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The Smart Betting Club PodcastAuthor: Smart Betting Club
Exploring the world of profitable betting and what it takes to generate a long-term edge gambling. Through this series of podcasts, join Pete from the Smart Betting Club as he interviews professional punters and expert tipsters on how they make a profit betting and what lessons we can take from them for our own betting journey.Expect to learn about the strategies or methods they employ to win, the markets they focus on, bookmakers or exchanges they use and much more besides. Language: en-gb Genres: Business, Investing, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Real Edges, Real Profits: The Sharp Betting Method with David Hipkin
Episode 96
Monday, 10 November, 2025
In this episode, Pete speaks with Sharp Betting co-founder David Hipkin, who started out as a boxing trader before pivoting into professional betting, using the same data-led methods that would later form the basis of Sharp Betting to generate over £200,000 in profit from soft bookmakers alone.David shares his journey from early days in spread betting alongside the likes of Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis, to betting with AI edge models and the launch of the Sharp Betting platform in 2024. You’ll learn real-world strategies to beat the bookmakers, insights into how to operate like a sharp bettor and what it really takes to escape the limitation trap most punters find themselves in.We also explore Sharp Betting’s curated tools and member community, including the explosive growth of David’s Daily - a free Telegram tipping feed showing 12.54% ROI from more than 2,600 bets. And if you're an SBC member, you can currently secure a full 12 months of Sharp Betting Premium for just £150 - saving £78 compared to the regular price (offer valid until 30 November 2025).Key Talking PointsDavid’s origin story: From betting with family at the Grand National to trading Vegas title fightsTurning data into money: How "Frog the Gambler" evolved into Sharp Betting’s global football modelWhy sharp betting isn’t about staking big - it’s about winning small, consistentlyGrabbing value quietly: How multiples (accas, Yankees, Lucky 15s) act as camouflage for sharp bettors“If it works, why sell it?” - The real answer behind productising a winning betting modelVariance vs edge erosion: How to spot the difference and stay profitableDealing with restrictions: Camouflage tactics, priming accounts, and making yourself look like a mugWhy betting exchanges don't suit every model - Sharp Betting’s experience on BetfairCommunity impact: Why helping everyday bettors build £1–3K banks is as rewarding as six-figure winsSharp Betting Highlight:David’s Daily (Free) - 2,600 bets logged and verified at 12.54% ROILive Model Access (Premium) - Bet alongside the data in real-time on soft booksCurrent SBC member offer: £150 off a 12-month subscription (until 30 Nov, 2025)Support 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 & MentionsSharp Betting website Recent SBC magazine feature (Issue 157) profiling Sharp BettingFollow Sharp Betting on X (Twitter) Follow David on X (Twitter)









