Comments on: Does Matched Betting Still Work?

By: Mike Cruickshank

Mike Cruickshank — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 15:58:02 +0000

In reply to Kurt. That's not possible Kurt. It's against the bookies terms and conditions. Also you still have the same name, date of birth & address. They will spot you a mile off.

By: Kurt

Kurt — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 15:05:45 +0000

As for me, basically I bet a lot, but I’ve toned down a bit and want to get into matched betting. Is there a way I can use a new email address and card, but signup to all the main bookies again? Lots of such websites will require your home address and some will want copies of your ID, so not much chance, I’m afraid. Unless anyone has found a way round it…

By: Mike Cruickshank

Mike Cruickshank — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 18:25:58 +0000

In reply to Dan.

Hi Dan,

A lot of casinos have started the ‘cash before bonus’ offers & some others have changed to free spins. There has been a drop in EV. That generally happens across the board with both casino & sports offers each year.

I don’t know what will happen in 3 – 5 years time. But if the EV is very low nobody will be interested. The best thing you can do is take massive action and make as much as possible whilst it’s still working!

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 09:47:24 +0000

Hi Mike,

What do you think the future holds for the higher-risk casino offers?

I’m guessing that we will see a shift towards ‘cash before bonus’ offers.

If so, do you think this will slash the EV? Or may this actually benefit us because we can just withdraw if we hit a big win early on?

Like you said, these bonuses are really only what differentiates the brands. So, I don’t think matched betting/advantage play will ever go away in its conceptual form.

But the value could be rendered so thin, it might not be worth the effort.

What do you think?

Cheers,
Dan