice?

Ep. 219 features Edward Lyttel and Rob Fulforth from Flutter to discuss the company's AlphaHub innovation program and the 2026 Affiliate Draft. They explore how Flutter collaborates with startups, what they're looking for in this year's applicants, and why community, AI-powered fan tools, and betting innovation are shaping the future of sports betting.   Hear them discuss: How Flutter's AlphaHub helps startups build partnerships with leading brands like FanDuel, Betfair, Paddy Power, and Sky Bet The goals of the 2026 Affiliate Draft and what startups can expect from the application process Why community-driven products continue to be one of the biggest opportunities in sports betting How AI-powered fan tools can improve the betting experience through better insights, visualization, and personalization Why Flutter believes betting is evolving into a broader entertainment experience beyond traditional sportsbooks Lessons from last year's Affiliate Draft and what made Verdict the winning startup The importance of building products that solve real fan problems before focusing on monetization Why niche audiences and passionate communities often create stronger startup opportunities than broad, general-purpose products What founders can expect from the two-day Dublin event, including mentorship, investor access, networking, and pitch coaching Advice for startups looking to partner with major operators and how Flutter evaluates innovation across the betting ecosystem   Applications for the 2026 Affiliate Draft are now open until August 1. Eligible startups are encouraged to apply here: https://www.alphahub.tech/programmes/affiliate-draft-2026/   Learn more

# Show Notes: Vibe Coding and Real World Problems: Why AI Still Needs a CTO **Guest:** Anuraag Jain, CTO, Executive Coach and Author **Website:** [growthvariable.com](https://www.growthvariable.com) **LinkedIn:** [Anuraag Jain](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anuraagjain) --- ## About This Episode Anuraag Jain is a 30-year tech industry veteran who started as an Oracle DBA in India without an engineering degree and became a CTO in under nine years. He was the first developer hired at Betfair, where he built the betting exchange engine behind one of the era's biggest fintech IPOs, and served as CTO at The Hut Group (THG) during their run as the UK's fastest-growing tech company. In this episode, Bhairav and Anuraag talk honestly about vibe coding: what it can do, where it breaks down, and why thirty years of building things under pressure still matters in an AI-assisted world. --- ## What We Cover - How two non-traditional hires found their way into tech and why that background shaped how they build - The early days at Betfair: manual bet settlement, shoestring infrastructure, and recovering 36 hours of betting data from server log files at 2am - What scaling really means when you have no safety net - The 80/20 rule for vibe coding: what AI handles well and what still requires human judgment - Security blind spots in AI-generated code and why even experienced engineers get caught out - The hidden cost of running AI tooling against a large code base - Repo to Pitch: the open source tool that turns a code base into a full pitch deck and documentation suite - RepoWatch: how to track exactly what AI has changed in your code, commit by commit - *Prompt Engineering the Subconscious*: the book that connects AI prompting to mindset and reached the UK top 50 - What the fractional CTO market actually looks like right now, and the three types operating in it - Practical advice for anyone trying to break into tech or move toward a CTO role today --- ## Key Takeaways - AI can handle roughly 80% of what used to require a developer. The remaining 20% is the domain logic that requires someone who actually understands the problem. - The AI does not know which parts of your code cannot be touched. Unless you tell it, it will modify anything, and you may not notice until something breaks. - Vibe coding a product does not make it production-ready. Security, scalability, and edge-case logic still need human attention. - Building something real, however small, is still the best way to develop the judgment the CTO role requires. The tooling available now means there is no excuse not to. --- ## Links - Anuraag Jain on LinkedIn: [linkedin.com/in/anuraagjain](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anuraagjain) - Growth Variable: [growthvariable.com](https://www.growthvariable.com) - Repo to Pitch (open source): [growthvariable.com/repotopitch.html](https://www.growthvariable.com/repotopitch.html) - RepoWatch: [growthvariable.com](https://www.growthvariable.com) - *Prompt Engineering the Subconscious*: [book.growthvariable.com](https://book.growthvariable.com) --- ## About the Atom CTO Podcast The Atom CTO Podcast, transitioning to Bits, Bytes and Business, features conversations with founders, CTOs and entrepreneurs about building technology businesses in the real world. Hosted by Bhairav Patel. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Send us Fan MailMost Betfair traders think the problem is that they have not found the right strategy yet.So they keep searching.A new football strategy.A new horse racing angle.A new set of rules.A new “profitable” system someone posted online.But the real problem is usually not the strategy.It is how they test it, track it, filter it, and decide whether it is actually right for them.In this video, I'll explain why most Betfair traders never find a profitable strategy, why jumping from one idea to the next keeps you stuck, and what you need to do instead if you want to build something that actually has a chance of working long term.You'll learn why profitable trading is not about finding magic rules.It is about finding a repeatable edge, testing it properly, and knowing whether the numbers are good enough before you risk your money.Join Betfair Trading Community here: https://checkout.lightspeedstats.com/lightspeed-stats-football-stats/Support the showSign up here: https://checkout.lightspeedstats.com/lightspeed-stats-football-stats/Twitter: @BetfairTCWebsite: https://betfairtradingcommunity.com/en/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betfairtradingcommunity

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we talk about the launch of the new Football Backtesting software inside Betfair Trading Community.This is a massive step forward for football traders because it means you no longer have to guess whether a strategy “looks good” or rely on a few recent results.You can now go back through historical football data, test your ideas, check the numbers, and see if a strategy has actually had an edge before you start trading it live.We cover why backtesting matters, what the new software is designed to do, how members can use it, and why this changes the way we build and improve football trading strategies.If you have ever opened Betfair, looked at a fixture list, and had no real idea what to trade, this episode is for you.Sign up here: https://checkout.lightspeedstats.com/lightspeed-stats-football-stats/Support the showSign up here: https://checkout.lightspeedstats.com/lightspeed-stats-football-stats/Twitter: @BetfairTCWebsite: https://betfairtradingcommunity.com/en/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betfairtradingcommunity

Send us Fan MailInternational football looks like a dream for Betfair traders.Big teams. Big names. Big tournaments. Huge matches.But it does not trade the same as club football.In this video, I break down the key differences between international football and club football for Betfair traders, including why the data is weaker, why motivation matters more, why big-name teams can be overvalued, and why in-play confirmation becomes even more important.We look at how international football affects markets like:Lay the DrawOver 1.5 GoalsOver 2.5 GoalsFirst-Half GoalsLate GoalsUnder 3.5 GoalsThe big takeaway is simple:Club football is usually better for building repeatable strategies.International football is better for adapting your strategy to the match situation.So before you trade the World Cup, Euros, qualifiers, friendlies, or Nations League matches, make sure you understand how these games behave differently from normal league football.If you want help finding the right Betfair football trading strategy, join Betfair Trading Community below.https://checkout.lightspeedstats.com/community-and-sports-5?plan=2Support the showTwitter: @BetfairTCWebsite: https://betfairtradingcommunity.com/en/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betfairtradingcommunity

Send us Fan MailMost Betfair traders with small banks say they want a bigger one.But then they trade in a way that makes a bigger bank almost impossible.They over-stake.They chase losses.They jump between strategies.They try to turn £100 into £1,000 in a few weeks.And then when the bank disappears, they think the problem was the strategy.But a small bank does not stop you becoming a good trader.It exposes whether you are building the habits that would protect a bigger one.In this video, I'll explain why so many Betfair traders with small banks never grow them, and what you need to do differently if you want to become consistent.You'll learn:Why a small bank is not the real problemWhy chasing fast growth usually destroys your bankWhy staking discipline matters more than finding the “perfect” strategyWhy tracking your trades is the only way to build confidenceHow to think like someone who deserves a bigger trading bankWhy the habits you build with £100 are the same habits you'll carry into £1,000 or £10,000The goal is not to get rich from a tiny bank overnight.The goal is to prove you can follow a process.Because if you cannot protect a small bank, a bigger one will not save you.Want help finding and tracking football trading strategies?Join Betfair Trading Community here:https://checkout.lightspeedstats.com/community-and-sports-5?plan=2Inside, you'll get access to football trading software, proven strategy filters, daily qualifiers, tracking tools and support to help you build, test and improve your own Betfair trading strategies.Support the showTwitter: @BetfairTCWebsite: https://betfairtradingcommunity.com/en/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betfairtradingcommunity

A first for Unofficial Partner: six years and 550+ episodes covering every sport going, we'd somehow never devoted an episode to the sport of horse racing. So we fixed that — live, in front of an audience at The Big Belly Comedy Club, London. We had as a starting point Spotlight Sports Group's new report, The Horse Racing Audience Opportunity. Compiled by the Racing Post's parent company, a deep dive in to the commercial future of the sport.Panel 1: Charlie Boss (Bristol City CEO, formerly CEO of The Jockey Club), Josh Apiafi (ex-Betfair, founder of Rewards4Racing), Tom Kerr (Editor of The Racing Post / SSG).Panel 2: Brant Dunshea (CEO of the British Horseracing Authority), Sharon O'Regan (CEO, Weatherbys), Sam Houlding (SSG).Where's the money coming from beyond betting? Does the product fit the audience? How do investors look at racing today? All that and more. Unofficial Partner is the leading podcast for the business of sport. A mix of entertaining and thought provoking conversations with a who's who of the global industry. To join our community of listeners, sign up to the weekly UP Newsletter and follow us on Twitter and TikTok at @UnofficialPartnerWe publish two podcasts each week, on Tuesday and Friday. These are deep conversations with smart people from inside and outside sport. Our entire back catalogue of 500 sports business conversations are available free of charge here. Each pod is available by searching for ‘Unofficial Partner' on Apple, Spotify and every podcast app. If you're interested in collaborating with Unofficial Partner to create one-off podcasts or series and live events, you can reach us via the website.

Send us Fan MailMost Betfair football traders think the best entry is the earliest entry.But this season, I've seen a big shift.More traders are waiting 5-10 minutes before entering markets like Lay The Draw, Over 1.5 Goals and Over 2.5 Goals.And honestly?That small wait can tell you a lot.Because the best entry is not always the first entry.The best entry is the one that confirms what you believed before kick-off.In this video, I'll show you why the first 10 minutes of a football match can completely change how you trade.You'll learn:Why pre-match research is still the foundationWhy entering too early can lead to poor tradesWhat the first 10 minutes can reveal about tempo, intent and market movementHow to use live signs to confirm or challenge your pre-match opinionWhy patience can improve your football trading decisionsThis is not about guessing.It's about building a pre-match view, then using the first 10 minutes to see if the game agrees with you.If you trade football on Betfair, especially markets like Lay The Draw, Over 1.5 Goals, Over 2.5 Goals or late goals, this video will help you think about entries in a smarter way.Want help finding football trading strategies?Join Betfair Trading Community here:https://checkout.lightspeedstats.com/community-and-sports-5?plan=2Inside, you'll get access to football trading software, proven strategy filters, daily qualifiers, tracking tools and support to help you build, test and improve your own Betfair trading strategies.Support the showTwitter: @BetfairTCWebsite: https://betfairtradingcommunity.com/en/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betfairtradingcommunity

Send us Fan MailThe FIFA World Cup 2026 is going to create some of the biggest Betfair trading opportunities we've seen in years.More games. More global attention. More casual money entering the markets.And that usually means one thing…Markets can overreact.In this video, I'll walk you through the Betfair trading strategies I'll be looking at during the 2026 World CupLate goal tradesFirst half goal anglesHow to avoid forcing trades just because it's the World CupWhat to look for before entering a tradeWhy team motivation, group tables and game state matter so much in tournament footballThe big mistake most traders make during major tournaments is thinking every match is a trading opportunity.It isn't.Some games are perfect for trading.Others are traps dressed up as big matches.So if you want to trade the FIFA World Cup 2026 properly, this video will help you think through the markets, avoid the hype, and focus on the spots where the data and match situation actually line up.Join Betfair Trading Community here: https://checkout.lightspeedstats.com/community-and-sports-5?plan=2Support the showTwitter: @BetfairTCWebsite: https://betfairtradingcommunity.com/en/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betfairtradingcommunity

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's camp sending a legal warning to Underdog over a foul-baiting board game has sparked a much larger conversation about where the line is between creative sports content and athlete representation rights. Jacob Gramegna, Chris Dierkes, Mike (Peanut Bettor), and Shipper break down what actually happened, why Underdog is refusing to back down, and what this says about how sports brands, players, and platforms are colliding in real time. The crew also dives into a major betting exchange controversy involving bot errors and inconsistent market voiding decisions. When obvious pricing mistakes happen, should exchanges always void the market to protect fairness, or should every bet stand once it's matched? That debate leads into a broader discussion on market integrity, prediction markets, and whether the industry applies rules consistently or selectively depending on who benefits.

Send us Fan MailThe football season is over, but that does not mean your Betfair trading has to stop.In this video, I explain why the football offseason is one of the best times to start learning horse racing trading.A lot of football traders make the same mistake during summer. They either stop completely, or they start forcing trades on random leagues, friendlies, and matches they have not properly researched.Horse racing gives you another option.There are daily markets, regular opportunities, and plenty of data to test strategies like Lay to Back, Dobbing, Back the Beaten Favourite, Last Time Out Winner Lays, and more.The goal is not to guess on horses.The goal is to use the offseason to become a better trader.You can build discipline, test ideas faster, collect more results, and improve your process before the main football season returns.In this video, I cover:Why the football offseason exposes weak trading habitsWhy horse racing can improve your trading disciplineHow racing gives you faster feedback than footballWhy it helps you avoid forcing poor summer football tradesHow the skills transfer back into football tradingA simple way to start testing horse racing strategies properlyIf you want to use the summer to build a proper horse racing trading strategy, check out LightSpeed Stats here:Use this exclusive code at checkout: HORSEPLATUPGRADEhttps://lightspeedstats.com/signup/ Support the showTwitter: @BetfairTCWebsite: https://betfairtradingcommunity.com/en/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betfairtradingcommunity

Send us Fan MailIn this video, I walk you through a new football Betfair trading strategy tutorial that you can start testing for yourself.The goal here is not to guess games.It is to find the right type of match, understand what the data is telling you, and then use a simple trading plan so you know exactly when to enter, when to exit, and when to leave the game alone.Inside the video, I'll show you: What type of football matches this strategy is looking for  The key stats I would check before placing a trade  Why the entry point matters more than most people think  How to avoid forcing trades on poor games  Why tracking your results is the only way to know if the strategy actually works Most football traders lose because they jump into matches with no real process.This tutorial gives you a simple structure you can test, track, and improve over time.Try Betfair Trading Community here: https://checkout.lightspeedstats.com/community-and-sports-5?plan=2Support the showTwitter: @BetfairTCWebsite: https://betfairtradingcommunity.com/en/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betfairtradingcommunity

Send us Fan MailIn this video, I'm going through a new HT/FT Betfair trading strategy.The Half-Time / Full-Time market is one of those markets most traders ignore because it looks confusing at first.But when you break it down properly, it can open up some really interesting trading opportunities.Instead of just asking:“Who will win the match?”You're looking at how the game is likely to develop across both halves.That means you can start looking for teams that:Start fast but fade lateStruggle in the first half but improve after the breakOften go in level at half-time but win the second halfDominate weaker teams after making second-half adjustmentsCreate strong in-play trading opportunities around half-timeIn this training, I'll show you how I'm approaching the HT/FT market, what kind of match profiles I'm looking for, and how you can start testing this strategy using real data instead of guessing.As always, this is not about blindly backing random outcomes.It's about building a repeatable process, tracking the results, and finding out where the value is.If you want to test football trading strategies faster, find better angles, and stop relying on guesswork, check out Betfair Trading Community below.https://betfairtradingcommunity.com/en/Support the showTwitter: @BetfairTCWebsite: https://betfairtradingcommunity.com/en/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betfairtradingcommunity

Send us Fan MailIn this podcast, we look at a simple Betfair football trading strategy built around finding a First Half Goal after 10 minutes.The idea is not to jump in from kick-off and hope something happens.Instead, we wait for the opening 10 minutes, check the game has started the way we expected, and then look for a possible first-half goal trade when the data, odds and match tempo line up.I'll show you what to look for, why the first 10 minutes can be useful, and how you can start building a shortlist around this type of football trading angle.This is not about guessing.It's about using stats, odds and in-play signs to make better trading decisions.Inside Betfair Trading Community, we help members build, test and improve football trading strategies using data, software and community support.Support the showTwitter: @BetfairTCWebsite: https://betfairtradingcommunity.com/en/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betfairtradingcommunity

Send us Fan MailMost Betfair traders naturally look at the home team first.That makes sense.Home advantage is real. The crowd is behind them. The market often expects them to start fast. And psychologically, backing the home side feels safer.But that's exactly why the away team can sometimes be where the value is.In this video, I'll show you how to build a simple Back the Away Team Betfair trading strategy using data, odds filters and backtesting.You'll learn:How to spot away teams that may be overpriced Why the market can overrate home advantage What stats to look at before backing an away side How to use filters to build a shortlist Why you should test the strategy before risking real money How to avoid blindly backing away teams just because the odds look bigThis is not about guessing.It's about using the numbers to find away teams that have a better chance of winning than the market suggests.If you want to build and test your own Betfair football trading strategies, join us here:https://checkout.lightspeedstats.com/community-and-sports-5?plan=2Support the showTwitter: @BetfairTCWebsite: https://betfairtradingcommunity.com/en/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betfairtradingcommunity

Send us Fan MailWant a simple Betfair football trading strategy for 2026?In this podcast, I talk through an easy late goal trading approach you can use to find matches where a goal is more likely later in the game.The idea is simple:Instead of guessing, you build a shortlist before kick-off using the right stats.Then, when the match reaches the key in-play window, you check whether the game still matches the strategy and decide if there's a trade.We'll look at what makes a good late goal setup, including: Teams with strong second-half goal patterns  Matches with good late goal history  Why match state matters  How to avoid trading every 0-0 or 1-0 game blindly  The stats that can help you build better shortlists  Why this strategy works best when you treat it as a process, not a prediction Late goal trading is popular because the odds can move quickly, but that also means you need a clear plan before you enter.This podcast tells you how to think about the trade properly, how to use data to narrow down your matches, and why tracking your results is the key to improving over time.If you want to build, test, and improve Betfair football trading strategies using real data, check out Betfair Trading Community below.Join Betfair Trading Community here:https://checkout.lightspeedstats.com/community-and-sports-5?plan=2Support the showTwitter: @BetfairTCWebsite: https://betfairtradingcommunity.com/en/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betfairtradingcommunity

Send us Fan MailMost people don't suck at Betfair trading because they're stupid.They suck because they have no real process.In this video, we look at the biggest reasons traders struggle on Betfair, from jumping between strategies and chasing losses, to over-staking, forcing trades, ignoring variance and trading based on feelings instead of data.If you've tried Lay the Draw, Over 1.5 Goals, Under 4.5 Goals, Second Half Goals or other Betfair trading strategies but still can't get consistent results, this video will help you understand what's really going wrong.Because profitable Betfair trading is not about finding a magic strategy.It's about building a proper process, tracking your results, managing your bank, sticking to rules and learning from the data.Inside Betfair Trading Community, we help traders use software, strategy tracking and community support to build a more structured approach to Betfair trading.Join Betfair Trading Community here: https://checkout.lightspeedstats.com/community-and-sports-5?plan=2Support the showTwitter: @BetfairTCWebsite: https://betfairtradingcommunity.com/en/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betfairtradingcommunity

Send us Fan MailWhat do Betfair football traders do over summer when the main football season slows down?In this video, we look at how football traders can use the summer months properly instead of forcing trades on random matches.There is still football available over summer, but serious traders know this is also the perfect time to review results, backtest strategies, build shortlists, improve discipline, and prepare for the new season.If you trade markets like Over 1.5 Goals, Lay the Draw, Under 4.5 Goals, Second Half Goals or other Betfair football strategies, this video will help you think about how to use the quieter period properly.Inside Betfair Trading Community, we help traders use data, software and strategy tracking to build a more structured Betfair trading approach.Support the showTwitter: @BetfairTCWebsite: https://betfairtradingcommunity.com/en/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betfairtradingcommunity

Send us Fan MailCan backing the home team still work as a Betfair trading strategy?In this video, I walk through a backtested Back The Home Team Strategy and show you how to use data to see whether a simple football trading idea has real potential.Instead of guessing, hoping, or following random tips, we look at how a home team backing strategy performs when tested properly.You'll see: Why home advantage can still matter in football trading  How to test a Back The Home Team strategy  What filters can improve the results  Why blindly backing every home team is not enough  How backtesting helps you find what works and what doesn't This is exactly why we built LightSpeed Stats and Betfair Trading Community — to help traders stop guessing and start testing.If you want to build better football trading strategies, this video will show you why backtesting should be part of your process.Support the showTwitter: @BetfairTCWebsite: https://betfairtradingcommunity.com/en/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betfairtradingcommunity

Today, 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.These real world examples highlight the realities of modern betting, where getting money down, accessing funds, and even maintaining accounts has become as important as finding value. Bettors everywhere are experiencing woeful levels of customer service and significant hurdles depositing money for betting due to the failure of affordability checks and overbearing regulation. Phil's story captures and explains those frustrations in full for all to hear.This is a practical, honest discussion about modern betting, where theory often takes a back seat to execution, access and adaptability.KEY TALKING POINTSPhil's journey from early losses to going full time in 2020Transition into antepost betting and building a profitable edgeTurning a £3k bankroll into £12k through structured bettingBetfair trading as the foundation of his bankrollImpact of affordability checks, account closures and restrictionsBeing removed from Betfair after years of activity.Being locked out of funds and bets for months with Sky BetEvolution of his antepost strategy and staking approachManaging variance through diversification and structured bettingCombining short term income with long term ante post returnsSupport The PodcastYou can support the SBC Podcast by visiting our podcast sponsor, Matchbook.Get 150 days commission free via this linkResources & MentionsPhil on Twitter(X): https://x.com/philbettingTelegraph article featuring Phil "The professional sports gamblers being hunted down by the bookies"Chris Fawcett's SYC Suggestion Smart Betting ClubKEY QUOTESOn 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 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 volume and variance:  “If you don't place enough bets, you can easily get caught out.”On long term success: “If you can combine day to day profit with long term systems, that's the way to go.

Send us Fan MailIn this podcast, I walk you through a NEW Under 4.5 Goals Betfair trading strategy training.Under 4.5 Goals is one of the most overlooked football trading markets on Betfair. Most traders chase big prices, late goals and risky in-play moves, but this strategy is all about finding controlled, data-backed opportunities where the match profile suits a lower-risk football trade.You'll learn:How the Under 4.5 Goals market works Why this strategy can suit patient Betfair traders What type of matches to avoid How to think about odds, timing and risk Why backtesting matters before using any football trading strategy How to build a shortlist using data instead of guessingThis is not about blindly backing Under 4.5 Goals in every match. It's about knowing what to look for, testing the angle properly, and using the data to make better trading decisions.If you want help building and testing Betfair trading strategies, check out Betfair Trading Community and LightSpeed Stats.Support the showTwitter: @BetfairTCWebsite: https://betfairtradingcommunity.com/en/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betfairtradingcommunity

Send us Fan MailWant a faster way to narrow down your Betfair trading selections?In this video and podcast, I break down how to use odds filters to create simple, effective Betfair trading strategy shortlists without overcomplicating the process.This is one of the easiest ways to cut out the noise, focus on the right type of selections, and build a more structured trading approach using data instead of guesswork.Inside this episode, I cover: Why odds filters matter in Betfair trading  How to quickly shortlist the right selections  Why not every selection is worth your time  How filtering helps you stay more disciplined  How to use this approach as part of your overall strategy-building process If you want a simpler way to find better opportunities and stop wasting time on poor-fit selections, this will help.For more Betfair trading strategy content, subscribe and check out the links below.Support the showTwitter: @BetfairTCWebsite: https://betfairtradingcommunity.com/en/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betfairtradingcommunity

Send us Fan MailLooking for a simple way to build a Betfair trading shortlist?In this video, I break down the Matched Amount Betfair Trading Strategy Shortlist and show you how to use matched amount data to spot potential trading opportunities faster.This is a useful angle for traders who want to filter markets, reduce noise, and focus on races or matches where the money and activity suggest there could be something worth looking at.Inside this video, I cover:What matched amount means in Betfair tradingWhy it can help you build a better shortlistHow to use it as part of your daily processWhy a shortlist is only the start and not the full strategyHow to test and track whether this angle actually worksIf you want a more structured way to find possible trades instead of guessing, this video will help.For more Betfair trading strategy videos, software tutorials, and practical ways to test your ideas, make sure you subscribe.Support the showTwitter: @BetfairTCWebsite: https://betfairtradingcommunity.com/en/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betfairtradingcommunity

Day 2 is better than Day 1, and The Championships at Royal Randwick is set to deliver. Four Group 1s headline a monster card, with a competitive program at Caulfield and a cracking day in Adelaide at Morphettville. All in this week's SULTS' SPECS.Other segments included in this week's episode:The Sultan's SupperPack Ya Nags2 UNITSOutro: Crowded House - Now We're Getting Somewhere2 UNITS are proudly supported by Betfair, Australia's only and the world's biggest betting exchange.Our South Australian set is powered by Dare to Dream. A racehorse ownership initiative giving you a chance of owning your own share of a racehorse with reputable trainers at an affordable price. Head to http://www.daretodream.com.au for more information.Imagine what you could be buying instead. For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.

Send us Fan MailShould you focus on goals markets or team markets when building a Betfair trading strategy?In this video, I break down the real difference between the two and explain why most traders start in the wrong place. A lot of people begin by asking which market is best — Over 2.5 Goals, BTTS, Home Win, Lay The Draw and so on — but that is not the smartest way to build an edge.The better question is this:What pattern does your data actually show?Inside this video, I cover: Why goals markets often feel easier to understand  Why team markets can uncover pricing mistakes  The mistake most Betfair traders make when choosing a market  Why you should focus on patterns first, not markets  How to decide which type of strategy suits you best If you want to build a Betfair trading strategy based on logic, data and repeatable edges, this will help you think about it the right way.Support the showTwitter: @BetfairTCWebsite: https://betfairtradingcommunity.com/en/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betfairtradingcommunity

In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by Ted Menmuir and Ted Orme-Claye to discuss Paddy Power's confirmed marketing redundancies and what they signal for the wider UK gambling industry.Following confirmation from Flutter Entertainment that restructuring is underway at Paddy Power, the team breaks down why marketing has become an early casualty, how exposed Flutter is to the incoming 40% remote gaming duty, and what this means for the future of major UK gambling brands. The discussion also explores whether these cost-cutting measures are just the beginning, how the UK market could be reshaped in 2026 and beyond, and why leadership across the major PLCs is now under more pressure than ever to prove ROI, protect margins and fight for market share. Tune in to hear: Why Paddy Power has started cutting roles in marketing  Why marketing is often the first area hit during restructures  How exposed Flutter is to the new 40% RGD era  What this means for Sky Bet, Betfair, Tombola and the wider UK portfolio  Why 2026 could completely reset staffing, sponsorship and media buying strategies in UK gambling  How the battle for market share may reshape the industry in 2027 and beyond Host: Fernando Noodt Guests: Ted Menmuir & Ted Orme-Claye Producer: Luke MilesSubscribe for more daily insight into the global betting and gaming industry.Learn how Optimove's Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove's Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalised CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com.Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.#iGaming #PaddyPower #FlutterEntertainment #GamblingIndustry

On this episode, I speak with Nick Kenn, interim Chief Product Officer at Winmau, the world's leading darts brand. Nick's career spans companies such as Betfair and Redbubble, and he now operates in interim and advisory product leadership roles across private equity and venture-backed businesses. He's now on a mission to hit the bullseye and revolutionise a traditional sport with a new, fully digital experience. We cover a lot, including: Digitising a traditional sport – Building a connected darts experience requires blending physical play with digital layers like tracking, stats, and online competition without losing the tactile essence of the game Balancing heritage and innovation – Introducing new product experiences in a 100-year-old brand demands careful alignment between modern features and long-standing identity AI as a pragmatic tool – Rather than chasing trends, AI is applied where it adds clear value, such as computer vision for scoring and an AI referee for dispute resolution Focus over experimentation – In a high-pressure delivery environment, prioritisation matters more than exploring every new technology or idea Building inside a non-digital organisation – Establishing product thinking in a manufacturing business requires translation, education, and patience on both sides Hardware and software alignment – Unlike pure software, product timelines are constrained by manufacturing cycles, creating hard deadlines and forcing disciplined execution Hiring for passion and proximity – Teams perform better when they have genuine interest in the product domain, especially in consumer experiences tied to physical interaction Differentiation through awareness – Deep competitor understanding is essential not for copying, but for identifying where to stand apart and create unique value Private equity vs venture dynamics – Product strategy shifts significantly depending on ownership model, with PE favouring speed and certainty, and VC allowing more exploration Book smarts and street smarts – The most effective product leaders combine formal knowledge with real-world experience, adapting frameworks to context rather than following them rigidly ... and much more. Find our more about fractional product leadership Nick mentioned an article I wrote about fractional product leadership - you can check it out here: https://oneknightinproduct.substack.com/p/the-ultimate-guide-to-fractional Check out Winmau Winmau: https://winmau.com Winmau careers: https://winmau.com/pages/careers-with-winmau Contact Nick LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-kenn/

Neste episódio do CMO Playbook, Rapha Avellar recebe Alvaro Garcia, CMO da Flutter Brazil, responsável pela Betfair e Betnacional. Alvaro detalha sua longa carreira e compartilha sua visão sobre o papel do marketing como motor de crescimento.Neste episódio, você vai descobrir:- Por que apostar pequeno pode ser o maior erro da sua estratégia.- Como a Smirnoff Ice virou o jogo no mercado de bebidas.- O segredo por trás do Flutter Edge e como ele acelera negócios.- Bastidores sobre o mercado de apostas e o desafio da legalização.Não esqueça de se inscrever para mais conversas de negócios de alto nível!---✨ Sobre o PodcastO CMO Playbook é um podcast que busca entender como grandes líderes de marketing enfrentam desafios, repensam modelos de gestão, testam novas abordagens e antecipam movimentos do mercado.É o espaço onde CMOs, Heads e Gerentes das maiores marcas e agências do país discutem tendências, estratégias e decisões com profundidade técnica e visão de futuro.Um podcast feito para quem está na linha de frente da transformação — que inspira, provoca e busca conversas profundas para liderar com inteligência na nova era da publicidade.---

Founded by British aristocrat and high-stakes gambler Lord Porchester (Porchy), Housebets is live right now, giving away more than $5,000,000 in their sign-up airdrop, the most generous offer in online gambling history.Porchy, the son of the Earl of Carnarvon, didn't launch Housebets because he wanted another startup. He launched it because he was personally sick of being treated like a walking ATM. He's played every major platform at very high stakes, seen every trick (rigged bonuses, locked out of accounts, delayed & frozen payouts), and finally decided to build the casino he always wished existed — then hand the keys to the players. He recently joined the Bitcoin.com News podcast to share his vision to create a casino platform built on transparency and fairness for players.Porchy, the founder of Housebets, began the discussion by sharing his background in betting and crypto gaming. His interest started at a young age while attending Eaton, where he found he could access Betfair. His journey into crypto was driven by frustrations with traditional sports betting, such as a significant amount of money being owed and the lack of payment recourse from bookmakers, which led him to see the benefit of creating liquidity pools to ensure users get paid reliably.Porchy explained that the initial Housebets model, built on smart contracts and Polygon, was adapted because users were unwilling to deal with network downtime and contract signing. He stressed the importance of building trust, adapting the model to focus on transparency with reserves and margins, and having a public dashboard showing deposits, withdrawals, turnover, and profit and loss, even without being fully on-chain.The core of the Housebets model, according to Porchy, is to be the lowest edge, sustainable casino. This is achieved by planning to give away 100% of the house edge through rewards and keys. He noted that while a casino cannot offer 0% edge forever, Housebets can try to get close to it by providing rebates and giving players a higher chance of winning than a traditional casino.Porchy also detailed the $5 million allocation for the rewards program and the system for on-chain bonuses. Housebets has analyzed the deposit history of top bookmakers and tiered people to receive bonuses ranging from $20 to $100,000, but with a significantly lower turnover requirement (around 10 times) compared to the 35 times often seen in traditional casinos. Porchy confirmed they track ERC20 wallets, primarily USDT and ETH users, estimating nearly two million wallets qualify, while also implementing accurate scoring on token holding duration to mitigate abuse from “abusers” or “farmers.”Regarding the HBTS token, Porchy stated that it is designed to capture all the platform's value and transparently show its allocation, primarily to stakers. These stakers are granted control over determining the amount of additional rewards that go to users in the long run. Porchy's confidence in the token's success is tied to a “flywheel effect”: token holders are incentivized to encourage platform usage and increased turnover, which in turn benefits the token's value by growing with the platform's volume.In terms of future vision, Porchy confirmed the project was inspired by Hyperliquid's community-first airdrop model, and the ultimate goal is for Housebets to become the “Hyperliquid of gambling.” Looking ahead five years, he envisions a heavy focus on developing an aggregated sports book, which will pool liquidity to solve the issue of users being limited by existing bookmakers.To learn more about the project visit housebets.com, and follow the team on X or Telegram.

In today's episode of iGaming Daily, host and SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir alongside a special guest, Tamsin Blow, Partner in the Litigation and Arbitration Group at CMS and a member of the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL), to break down the landmark Betfair Court of Appeal ruling and what it means for duty of care, player protection, and the future legal responsibilities of UK gambling operators.Tune in to today's episode to find out:Why the UK Court of Appeal rejected the argument that operators owe a common-law duty of care to gambling customersHow negligence, breach of statutory duty, and breach of contract were assessed in the Gibson vs Betfair claimWhere the legal boundary now sits between LCCP regulatory obligations and civil liabilityWhether failures in safer gambling practices could ever lead to compensation claims in future casesWhat this ruling means for both operator compliance strategies and consumer responsibility going forwardHost: Charlie HornerGuests: Ted Menmuir & Tamsin BlowProducer: Anaya McDonaldEditor: Anaya McDonaldLearn how Optimove's Positionless Marketing is changing how iGaming teams operate. Discover how operators are using Optimove's Positionless Marketing Platform to launch personalized CRM campaigns, dynamically change casino lobbies and bet slips, and create engaging gamified experiences. Learn more at optimove.com.To see how this approach comes to life, Optimove Connect returns to London on March 11 and 12, 2026. It is the only user conference where marketers from around the world share real-world results of Positionless Marketing driving efficiency and ROI. Register at connect.optimove.com.Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.

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Another brilliant weekend of jumps ahead. No better men than Andrew Blair White and Micheál Deasy, who join host Tom Stanley live from... Dubai? Haydock and Punchestown covered, including the Matchbook-sponsored Craddockstown Novice Chase on Sunday. Twitter/X: https://bit.ly/3Trz7Fb Facebook: https://bit.ly/3cqQlC4 Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Aq7qE0 Search Matchbook Insights for our latest written previews 18+ | BeGambleAware

Nineteen wickets fall on the first da of the Ashes in Perth, and England, have been tamely bowled out for 172 seem likely now to take a decent lead. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann praise the skill of the fast bowlers on both sides while bemoaning the lack of application of the batsmen on a bouncy pitch with some lateral movement. England's bowlers certainly relished the lift and help in the pitch and exposed Australia's vulnerability to deliveries of over 90mph. The series is covered on TNT Sports. Thsi podcast is brought to you Betfair. For latest markets go to https://betting.betfair.com/cricket/the-ashes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Ross Brierley, Racing Post tipster 's Paul Kealy and Graeme Rodway as they preview the action on ITV Racing from Ascot and Haydock. 

The huge build up to the 2025/6 Ashes is almost over. The talk is nearly done. Time to walk the walk. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann survey the stage at the Perth stadium and assess where the balance of power is now, and where it might be in six weeks time. Ben Stokes explains the philosophies behind his and the team's preparation and how he has emphasised to them that this is England's chance to make history. The podcast's sponsors Betfair also offer some interesting odds. Please be gamble aware and bet responsibly. The Ashes is exclusively live on TNT Sports. #ashes #england #australia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our team look back to the key recent action and ahead to the weekend cards at Haydock, Ascot and Punchestown

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by Jane Mangan first off to continue to look back on the international action that we've enjoyed over the last few days starting at the Breeders' Cup and the European achievements before moving onto Melbourne on where we hear from Melbourne Cup winning jockey Jamie Melham who Nick called up with the day after her big success. Next attentions turn to the jumps as Rebecca Curtis weighs up the pros and cons of the Betfair Chase at Haydock over the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury for Cheltenham Festival and Irish National winner Haiti Couleur. Olly Murphy, who has Resplendent Grey in both races, shares his likely plans for the recent Carlisle winner as well as discussing some of his other brightest stars, including Jonbon and Douvan's half brother. Jane takes a look at the Clonmel Oil Chase tomorrow featuring three high class horses including Il Etait Temps who could be set for a big season and also an intriguing mares contest on the same card. We also hear from one of the latest jockeys to join the training ranks Nick Schofield, who sends out his first runner tomorrow, before wrapping up the show with our regular Wednesday update from Hong Kong with JA McGrath.

Charlotte Greenway in for Nick and joined by Jane Mangan first off to continue to look back on the international action that we've enjoyed over the last few days starting at the Breeders' Cup and the European achievements before moving onto Melbourne on where we hear from Melbourne Cup winning jockey Jamie Melham who Nick called up with the day after her big success. Next attentions turn to the jumps as Rebecca Curtis weighs up the pros and cons of the Betfair Chase at Haydock over the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury for Cheltenham Festival and Irish National winner Haiti Couleur. Olly Murphy, who has Resplendent Grey in both races, shares his likely plans for the recent Carlisle winner as well as discussing some of his other brightest stars, including Jonbon and Douvan's half brother. Jane takes a look at the Clonmel Oil Chase tomorrow featuring three high class horses including Il Etait Temps who could be set for a big season and also an intriguing mares contest on the same card. We also hear from one of the latest jockeys to join the training ranks Nick Schofield, who sends out his first runner tomorrow, before wrapping up the show with our regular Wednesday update from Hong Kong with JA McGrath.

An airhacks.fm conversation with Gabriel Pop (@vwggolf3) about: Romanian communist-era Felix HC91 computer with Z80 processor and 64KB RAM, learning programming through Basic and cassette tape storage, attending specialized informatics high school class in northern Romania, teachers from former communist computing center, learning Pascal and building word-guessing game for graduation project, pressure and competitiveness in academic environment, entering Cluj-Napoca Technical University computer science program as second-ranked student, studying in English-taught program, learning Java through Bruce Eckel's Thinking in Java book, working as Java developer during university using German method names for Frankfurt-based company, using Struts framework with Hibernate and JSPs for web development, joining Betfair.com as early employee in Romanian office, founding Transylvania Java User Group in 2008 with iconic Dracula-themed Duke logo, organizing 60+ meetups with 120-150 regular attendees, receiving support from international JUG leaders like Antonio Gonçalves and Michael Hüttermann, transitioning to engineering leadership roles, working at various companies including Uber Amsterdam managing cash payment systems, health tech startup using PHP, Catawiki marketplace using Ruby on Rails, currently working at AWS on CodeBuild and CodePipeline, discussing need for corretto 25 support in AWS services, importance of Java LTS versions for developers Gabriel Pop on twitter: @vwggolf3

An extraordinary day's cricket as this epic series headed to a climax, with an unexpected shower leaving England needing 35 to win the match and the series with four wickets in hand. Highlight of the day was Harry Brook's flamboyant hundred, an innings speckled with genius and audacity. he and Joe Root transformed the game with a nerveless and fluent 195 run partnership which totally knocked the stuffing out of India. Their dismissals let India back into the game. Simon Hughes and Simon Mann report on a breathtaking day as England sought the second highest run-chase in their history. This podcast is supported by Betfair. It is illegal to bet if you are under 18. Please gamble responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A tremendous batting performance by India have set England a mountain to climb on the fourth day at the Oval. They require 374 and were shaping well with 50-0 until Mohammed Siraj yorked Zak Crawley with the last ball of the day. A tough day for England's bowlers and fielders and major work to do for England's batters if they are going to get close to securing the series 3-1. india are odds on to make it 2-2. This podcast is supported by Betfair. Do not bet if you are under 18 and please gamble responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Up to 800,000 customers at Betfair and Paddy Power and other companies suffer from a major data breach at parent firm Flutter that exposed personal details and account activity.

Defending a meagre 193 for victory, England's Durham pair Brydon Carse and Ben Stokes offer hope of a brilliant climax to an absorbing third Test with late wickets. India now require a further 135 runs to win, with serene opener KL Rahul looking secure and the mercurial Rishabh Pant due in next. It promises to be an exciting final day as the moribund pitch gradually deteriorates. Can Ben Stokes inspire England again on the sixth anniversary of his miraculous World Cup final performance at Lords in 2019? Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss an intriguing day and consider why England lost more batsmen bowled (12) than in any Test since the 1880s. India are marginal favourites to win on Betfair. Remember you must be 18+ to bet and please gamble responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A day of attrition at Lord's, as England battle to 387 all out - despite Bumrah's five wickets - and hold india to 145-3. Jofra Archer bowled a sensational first over after on his Test match return after four years in rehab, and England dismissed the prolific Shubman Gill for only 16. On a fiercely hot day at Lord's 15 overs were left unbowled and Simon Hughes and Simon Mann discuss what can be done about the interminable delays and talk to the managing director of Dukes' balls, Dilip Jajodia, about why the teams keep changing the ball. This podcast is supported by Betfair. You must be over 18 to bet and please gamble responsibly. The second day was in aid of the Ruth Strauss Foundation. Click here to donate https://ruthstraussfoundation.com/get-involved/how-to-support/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices