Smart-Bash 2024
2024 EVENT DETAILS
When Is It
Friday 19th July 2024
Where Is It
Chelsea FC, London, England
What Is It
Full day of seminars and expert panels, followed by drinks evening
JOIN US FOR THE 2024 SMART BASH
Join us for the 2024 Smart Bash — an exclusive one-day gathering crafted by and for betting enthusiasts, set to take place at Chelsea Football Club on Friday, July 19th.
Immerse yourself in a day brimming with insights, connections, and learning opportunities. Engage in seminars, presentations, and panels led by renowned professional gamblers and experts, all tailored to enrich your understanding of the world of betting.
Experience the camaraderie of like-minded individuals in our dedicated networking breakout rooms. Cap off the day with a vibrant evening at Chelsea’s own Frankie’s Bar, where drinks and conversations flow freely.
Smart Bash is brought to you by the collaboration of Smart Betting Club, Bookie Bashing, and Matchbook—three entities committed to empowering bettors with knowledge and tools to enhance their success in the realm of betting.
confirmed speakers
Johnny is a former bookmaker turned pro-punter and also one of the co-hosts of the very popular Upping The Ante Racing Post show from the Racing Post.
Matthew boasts extensive experience in the betting industry, having held various positions at renowned companies such as Mustard Bet and Pinnacle Sports, where he most recently was the head of Growth Sports.
Miguel Figueres
Dean Valentine
With a lifetime dedicated to betting, Dean Valentine has forged a successful career as a professional punter. His deep understanding of what it takes to win, adapt, and evolve with changing markets is unparalleled.
Jack Kelliher
Jack is a seasoned advantage player who has been utilising the tools, concepts, and strategies taught by the BookieBashing team for the past 10 years. He is now the Commercial Director at Racing and Sports, a leading racing data and trading supplier.
Bill Chen
Neil Channing
Neil is an experienced professional punter and a prominent voice in the betting community, frequently highlighting bettors’ issues on shows like Luck on Sunday and in the Racing Post. A highly skilled poker player with deep betting acumen, Neil possesses extensive knowledge on what it takes to win across all sports and markets
Varun Sudhakar
Varun is the CEO and Co-Founder of BetDEX, a recently launched betting exchange offering smart bettors a new blockchain-based platform. With previous experience as a senior executive at Fanduel, Varun is uniquely qualified to discuss the growth of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies in the betting industry.
Confirmed Panels'
Betting Syndicate Insight - Expert Panel Discussion On Running A Professional Betting Group In The Current Landscape.
Join us for an insightful group discussion featuring three prominent syndicates as they delve into the dynamics of running large-scale betting operations in 2024. Gain valuable insights into the advantages and drawbacks, as well as the opportunities and challenges encountered in the field.
Discover the lessons ‘regular’ punters can glean from these discussions and how to apply them to enhance their own betting strategies. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the industry’s best and take your betting game to new heights!
Sports Betting Models - The X’s & the Os
Join moderator Tom Brownlee and three elite professional gamblers for a dynamic session on real-time betting modeling. Watch as they demonstrate the art of pricing up any event from scratch, unraveling the intricacies and nuances behind expert odds compilation. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness firsthand how the pros tackle betting challenges with precision and finesse!
Presentation: Risk Reward in Sports Betting by Miguel Figueres
Miguel Figueres, the mastermind behind the acclaimed Winner Odds algorithm for tennis and football, will share his expertise on balancing risk and reward in sports betting in this special presentation. Learn from an expert just how to calibrate models for success in order to maximise your profitability with specific examples from both the football and tennis betting markets
Panel: Sharp Punting Experts On Betting For A Living
Join a trio of expert punters as they delve into what it takes to be a ‘sharp’ winning bettor in 2024. Discover the methods and strategies that drive their success and learn how to consistently stay ahead. They’ll also reveal the best practices on how, where, and when to place your bets to maximize your edge for the long term.