[00:00] In recent years betting has changed but these 10 betting strategies actually work right now. So I'm going to cut the fluff and get right into it because the old betting strategies and staking systems you've probably already heard about just don't cut it anymore.
[00:14] So I'm with the first on my list. Now before we get stuck into the details I just want to say that although following strategies are actually mathematically sound all betting carries risks and I'm only sharing these for informational purposes. So, betting strategy number one is used by Tony Bloom, Matthew Benham and many of the biggest and most successful gamblers in history.
[00:34] It works because its core is built on numbers, real-time data, psychology and money flowing through the market. Effectively, it means betting on the odds, not the result. Instead of trying to predict who wins, you're trying to predict where the odds will move and get a bet on at an enhanced price before the price shortens.
[00:54] Why? Because getting a bigger price than a bet is truly worth is the only way to win in the long term. So how do we actually do it? That's the trickier part because at any given time there are many different variables at play.
[01:08] It can be confusing when you first take this approach. So to simplify things I'll give you an example. If we look at the chart history on Betfair's betting exchange here, you can see that not only has this betting price contracted,
[01:21] but it continues to do so close to the event's start. In addition, there's a significant amount of money being bet, pushing the price even further. So if we expect betting demand to increase or continue,
[01:34] there's an opportunity right now to get a high-value bet than the market thinks is reasonable. The trick is to take the highest value odds possible. Now, there's a specific video about that that breaks down how to find value bets like this on the channel already so I'll link that down
[01:50] below and you can watch it after this one. Tools like Outplay's Edgefinder are great to find value with this betting strategy and by the way if you're getting value here don't forget to smash the subscribe button for future strategy uploads. Now the main problem with this particular strategy
[02:05] is getting the right odds and being consistent in the face of short-term variance. However that's not the problem with the next betting strategy on my list for thousands of people this one already reliably worked day in day out the smart bet is amongst you might have come across this one so
[02:22] i'll keep it brief this one is designed to generate a big payout from a relatively small risk it doesn't result in a win every single time although the results just dwarf that upfront risk you see by using popular bookmaker terms to our advantage we can settle our bet as a winner and secure an
[02:40] outcome before the final result within a football match. There's a dedicated video about this one too so it's linked down in the description below. But premium tools from services such as OddsMonkey make this really easy to do. The first step is to find a qualifying football match with the right
[02:54] odds. Then the betting strategy relies on placing two opposing bets. A bet to win and a lay bet to lose via a betting exchange like BetConnect. At the right odds this means that nothing has either won
[03:07] or lost. However, if our team goes two goals ahead, we receive an instant payout which creates a mathematical imbalance in our favour. Now, while the match is still in play, we can then lock in that profit mathematically. OddsMonkey provides all the tools and instructions
[03:21] to do this so that anyone can do it. People using this strategy often risk £3 to £10 on opening rounds of bets to receive hundreds if the two up actually happens Now next something a lot simpler and proven When you open an online betting account the sportsbooks are competing for your business There over 175 bookies online now so the competition is fierce
[03:44] And they haven't got much to offer us except some free bets. So this strategy is very easy to understand. You simply open an account to qualify for a free bonus, replace a first bet to fulfil the criteria,
[03:57] and place another bet against that same bet via a betting exchange. the result, it means our first bet is actually cancelled out and the risk is gone. But we will now get the free bet added to our account as it was part of the sign-up terms.
[04:13] This is known as match betting. We're simply matching outcomes, leaning on some basic math, and then repeating the same process with the free bet coupon, albeit with a little difference. On the second round of bets, we offset the free bet's liability on the betting exchange,
[04:26] making for a win-win proposition no matter what happens. The bookies hate this one because it's so simple. A £20 free bet might actually easily be positioned against a lay bet and end up giving you a £17 to £18 worth of pure profit to take home in cash.
[04:43] So why risk your own money when there's another 174 bookies to go? Just be careful that you don't actually get a bad odds match though because that's where the value is often lost. Those services I already mentioned can help with this.
[04:56] Now when done methodically, it has to be the cleanest and simplest betting strategy of all of them that anyone can do. Next up, something a bit more advanced. Now this is where I've made a lot of money historically.
[05:08] For those unaware, a betting exchange is different to a traditional sportsbook. Users log in from different locations and place bets against each other. The prices are often better and more in line with supply and demand.
[05:21] Like the stock market or currency pairs, it's possible to trade those prices as they move. frequently you'll hear this referred to as betfair trading because betfair was the first proper betting exchange the trick with this strategy is to exploit market inefficiencies and ride momentum
[05:37] waves so you can then cash out tactically i'll give you a simple example in the final minutes of horse race the way a horse behaves down at the start can directly affect their betting price now if a horse looks like it's going to jump off into a soft lead a flow of money will support a
[05:53] price contraction so typically this is the in-play traders looking to grab an early cash out so the strategy needs play here could be prior to the start pre-race that we'd want to watch and anticipate
[06:06] the behavior of said horse because based on historical performances we can then back the horse as soon as there's a glimmer of some of that behavior and then as that price moves we can trade out for a profit before the race even starts smart right the more fluid the better market is the
[06:23] bigger it's possible to stake in this sort of situation and it can be quite lucrative. You just need to remember that betting markets move constantly as money, time and information change the perceived probability of an outcome. Now things can go wrong and the market could move against us
[06:38] here so bear that in mind. This is very much an active fastest finger first kind of betting strategy and it works really well. The good news is unlike many promotional strategies, odds trading can be significantly scaled up into a serious long-term approach.
[06:53] Profitability just depends on the trader's skills and experience. Next, a betting strategy that anyone can use. Now, some of the simplest exploits come from mathematical loopholes the bookies just can't close.
[07:05] This strategy is a prime example of that because additional place terms in racing literally give the end user an advantage Similar to free bet coupons the firms are directly giving away value to drum up repeat business The trick is to only take the value
[07:21] For clarity, when a bookmaker offers a quarter or a fifth odd for additional places, there are multiple ways to use this strategy. First, just back the overpriced bets with additional terms that you fancy.
[07:34] Overtime will come out on top because payouts are bigger than they actually should be. There are tens of these opportunities every single day. Now the quickest way to find them is with software as you can see here on the screen.
[07:46] Second, use the tools to identify the right bets and then lay off the potential risk. This means results will be way more consistent although a little less profitable over the long run. We're basically just paying for less risk, smoother results and consistent wins.
[08:02] The strategy works because the bookmaker has changed the payout structure. That's why it's core. effectively haven't reduced the odds enough to compensate with the terms for the market, which can create a mathematical advantage.
[08:15] The only downside I see here is trying to do things manually. It just takes too long in my personal opinion. Now, on to strategy number six. Remember I mentioned those people exploiting a horse's running style back in strategy number four?
[08:29] Well, this betting strategy is effectively what those people are doing. Back in a horse with the intention of locking a profit quickly during the race and it works like this. Horses, like humans, are creatures of habit.
[08:42] If you've ever watched a horse race, you'll know. They do the same thing over and over again. For here, the strategy is to take a look through the horse's running styles ahead of the day's betting and understand exactly what they do on a repeat basis.
[08:57] We're looking for clear-cut running styles, like a front-running horse that always takes the lead every single time. Then, as the race is about to start, we confirm the horse appears to be behaving as expected
[09:09] and lining up at the start and if it is, we back the horse at the start or just before to get the best price we possibly can and then let it bounce out in front in the lead now once it has, the betting market will adjust
[09:21] as in-play traders scramble around now as they do that, we cash out for a profit now this can be slightly risky if you're not properly prepared and the horse doesn't actually do what you expected so ensuring the selection has strong behavioural traits
[09:35] and that we have the ability to submit to bet it's fast is really quite crucial. If the price goes the other way, we have to close out for a loss. People with an interest in racing and race reading usually do very well with this one.
[09:47] The following strategy, though, is different. Just pick a winner. It's what you hear all the time on the horse racing channels, isn't it? But successful betting doesn't work like that. The simple truth is, we can't possibly know who's going to win on any particular bet.
[10:00] Well, unless there is inside information floating around and it's some kind of fixed setup. So here, we're just aiming for overpriced bets. It's what's known as value betting. So how do you actually do it?
[10:12] Well, first, we need to estimate the chance of an outcome. Convert that probability into fair odds, and then only bet when the bookmaker gives you a sufficiently better price. Typically, if you track a betting exchange like Betfair and Matchbook,
[10:25] overpriced bookmaker prices will stand out. Becknet is the best possible place to actually get them, though, because they're all in one place. Now for clarity, a practical example here is if you believe a bet is a 50% chance of winning at the time,
[10:39] then the fair odds are going to be 2.0 in decimal odds or even in fractions. So if you offered anything above that it value 2 might be a decent example But remember the more value the better that bet is so the higher the value is it deserves bigger stakes it just logical even a small margin with
[11:00] this strategy though becomes meaningful quite quickly over hundreds or thousands of bets it's huge and it's exactly how the pros make so much money now we're getting through this list so next up is an interesting one particularly if you're a beginner i think it's fair to say that much of
[11:14] the world's wealth has been built by people who went directly against the grain. And betting is no different, because looking for situations where the betting public's preferences may push certain prices away from their genuinely fair price is a valuable strategy.
[11:29] Identifying sentimental betting markets where people are heavily drawn in for reasons beyond value is a good example. Think about the World Cup, for example. England were never overpriced for this reason. Recent winners, exciting outsiders and emotionally attractive outcomes are all things to think about
[11:46] Then examine where the opposing price has become better value or if they're worth laying Again, England was a great example of that Seriously though, when a huge name football club wins five matches in a row
[12:00] Casual money just regularly floods onto them the next time out In horse racing, it's very similar Notice that this has very little to do with the actual event and more to do with who's betting and why.
[12:12] Price is everything. Now, we're nearly there because number nine is a best practice strategy for everyone. This one is ridiculously simple, but every bettor should be doing it. It's called blind shopping, making sure that you take the best odds available
[12:26] before placing a bet. For example, if one bookmaker offers 1.90 and another offers 2.05, the prediction and risk are exactly the same. The payout, though, is bigger. Now, it might not seem like a big deal, but that's where the masses are wrong.
[12:41] And it's also why so many bookmakers manage to pull people in with one particular offer and then skin them elsewhere. Most professional gamblers, though, just have an edge of 2% to 6%. The rest is all about turnover. So keep several bookmaker accounts or use odds comparison tools to find the best prices quickly.
[12:58] Again, BetConnect is one of the best places for that. Now, of course, better odds won't turn a bad bet into a good one. but if you already have an edge and continually accept worse prices, you've voluntarily given some of that money away over time.
[13:10] Same bet, same risk, bigger payout, which leaves us with number 10. Finally, a betting strategy that even a beginner can understand. You'll see boosts like this are everywhere. A bookmaker takes a bet at 2.0 and boosts it to 2.3, for example,
[13:25] meaning we're getting 15% more for taking exactly the same amount of risk. But there's a catch. Never trust the advertised boost. Compare it against the prices everywhere else first.
[13:37] Because sometimes a bookmaker is simply boosting a bad price into an average one. The strategy only works when the boosted odds are genuinely bigger than the true market price. When they are, the extra percentage turns an otherwise average bet into a positive value opportunity.
[13:54] The downside is that the stakes are often limited and obviously the bet can still lose. However, long term, if we're talking about value boost, we win, is basic maths, which brings us back to the most important lesson from this entire video.
[14:09] Price really is everything. If you want to see another really popular betting strategy put properly to the test, I used the 1-3-2-6 betting strategy for 30 days here, placing real bets to find out whether it actually works.
[14:22] The results genuinely surprised me. So click the video in the end screen now and I'll show you exactly what happened.