In 2019, the BBC produced a short documentary which they broadcast on BBC Three, where the ‘reporter’ went along to a UK race track with a professional gambler who specialises in greyhound betting.
The short length of the documentary made it hard to explore the realities of professional gambling. The documentary piece is only three minutes, the video couldn’t fully show the ins and outs of the gambler’s career. Instead, it mostly showed fast clips of tense moments at the dog track.
This rushed style meant the documentary didn’t really get into the detail of how life is as a professional gambler and one whose speciality is greyhound racing. Had a well-known journalist or expert presented instead, they could have given more helpful insights and explanations. But having a comedian in this role felt out of place and made the documentary seem less believable.
In my view it made this serious topic less important and took away from the video’s credibility.
Even though the documentary had its flaws, it still gave some level of insight into professional gambling. It showed the professional bettor feeling nervous and unsure during races, giving us a peek into the intense world of sports betting. But it didn’t go deep enough to show us the preparation, research, skills and strategies that you need in order to be a successful professional gambler.
I’m sure this greyhound bettor didn’t just turn up to the race meeting and check the form on the night, especially knowing he was appearing in a video produced by the BBC. Although we don’t see how he makes his selections, given that he loses over £1,000 on a few greyhound races, it suggests he did no preparation or has a very poor system and a questionable recovery strategy.
In summary, the BBC documentary on professional greyhound betting only scratched the surface of the world of professional gambling. Its short length and choice of presenter held it back from truly exploring the topic.
Can you beat the bookies? If you have the right systems, and the right staking plan, and you treat your betting in a professional way, as an additional income stream, then the answer is yes.
Watch the video to know more as I explain why. But you have to be over 18 to watch the video. :)
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And PS: If you’d like to watch the BBC video, it’s available on the iPlayer and on YouTube, just search: ‘What happens when you take a professional gambler to the dog track | Can You Beat The Bookies?‘
