Racing, Sports Betting and More | The Other Side

02/25/25 • 16 min

TopSport CEO Tristan Merlehan talks about all of the latest racing and sports news including the NRL, AFL, cricket, and the major talking points in Australian thoroughbred racing. He also discusses how the proposed national tote will impact punters and corporate bookies. TopSport are widely respected for taking on all punters with a fair odds, low margins and 'winners welcome' business model that is unique amongst Australian bookmakers.

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How to win as a sports punter | Dan Abrams Betting 360

Our special guest on the Betting 360 podcast features an interview with Dan Abrams, the author of "But How Much Did You Lose?".

Dan shares his journey from poker to sports betting, and how he applies mathematical concepts like the Kelly Criterion to optimise betting decisions. He explains the difference between expected value and expected growth and the importance of managing variance in betting.

When should you cash out? Abrams details hedging strategies, including his neutral hedge gambit, and how they are impacted by bankroll size. The interview also covers techniques like middling, arbitrage and scalping. He has some great advice for both beginner and experienced sports bettors, emphasising risk management and awareness of correlations between bets.

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Shaun Beirne's Betting Edge | Betting 360 Podcast

Our special guest is someone with an extensive background in bookmaking and punting.

Shaun Beirne comes from a family deeply involved in the betting industry and shares his experiences transitioning from traditional bookmaking to the modern, data-driven landscape.

He highlights how the form and the punting game have changed over the years, noting the increased efficiency of markets due to technology and the shift towards customer profiling. He also explains how how he finds value runners on Sydney and Melbourne racing.

Alfie and Shaun also discuss what his new service with Champion Bets offers: Sydney and Melbourne metro tips, maps, pace notes, key runner comments and his rated price for each horse.

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