The Smart Betting Club Podcast

What can 100 remarkable betting stories teach us about winning, losing and the fine margins that separate the two? In Episode 109, I'm joined by Paul Jones, racing trends expert and author of the new book 100 Punting Feats and Bad Beats, featuring extraordinary gambling stories from some of the biggest names in betting, bookmaking, racing and poker. We begin by exploring Paul's own betting background, including his pioneering work on racing trends, how he uses historical data to narrow down f...

What is it really like running an independent bookmaker in Britain in 2026? In Episode 108, I sit down with James Lovell, co founder of DragonBet and experienced racecourse bookmaker, to explore life on the other side of the betting counter. James explains why bigger staking and sharper punters are increasingly returning to the racecourse, as competitive prices, online restrictions and reduced exchange liquidity make the betting ring an attractive alternative. We also get inside DragonBet,...

What separates a genuinely profitable football bettor from the thousands trying to beat the same markets? In Episode 107, I sit down with professional bettor, tipster, football analyst and former elite Danish referee Benjamin Leander to explore his unusual journey. Benjamin has spent more than 20 years immersed in football, refereeing and betting. He reached elite level in Denmark, won three football pools prizes worth a combined 2.6 million Danish kroner, and has built an impressive record f...

Cricket betting has become one of the fastest growing betting markets in the world. In Episode 106, I sit down with journalist, author and cricket betting expert Ed Hawkins to explore why more serious bettors are turning their attention to the sport. Drawing on more than 20 years covering cricket and betting markets, Ed explains why bookmakers continue to make pricing mistakes, the betting markets he believes offer the biggest edge, and why understanding pitch conditions is often more importa...

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...