Podcasts about Betfair

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

Day 1 of The Championships at Royal Randwick headlines a massive day of Group 1 racing, while Caulfield hosts the Victorian meeting. We'll also head across to Oakbank to sniff out a few winners. Plenty to get stuck into in this week's SULTS' SPECS.Other segments included in this week's episode:The Sultan's SupperPack Ya Nags2 UNITSOutro: Chris Isaak - Baby Did A Bad Bad Thing2 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.

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

Send us Fan MailVariance is one of the biggest reasons Betfair traders lose confidence too early.A few losses in a row and suddenly people think the strategy has stopped working, when in reality they may just be experiencing a normal part of trading.In this video, I break down why variance is a huge part of Betfair trading, why it should never be feared, and how the best traders learn to handle the ups and downs without abandoning good strategies too early.You'll learn:What variance actually means in Betfair tradingWhy good strategies can still have losing runsHow short-term results can fool tradersWhy proper staking and tracking matterHow to think long term and stay consistentIf you want to become a better trader, you need to stop expecting perfect results and start understanding the reality of the game.That's where real progress starts.Sign up to Football Software here: https://betfairtradingcommunity.com/en/Sign up to Horse Racing Software here: https://lightspeedstats.com/signup/Support the showTwitter: @BetfairTCWebsite: https://betfairtradingcommunity.com/en/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betfairtradingcommunity

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/

The Group 1 Australian Cup takes centre stage at Flemington, while the Tancred and Vinery Stud Stakes headline a quality card at Rosehill Gardens. We'll also head across to Morphettville to sniff out a few winners in the stakes races. Plenty to get stuck into in this week's SULTS' SPECS.Other segments included in this week's episode:The Sultan's SupperPack Ya Nags2 UNITSOutro: Black Kids - I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance with You2 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.

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.---

Send us Fan MailIn this video I break down a Over 3.5 Goals Betfair trading strategy for 2026.High scoring football matches create some of the most exciting trading opportunities on Betfair, but the key is knowing which games are most likely to produce lots of goals.Most people simply look at teams that score often, but professional traders go much deeper than that. They analyse league tendencies, team styles, defensive weaknesses, and market behaviour to identify the right matches.In this video you'll learn:• Why some leagues consistently produce high scoring matches• The type of teams that create Over 3.5 goal games• Why filters and data matter more than strike rateIf you want to find these types of matches quickly, that's exactly why we built Betfair Trading CommunityInside Betfair Trading Community you can:• Filter thousands of football matches instantly • Build and test your own strategies • Analyse leagues, teams and goal data • Generate selections in seconds

Send us Fan MailIn this video I break down a Under 0.5 Goals Betfair trading strategy for 2026.Low scoring football matches can create some of the most interesting opportunities on Betfair, especially when traders understand which games are most likely to stay goalless.Most bettors avoid these markets, but that's often where value appears if you understand the data and match profiles.In this video you'll learn:• Why 0-0 matches occur more often than people think • The type of leagues where low scoring games are common • The key statistics traders use to identify potential 0-0 matches • When traders enter the market • How to manage risk when trading low scoring gamesThis type of strategy works best when you combine data, filtering and good market timing.If you want to find these types of matches quickly, that's exactly why we built Betfair Trading CommunityInside Betfair Trading Community you can:• Filter thousands of football matches instantly • Build and test your own strategies • Analyse leagues, teams and goal data • Generate selections in seconds

Golden Slipper Day takes centre stage at Rosehill Gardens with five Group 1s lighting up the card, while the William Reid Stakes headlines a strong night of racing at Caulfield. We'll also head across to Morphettville Parks to sniff out a few winners. Plenty to get stuck into in this week's SULTS' SPECS.Other segments included in this week's episode:The Sultan's SupperPack Ya Nags2 UNITSOutro: James - Laid2 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.

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.

Send a textIn this video I break down a Home Win Betfair trading strategy for 2026.Home advantage is still one of the biggest edges in football, but simply backing the home team is not a strategy. The key is identifying the right type of matches where the home side is genuinely dominant and trading those situations correctly.In this video you'll learn:• Why home advantage still matters in modern football • The type of games where home wins occur most often • How filters and data improve the edgeThis is a simple strategy that works well when combined with strong data analysis.If you want to find these types of matches quickly, that's exactly why we built Betfair Trading CommunityInside Betfair Trading Community you can:• Filter thousands of football matches instantly • Build and test your own strategies • Analyse leagues, teams and goal data • Generate selections in seconds

Send a textIn this video I break down a Both Teams To Score (BTTS) Betfair trading strategy for 2026.BTTS is one of the most popular football betting markets, but most people approach it the wrong way. Instead of blindly backing goals, this strategy focuses on identifying the right type of games where both teams are likely to score and trading the market for value.In this video you'll learn:• How the BTTS market works on Betfair• The type of leagues and matches where BTTS performs best• How to create a BTTS strategyIf you want a simple football trading strategy that works well with data, this is a great place to start.And if you want to find these selections in seconds instead of hours, that's exactly what we built Betfair Trading Community for.Inside you can:• Instantly filter football data• Build and test your own strategies• Generate selections in just a few clicks• Analyse thousands of matches in secondsJoin here: https://checkout.lightspeedstats.com/community-and-sports-5Support the showTwitter: @BetfairTCWebsite: https://betfairtradingcommunity.com/en/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betfairtradingcommunity

Send a textIs the Over 4.5 Goals Betfair trading strategy still worth trading in 2026?In this video I break down the latest results from the Over 4.5 Goals strategy, looking at what's actually happening in the markets right now and whether this high-risk, high-reward approach still has value for traders.We'll cover:• How the Over 4.5 Goals market behaves on Betfair• Why traders are attracted to these big price goal markets• What key stats to look at before entering a trade• What the data tells us about when these trades make senseMany Betfair traders love the idea of landing big wins at large odds, but without the right filters, data, and discipline, these strategies can quickly destroy a trading bank.If you want to build and test your own football trading strategies using real data, check out Betfair Trading Community below.

Just one Group 1 on the calendar this Saturday with Rosehill hosting the G1 Coolmore Classic, while Caulfield stages VOBIS Day with big prize money up for grabs across the card. Plenty to dissect across both meetings with competitive fields, valuable races and strong betting angles, while we'll also be looking to find some joy at Morphettville Parks. All in this week's SULTS' SPECS.Other segments included in this week's episode:The Sultan's SupperPack Ya Nags2 UNITSOutro: Grinspoon - No Reason2 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 MailThe Under 3.5 Goals strategy has been one of the most consistent approaches for Betfair football traders over the years… but does it still work in 2026?In this video and podcast, I break down the latest results, performance data, and key insights from trading the Under 3.5 Goals market on Betfair.You'll see: Why filters matter more than most traders realise• The types of matches that perform best• The biggest mistakes traders make with this strategy• Whether this is still a viable long-term trading edgeMany traders focus on Over markets, but Under 3.5 Goals can be a powerful strategy when applied correctly with the right selection criteria.If you want to trade football markets using data and Betfair strategies, this episode will show you exactly how this approach performs in real conditions.If you'd like access to the tools I use to build and test strategies like this:

Send a textMost Betfair traders obsess over ROI.They compare 8% vs 12%. They chase the highest number. They think bigger ROI means better performance.It doesn't.In this episode, I break down why bank increase % is the metric that actually matters if you care about growing a serious trading bank.We cover:Why ROI is incomplete (and often misleading)How stake sizing changes everythingThe hidden trap of “high ROI” strategiesWhy professionals think in capital growth, not per-trade returnsHow compounding quietly beats flashy numbersWhat you should really be tracking each monthIf you want to think like a serious Betfair trader — not a hobbyist comparing spreadsheets — this episode will shift your perspective.Because at the end of the year, you don't get paid in ROI.You get paid in bank growth.Support the showTwitter: @BetfairTCWebsite: https://betfairtradingcommunity.com/en/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/betfairtradingcommunity

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.

Welcome to an improvised episode of the Safe Bet Show, where host Martin Lycka welcomes SBC Leaders Magazine Editor, Steve Hoare.The discussion centres on the SBC Player Protection Hub, which Steve is also Editor of. The Hub is positioned as a, "one-stop shop" for responsible gaming resources, offering news feeds from across the SBC universe and a research hub dedicated to collecting RG studies. Crucially, the site is members-only, aiming to be a necessary "safe space" where people can talk about player protection issues and share personal stories without fear of exposure.Martin and Steve discuss the immense power of "lived experience" stories. They highlight how these human and humane narratives, such as a story about a girl who used gambling to "turn off the noise", or the painful recollection of a Seahawks fan who lost his family's money betting on the Super Bowl, provide critical perspective for the industry.The conversation then shifts to Martin's career, tracing his time at BetFair starting in 2009. This period coincided with the genesis of regulated markets in Europe (Italy, France, Spain). They analyse the failure of the dream of European harmonisation and contrast it with the rise of the US state-by-state regulation, which some prominent lobbyists initially dismissed as "madness". Martin also shares his experience living through major industry mergers, including the BetFair/Paddy Power union (Flutter) and GVC/Ladbrooks Coral (Entain).

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.