How to Guarantee Your Profits in a Greyhound Betting System (Updated 2024)

/in Sports Trading, Betting Expert, Greyhound Racing/by Peter

The title of this article is quite a bold statement. How to guarantee your profits in a greyhound betting system. Notice it says ‘guarantee a profit’, not win every race.

In any greyhound betting system, the most basic trades are known as back and lay.

Those of you reading this, expecting the silver bullet to win every greyhound race you wager on, should click away now. If there was a system that won every time, guaranteed, do you think it would be given away for free?

As you read this article and see which areas of this sport appeal to you most. And as you understand the benefit of using the different types of bet. You will be ready to use your new knowledge and have ideas for creating your own greyhound betting strategy.

Along with discipline and a reasonably sized betting bank. It is possible to make a steady profit over time.

Now, grab your favorite drink, sit back and read on.

If you’re already familiar with greyhound racing, please feel free to skip over the sections of this article that you already know. For those of you who are new and want to discover more about greyhound betting systems, keep reading.

First off, just looking at a race card and trying to figure out the winners of a greyhound race is not the way to profit. Just like any sports betting strategy the best greyhound betting systems will include different ways to bet on a race or series of races. Let’s start with setting yourself up for success.

Getting Started – Preparation

How To Prepare Correctly

If you’re going to be successful in any venture then it’s really important to have a good foundation. It’s just as true for greyhound betting. There are four cornerstones to your success in developing your own betting strategy.

Whether you are going to the track or betting online, it helps to be prepared. The four pillars for your success are; understanding how dogs run in a race, what traps they are drawn in, the weather at the track, and being a track guru.

Understanding The Dogs

The phrase horses for courses, is just as true for greyhound racing. Understanding how dogs run in a race and at a certain track is important. If a dog is fast out of the box, it’s likely best suited to sprint races. Maybe it’s slow to start but likes to come from behind. In which case it will do best in a stayers race.

Doing the research on the dog’s pedigree, previous performances, and the trainer it is stabled with, can help in analysing the runners in a race. Helping you identify likely winners and potential losers in a race.

To be successful in understanding greyhound racing and finding the right dogs. You are going to need to learn how to read form.

LEARN HOW TO READ FORM

Typically form guide cards are the same whether you’re at the track or checking the race card online.

It does take time to understand the form card. But with practice you’ll start to understand the different signals presented on them to help your selections.

I’ll run through a UK race form card with you here;

To illustrate let’s use a Swindon form card for the greyhound running out of Trap 3.

After the Trap number is the dog’s name.

In previous years, there used to be a letter in brackets. THis would indicate what part of the track a dog preferred to run; [R]ails,[M]iddle or [W]ide. But not any more!

Not that big a problem as you can check from the form in the ‘Remarks’ column how the dog ran in previous races. Here’s a summary of what each column signals;

Date – The date of the race

Track – Racetrack name, usually dogs will run at their ‘home’ track unless they are in the national competitions like the ‘Derby’

Dis – Distance of the race ran

Trp – Trap the dog ran from

Split – The time, in seconds, the dog ran from leaving the traps to crossing the starting line

Bends – the dogs position in the race at each bend; 1 to 6 or 1-8 depending on number of dags in the race (country specific)

Fin – where the dog finished

By – distance dog won by or was beaten by the winning greyhound

Win/Sec – name of the dog that came second (if this dog won) or the dog that won the race

Remarks – abbreviated summary of the performance; e.g. Mid = Middle, Chl = Challenged, RnIn = Run in

WnTm – winning race time

Gng – Track going allowance

Wght – the greyhounds weight before the off

SP – forecasted starting price of the dog

Grade – Grade of the race ran

CalTm – Race time of the dog, includes adjustment for the going allowance

In the above example T3 seems to be a good prospect to win the race, it’s been placed or won in its last 4 races on this track and distance. And Brosna Pet has been joint favourite in its last 2 races when finishing 2nd both times. You would have to see how it compares against other dogs in the same race. Did it win?

Yes it did, it was also a very short odds on favourite.

MBT Sports Pro Tip: Look For Value in The Lower Grades

UK greyhound races are graded A1 to A11. With A1 being the highest grade. The younger greyhounds will usually run in the lower grade races. By looking at these lower grades you could spot a future profitable dog.

In the lower grade races odds are often better value because of the outcome being less certain. It’s always worth following the lower grade greyhound races, which is where the younger dogs will be running.

Greyhounds are bred for a certain type of race. But when they are just starting out the dogs will be trialed over different distances. You should follow certain race tracks and keep a watch on the new dogs’ progress. Doing this will help you spot value and should be an integral part of your overall strategy.

Know The Trap

When you’ve identified a good prospect in a race you’ll need to check what Trap it’s running out of. If you have a copy of my book The Two Trap Greyhound System, you’ll know that some traps are more successful than others. This is especially true when you can identify certain race tracks.

It’s worth knowing the Track stats by distance as well as how often your selection has won out of that trap and over that distance. This is especially useful if you are placing large wagers. Have a read of the FAQ section in my article that covers traps in more detail here.

Weather Conditions

The weather can play a big part in the outcome of a race. This is especially true when the track is not an all weather surface. Just as dogs perform differently depending on the Trap draw. They can either win or lose depending on the weather conditions. When you’re checking a dog’s past form, check what the weather was like on the day it either won or lost.

If your selection has never won on a rainy day, probably best to avoid that race if it’s raining.

Become A Track Guru

This factor is as equally important as any of the other three. Especially when developing your own greyhound betting strategy.

Understanding the dog, the traps and how the weather impacts them is crucial. Understanding how a Track performs is just as important. You need to become an expert at a few tracks and only focus on race meetings at those tracks.

Obviously the tracks you choose should have a proven history of past winners, with some clear signals. In many countries dogs usually race at only one, or two local tracks. Getting to know the dogs, the successful trainers, and the track will help to identify possible trends or signals.

It’s best to choose busy and popular race tracks as they will have a lot of dogs and a good back history of data on which to do your research. All of this research will take some time. But when you start to see the fruits of your research with more successful winning dogs I’m sure you realise the benefit.

Before I get into how to create your strategy, let’s take a look at some of the background into the sport of greyhound racing.

Greyhound Racing: background

Greyhound racing was at its peak over 70 years ago. Back in the 1950s there were more than 100 greyhound stadiums in the UK.

Fast forward to today and there are only 19 official race tracks left in the UK.

The sport has been saved ironically by the internet and the popularity of online gambling. Greyhound betting makes up 20% of bookmakers annual income.

About The Races

As mentioned earlier, every greyhound is registered to a ‘home’ track and the greyhound races between home dogs. In the UK races are graded from A1 (the highest) to A11. In Australia by letters A, B, C, D, J and M (for Maiden), and in the USA it’s A, B, C, D, E and M (for Maiden).

As a dog progresses up the order the races become more competitive with more ‘equally matched dogs; – well in theory anyway. Dogs will move up or down the graded races depending on form.

Each country’s greyhound association will stipulate race distances, some are the same. But it’s worth getting to know what these distances are and what distances are most used at the race tracks you’re following.

Greyhound Traps

I’ll cover the 3 major greyhound countries, UK, Australia and USA.

In the UK, six dogs per race is the maximum permitted number of runners. Each trap has its own colour scheme, which is reflected in the jacket each greyhound wears. This makes it easier for you to spot your dog by its jacket colour.

Trap 1 – Red jacket, white number 1
Trap 2 – Blue jacket, white number 2
Trap 3 – White jacket, black number 3
Trap 4 – Black jacket, white number 4
Trap 5 – Yellow jacket, black number 5
Trap 6 – Black and white striped jacket, red number 6

In the USA, eight dogs per race is the maximum permitted

Trap 1 – Red jacket, white number 1
Trap 2 – Blue jacket, white number 2
Trap 3 – White jacket, black number 3
Trap 4 – Green jacket, white number 4
Trap 5 – Black jacket, red number 5
Trap 6 – Yellow jacket, black number 6
Trap 7 – Green/White striped jacket, black number 7
Trap 8 – Black jacket, white number 8

In Australia, eight dogs per race is the maximum permitted

Trap 1 – Red jacket, white number 1
Trap 2 – Black and white striped jacket, red number 2
Trap 3 – White jacket, black number 3
Trap 4 – Blue jacket, white number 4
Trap 5 – Yellow jacket, black number 5
Trap 6 – Green jacket, red number 6
Trap 7 – Black jacket, yellow number 7
Trap 8 – Pink jacket, black number 8

A bit of a pity they couldn’t agree to keep 1 through 6 the same and change 7 and 8!

Types of Betting Markets for Greyhound Betting

I have written a number of articles on the various betting systems for greyhound racing. You can check out ‘5 Greyhound Betting Systems That Win’ and ‘Betting on Greyhounds – A Beginners Guide’ for more. I’ve included an overview below for reference.

In greyhound betting, there are four main markets:

Straight bets
Forecast bets
Accumulators
Prop bets

In my experience, the best greyhound betting strategies use a mix of all types of bet. Let’s cover each one and see how they work.

Straight Bets

Straight bets are simple win or place bets. You wager on an outright winner or you’re betting each way.

Forecast Bets

Those of you familiar with horse racing will likely know these types of markets:

Forecast – pick the winner and second place dogs in the correct order.
Tricast – pick the first, second and third placed dogs in the correct order.
Reverse – Similar to Forecast and Tricast, but the dogs you select can place in any order for you to win.
Exacta and Trifecta – these are Tote-only versions of Forecast and Tricast bets which have a minimum stake and winnings defined by the number of winning tickets and the Tote pool dividend. You’ll usually have to be at the actual race track to place these wagers.

Accas

Unless you are completely new to sports betting or trading you will be familiar with accumulator bets. The odds can be very high with an acca bet, this reflects the level of chance versus probability of success. As every prediction on your ticket must be correct, or your bet loses.

MBT Sports Pro Tip: Acca Strategy

A good acca strategy is to pick performing teams/dogs/horses that are generally low odds favorites or joint favourites and place them in an Accumulator bet of 3 to 6 selections. Placing low-stakes accumulator bets should always be a part of your betting strategy.

Matched Betting

Matched betting comes in various forms. Back and Lay, hedging, arbitrage, or the most popularly known variation is matched betting.

All three will guarantee a lock in profit. All three require a lot of extra time and effort to trade in.

Back and Lay

Simply done by covering every bet you place with your bookie by ‘laying’ it through a betting exchange. When done well, back and lay can almost completely eliminate potential gambling losses. It does require a lot of time and effort.

Here’s a simple explanation of how backing and laying works.

About 5 minutes before the race, let’s say you picked a greyhound running in Trap 6. In this case, a “back” would be betting on Trap 6 to win. A “lay” bet would be betting on the opposite – i.e. Trap 6 not finishing in 1st place.

Obviously you can’t just back and lay straight off. You need to find a variation between the back and lay odds, also known as a spread. The spread is where you get the guaranteed profit. Back and lay is only effective in the run up to the start of a greyhound race, just before the off.

Greyhound races finish generally inside a minute, so there’s very little in-running time to lock in a trade. You do need to watch out for the odds and how they move through the build up of a race. If lots of others bet on Trap 6 the odds will shorten (go down). If not then the odds go long (move up). You need to be able to catch the odds that are profitable to you.

Here’s a recent example;

Hedging for Guaranteed Profit?

No doubt you’re familiar with the phrase ‘hedging your bets’.

Hedging protects you from losses and locking in a guaranteed profit. This is definitely more of a sports trading strategy since you’re locking in lower guaranteed profits as you are covering yourself against a loss. For example, rather than double your stake with a straight bet by using a hedging strategy you may guarantee say just an extra 50% return or half point guaranteed profit.

There are variations on hedging. Maybe betting on say the favourite to place but then the second favourite to show. In greyhound racing this is very doable. You do have to be right on top of your trading game for this to work. If the odds move too quickly against you, you won’t lock in that guaranteed profit.

Arbitrage

Arbitrage is similar to hedging your bets but it is done in a way that it guarantees you a profit regardless of outcome. This can be done through a betting exchange. This is because you can bet on how the odds are moving as well as how the odds are positioned. If you’re new to betting exchanges you should be very cautious when starting, best to paper trade or virtual trade until you’re comfortable with your new trading abilities.

Matched Betting – Free Bets

Matched betting is very popular, mainly because it makes use of bookmaker special offers so that you can create free bets, lay the pick on an exchange and profit regardless of the result. This subject would make a whole other article. For now, just know it’s a great way to support your sports betting strategies.

Build Your Own Greyhound Betting Strategy

YOUR STRATEGY

I hope this article has helped you get familiar with greyhound betting and that you’re ready to create your own strategy.

As I said earlier, your strategy should have a number of systems or markets within the core system. Will you look to back and lay, straight bets or arbitrage? Whatever you decide you will need a good understanding of how the races work, the form of the greyhounds, and other important factors which can affect the outcome of a race.

Taking a more professional and disciplined approach to your sports betting and trading will inevitably make you more successful and profitable. The more you learn about greyhound racing, the tracks, the form etc and identify a couple of tracks you have a better understanding of will help with your success.

Once you’ve found the area of greyhound racing that appeals most to you, you can build your greyhound betting strategy around those criteria and signals.

Finding the Value Bet

Over time as you become more experienced you’ll be able to calculate your own odds and compare those against the bookmaker odds. A value bet is where you have identified an opportunity where your analysis suggests that the online bookmakers have got their odds wrong.

Creating and keeping up to date records of your bets, signals that worked, those that didn’t, and making key notes of that, will help you understand more. It takes time to become efficient and consistent with your winning bets.

Always remember to only bet what you can afford to lose and never bet with emotion. Keep calm, be disciplined and professional and you will achieve success over time.

Recovery strategy

It has to be said that there are two main schools of thought around stake recovery plans. This is a very divisive subject, much like climate change or the world being flat!

After many years of trading in my experience I much prefer to have an opportunity to recover my lost stake on a future wager, rather than think I have lost my stake forever.

Don’t misunderstand me; there are some really bad recovery systems and if you follow them you are almost certain to lose your shirt. The martingale system being one of those.

The martingale system is simply where you double your stake in the event of a loss. This relies on you having a big enough betting bank or you are infinitely wealthy. If you have a poor strategy, or worse still, no betting strategy you are certain to lose everything and real fast. So DON’T do it.

Just to illustrate. If you had a 100 point betting bank and you placed 5 points to win, but lost the first event. And you used the martingale system to recover. You only need a losing streak of 4 bets to run out of stake money!

Another bad system is The Monte Carlo system. Basically this is where you bet against an event simply because you believe the winning run has to come to an end. This really is gambling and chance. It’s not based on any proven system.

A really good example is in football; The Premier League season of 2003/4, a lot of punters (amateur gamblers) lost a fortune betting against Arsenal. They won the Premier League without losing a single game. 26 wins and 12 draws.

Imagine the temptation to bet against Arsenal, especially during the silly season of Christmas. Had you tried, you would most certainly have been the worst for it.

So I don’t believe in not having a recovery strategy, nor do I believe in a ‘all in’ recovery approach either. I prefer to use a stake recovery system but with an unemotional stop loss which I set before I start trading for the day.

Stay Away From Fun Bets

Another word of warning. Avoid bookmakers’ special bets. You know the ones; the Premier League Special acca at 200/1 for example. When you look at the detail you can easily be seduced into thinking the outcomes are realistic.

But ask yourself ; in 5 matches do you really see both teams getting over 1 corner in each half and both teams to score in each half? If you’re tempted, just look at that offer again.

Over 1 corner each team in each half. That’s 2 corners each team each half. 10 teams. There is a tendency for teams to start slow in the first half. Statistics show there are more corners in the second half in the majority of matches.

Then add to this all 10 teams to score a goal in each half. If you really think this is worth a punt, check out the statistics for the number of matches that are 0-0, 1-0, 0-1 at half time. I’ll save you the search; it’s 75%.

Fortunately there are few fun bets for greyhound racing.

FAQ’s for Greyhound Racing Systems

What is the best way to bet on greyhounds

There are many different ways you can bet on greyhound races, and the best approach will depend on your goals and resources. I have covered this in detail in my article on ‘What’s the Best Greyhound Trap to Lay’. That article explains:

Research the dogs and their past performances.
Track conditions.
Spread your bets around.
Set a budget.
Learn different types of bets.

How do you win big on greyhounds

There are many ways you can win big on greyhounds. My article on 5 Betting Greyhound Systems That Win can be found by following this link.

How often do greyhound favorites win

As with any type of betting or gambling, luck will always play a role in determining the outcome of a race. However, there are some factors which may give you an edge to certain greyhounds over others when it comes to winning races.

Such things as the dog’s pedigree, being well trained and conditioned for the race ahead of time. Also having experienced handlers who know where to properly position the dog in the Trap in the order for maximum speed and efficiency.

And of course form. Statistically it’s been seen as an average across all tracks that favorites win around 30% of the time. Which means they lose 70% of the time! if you’re using a lay strategy that’s great news!

What is the most profitable greyhound betting system

I think I’ve answered this question in the main body of this article. Your own strategy which should include a variety of betting types as well as a disciplined staking plan will in time show you profit.

What is The Two Trap Greyhound System

Having gone over in detail all the information you need to build out your very own greyhound betting strategy. I am here to tell you there is a way to profit from greyhounds without having to study form, focus on one or two race tracks, follow trainers and analyse all the data.

You can learn about the system in my book; The Two Trap Greyhound System. Get your copy here.

CONCLUSION: IT’S TIME TO OPEN THE TRAP!

I hope this article has inspired you to look into creating your own Greyhound Racing strategy.

As you can see, there’s plenty of different ways you can go about developing your own system. The best greyhound betting strategy will use different bet types. So having decided on your bankroll for the day or event, you should set your staking plan and for your different types of greyhound wagers.

You might decide to have straight or place winners. Or mix it up with some accas and forecast bets. And if you’re going to use matched or arbitrage betting systems, then this is more sophisticated.

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Betting on Greyhounds – A Beginners Guide

/in Sports Trading, Article Tips, Betting Expert, Greyhound Racing/by Peter

In this article, betting on greyhounds: A beginners guide, I am going to take you through the most popular greyhound bets that will help you get familiar with how to bet on greyhounds. Just to let you know from the start, there’s no sure way to win at greyhound betting. However, this greyhound bets explained guide will go some way to making you more knowledgeable on the sport.

I prefer the greyhound racing because there’s less room for variance – there’s so many more constants than in horse racing.

I’m probably not alone in this, but for me I much prefer betting on the dogs more than I do betting on horses! In fact, since becoming a more professional sports better, I rarely bother with horse racing.

I prefer greyhound racing because there’s more consistent factors than in horse racing. For example, there can only be 6 or 8 dogs in any given race depending on the country (UK and IRE is 6). Most tracks are all weather and so rarely impacted by the climate.

I also think it’s more exciting to watch. Why, because the races are fast and furious. It takes about a minute for most races to finish.

I first got into betting on greyhound racing about 30 years ago. Back then I was a real amateur, I’d just try to figure out a reverse forecast in the next dog’s race. There was no system behind it, I just looked up the fastest two dogs and wrote their trap’s in a reverse forecast onto my slip. No internet in those days.

Truth be told, I lost more than I won, but I did enjoy the speed of the race and that you’d know the result really quickly. Another big advantage was that you still had time to get on the next race if you wanted to do that.

Online bookmakers today offer very similar bets to those you can still get in the traditional bookies on high street. Except now it’s from the comfort of your own home or on your computer or smartphone.

In my book; THE TWO TRAP GREYHOUND SYSTEM although we don’t use other forms of betting on greyhounds. I have been asked by readers to give some background to the types of bets that can be had.

When you’ve read through this article you should be familiar with how does greyhound racing betting work. Now read on.

Types of Greyhound Racing Bets

Many of the terms used for Greyhound Betting types are common to many other sports and betting markets too. Some of these you will already be familiar with. Unless you are a complete beginner to sports trading or betting. So let’s explain what are the bets at greyhound racing.

Ante Post

Ante post is simply placing a wager on the trap or dog well before the start of the race. This can be days or even months, in the case of big races, before the main event.

In greyhound racing the most popular ante post bets are for the Derby events. The English or Irish Greyhound Derby events for example. These competitions have a number of qualifying rounds so it’s possible to get long odds on greyhounds even those that are favourite to win outright.

The Single or Win Bet

There’s not much to say about this type of bet. The win bet is the easiest bet to describe. This is a straight forward bet; you choose the dog you want to win the race outright (coming in first place).

Place or Each Way Bet

If you were wondering can you bet each-way on greyhounds, here’s the answer.

An each-way bet is the second most popular bet on both greyhounds and horse racing.

Not sure if your chosen dog is good enough to win? Then bet each way, it’s simply two bets on the same dog. Half of your total stake is bet on the dog to win and half on it to be placed in a qualifying position.

If your selection wins, you win on both the win and place parts of the bet. The place part of the bet is paid out at a fraction of the win odds and will be shown in the betting slip.

Each-way betting can be a very useful strategy when selecting long odds (or outsiders) in a race.

Many of you may already use the two trap greyhound system and will have seen that quite often the winning dogs have longer odds, some as high as 9.0 or more!

Long odds winners in greyhound racing happen quite a lot. These long odds work especially well when you are trading as a stake percentage of your bank, as opposed to a percentage increase of your bank.

MBT Sports Pro Tip:

Betting on greyhounds: Never miss out on the best odds: many online bookmakers now offer “best price” or “best odds guaranteed”, this means that if the starting price is better than the odds that you placed your bet on, they will match the higher price. It is worth comparing the early prices for different bookies as value can sometimes be found there.

Forecast Betting

There’s quite a few types of forecast betting.

Dual forecast and Tricast betting

Involves selecting dogs to finish 1st and 2nd or 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order respectively. As you’d expect. the odds for this are higher – since the probability of you predicting the right dogs to finish in the right order is very low! It is that much harder to predict.

Straight Forecast

Involves picking the 1st and 2nd dog, they must be in the correct order to win.

Exacta

There’s usually a minimum stake to bet for an Exacta; it’s the same bet as the straight forecast but the return varies as it’s based on the ‘ Tote’ dividend.

Trifecta

Similar to Exacta but you have to name the first three in the race and again in the correct order. This really is gambling in my opinion. It’s really hard to predict the first 3 in any race, and the returns for this bet are very high to reflect this.

Reverse Forecasts & Tricasts

Reverse forecasts and reverse tricast bets let you choose the dogs in the same way as forecast and tricast betting but the dogs can finish in any order as long as they are in the first two (for a forecast) or three (tricast). The returns are lower as you have more options to win.

Acca’s or Multi Bets

If you like the chance of a low stake with a potential high return then an acca or multi bet is the system that will do this for you. Simply put, you select the greyhound or trap that you feel has the best chance of winning the race. You select a number of dogs and place them together in a single acca.

A multi bet starts with a double, which is the first two selections, adding a third dog to make a treble. Then a fourth to a four-fold, five-fold and so on. Most bookmakers allow you to go to around fourteen or fifteen selections in a preformatted online slip. But you can add as many as you want in principle.

The outcome if successful can take a simple 1 point bet and make you thousands. But as the likelihood of this happening is very small, the bookies will tempt you with long odds. I really wouldn’t recommend this as a strategy.

Remember whether you are new to sports betting or new to greyhound betting and you plan to use these strategies, start by paper trading. Paper trade first until you are confident enough to start real betting. And start with small stakes.

2 More Questions On Betting on Greyhounds

How do you win big on greyhounds

There are many ways you can win big on greyhounds. My article on 5 of the best greyhound betting systems can be found by following this link.

Which box wins the most in greyhounds

This is a big question! To be honest it’s probably an incomplete question really, or at least it should be asked in context. You probably should ask; what number wins most at a greyhound racetrack? Why this question?

For clarity what we mean by number we can refer to as the Trap or Box number. In the UK there are only 6 traps, numbered 1 to 6. In the US and Australia it’s typically 8 boxes, numbered 1 to 8.

Being able to identify which trap wins most often at a greyhound track is at the core of my system; The Two Trap Greyhound System. But you don’t have to invest in my book to take advantage of knowing the importance of trap, or box, draws.

Typically, the trap draw will influence how a greyhound will run in any given race. You can make a huge difference to how often you successfully win your greyhound bets. If you understand how each trap, or box, can affect a greyhound, and which greyhounds perform at their best depending on the trap number they are drawn in.

I’ll give you an overview of the 8 box set up below. This is useful for Australia and the US. If you’re betting on UK and Irish race tracks where there are 6 Traps, this analysis is still valid, just reframe the middle 4 boxes.

It’s fair to say that, in general, Trap 1 will throw up more winners than any other trap. But that’s not helping if you want to increase the probability of you picking more winners at a particular racetrack.

You can read more on this research by going here.

Summary of Greyhound Betting

Many of you will have noticed that these systems on how to bet on greyhounds are the same as for horse racing and in some cases, like acca’s, can be used in all types of sports. And if you want to learn how to place lay bets on greyhound racing you may find this article of some interest too.

If you want exclusive sports tips, systems and strategies that we only share with members then head over to mbt-sports.com.

Betting on Greyhounds, Is It Worth It?

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What’s the #1 best greyhound trap to lay?

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Interested in lay betting but not for greyhounds or you’re more looking for football lay systems.

Whether you are a professional or semi-pro sports trader, laying bets can be an effective betting on greyhounds strategy. If you’re new to betting on greyhounds, knowing what is the best greyhound trap strategy to use can be difficult.

Keep reading if you’re interested in lay betting and when you’re done head over to my article on football lay betting on the lay the draw strategy here.

If you’re unsure if laying greyhounds is a workable strategy for you, this article will help you to understand how laying greyhounds can be a great way of betting on greyhounds. And of course I’ll be answering the question of the best greyhound trap to lay and which greyhound trap strategy wins the most.

Through my years of sports trading I have seen many successful trading systems that allow you to lay bets using betting exchanges. This article will be covering the 5 best strategies for laying greyhounds. With these strategies you don’t need to sign up for a greyhound tipster, or look for tips for greyhound betting.

I’ll share with you tips from other experts in sports trading that will help you get the most out of lay betting on greyhound races. Including a strategy that doesn’t require you to spend hours looking at a greyhound form guide.

How Does Laying Greyhounds Work?

With the introduction of sports betting exchanges, this has provided bettors with an opportunity to make back bets for winning picks or to lay bets for losing selections. When you lay a bet you are acting like an online bookmaker. Instead of backing a selection to win – you are laying it to lose

Unlike other sports, greyhound racing has a number of characteristics that are fixed. For example the number of dogs in any race is either 6 or 8 depending on the country. This only varies when there is a non runner.

In greyhound racing the betting market is often very tight, which means it’s rare for there to be a large spread of odds between the 6 (or 8) racing traps. In some races you can find as many as three favorites. If that happens I recommend you don’t place a lay bet on that race.

The Best Greyhound Laying Strategies

Here are the five best greyhound laying strategies you can start using today to make more winnings! As I always say though, I recommend always starting any new system or strategy by paper trading the system first. Once you’re confident that you understand the strategy and you’re getting a ‘paper profit’ then move on to betting. Always gamble responsibly and only bet with money you can afford to lose. Here’s strategy number:

1 – Laying 3rd Favorites

A very simple strategy for laying favorites is by laying the 3rd favorite. This has been seen to work best in countries with 8 dog race cards.

The system is to pick the third favorites from the market about two minutes before the start of the race. This way, odds are lower, and so liability is less and likely to be more profitable.

2 – Lay the Favorites

Finding favorites is very important in making better greyhound lay bets. Both before and during live greyhound betting.

Due to the high number of races each day, this often results in low liquidity on Betting Exchanges. This means it’s not easy to identify the favorites by following the market on their platform alone.

You should refer to odds comparison sites as well as they will show detailed information about the likely favorites in the races. There are many comparison sites ready to help you to identify favorites and help you make better betting decisions.

Example

Let’s assume we have a 6 dog race with three of the greyhound traps having close favorites with the shortest odds table.

Dog Station	Odds
Trap 1	5.8 2.8
Trap 2	3.0
Trap 3	6.8 3.5
Trap 4	9.6 7.0
Trap 5	10.8 8.25
Trap 6	14.0 16.0

From a glance at this type of market, laying the 2nd favorite looks a good prospect. In our example, simply by prioritizing all the favorites. You can see that Trap 1, 2, and 3 respectively are the first three.

Where the second favorite is the best greyhound trap to lay with 3.0 odds.

Should Trap 2 not win, and you wagered say 10 points, by laying the second favorite. Your bet wins. You win a potential 10 points from a 10 point stake.

With a race of 8 dogs this gives you an even better probability of winning your lay bet.

MBT Sports Pro Tips for this strategy:

Watch the odds at 2 minutes before the start
Refresh the betting exchange site page for the final 60 seconds
Make sure your initial research holds true; remember the pick is the greyhound trap which is 2nd in the betting market.

3 – Laying the Field

Laying the field is another laying greyhounds strategy. You need to be very expert at your research. And have a BIG betting bank and a robust staking plan.

By laying the field, you decide how much you want to risk across all the runners in the trace. Then divide this stake equally to stake on each dog in the field.

Example

Let’s say we lay the field of a 6 dog race for 60 points. Using the lay the field system, each dog will have a stake of 10 points as the lay bet. Remember they will all have various liability amounts in the event of the selection winning.

As you can see the total risk from a straight 60 point lay bet is 135. As long as either the first or second favorite wins, you’ll be in profit, less the exchange’s small commission. If trap 2 wins you’ll be slightly down because of the commission.

BUT – any other dog winning will wipe out all the stake and could potentially wipe your whole day’s trading. That’s why you need to be experienced and confident when using this strategy. Not recommended for the newbie or semi-pro enthusiastic punter.

MBT Sports Pro Tip: to limit exposure you could choose not to select dogs with odds greater than 10.0 (or 9/1) and spread the 60 point stake across the remaining traps.

4 – Watch The Points system

Use site: https://www.timeform.com/greyhound-racing, go to a Race meeting, open up the race card, refer to the columns marked Mstr and Sect. Look for the dog with the lowest points on both columns. This is the least likely dog to win and therefore the most likely dog on which to lay the bet.

A word of caution though is to keep an eye on the live betting just before the off, check the market movement before placing your trade. Also on some occasions you’ll be laying the dog that has the longest odds – whilst this reflects the least likely to win the race, it does mean the highest risk/liability to you.

If all dogs in the race appear to be evenly rated with their points, it’s best to skip a lay trade on this race. You have other options depending on the race meeting, you could use a straight betting strategy based on greyhound form, or if it’s a qualifying race track, use The Two Trap Greyhound System, which you can get a copy of here.

5 – Reverse Strategy with The Two Trap Greyhound System

If you own a copy of my book; The Two Trap Greyhound System. Or even if you don’t but have been paper trading for sometime, you’ll know favorites don’t always win.

Quite often non-favourites will win a race, and this can be with some quite long odds. I have seen races won with odds over and above 12.0. When laying that dog you could lose all your bank on your first trade. You have to cover the liability of 11 times the stake!

THE TWO TRAP GREYHOUND SYSTEM is based on historical data, research and the law of probability as well as a controlled recovery system. When followed exactly as explained in the book, you will identify which two traps have the HIGHEST probability of winning at the racetrack under review.

By simply reversing the Two Trap Greyhound System process you can identify which traps are least likely to win or what is the best greyhound trap to lay. Using the principles of the two trap greyhound system you look for the reverse results. To identify which trap is the worst performing.

This will give you the traps with the highest probability of NOT winning the race. It often won’t matter if the greyhound in the trap has been selected as a favorite.

Here’s a working example:

Let’s say the two trap greyhound system in reverse, as it were, had identified Trap 4 as the most probable trap to lose. Your analysis indicates that Trap 4 loses about 42% of all races. 42% is still a big risk right?

So what more can we do to find the best greyhound trap to lay? How about we look at the time range? So let’s say we identify that for every dog that was drawn from Trap 4, that was running before 14.00hrs, there was a very high number of losers. This is actually true for some Traps at certain racecards.

In fact, if you can identify the right Trap and time window, it’s possible to identify traps with very low winners, some detailing as low as 4% of winners.

Think of that for a minute. 4% – that means that 96% of all greyhounds selected in the above example that were running before 14.00hrs lost their race! 96% !!

A reminder again, don’t just go off and run this ‘lay’ system. Or any of the other systems for that matter. Not until you have paper traded for some time. If you don’t already have a copy of The Two Trap Greyhound System, go here and get your copy now.

Laying Greyhounds: Tips From The Pro’s

Remain disciplined, set a target and stick to it. If you have set a win profit for the day of only 20 points, you could win this within the first few races. You might be tempted then to carry on trading. More often than not this is a big mistake. Stick to your target, stop for the day and start again another day.
If there are not enough price movements, avoid trading.
Do enough analysis and research before starting, practice by paper trading. Once you are comfortable, then start with low stakes to minimize liability and slowly grow your bank.
Avoid chasing losses and trade only within your affordable means.
Use software only when you have a strong betting bank.
Watch the odds, it is no good laying dogs with high odds, I look for odds of between 2.0 to 6.0 but sometimes up to 8.0. If a dog, you lay does win at least you have some control of what you have lost.
When using the points system. You do not need to find a lay on every race. If the points are not good enough or the odds are not good then leave the race alone.
Never bet or lay more than you can afford to lose.

Common Questions About Greyhound Betting

Which Trap Wins Most in Greyhound Racing?

Greyhound racing is not a game of chance. However, the outcome of a race can be affected by many variables such as the skill and training of the dogs. Or the dog’s physical condition, the track surface and conditions, and many more.

So I’m sorry to have to say but it’s not possible to predict, with certainty, which greyhound trap will win a particular race for every race track in the world. It is however possible to use the historical data at each track to determine the probability of each trap having a likelihood of winning the race.

What is the Best Way to Bet on Greyhounds?

You can bet on greyhound races in many different ways, and the best approach will depend on your goals and resources. And determining the best greyhound trap to lay will follow a few steps. Here are a few tried and tested tips that may be useful:

Research the dogs and their past performances. Look at factors such as their win-loss record, how they have performed on different tracks and surface types, and how they have fared in different post positions.
Consider the track conditions. The condition of the track can significantly affect a greyhound’s performance. Look at factors such as the surface type, the weather, and the condition of the starting boxes.
Don’t be afraid to spread your bets around. Instead of putting all your money on a single dog, consider placing bets on multiple dogs in a single race or across several races. This can help spread out your risk and increase your chances of winning.
Set a budget and stick to it. It’s important to gamble responsibly and not to bet more than you can afford to lose. Decide on a budget in advance and stick to it. Self-discipline is key to successful sports betting.
Learn about the different types of bets and choose the one that best fits your goals and risk tolerance. There are many different types of bets you can place on greyhound races, such as, lay bets, win bets, place bets, forecast bets and show bets.

How Often Do Favorite Greyhounds Win?

If I had the answer to this question I would be a millionaire many times over! The truth is that no one can definitively answer this question.

As with any type of betting or gambling, luck will always play a role in determining the outcome of each race. However, there are some factors which may give an edge to certain greyhounds over others when it comes to winning races.

These include the dog’s pedigree, being well trained and conditioned for the race ahead of time, as well as having experienced handlers who know where to properly position the dog in the order for maximum speed and efficiency.

And of course, not forgetting form. Statistically it’s been seen as an average across all tracks that favorites win around 30% of the time. Which if you’re using a lay strategy is great news!

Does Laying The Favorite Work?

Trading greyhounds is a very profitable venture due to the turbulent price reaction Greyhound racing is a very volatile market that can possess more than three favorites from just one event.

Therefore, laying favorites in this way can be profitable, especially if the bet is on the third.

How Do You Always Win On Greyhounds?

Firstly, there is no 100% winning form when gambling, even top traders can attest to that. However, you can start using good risk management and strategy to make more wins and lesser losses. Good luck!

Can You Make Money Laying Greyhounds?

Don’t be fooled. Like any form of sports betting or trading, making regular winning bets is not easy. It takes knowledge and practice before you can turn it into a profitable venture. That’s one reason why we always recommend you paper trade a new system.

Laying greyhounds for a living is possible. But only when you trade with the right strategy and have good risk management. Because of the liquidity of betting exchanges you will no doubt need other sports betting and trading if you plan to make a living from sports betting.

Is Laying the Only Good Greyhound Betting Strategy?

There is no greyhound betting strategy that will work for everyone. You should use a strategy suited to your abilities and the amount of time you have available. Regardless of whether you are a casual bettor or a professional sports trader, strategic betting will add to your enjoyment. There are different ways to place bets that don’t rely on hours of studying form or having an in depth knowledge of all things greyhound related. Here’s how to start;

Pick a Track

Find a greyhound track that has frequent meetings (aka racecards). Some of the more popular greyhound tracks will have a day and evening card. Depending on your situation you may only be able to follow one of the two times. Pick a track where you can follow the meeting in case you intend to use a greyhound betting strategy that requires it.

Better still, if you can pick a popular track close to home, there’s a lot of fun to be had when actually going to a race meeting. Aside from the betting on the dogs, it’s a great afternoon or evening out. So much better than sitting in front of the telly.

Decide on Your Market

There’s different ways to analyse dog races. You can look at the track statistics for any predictable trends. How well local trainers do with their dogs. Greyhound pedigrees. How far the trainer/dog has traveled for a race. Although it’s rare that dogs travel unless it’s for major trophies.

Choose a Betting Strategy

There’s a few ways you can bet on greyhound races. Straight win, forecast, tricast, reverse forecasts. To name a few.

The Three Most Popular Betting Types

If you’re new to greyhound batting these are the three types of bets you will become most familiar with; Acca’s, Forecast and Straight.

Acca’s

An accumulator bet requires you to choose the winner from a series of different races. The way an accumulator works is by rolling up your winnings on to the next race automatically. You could bet on more than two races, or the entire racecard for the day’s greyhound racing. The more selections you make, the longer the odds and the more unlikely each outcome is, but the more winnings you may see if your selections are successful.

Forecast

If you’re familiar with horse racing then forecast bets are not going to be new to you:

Forecast – predict the winner and second place dogs in the right order.
Tricast – predict first, second and third placed dogs in the right order.
Reverse – Similar to Forecast and Tricast, but the selections can get placed in any order for a win.

Straight

This is the most popular type of bet, also known as a moneyline bet in the US. This is where you bet on the greyhound to win, or be placed each way, 1st or 2nd. As there are only between 6 to 8 greyhounds in a race, each way odds are very short – unless your dog happens to win.

Answer to What’s the Best Greyhound Trap to Lay?

When it comes to laying a trap, it’s really more a question of which dog is least likely to win the race. Now whilst my ebook; The Two Trap Greyhound System, identifies which traps are the most likely to result in a win. The opposite would be true when you’re looking to lay a dog.

A Simple Race Form Guide Hack

You can help improve your lay selections by using this simple form hack.

On some race form cards you will find a letter in brackets after the dog’s name. The letter R indicates that the dog runs best on the inside rail. The letter M indicates that the dog runs well on the center of the track. And a W means that the dog prefers the outer track.

In some form guides you’ll see comments from the tracks’ Racing Manager. These comments include how the dog performed in previous races. These comments can help you make informed decisions about future races.

Many of you reading this will already have past experience of how sporting events can play out. I have seen many races and matches not go the way the odds suggested. And it’s never been through my poor research or analysis.

Where animals and humans are involved, there’s always an unknown element. Even with the best trading models on earth, you can’t avoid occasional human or animal mistakes. For example, a defender doesn’t mean to foul a player in the penalty area, giving away a penalty.

Similarly a dog running faster than the dog in front can’t always avoid not tripping or stumbling. When this happens it can end your winning position. On another day there’d be no penalty awarded or the dog would have had a clear run.

To illustrate this, if there’s a clear favorite in a race of 6 dogs and its form letter is R, but its trap number is 4. Have a look at the dog in Traps 1 and 2, if they are short odds too and have the form of R, they have a really good chance of winning the race.

Using race form and having an idea on where a dog likes to run can give you an edge on how the greyhound is likely to perform. Another way, or even to compliment this analysis, is to reverse engineer my book: The Two Trap Greyhound System research.

If this article hasn’t inspired you to look into Greyhound Racing as another opportunity for betting. Or you want to discover more lay betting strategies, but in football. Head over to our article on how to lay a 0-0 draw. Just click here.

Good luck in your sports trading and remember: ‘Stop Gambling and Start Trading! 😊
Click here to know more betting systems that work.

This is a proven system guaranteed to give you consistent wins in each race. With this system, you can stop betting and start trading right away! Go here to learn the profitable greyhound system to use.

How to always win football bets this 2025?

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Let me show you how to always win football bets this 2025.

I want to be upfront that promising to “always win” would be misleading and unrealistic. However, by emphasizing sound strategies, diligent preparation, and robust risk management systems, I can provide valuable insights to help dedicated individuals navigate the football betting landscape with greater confidence and a heightened probability of positive outcomes.

As a seasoned sports trader in the football area, I never go for those risky single bets. Instead, my approach revolves around well-crafted sports trading systems that incorporate solid recovery strategies right from the get-go. This way, I have a proven system in place, complete with a carefully planned staking approach and a reliable recovery plan.

You see, employing a staking plan along with an effective recovery strategy allows you to manage your bankroll carefully and minimizing the risks of substantial losses. By religiously adhering to your system and executing trades based on time-tested strategies, you significantly increase your chances of emerging victorious over the long haul.

It’s crucial to bear in mind that sports trading isn’t a sprint; it’s a marathon that demands extreme patience and discipline. Stick to your system with conviction, stay the course, and you’ll be well on your way to realizing your goals as a sports trader extraordinaire.

One of the fundamental tenets I follow with every trading system is the ‘Stop at a Win’ approach – or in other words, resetting and starting fresh after a successful outcome. This simple yet powerful concept helps lock in profits and prevents the undoing of hard-earned gains.

While no system is perfect, the one I’m about to share employs a dual-pronged strategy that combines the principles of dutching and correct score predictions.

By spreading stakes across different potential outcomes, while also attempting to pinpoint the exact final scoreline, this approach aims to maximize value extraction from each football match.

Of course, there are never any guarantees in this game. But by adhering to proven strategies like these, diligently managing our bankrolls, and maintaining discipline, we can give ourselves the best possible shot at consistent profitability over the long run.

Let me walk you through a trading approach that’s considered the bread and butter for many professional sports gamblers and seasoned traders alike – Dutching Correct Scores. This strategy revolves around spreading your risk across multiple potential scorelines for the same event, a concept referred to as ‘dutching.’

By dutching, you’re not putting all your eggs in one basket, so to speak. Instead, you distribute your stake across different score outcomes, effectively reducing your exposure while keeping you in the game regardless of how the match unfolds.

One system that elegantly incorporates this dutching principle is The Two Trap Greyhound System. It employs a sophisticated variation of the dutching approach, carefully structuring stakes across select scorelines as part of its overarching strategy.

While no approach guarantees wins, dutching correct scores is a battle-tested technique that has proven immensely valuable for professionals in this arena. When combined with sound bankroll management and robust trade selection criteria, it can potentially tilt the odds in your favor.

That’s the beauty of this approach – you’re not married to just one result. By spreading your risk intelligently, you’ve given yourself a nice cushion and a better chance at coming out on top, no matter how the match plays out.

You can apply dutching to the Correct Score market to good effect. You cover a certain number of probable score-lines in order to make the same profit no matter which of those results come in.

How To Always Win Football Bets?

Now as you know, I don’t do ‘single’ bets. That is, I always use sports trading systems, whereby I have a recover system included as part of any betting strategy I use. That earns I have a proven system, a staking plan and a recovery plan. Every system I use always has at it’s core the principle of “STOP AT A WIN’ or in other words, go back to the beginning when you win. So, whilst not perfect, this system uses dutching and correct score as it’s strategy.

The regular approach for this strategy is to target score-line in mind such as 2-0 and then covering similar score-lines one goal away from that such as 1-0, 2-1 and 3-0.

There are no set rules on your dutching, or how many scores to cover. You can cover as many score-lines as you want, just bear in mind the more selections you cover the lower your overall profit will be.

How do you find the right scoreline to dutch? This take a little work or research on your part. I use websites that provide ELO ratings and the calculation for Poisson, that’s not poison, distribution. Go to these links and I think you’ll get the idea.

ELO – I use: http://clubelo.com

Poisson Distribution I use: https://sinceawin.com/data/tools/poisson

I hope you find this a useful tactic, as always paper trade and get used to how the system works and the results.

Until next time.

Happy Trading!

Peter

Update: Profiting On Under 2.5 Goals Strategy

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We hope that this article has shown you there are quite a few options when betting using the under 2.5 Goals Strategy.

Why Laying 0-0 still works? (Updated)

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When you lay a 0-0 draw, or any other score draw, with a 0-0 lay, it’s still considered a lay the draw strategy, but it’s more specific.

Master Your Bets with the MBT Sports Trading Calculator

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The Ultimate Betting Calculator You Need

In the dynamic and fast-paced world of sports trading, having the right tools at your disposal can make all the difference. Among the myriad of resources available online—strategies, ELO ratings, data sites, and more—the MBT Sports Trading Calculator stands out as a game-changer. If you’re serious about sports trading, especially when it comes to enhancing your strategies and optimizing your profits, this calculator is a must-have.

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned trader, a reliable betting calculator simplifies complex calculations, helping you focus on strategy rather than numbers. Let’s dive into why the MBT Sports Trading Calculator is an essential tool for anyone looking to transition from gambling to trading.

Why Use a Sports Trading Calculator?

Sports trading requires precision, strategy, and effective bankroll management. A sports trading calculator simplifies these processes, allowing you to:

Accurately Calculate Stakes and Payouts
A trading calculator ensures that your stakes are appropriately distributed, especially when using strategies like dutching, arbitrage, or the Two Trap Greyhound System. By minimizing human error, you avoid costly mistakes that could derail your trading.
Maximize Returns on Investment
By inputting your odds and desired profit margins, a betting calculator gives you precise figures on how to allocate funds, ensuring you get the maximum return from each trade.
Simplify Complex Strategies
Strategies like stake recovery or multiple outcome betting become straightforward when the numbers are done for you. You only need to follow the provided outputs, saving time and mental energy.

The Problem with Bots in Sports Trading

Many traders turn to bots—automated tools designed to execute trades based on pre-set rules. While bots sound appealing, they come with significant drawbacks:

Complex Setup
Setting up a bot can be daunting, especially for beginners. From defining rules to fine-tuning parameters, there’s a steep learning curve involved. Even a minor error in setup could lead to disastrous losses.
Costly Subscriptions
Most bots operate on a subscription model, often requiring monthly or annual payments that can quickly add up. If the bot doesn’t align perfectly with your strategy, you could end up wasting money.
Lack of Flexibility
Bots are only as good as the rules you provide. If your sports trading strategy requires adaptability or human intuition, a bot could limit your success rather than enhance it.

For these reasons, many traders, including experienced ones, avoid bots and instead rely on more straightforward, hands-on tools like the MBT Sports Trading Calculator.

What Makes the MBT Sports Trading Calculator Unique?

The MBT Sports Trading Calculator was developed to address common pain points in sports trading. It’s user-friendly, versatile, and tailored to support various trading strategies, including the popular Two Trap Greyhound System. Here’s what sets it apart:

1. Seamless Integration with Your Strategy

The calculator is designed to complement your existing sports trading strategies, ensuring that the calculations align perfectly with your goals. Whether you’re using a dutching system, recovering stakes, or managing a complex multi-bet scenario, the MBT Sports Trading Calculator has you covered.

2. Ease of Use

Unlike bots, the calculator is incredibly straightforward. You don’t need to be tech-savvy to use it. Input your odds, desired profits, and other variables, and the calculator does the heavy lifting. It even highlights when you’ve hit your target, reminding you to stop trading and lock in your profits.

3. Cost-Effective Solution

While the MBT Sports Trading Calculator is a paid tool, it’s bundled with your membership to MBT Sports. At a cost that’s less than a daily coffee, it offers exceptional value. Not only do you gain access to the calculator, but you also receive comprehensive resources, strategies, and expert advice within the MBT Sports members area.

4. Error-Free Calculations

One of the greatest risks in manual trading is human error. A small mistake in calculating stakes can lead to significant losses. The MBT Sports Trading Calculator eliminates this risk, ensuring your trades are executed with precision every time.

5. Time-Saving Features

Gone are the days of manually crunching numbers or second-guessing your calculations. The calculator streamlines the entire process, freeing up your time to focus on analyzing odds, refining strategies, or simply enjoying your trading journey.

Why Paid Tools Like the MBT Sports Trading Calculator Are Worth It

In sports trading, free tools often come with limitations, outdated interfaces, or inaccurate outputs. While there’s no shortage of free calculators online, they pale in comparison to the comprehensive functionality and reliability of the MBT Sports Trading Calculator.

As the saying goes, you get what you pay for. Investing in a professional-grade tool ensures you’re equipped with the best resources to succeed in a highly competitive arena. Plus, with the additional insights and strategies included in your MBT Sports membership, you’re not just paying for a calculator—you’re paying for an entire suite of tools to boost your trading performance.

Conclusion: Stop Gambling, Start Trading

The MBT Sports Trading Calculator is more than just a betting calculator; it’s a tool that empowers you to trade smarter, minimize risks, and maximize profits. Whether you’re exploring the Two Trap Greyhound System or other advanced strategies, this calculator simplifies the process, allowing you to focus on making informed decisions.

Remember: sports trading isn’t about luck—it’s about strategy, precision, and the right tools. With the MBT Sports Trading Calculator, you have everything you need to stop gambling and start trading.

Invest in your trading future today and discover the difference a professional sports trading calculator can make. Good luck on your journey to success!

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Know the Odds Before You Bet: First Half Markets

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Can I develop a football betting system from the information inside the MBT Sports membership area, and if I can, will I make consistent profits?

Tips for Dog Racing Enthusiasts: Insights for Sports Betting Strategies

/in Greyhound Racing, Betting Expert, Sports Trading/by Peter

Got Any Tips for Dog Racing?

This is a question I hear more often than I can count.

Whenever I meet new people and mention that one of my businesses is in sports trading, the conversation almost always takes a familiar turn. They inevitably ask two questions:

“That’s just betting, right?”
“Got any tips for dog racing?”

That second question usually comes after I’ve given a brief explanation of the Two Trap Greyhound System. Despite my explanation, people often remain puzzled.

The Misunderstanding

“So, what’s the name of the dog in Trap 3?” they’ll ask.

“I don’t know,” I reply. “In fact, I don’t care—it’s irrelevant.”

“What?” is often the confused response. “That makes no sense,” they say.

I usually respond with, “Buy the book and watch the training, it’s all there.”

“Why should I buy the book—can’t you just tell me?” they ask.

At this point, I realize they’re unlikely to use the information anyway, but I’m not about to hand out free copies. Here’s why.

The Value of Knowledge

My stock response to freebie seekers is: “So when you go to work, do you give your boss free working days without expecting to get paid? Do you say, ‘Here you are, boss—today I’ll work for FREE?'”

Their reply is usually along the lines of, “No, that would be stupid. I’ve done the work, so I should get paid for it.”

This analogy often hits home because everyone understands the value of their own time and effort. It’s no different in the realm of sports trading and dog racing tips. Let’s explore this concept with some scenarios:

Scenario 1: The Dedicated Sports Analyst

Imagine Mike, a dedicated sports analyst who spends hours each day studying team statistics, player performances, and game strategies. His deep analysis allows him to make informed predictions about upcoming games. A fellow bettor at the bar asks Mike for his weekend football picks for free. Mike declines, explaining that his expertise is his livelihood. The bettor understands, realizing that Mike’s time and knowledge are valuable assets that should be compensated.

Scenario 2: The Experienced Horse Racing Enthusiast

Consider Laura, an experienced horse racing enthusiast. She meticulously studies the form, conditions, jockey statistics, and other variables before placing her bets. A casual acquaintance at the track asks her to share her insights on the next race for free. Laura explains that her insights are the result of years of study and experience.

The acquaintance gets it—Laura’s expertise isn’t just about her time at the track but also about the years of learning and investment in her betting strategy.

Scenario 3: The Strategic Sports Trader

Think about Chris, a strategic sports trader who uses sophisticated models to predict market movements and identify value bets. He’s spent years developing his system, refining his models, and understanding the betting markets.

A friend at a poker night asks him to reveal his trading secrets for free, promising to share any winnings. Chris declines, explaining that his trading system represents years of investment in time, research, and development. The friend realizes that while sharing winnings is nice, it doesn’t compensate for the depth of Chris’s expertise.

The “Aha” Moment

When I draw these parallels, the smarter ones have an “aha” moment. They see that just as they value their own professional expertise, so too should they respect the effort and expertise that goes into developing a reliable dog racing system.

Tips for Dog Racing Enthusiasts: Work Behind the System

Creating the Two Trap Greyhound System wasn’t a simple task. It involved:

Research: Analyzing countless races, studying patterns, and understanding the nuances of greyhound behavior.
Testing: Running simulations, placing numerous trial bets, and fine-tuning strategies to ensure reliability.
Writing: Documenting the findings in a clear, concise, and accessible manner.
Promoting: Reaching out to potential users, marketing the system, and ensuring it stands out in a crowded marketplace.
Building a Member Site: Developing an online platform for users to access resources, share insights, and support each other.
Continual Review: Regularly updating the system based on new data, feedback from users, and changes in the racing environment.

All this work ensures that the Two Trap Greyhound System is not just another betting tip but a well-researched, continuously refined strategy that offers real value to its users.

Finally, the Penny Drops!

Finally, the penny drops! People begin to understand that just like any other professional, the creator of a robust betting system deserves to be compensated for their time, effort, and expertise. They see the value in investing in quality knowledge and realize that this investment can lead to greater returns in their betting endeavors.

Life is beautiful when you respect the value of knowledge and are willing to invest in it.

The Ultimate Tip for Dog Racing

So, do I have any tips for dog racing? Absolutely, and it’s always the same one. Invest $7 in the Two Trap Greyhound System ebook and join one of the membership levels. Learn, understand, apply, and profit.

This system is designed to give you a strategic edge, taking the guesswork out of which dog to bet on. By following the Two Trap Greyhound System, you’ll be able to make informed decisions based on solid research and proven strategies. Let’s explore how this can play out with some real-world scenarios:

Scenario 1: The Beginner Bettor

Imagine you’re new to dog racing and want to start betting. You’ve tried placing bets based on gut feelings or the names of the dogs, but your success rate has been less than stellar. You decide to invest in the Two Trap Greyhound System.

By studying the ebook and following the membership guidelines, you learn to analyze races, understand trap biases, and identify value bets. Your bets become more informed, and over time, you start seeing a steady improvement in your success rate. What was once guesswork is now a strategic approach that brings consistent profits.

Scenario 2: The Casual Punter

You’re a casual punter who bets on dog racing occasionally, mostly for fun. Your results have been hit or miss, and you’d like to improve without spending hours researching each race. You invest in the Two Trap Greyhound System and join a membership level that suits your needs.

With access to detailed insights and proven strategies, you can quickly determine which dogs to back. You start noticing that even with minimal time investment, your bets are more successful. The system provides the edge you need to turn casual betting into a more profitable hobby.

Scenario 3: The Seasoned Gambler

You’ve been betting on dog races for years and have developed your own strategies. However, you’re always looking for ways to refine your approach and increase your winnings.

You come across the Two Trap Greyhound System and decide to give it a try. By integrating its strategies with your own, you discover new angles and insights you hadn’t considered before. The system’s research-backed methods complement your experience, leading to even higher returns on your bets. The combination of your knowledge and the system’s strategies propels you to new heights in your betting endeavours.

The Strategic Edge

The Two Trap Greyhound System isn’t just about picking a dog and hoping for the best. It’s a comprehensive approach that involves:

Race Analysis: Understanding the specifics of each race, including the track, conditions, and competition.
Trap Bias Identification: Recognizing patterns in which traps (starting positions) tend to perform better under certain conditions.
Value Betting: Identifying bets that offer good value, meaning the potential payout justifies the risk based on the system’s analysis.
Ongoing Education: Continuously learning and adapting as new data and trends emerge in the world of dog racing.

The Path to Profit

By following the Two Trap Greyhound System, you’ll be able to:

Learn: Gain in-depth knowledge about dog racing dynamics and betting strategies.
Understand: Develop a deep understanding of how to analyze races and identify profitable betting opportunities.
Apply: Put your knowledge into practice by making informed bets based on the system’s guidelines.
Profit: See a tangible improvement in your betting outcomes, leading to consistent profits over time.

Investing in the Two Trap Greyhound System is about more than just buying a book; it’s about equipping yourself with the tools and knowledge to succeed in dog racing betting. Whether you’re a beginner, a casual punter, or a seasoned gambler, the system can provide the strategic edge you need to make informed decisions and achieve better results.

Conclusion

If you’re serious about sports betting and trading, especially in dog racing, it’s essential to invest in the right resources. The Two Trap Greyhound System is a tool that can help you understand the intricacies of dog racing and improve your chances of success.

Remember, knowledge is power. Don’t expect free handouts; instead, invest in your education and reap the rewards. Happy racing!

Tips for Dog Racing: How to Master the Track

/in Greyhound Racing, Article Tips, Betting Expert, Sports Trading/by Peter

As you know The Two Trap Greyhound System doesn’t use any performance greyhound statistics within the system.

No, the Two Trap Greyhound System works on the science of the law of probability and an effective recovery staking plan, in reality though the recovery plan is rarely needed.

That’s why I am always reluctant to offer tips on specific greyhounds and their likelihood of winning. That said though, there are many sites on the internet where tips are freely offered. The problem for me is that I don’t think there’s a clear benefit in determining which greyhound is going to win for EVERY race card at a meeting.

Dog racing can be thrilling, but it’s not just about luck. Understanding systems and strategies can significantly improve your chances of success.

In this post, I’ll share some essential tips for dog racing, focusing on the Two Trap Greyhound System, a method that relies on probability rather than performance statistics. Let’s dive into how you can enhance your dog racing experience and optimize your approach.

Understanding the Two Trap Greyhound System

Unlike many betting systems, the Two Trap Greyhound System doesn’t depend on greyhound performance stats. Instead, it utilizes the law of probability and an effective recovery staking plan. In practice, the recovery plan is rarely needed, making it a straightforward and efficient method for traders.

One of the standout benefits of this system is the reduced research time. You don’t need to analyze every race card at a meeting. Instead, a weekly review of race results is sufficient to ensure the system is working as expected.

Key Tips for Dog Racing

While the Two Trap Greyhound System simplifies the process, there are still some critical factors to consider to fine-tune your selections:

1. Check the Weather Conditions

Weather plays a significant role in greyhound racing, and understanding its impact can give you a competitive edge. Different weather conditions can alter the track’s characteristics, affecting how the dogs perform.

Wet Conditions: When it rains, the track can become slick and muddy, especially on the inside lanes. This generally benefits wide runners who can avoid the worst of the slush and maintain their speed better. Inside runners may struggle with heavier going, slowing them down and making it harder to navigate turns efficiently.
Dry Conditions: Conversely, in dry conditions, the track is usually faster and more consistent across all lanes. This means the advantage of wide runners is diminished, and inside runners may perform better than they would on a wet track.
Temperature Extremes: Extremely hot or cold weather can also impact greyhound performance. In hot weather, dogs may tire more quickly, while in cold weather, they might not warm up properly, affecting their speed and agility.

Keeping an eye on the weather forecast before a race can help you predict which dogs will have an advantage based on their track positions. For instance, if you know it’s going to rain, you might favor wide runners in your selections. Conversely, in dry conditions, you might give more consideration to the inside runners.

By incorporating weather conditions into your analysis, you can make more informed decisions and improve your chances of selecting winning greyhounds. Remember, successful trading is about stacking the odds in your favor, and the weather is a crucial piece of that puzzle.

2. Focus on Younger Greyhounds

Age and experience can significantly influence a greyhound’s performance on the track. While older greyhounds bring experience, younger greyhounds, especially those with less than 20 runs, often present unique opportunities for traders.

Improvement Potential: Younger greyhounds are typically still in the process of developing their racing skills and stamina. This means they are more likely to show significant improvement from one race to the next. Their performance can become more consistent as they gain experience, making them a potentially valuable asset in your trading strategy.
Adaptability: Younger dogs are often more adaptable and can quickly adjust to different track conditions and racing strategies. This adaptability can be a crucial factor in their success, especially when racing under varying weather conditions or against different competitors.
Less Predictable but High Reward: While younger greyhounds might be less predictable compared to their older counterparts, this unpredictability can work to your advantage. Since they are improving and adapting, they might be underestimated by the market, offering better odds and higher potential returns.
Competitive Edge: Older greyhounds, although experienced, might have reached their performance peak. They are more likely to “sit back” or conserve energy during a race, especially towards the end. Younger greyhounds, on the other hand, are often more aggressive and eager to prove themselves, which can give them a competitive edge in close races.
Monitoring Training and Progress: Pay attention to the training regimens and progress reports of younger greyhounds. Trainers often have insights into which younger dogs are showing promise and improvement. This information can be valuable when selecting which dogs to back.

By focusing on younger greyhounds, you can capitalize on their growth potential and adaptability. Look for signs of improvement in recent races, and consider the conditions under which they performed well. This strategic approach can enhance your trading decisions and increase your chances of success on the track.

3. Consider the Trainer’s Track Record

Some trainers consistently perform better at certain tracks. Identifying these trainers and their successful dogs can give you an edge. Dogs trained by individuals with a proven track record at a specific track are often more likely to win.

Avoiding the Gamble

One of the most crucial tips for dog racing is to resist the urge to gamble. Stick to the Two Trap Greyhound System for your trading. This disciplined approach can help you avoid the pitfalls of gambling and focus on consistent, strategic trading.

Conclusion: From Gambling to Trading

Transitioning from gambling to sports trading can be highly rewarding. By implementing the Two Trap Greyhound System and considering factors like weather, greyhound age, and trainer performance, you can enhance your dog racing strategy. Remember, the key is to trade smartly and avoid the gamble. Good luck, and happy trading!

Final Thought

Always keep in mind the mantra: “Stop Gambling and Start Trading!” With these tips and the Two Trap Greyhound System, you’re well on your way to mastering dog racing.

Betting Against The Favourite: A Strategy for Success

/in Greyhound Racing, Article Tips, Betting Expert, Sports Trading, Video Tips/by Peter

In this blog post, I want to address some recent comments and questions we’ve received from new members of our Facebook group.

One of the common hurdles mentioned is “betting against the favourite.” Today, I’ll explain why this can be a profitable strategy, especially when using the Two Trap Greyhound System.

Why Betting Against The Favourite Can Work

Many newcomers to sports trading feel uneasy about betting against their favorite. It’s a natural concern, as conventional wisdom often suggests backing the favourite increases your chances of winning. However, the Two Trap Greyhound System operates differently. This system doesn’t rely on which greyhounds are favourites; instead, it focuses on the probability of specific traps winning. By doing so, you will frequently find yourself betting against the favourite.

The Importance of Probability Over Popularity

In traditional betting, favourites are favourites for a reason—they have a higher likelihood of winning based on past performance, form, and other factors. However, this often means the odds offered on favourites are low, resulting in smaller returns.

In contrast, the Two Trap Greyhound System leverages the statistical probabilities associated with trap positions rather than the individual performance of the greyhounds.

By focusing on trap probabilities, the system identifies value bets where the odds are in the trader’s favour, even if it means betting against the popular choice. This approach can uncover opportunities that conventional betting strategies overlook.

For instance, a greyhound starting from a particular trap might have a historically higher win rate, making it a more attractive bet regardless of whether it is the favourite or not.

Exploiting Market Inefficiencies

Betting markets, like any other market, can be inefficient. Favourites often attract a significant amount of betting money, which can skew the odds and create value opportunities elsewhere. When many bettors place their money on the favourite, the odds on other greyhounds become more favourable, offering higher returns for those willing to bet against the favourite.

The Two Trap Greyhound System capitalizes on these market inefficiencies by identifying traps with higher winning probabilities. This allows traders to consistently find value bets that offer better returns. By not being swayed by the favourite’s status, traders can exploit these inefficiencies and increase their overall profitability.

The Psychological Edge

Betting against the favorite also provides a psychological edge. Many bettors are emotionally influenced by the perceived certainty of a favorite’s win, leading to biased decision-making. By adopting a systematic approach that disregards favorites and focuses on statistical probabilities, traders can make more rational and objective decisions.

The Two Trap Greyhound System removes the emotional element from betting. It relies on data and historical performance of traps rather than the subjective appeal of individual greyhounds. This helps traders stay disciplined, avoid common betting pitfalls, and maintain a consistent strategy that enhances long-term profitability.

Proven Track Record

The success of the Two Trap Greyhound System is backed by a proven track record. Years of research and practical application have demonstrated that focusing on trap probabilities yields high returns. While betting against the favorite might seem counterintuitive, the system’s methodology has consistently delivered results.

In other words, the Two Trap Greyhound System’s focus on trap probabilities rather than individual greyhound performance ensures profitability regardless of favorites. By leveraging statistical analysis, exploiting market inefficiencies, and maintaining a disciplined approach, betting against the favorite can be a highly effective strategy in sports trading.

Balancing Trading and a Busy Schedule

Another common concern is finding time to trade while managing a day job. Many people struggle with this balance, myself included. While I don’t get to trade as often as I’d like, I make the most of the time I do have. Even spending an hour in front of the computer can be sufficient. I analyze which racetracks offer the best probabilities for a Two Trap Greyhound System win and trade for about half an hour. This brief period is often enough to achieve profitable results.

Practical Example: Efficient Trading in Limited Time

Let’s consider a practical example to illustrate how you can effectively trade within a limited time frame using the Two Trap Greyhound System. Suppose you have a busy day ahead, but you manage to carve out one hour in the evening to focus on your trades.

Preparation (15 minutes):
- Start by logging into your sports trading account and accessing your data resources.
- Review the day’s race schedule and identify the races that are about to start within the next hour.
- Use the Two Trap Greyhound System criteria to quickly assess which traps at specific racetracks have the highest probabilities of winning based on historical data and current conditions.
Selection (10 minutes):
- Narrow down your choices to 3-4 races that fit the system’s parameters.
- For each selected race, determine the traps with the best statistical probabilities of winning.
- Note down your selections and the corresponding odds offered by the bookmakers.
Placing Bets (10 minutes):
- Place your bets on the identified traps for each race.
- Ensure you have set your stop loss limits to manage risk effectively.
Monitoring (25 minutes):
- Spend the remaining time monitoring the races you have bet on.
- Track the progress and outcome of each race, and make any necessary adjustments if new opportunities arise or if the conditions change significantly.

Example Outcome:

Suppose you identified four races where Trap 2 and Trap 4 have historically high win rates. You place modest bets on these traps based on the odds provided. As the races unfold, you observe the following outcomes:

Race 1: Trap 2 wins, providing a decent return on your bet.
Race 2: Trap 4 comes in second, resulting in a loss for this race.
Race 3: Trap 2 wins again, further increasing your returns.
Race 4: Trap 4 does not place, but the overall profit from the other races covers this loss.

In this scenario, despite only trading for a brief period, you managed to leverage the Two Trap Greyhound System effectively. By focusing on races with the highest probabilities and maintaining discipline in your betting strategy, you achieved profitable results within a limited time frame.

This practical approach demonstrates that even with a busy schedule, you can find success in sports trading by making the most of the time you have available.

The Search for Reliable Tips

A frequent question is about finding reliable tips. It’s important to understand that no tipping service or sports trading strategy guarantees 100% success. Even the Two Trap Greyhound System has its off days, where losses occur. This is why we emphasize the importance of having a stop loss in place, both in terms of your betting bank and the number of races you participate in. This precaution prevents the risk of wiping out your entire betting bank.

Despite occasional losses, the Two Trap Greyhound System has a strong track record. Consistency is key, and the system offers high returns with a remarkable strike rate. While many tipping services boast a 55-60% strike rate, our system’s research and performance indicate an 80-90% strike rate, depending on the specific results.

Betting Against The Favourite Using The Two Trap Greyhound System

In summary, betting against the favourite isn’t something to fear, especially when using a well-designed system like the Two Trap Greyhound System. It provides consistent high returns and mitigates risks through a strategic approach focused on trap probabilities.

If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to leave a message on our email. We’re also working on updating our website, so stay tuned for more resources and updates.

So till then keep on Sports trading and Happy Trading.

Lay The Draw Exit Strategies for Sports Betting (Updated)

/in Sports Trading, Article Tips, Betting Expert/by Peter

In this article we are going to share with you several top tips, you can use today to effectively exit your lay the draw trading positions.

While the method of lay the draw may guarantee profits, people still face a significant challenge. How do you know how and when to exit, that’s trade out, of a position? Is it when either team scores a goal, or do you let the game run up to the very end, or are there other options?

Deciding when to trade out, or exit a lay position, depends just as much on your attitude towards risk, as it does on how much profit you want to make.

As with all forms of trading, whether that’s sports trading, forex or day trading the stock market. There is no single exit strategy that works for everyone.

Before we get into that, let’s go over what the lay the draw system actually is.

Lay The Draw Exit Strategies

In simple terms, the lay the draw exit strategy, you find a match with two evenly matched teams that have a recent form of conceding goals, you lay the draw early on in the match and then trade out once a goal is scored.

MBT Sports Pro Tip: Do not use this system with cup matches, since form and teams are more difficult to analyse and predict form.

Here’s a checklist of things to consider when preparing to trade a lay the draw selection.

First of all, make sure the match will be in play for trading during the match. You need to be able to trade out your lay bet during the match.

Make sure there’s good liquidity in the match market, you’ll need this in order to be able to trade out.

Next check the recent form of the two teams. Remember, when doing your analysis of the teams, that you make sure you are comparing league form in the competition in which the current match is being played.

MBT Sports Pro Tip: This is based on probability, not on form. If either team or both have played 2 consecutive drawn matches, the probability of a third is low. This improves your odds of a winning lay bet.

Next is to use a regular online bookmaker, not a betting exchange, and look at three sets of market prices for the match. The match result market of home win, draw, and away win. The Over 2.5 market. And the correct score market odds for 0-0.

For the match market, find the matches where none of the three outcomes back odds do not exceed 3/1 or 4.0 in decimal.

Now look at the over 2.5 goals market. You want to see that the odds for Under 2.5 are lower than the Over 2.5 goals market. This means the bookies expect that there will be goals.

Here’s an example in the Liverpool v Chelsea match:

The odds for 1X2 are 2.40, 3.25 and 3.0 and for under 2.5 goals is 1.8 and over 2.5 goals is 1.95. The bookies don’t expect many goals but since the over 2.5 goals is below evens it suggests that they expect a goal or two.

Next look at the correct score market, specifically the 0-0 scoreline odds, this is easy. Any 0-0 correct score odds at greater than 11.0 indicate bookmakers expect a goal.

Now compare the recent goals conceded form of each team. Make sure to check their last few matches, say up to 5 games. Do this for all matches as well as the most recent home matches for the home team and away matches for the visitors. Make a note of the teams they have played against and the position each team currently has in the league.

Now with all of this analysis completed, you should be comfortable enough to decide whether or not to lay the draw. You have a few options here.

Option 1.

You can let the first half play out, and at half time, if the teams are at 0-0 you could lay the draw and wait for the goal. Why wait until half time? By doing so, if it’s still 0-0 the odds for a draw will have shortened,, and since you are laying your bet your liability is lower.

MBT Sports Pro Tip: When laying 2nd half matches, check the teams 2nd half performances. You want to find teams who either score or concede goals in the second half, usually after 60 minutes.

Take a look for example:

At 3.5 Lay the draw the liability is £125

After half time at 0-0, around the 60th to 70th minute, the draw odds will drop as low as 2.0 and at this price your liability will be £50

That doesn’t matter much if you are going to trade out. But if you were to let it ride through the remainder of the match, if the match ends in a draw you lose your £50 (not £125). If it ends in a win for either side, you will profit by £50 less the exchange commission.

This strategy takes a bit more analysis to be done, you need to look at the stats for the first half to decide if there’s likely to be a goal in the second half. You can also check the 2nd half form of the two sides in their recent matches, both goals scored and conceded. All of this will help with your decision to lay the bet or move on to another match.

As you can see this approach works best at half time. And only if the score is 0-0. If you are confident that your analysis was right and a goal is expected, you could just let the match play out and take your full profit, rather than trade out and lose some of that profit.

That is really your choice, based on your own experience and your appetite for risk. If you choose this strategy we recommend you stick only to 0-0 half time draws. A score draw is too high risk, remember you picked two sides that concede a lot, they may also not score too many either. If they are usually goal shy, you could well lose a score draw half time lay the draw trade.

Option 2

You place your trade either before kick off or after 10 minutes, by which time you’ve seen some movement in the match market. If a goal is scored in the first ten minutes leave the match alone and go to another on your list. Some days you’ll have several potential matches on which to trade and make decent profits.

Option 3

This requires you WATCH the match as you’ll be trading in play and most likely at a crucial point in the game.

Look for signals in the game; a team may be having a lot of attacking possession, or there’s an attacking substitution or maybe one team has a corner or attacking free kick. You have to have your trade ready to place before the betting exchange suspends the action. Usually when a team is in a good position to likely score, betting exchanges will suspend all markets until that event in the match is over.

If you’re just starting in trading we don’t recommend you start with this, you need to be in control of your nerves and be confident in your trading in play abilities.

Lay The Draw Exit Strategies

With any of the lay options above you have a few options; stay in to the end of the match in the expectation one side will go on to win the match. Or look to trade out the match either when a goal is scored or when you feel deadlock is going to be the result. In which case you want to minimise any loss.

The best time to trade out to lock in a profit is as soon as a goal is scored and the markets open up again in play. Here’s what happened to the odds in the Liverpool Chelsea game once Chelsea took the lead:

The odds moved out, this gives you a profit opportunity by trading out through backing the draw.

Since you placed a lay bet at 3.5 with liability of £50

If your back bet wins you’ll make a profit of £25. Simply put you receive £150 for the back win and pay out £125 for your lost lay bet of £50. Making a net profit of £25 less some commission.

The underdog scores first

The scorer of the goal just might be the underdog. So where does that leave you? Do you expect the favourite to come back and score at least two goals? If you’ve been following the match you’ll have a sense of the play and a feel for the likelihood of that happening. What you do will also depend on the goal time. How much time is left for the favourite to score more than one goal? You decide what to do.

The favourite scores first

The other scenario is the favourite scores. In which case the reverse is true, you’ve been following the match and the stats. Do you expect the favourite to go on and score more goals? Again, what you decide to do will depend on the goal time.

How much time is left for the favourite to score more goals, has the underdog looked likely to snatch a goal? The decision to trade out or ride the match for more profit is up to you.

Waiting for the a 2nd goal lead

Not for the faint hearted and definitely for the more experienced trader. Simply put, if you feel the winning team will go on to score a second goal, stay in the market and trade out after the 2nd goal. You will lock in more profit in doing so.

MBT Sports Pro Tip – you can partially trade out of a lay bet by simply backing the draw at a stake amount enough to keep you in with winning more lay money and covering liability.

Deadlock, goal shy matches; heading for 0-0

But, what if no goal is scored as the game goes on? Then you have two options. Trust your analysis expecting one side to sneak a win and run the risk of losing the lay bet and paying out the liability, in the Liverpool v Chelsea example that’s £125.

Or you can trade out by backing the draw. And again you have two options here; either at 70 mins of the match played regardless of the odds. Or when the back odds for the draw are at 2.0. Either will limit your liability but not cover it.

Double Chance your way out of the draw

This exit strategy will remove all risk from the draw as soon as a goal is scored. You place a back bet on the draw sufficient to cover the lay bet to close to zero. Which effectively gives you a double chance back bet if either side wins. If the match ends in a draw you will not make a loss, but you won’t make money either.

These are just some of the exit strategies you can use when using the lay the draw strategy for in play football matches.

If you’re new to sports trading we recommend you start with the smallest stakes you can, and just consider your first trading as experience, any funds lost are just paid for lessons on how you will improve on the way.

Take your time learning how to do this or any other new system. It’s better to lose small amounts while gaining experience than lose large at the start which will destroy your confidence and your betting bank!

Spread your risk – trade only one match at a time, you can do several matches during the day, if they meet the criteria. It’s always best to choose different kick off times or even to have two or three options so if you are able to trade out early you have another match, perhaps for Option one earlier, and trade at half time. With lunchtime, afternoon and evening kick offs you have a number of chances to trade on.

Remember the golden rules; ‘never trade (gamble) with money you can’t afford to lose’ and ‘when the fun stops – STOP’! Even with a good strategy, there are no guarantees of success in any form of trading, whether that’s sports, day trading or forex trading.

There you have it, our top exit strategies when Laying The Draw.

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Now we want to turn it over to you. Which of the exit strategies will you use first? Are you going to use after the first goal or have you got nerves of steel and you’ll trade out only when the winning team scores a second goal? Either way let us know in the comments section.

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How to Bet on Sports and Esports: A Beginner’s Guide

/in Sports Trading, Betting Mathematics/by Peter

Betting on sports and esports is a popular pastime that can be both exciting and potentially profitable. If you’re a beginner looking to dip your toes into this world, this guide will provide you with the basics you need to get started.

Understanding the Different Ways to Bet: How To Bet On Sports and Esports

Physical Bookmakers (Bookies): In some countries, like the UK, you can visit brick-and-mortar bookmakers on the high street. These shops offer a wide range of sports and markets to bet on, with similar odds and opportunities as you would find online.
Online Bookmakers: For those who don’t have easy access to physical bookmakers, online platforms are the most convenient way to bet. Numerous online bookmakers cater to various sports and esports, offering a user-friendly experience and competitive odds.
Betting Exchange Sites: These platforms allow you to bet against other users rather than against the bookmaker. It opens up a world of possibilities, including the option to lay bets (betting against an outcome).

When it comes to sports and esports betting, you have several avenues to explore, each with its own advantages and unique features:

1. Physical Bookmakers (Bookies):

Stepping into a brick-and-mortar bookmaker is a classic way to engage in sports betting. In countries like the UK, these shops, often called “bookies,” line the high streets, offering a lively atmosphere and a social experience for bettors. Inside, you’ll find walls adorned with screens displaying live matches and odds boards showcasing a wide range of sports and markets.

How it works:

Approach the counter and state your chosen bet (e.g., “£20 on Manchester United to win”).
The bookie will issue you a betting slip, which you’ll need to keep safe as proof of your wager.
If your bet wins, return to the counter with your slip to collect your winnings.

Advantages:

Social atmosphere: Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow bettors and share in the excitement of live events.
Instant gratification: Collect your winnings immediately if your bet is successful.
Personal interaction: Seek advice or clarification from knowledgeable staff if needed.

Disadvantages:

Limited access: Only available in specific locations and countries.
Less flexibility: May not offer the same range of markets and betting options as online platforms.
Potential queues: Busy periods may involve waiting in line to place your bets.

Example:

You walk into a bookmaker’s shop and notice a football match between Liverpool and Chelsea is about to start. You decide to place a £10 bet on Liverpool to win. The bookie hands you a slip confirming your bet, and you eagerly watch the match, hoping for a Liverpool victory.

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2. Online Bookmakers:

Online bookmakers have revolutionized the betting landscape, offering unparalleled convenience and accessibility. With a few clicks, you can access a vast array of sports and esports markets from the comfort of your own home or on the go via mobile apps.

How it works:

Create an account with your chosen online bookmaker.
Deposit funds into your account using various payment methods (e.g., credit/debit card, e-wallet).
Browse the available sports and markets, select your desired bet, and enter your stake.
Your bet is placed instantly, and your potential winnings are calculated.
If your bet wins, your winnings are credited to your account, which you can then withdraw.

Advantages:

Convenience: Bet anytime, anywhere, with internet access.
Wide range of markets: Access a vast selection of sports, leagues, and betting options.
Competitive odds: Online bookmakers often offer better odds than physical bookmakers.
Bonuses and promotions: Enjoy welcome bonuses, free bets, and ongoing promotions.
Live betting: Place bets on events as they unfold in real-time.

Disadvantages:

Requires internet access: You need a stable internet connection to bet online.
Potential for addiction: The ease of access and fast-paced nature of online betting can be addictive for some individuals.
Less social interaction: Lacks the social aspect of physical bookmakers.

Example:

You’re interested in betting on an upcoming esports tournament. You log into your online bookmaker account, navigate to the esports section, and find the tournament you’re interested in. You select your preferred team to win the tournament, enter your stake, and place your bet.

3. Betting Exchange Sites:

Betting exchange sites operate on a different model than traditional bookmakers. Instead of betting against the house, you bet against other users on the platform. This peer-to-peer betting model creates a dynamic marketplace where odds fluctuate based on supply and demand.

How it works:

Create an account with a betting exchange site.
Deposit funds into your account.
Choose an event and browse the available bets.
You can either “back” a bet (betting on an outcome to happen) or “lay” a bet (betting against an outcome happening).
If you back a bet and it wins, you receive your winnings from the person who laid the bet.
If you lay a bet and it loses, you pay the winnings to the person who backed the bet.

Advantages:

Better odds: Betting exchanges often offer better odds than traditional bookmakers due to the peer-to-peer model.
Lay betting: The ability to lay bets opens up new strategies and opportunities for profit.
More control: You set your own odds when laying bets, giving you greater control over your betting experience.

Disadvantages:

Steeper learning curve: Betting exchanges can be more complex to understand and use than traditional bookmakers.
Liquidity issues: Some less popular markets may have limited liquidity, making it difficult to place or match bets at desired odds.
Commission fees: Betting exchanges typically charge a commission on winning bets.

Example:

You believe that a particular horse has a lower chance of winning a race than the odds suggest. You log into a betting exchange and lay a bet against the horse winning. If the horse loses, you win the bet and receive the stake from the person who backed the horse.

By understanding the different ways to bet, you can choose the platform that best suits your preferences and betting style. Whether you enjoy the social atmosphere of physical bookmakers, the convenience of online platforms, or the flexibility of betting exchanges, there’s a world of opportunities waiting for you in the exciting realm of sports and esports betting.

Choosing Your Sport and Market: Finding Your Betting Niche

The foundation of successful sports betting lies in choosing the right sport and market to focus on. It’s a decision that requires careful consideration and a bit of self-reflection. Here’s a breakdown of the key factors to consider:

Passion and Knowledge:

The first step is to identify a sport you genuinely enjoy and have some understanding of. Whether it’s football, basketball, tennis, or even esports, your passion for the sport will naturally translate into a more engaging and rewarding betting experience. Your existing knowledge of the sport will also provide a valuable foundation for making informed decisions when placing bets.

For example, if you’re an avid football fan, you likely have a good grasp of team strengths and weaknesses, player form, tactical approaches, and historical performance. This knowledge can help you assess the potential outcomes of matches and identify value bets.

Research and Analysis:

Once you’ve chosen your sport, delve deeper into the statistics and performance data of teams or players. Study recent results, head-to-head records, injury reports, home and away form, and any other relevant information that can influence the outcome of a match.

Consider exploring lesser-known leagues or markets, as they can often present excellent opportunities for value bets. Bookmakers may not have as much information on these leagues, leading to potentially inaccurate odds and overlooked betting opportunities.

Example:

Instead of focusing solely on the English Premier League, you could explore lower leagues like the Championship or League One, or even venture into international leagues like the J-League in Japan or the A-League in Australia.

Market Selection:

The type of market you choose to bet on can significantly impact your overall betting strategy and potential returns.

Win-Draw-Win (1X2): The most straightforward market, where you bet on one team to win, a draw, or the other team to win.
Correct Score: Predict the exact final score of a match, offering higher odds but increased difficulty.
Over/Under: Bet on whether the total number of goals, points, or runs in a match will be over or under a specified value.
Handicap Betting: A team is given a virtual advantage or disadvantage (handicap) to level the playing field, offering more balanced odds.
Other Side Markets: Depending on the sport, you’ll find a plethora of other markets, such as first goalscorer, total corners, or winning margin.

Start by focusing on two or three markets you feel comfortable with and understand the nuances of. As you gain experience and confidence, you can gradually explore other markets to diversify your betting portfolio.

By carefully considering your passion, knowledge, research, and market selection, you’ll be well on your way to finding your betting niche and maximizing your chances of success in the exciting world of sports and esports betting.

Responsible Bankroll Management: The Key to Sustainable Betting

Bankroll management isn’t just a fancy term; it’s the bedrock of long-term success in sports betting. It’s about treating your betting funds like an investment, carefully managing your capital to ensure you can weather the inevitable ups and downs and come out onthe other side.

Starting Small:

When you’re new to sports betting, it’s tempting to jump in with big bets, lured by the prospect of quick riches. However, resist that urge. Instead, begin with small stakes. This serves several purposes:

Learning Curve: Betting involves more than just picking winners; it’s about understanding odds, markets, and managing your emotions. Starting small gives you room to learn and make mistakes without severe financial consequences.
Risk Mitigation: Even experienced bettors have losing streaks. By wagering smaller amounts initially, you limit your potential losses during these periods.
Building Confidence: Small wins, even if they don’t yield significant profits, can boost your confidence and encourage you to continue learning and refining your strategies.

Gradual Progression:

As you gain experience and a better understanding of the betting landscape, you can gradually increase your stakes. But how much should you wager? A common rule of thumb among seasoned bettors is to risk around 2% of your bankroll on any single bet.

Why 2%? This percentage strikes a balance between maximizing potential profits and protecting your bankroll from substantial losses. It allows you to make meaningful bets while ensuring that a few losing bets won’t wipe you out.

However, this 2% rule isn’t set in stone. You can adjust it based on your confidence level in a particular bet. If you’re highly confident in a selection, you might increase your stake slightly. Conversely, if you’re less certain, consider reducing your risk.

Record Keeping: Meticulous Tracking for Informed Decisions

Maintaining detailed records of your betting activities is crucial for several reasons:

Progress Tracking: By recording your wins and losses, you can track your overall performance over time. This data reveals whether your strategies are effective or need adjustments.
Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses: Analyzing your records can highlight your strengths (e.g., sports or markets where you perform well) and weaknesses (areas where you tend to lose).
Bankroll Monitoring: Keeping tabs on your finances helps you avoid overspending and ensures you always have funds available for future bets.
Tax Purposes: In some jurisdictions, you may need to report gambling winnings or losses for tax purposes. Detailed records simplify this process.

How to Keep Records:

You can use various methods to track your bets, such as spreadsheets, specialized betting software, or even simple notebooks. The key is to be consistent and include essential details like:

Date and time of the bet
Sport and event
Market type
Selection
Stake
Odds
Result (win or loss)
Profit/Loss

By meticulously recording your betting activity, you’ll gain valuable insights that can inform your future decisions and ultimately lead to more successful and sustainable betting.

Example:

Let’s say you have a $1000 bankroll. Following the 2% rule, your maximum stake per bet would be $20. If you’re highly confident in a particular football match, you might increase your stake to $30. However, if you’re unsure about a horse race, you might reduce your stake to $10.

Unlocking the Power of Multiple Bookmaker Accounts

In the world of online betting, loyalty to a single bookmaker can be a costly mistake. Savvy bettors understand the power of diversifying their accounts across multiple platforms. This strategy, known as “line shopping,” can significantly enhance your potential returns and overall betting experience.

Why Multiple Accounts?

The primary reason for having multiple bookmaker accounts is to access the best possible odds for your chosen bets. Different bookmakers offer varying odds for the same event, and these subtle differences can add up over time.

For instance, imagine you want to bet on a football match between Manchester United and Arsenal. One bookmaker might offer odds of 2.00 for a Manchester United win, while another bookmaker might offer 2.10 for the same outcome. By placing your bet with the bookmaker offering the higher odds, you increase your potential payout if Manchester United wins.

The Benefits of Line Shopping:

Maximizing Returns: By consistently choosing the best odds, you ensure that you get the most value out of your winning bets. Over time, this can lead to a significant increase in your overall profits.
Identifying Value Bets: Comparing odds across different bookmakers can help you identify value bets, where the odds offered are higher than the true probability of the outcome occurring.
Accessing Exclusive Promotions: Many bookmakers offer special promotions and bonuses to new and existing customers. By having multiple accounts, you can take advantage of a wider range of these offers.

Incorporating Betting Exchange Sites:

In addition to traditional online bookmakers, consider adding a betting exchange site to your repertoire. Betting exchanges operate on a peer-to-peer model, allowing you to bet against other users rather than the bookmaker.

The key advantage of betting exchanges is the ability to lay bets, which means betting against an outcome happening. This opens up a new world of strategic possibilities and can be particularly useful when you believe the odds offered by traditional bookmakers are too generous.

Example:

Let’s say you’re interested in a tennis match between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. You believe that Djokovic is the favorite, but the odds offered by traditional bookmakers are lower than you think they should be. In this scenario, you could use a betting exchange to lay a bet against Djokovic winning. If Nadal wins, you win the bet and receive the stake from the person who backed Djokovic.

Tips for Managing Multiple Accounts:

Research: Choose reputable and licensed bookmakers with a good track record.
Organization: Keep track of your login credentials and account balances for each bookmaker.
Comparison Tools: Utilize odds comparison websites or tools to quickly identify the best available odds for your chosen bets.
Responsible Gambling: Set limits for each account and stick to your overall budget.

By utilizing multiple bookmaker accounts and incorporating a betting exchange site, you’ll be well-equipped to maximize your potential returns and gain a competitive edge in the world of online betting. Remember, always gamble responsibly and within your means.

Additional Tips for Beginners

Do your research: Stay up-to-date with the latest news, statistics, and trends in your chosen sport.
Manage your emotions: Don’t let wins or losses cloud your judgment. Stick to your strategy and avoid chasing losses.
Set limits: Establish a budget for your betting activities and stick to it. Never bet with money you can’t afford to lose.
Take breaks: Don’t spend excessive amounts of time betting. Take breaks to clear your head and maintain a healthy balance.
Seek help if needed: If you feel that your betting habits are becoming problematic, don’t hesitate to seek professional help.

Betting on sports and esports can be a fun and rewarding experience when approached responsibly and strategically. By following these guidelines, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a successful bettor.

Remember, betting should always be done for entertainment purposes. Prioritize responsible gambling and never gamble more than you can afford to lose.

Table of Contents

Getting Started – Preparation

How To Prepare Correctly

Understanding The Dogs

LEARN HOW TO READ FORM

MBT Sports Pro Tip: Look For Value in The Lower Grades

Know The Trap

Weather Conditions

Become A Track Guru

Greyhound Racing: background

About The Races

Greyhound Traps

Types of Betting Markets for Greyhound Betting

Straight Bets

Forecast Bets

Accas

MBT Sports Pro Tip: Acca Strategy

Matched Betting

Back and Lay

Hedging for Guaranteed Profit?

Arbitrage

Matched Betting – Free Bets

Build Your Own Greyhound Betting Strategy

YOUR STRATEGY

Finding the Value Bet

Recovery strategy

Stay Away From Fun Bets

FAQ’s for Greyhound Racing Systems

What is the best way to bet on greyhounds

How do you win big on greyhounds

How often do greyhound favorites win

What is the most profitable greyhound betting system

What is The Two Trap Greyhound System

CONCLUSION: IT’S TIME TO OPEN THE TRAP!

Table of Contents

Types of Greyhound Racing Bets

Ante Post

The Single or Win Bet

Place or Each Way Bet

MBT Sports Pro Tip:

Forecast Betting

Dual forecast and Tricast betting

Straight Forecast

Exacta

Trifecta

Reverse Forecasts & Tricasts

Acca’s or Multi Bets

2 More Questions On Betting on Greyhounds

How do you win big on greyhounds

Which box wins the most in greyhounds

Summary of Greyhound Betting

Betting on Greyhounds, Is It Worth It?

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Table of Contents

How Does Laying Greyhounds Work?

The Best Greyhound Laying Strategies

1 – Laying 3rd Favorites

2 – Lay the Favorites

3 – Laying the Field

4 – Watch The Points system

5 – Reverse Strategy with The Two Trap Greyhound System

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Common Questions About Greyhound Betting

Which Trap Wins Most in Greyhound Racing?

What is the Best Way to Bet on Greyhounds?

How Often Do Favorite Greyhounds Win?

Does Laying The Favorite Work?

How Do You Always Win On Greyhounds?

Can You Make Money Laying Greyhounds?

Is Laying the Only Good Greyhound Betting Strategy?

Pick a Track

Decide on Your Market

Choose a Betting Strategy

The Three Most Popular Betting Types

Acca’s

Forecast

Straight

Answer to What’s the Best Greyhound Trap to Lay?

A Simple Race Form Guide Hack

How To Always Win Football Bets?