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There are many problems associated with beating the trifecta. Punters probably don’t realise the task they are taking on when they tackle this bet. Question 1: Can you predict the 1-2-3 fi...
There are two groups of punters who invariably go to the races, or their TAB agencies, with the percentages piled high against them. They are the backers of favourites and longshots. No matter wh...
The late Don Scott once wrote that the best form of exotic betting is the trifecta. I think he was right. Don said picking a trifecta winning bet was a test of skill rather than a game of chance. ...
This is Part 1 of a two-part exclusive interview with Australia's greatest professional punter, the late Don Scott, by PPM's Brian Blackwell. Scott discusses his lifestyle, his approach to punt...
You would like to back a winner every two selections? That’s a 50 per cent win strike. Some dream! But maybe it’s not so crazy. After all, picking two horses a race and making a ‘book’ by savin...
PPM reader Kerrin Brown has been enjoying success as a “lay” operator on Betfair. In this article he relates his personal story, and how he makes money from his operation. The first time I w...
Greyhound racing is probably the best system under which a punter in Australia can risk - or rather, invest - his hard earned dough. To my way of thinking there is nothing so good as a standout "...
The April / May 2017 issue of Practical Punting Magazine is now available, just click on the green button for instant access.
In this series of articles, Denton Jardine and The Optimist chat about ideas for successful trifecta betting. As the series continues, we will also be bringing you the ideas of various experts fro...
In this final part of his interview with P.P.M.'s Brian Blackwell, leading professional punter Don Scott talks about current betting methods and hands out advice to rank-and-file punters. Th...
Betfair is biting back strongly against Racing NSW. Latest news says Betfair has decided to boycott promoting turnover on NSW racing following its appeal defeat last Friday regarding NSW race field...
Betfair punters are going to cop the fallout from the recent High Court decision upholding Racing NSW's turnover tax. Betfair says: 'Due to the additional cost to Betfair associated with this decis...
Betting exchange Betfair says it's 'business as usual' following its defeat in the High Court 'turnover' case. In a statement, Betfair says: '...The High Court's ruling means that it is now six-tim...
James Packer yesterday became the outright owner of Betfair Australasia when he paid $10 million for the remaining 50 per cent, reports Racing Network. Packer was an original 50-percent sharehold...
Wagering operator Betfair has announced an in-principle agreement with the Tasmanian government to keep its operations in the Apple Isle for the next decade.Betfair was awarded a non-exclusive lice...
Looks like Bob 'Beltem' Bentley of the Australian Racing Board is spoiling for a fight with anyone who disagrees with him, and at the moment that's any bookmaker in sight, as well as Betfair. But t...
A SMALL group of Australian punters who have accounts with the world's largest betting exchange, Betfair, will be the basis of an investigation into jockey Danny Nikolic by Racing Victoria Stewards...
It ain't over till the fat lady sings...Corporate bookmaker Sportsbet and betting exchange Betfair have applied to seek special leave to appeal to the High Court of Australia in relation to last mo...
The long-running battle between NSW racing authorities and wagering firms Betfair and Sportsbet over rights fees will continue in the High Court later this year.Corporate bookmaker Sportsbet and be...
Betfair reacted with dismay, but not surprise, at the Australian Racing Board Chairman Bob Bentley's calls, reported in today's Sydney Morning Herald, for statutory intervention to protect the TABs...