Final Episode Alert 🚨

With TopSport now acquired by betr, this marks the last ever episode of The Other Side with Tristan Merlehan.

For years, TopSport has been a favorite among Aussie punters, and they’ll certainly be missed.

In this farewell episode, Tristan dives into the Autumn Racing Carnival, plus the latest in NRL, AFL, and more.

Tune in for one last chat with Tristan! 🎧 This podcast is brought to you by TopSport.

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.

The Betting 360 Podcast is brought to you by TopSport.

Think. Is this a bet you really want to place?

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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𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬. 𝘐𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘣𝘦𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦?

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.

The Betting 360 Podcast is brought to you by TopSport.

Think. Is this a bet you really want to place?

TopSport CEO Tristan Merlehan talks about why he's so excited to team up with the Bluebet/Betr group following the recent acquisition.

He also covers all of the latest racing and sports news including the cricket, Super Bowl, NRL and the major talking points in Australian thoroughbred racing. 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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𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬. 𝘐𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘣𝘦𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦?

Returning after another winning season, Champion Bets rugby league guru Steve Green is back for 2025! He joins us on the podcast to talk about the upcoming season and where the betting edges are likely to be.

Head to the Champion Bets website to get Steve's tips for this year.

The Betting 360 Podcast is brought to you by TopSport.

Think. Is this a bet you really want to place?

TopSport CEO Tristan Merlehan talks with Alfie about all of the latest racing, sports and betting industry news to kick off the year.

They discuss the tennis, Big Bash, NBA, NFL and the major talking points in Australian thoroughbred racing. 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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𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬. 𝘐𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘣𝘦𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦?

Gareth, Alfie and Trevor reflect on their punting year, the adjustments they’ve made to their form process and the lessons learned from an ever-evolving betting market. 

From over-rated aspects of the form to sharing strategies for staying ahead of the competition, they dive deep into what it takes to maintain an edge in a competitive betting landscape. 

This episode offers valuable insights to elevate your game in 2025 and beyond. 

This episode of the Betting 360 Podcast is brought to you by TopSport.

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𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬. 𝘐𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘣𝘦𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦?

This podcast interview features Matt, a sports modeler for Champion Bets, who explains how he uses data and statistical models to find value sports bets. 

His process involves sourcing data, developing strategies, rigorous testing, paper trading, and carefully managing stakes. 

Matt highlights the challenges of accessing data for different sports and the importance of continuously monitoring team news and rule changes to maintain his edge. He also has some good tips on how to avoid getting limited by the bookies. 

This episode of the Betting 360 Podcast is brought to you by TopSport.

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𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬. 𝘐𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘣𝘦𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦?

Tristan Merlehan talks with Alfie about all of the latest racing, sports and betting industry news. They discuss bowler accounts, turnover growth, advertising bans, and the scourge of scratchings and deductions. TopSport takes on all punters with a fair odds, low margins and 'winners welcome' business model that is unique amongst Australian bookmakers. 

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𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬. 𝘐𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘣𝘦𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦?