Risky Bitcoin – The Final Risk Down (Part 3)
Kash here. In Part 1 of Risky Bitcoin we looked at all the crypto wallet options, and how to pick the right one for you. In Part 2 we looked at dastardly scams, and how to avoid them. And in Part 3, The Final
“Get set for a June 21st tohubohu”
Reporting from Bet Chat HQ, north London… After Boris set out his ‘lockdown exit roadmap’ on Monday, it got me to thinking, we really should have our very own ‘Bet Chat roadmap’, so here goes! February 26th Set your alarm
Why Bitcoin keeps going up (even when it doesn’t)
Kash here. Let’s talk about Bitcoin… Did you see it rally up to $58,000 the other day… Only to crash back down to $51,000? That $7,000 drop looks pretty nasty… And I feel sorry for anyone who bought at the
🎧 [LISTEN] Is it too late to buy Bitcoin?
We just sat down for this week’s Q&A with Crypto King Kash. We discussed… Bitcoin’s surge to $57,000… and where Kash thinks to top is Whether it’s too late to buy Bitcoin How Bitcoin’s price movements are affecting the altcoin and
Bet Chat Diaries: My favourite betting podcasts
As a bettor aspiring to gain any edge you can get over the market, you’ve probably looked at courses that cost hundreds to thousands of pounds. However, there’s a huge amount of incredible free content in the form of podcasts
Risky Bitcoin – Scammy Scams (Part 2)
Kash here. In Part 1 of Risky Bitcoin we covered staying safe with crypto wallets and exchanges. Don’t worry if you missed it, you can still check it out here. In Part 2, which is what you’re reading right now, we’re
Risky Bitcoin – Crypto Wallets (Part 1)
Kash here. I recently received this question from Bet Chat reader Ron… “I would like to know more about [cryptocurrency] security. Not that ‘It can go down as well as up’, but what measures are in place to stop an
“Don’t forget your Valentine’s Day email”
Reporting from Bet Chat HQ, north London… While we used the end of the Betting Rant to turn over a slightly less grumpy new leaf, there is one tradition from that decade which I feel it’s important to retain… My annual
Why Bitcoin has value
Kash here. Today we’re talking about Big Daddy Bitcoin. And I want to address a question that I think is overlooked by most new people getting into the crypto space. Why does Bitcoin have value? I mean, we all know it does have
Kash answers your crypto questions
You asked, we answered. Well, our resident crypto expert did anyway! We sat down with Kash to ask him your crypto questions. We talk about crypto exchanges, hardware wallets, the wonderful world of DeFi, and travelling through time to go
Three more reasons you’ll love DeFi (part two)
Kash here. This is Part 2 of my “Why You’ll Love DeFi” series. If you missed Part 1, you can read it here… then make sure you come back here afterwards, because I’ve got some good stuff to share with you
Three reasons you’ll love DeFi (part one)
My name’s Khashayar Abbasi, but you can call me Kash for short. Today I’m going to introduce you to the exciting (and VERY profitable) world of Decentralised Finance, AKA “DeFi”. DeFi is the new kid on the block in the
“Did you book a birthday place?”
Reporting from Bet Chat HQ, north London… An Italian restaurant… A table for 20… Outdoor seating, next to the harbour, in 30 degree heat… No, not a mad, alcohol induced, fever dream but the reality of Bet Chat Bec’s Gold
Should you invest in Bitcoin?
My main aim for 2021 was to add some new strategies to my investment portfolio and, over the next few days and weeks, I’m going to be writing to you about the first of these. I’m really excited to share
The death of The Great Vampire Squids
My main aim for 2021 was to add some new strategies to my investment portfolio and, over the next few days and weeks, I’m going to be writing to you about the first of these. I’m really excited to share
“Guess what day it is”
Reporting from Bet Chat HQ, north London… January’s been long hasn’t it? Like, REALLY long. The highlights of my last few days have been thus: Wednesday: A box of 12 bottles of wine arrived in the post which means… a) I’ve
Have your say about gambling regulation
Restrictions, bans, refusals to pay out, lies, incompetence, targeting of the vulnerable… it’s safe to say that each and every one of us has at least a couple of major gripes about current bookmaking practises. We’re also in the relatively
“I’m losing my mind”
Reporting from Bet Chat HQ, north London… What with our ’12 Days of Christmas’ promotion and a subsequent January hangover, it’s been some time since I’ve written to you like this, but fear not (or perhaps just fear) as, starting
Bet Chat Diaries: New Year’s Resolutions
If you’re anything like me, you make a whole load of New Year’s resolutions that sound good at the time, but you fail miserably within a few weeks. So, in this time honoured tradition, I’m going to share some of
“We should have made an advent calendar”
Reporting from McBet Chat HQ, west coast of Scotland… There’s been an awful lot of talk lately about Christmas being cancelled. Well, here at Bet Chat we say “balls to that!” While we’re all facing restrictions that ensure it’ll be anything but
“This game has triggered me”
Reporting from Bet Chat HQ, north London… For me back in the day it was Football Manager. For Bet Chat Bec it’s a game called Animal Crossing on her new Nintendo Switch. We all have ideas, challenges, passions etc that
“It was an ordeal”
Reporting from Bet Chat HQ, north London… Last night, Bet Chat Bec spent three hours building a set of drawers. It’s fair to say that they weren’t the best three hours of her life… At this point I want to
“Name five footballers for a million pounds”
Reporting from a hipster coffee shop, central London… “Harry Kane… “Cristiano Ronaldo… “Lionel Messi… “ummmmmmm Jonathan Kimmich? “And that guy I thought was a rugby player” (she means Wayne Rooney) A sterling effort by Bet Chat Bec there but not enough
“I just don’t feel like working today”
Reporting from Bet Chat HQ, north London… It’s cold, it’s dark, it’s a Monday… Sometimes you just don’t feel like doing anything productive, and today I’m here to tell you… that’s okay. You may be slightly taken aback by that.
“Why don’t you write a bonus guide?”
Reporting from Bet Chat HQ, north London… Recently I’ve been writing a lot about my new accumulator service, the reasoning behind it and the results so far. You may very well have signed up and already profited from it. If
Bet Chat Diaries: You’re not allowed to profit
I’ve just gone through a bad break up. A relationship that lasted many years but has sadly come to a bitter end. It all started off so well. We were both happy. I was generous and happy to spend my
“But Trump is a ****”
Reporting from Bet Chat HQ, north London… Before I start this email, I want to make one thing very clear… This is NOT about right wing politics versus left wing politics. I have my own political leanings, as I’m sure
Part Four: The Invitation
Over the course of a four part series, I’m doing something a little bit different and running through a highly profitable betting strategy with you… To access ‘Part One: The Hypothesis’, click here. To access ‘Part Two: The Results’, click
Part Three: The Bookie(s)
Over the course of a four part series, I’m doing something a little bit different and running through a highly profitable betting strategy with you… To access ‘Part One: The Hypothesis’, click here. To access ‘Part Two: The Results’, click here.
Three free bets for the Masters
This week’s free bets come from Mel Gee’s hugely profitable golf strategy, which can be found in The Dossier. This strategy hit yet another big winner last week. Here’s a message I received about it from happy buyer Chris: To find out
Part Two: The Results
Over the course of this week I’m doing something a little bit different and running through a highly profitable betting strategy with you… Yesterday I put out ‘Part One: The Hypothesis’. If you missed it, click here to catch up.
Part One: The Hypotheses
Over the next few days I’m going to do something a little bit different and run through a highly profitable betting strategy with you… It’s something that I came up with, tested live and have reaped the rewards from. It’s
“Back to the quizzes then?”
Reporting from new Bet Chat HQ, north London… So, another lockdown it is then. Who’s excited? No, me neither. Really, the only vaguely sunny things I can say are… At least live sport is continuing. And.. We will once again
“Write about big waves…”
Reporting from new Bet Chat HQ, north London… “Write about big waves and relate it to betting” were the very helpful words of Bet Chat Bec this afternoon. You see, she’s currently living it up in Lisbon where she’s been
“Forgot to defrost the freezer”
Reporting from new Bet Chat HQ, north London… These emails have been a little less frequent recently – and will continue to be so this week – as I am currently in the process of moving house. I have successfully
“It’s time to open your present…”
Reporting from Bet Chat HQ, south-west London… It’s my birthday today and, while I may not be overly enamoured by the ageing process, what that does mean is I have an excuse to launch the most special of special offers…
How Football Index Player Profiles Work
We’ve put together a short video to explain how Football Index player profiles work. If you want to join Football Index Intelligence with Adam Gibbs, and take advantage of the 30 day risk free trial, click here now. Just click the video below
How Football Index Dividends Work
We’ve put together a short video to explain how Football Index dividends work. If you want to join Football Index Intelligence with Adam Gibbs, and take advantage of the 30 day risk free trial, click here now. Just click the video below to
How To Sell Players On Football Index
We’ve put together a short video to explain how to sell players on the Football Index site. If you want to join Football Index Intelligence with Adam Gibbs, and take advantage of the 30 day risk free trial, click here now. Just click
How To Buy Players On Football Index
We’ve put together a short video to explain how to buy players on the Football Index site. If you want to join Football Index Intelligence with Adam Gibbs, and take advantage of the 30 day risk free trial, click here now. Just click
How To Use The Football Index Platform
We’ve put together a short video to explain how to navigate around the Football Index site. If you want to join Football Index Intelligence with Adam Gibbs, and take advantage of the 30 day risk free trial, click here now. Just
Football Index Introduction
We’ve put together a short introductory video to explain Football Index. If you want to join Football Index Intelligence with Adam Gibbs, and take advantage of the 30 day risk free trial, click here now. Just click the video below to
“Do we want to promote tights and stockings?”
Reporting from Bet Chat HQ, south-west London… I like to think that we’re pretty selective when it comes to choosing what we promote. After all, if we direct you towards something rubbish or not relevant to your interests, it reflects
“That was full on”
Reporting from the pub, south-west London… One of my favourite things in life is going to the cinema, Monday-Friday, in the middle of the day when there’s hardly anybody else in there. You get to fully immerse yourself in the
“I’m reading this book at the moment…”
Reporting from Bet Chat HQ, south-west London… Over the last couple of weeks, on the recommendation of Bet Chat Bec, I’ve been reading a book called Black Box Thinking… Generally, it’s not the sort of thing I’d go in for.
“I’m sitting next to a Chinese man in a psychedelic jumper”
Reporting from the film set of the Tesco Christmas ad, south-west London… After yesterday’s revelation that Bet Chat HQ is being used for this year’s Tesco Christmas ad, today I thought I’d present you with a few more spoilers/behind the
“Happy Christmas Eve”
Reporting from a fancy office with free beer, central London… Bet Chat HQ is many things – an office, a home, a place of alcohol fuelled debauchery – but today and tomorrow it’s something rather more surreal… It’s none other than (SPOILER ALERT) the location
“That’s three hours of my life I won’t get back”
Reporting from Bet Chat HQ, south west London… Today I’m going to make you a promise… No matter how big Bet Chat gets, when you contact our customer services team, I will never ever make it nigh on impossible for you to
“I will provide brutal female screaming”
Reporting from Bet Chat HQ, south west London… Have you heard of Fiverr? If not, it’s a website where freelancers offer their wares. It’s a great idea and is really useful for relatively new businesses such as ours. I don’t, however,
“You sound very zen”
Reporting from Bet Chat HQ, south west London… Have you visited the Bet Chat Academy lately? It’s better than a real life university in the following ways: It’s free. You have Bet Chat Bec and I as teachers. We promise not
Guide To Staking Plans
We’ve put together a short video to explain the three most common staking plans Level stakes Compound staking Loss retrieval staking (Martingale system) Just click the video below to get stuck in.
“I’m going to throw myself in the Thames”
Reporting from Bet Chat HQ, south west London… I really hate computers. Today is Football Index Intelligence newsletter day, which consists of me editing the copy that I receive from Adam Gibbs, and sending it to Bet Chat Bec who makes
“I blame his mum and dad”
Reporting from a fancy office with free beer, central London… I hope you’ve been enjoying Russ Yershon’s free NFL tips this month. He’s had four winners from five selections so far and you can view his latest picks here. We’ve
Your Free NFL Tips: Week 3
This is the final week of our ‘free for September’ NFL tips from Russell. In weeks one and two we made a tasty overall profit with four winners from five bets, including two out of two winning accas. Fingers crossed
“I won’t ask anything too dreadful of you today”
Reporting from Bet Chat HQ, south west London… Have you ever woken up hungover, surrounded by Chinese food, and realised that some strangers were coming to view your flat in 10 minutes time? I don’t recommend it. Start Earlier >
Bet Chat Diaries: The idiot in the room
It’s been a while since my last article as things have been very busy! I’ve just started a Masters in Computer Science and I naively thought it would take half the time it actually does each week to do all
Asian Handicaps Explained
Asian handicaps are probably the least understood of all the football betting markets, so we’ve compiled a table below to show you, at a glance, exactly what you’re betting on when you go Asian. While it may look more trouble
Your free NFL tips: Week 2
We started the NFL season with both our week one bets winning so a great start for us all. Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers all won comfortably, and Arizona put in a superb defensive display to nullify the
“It should have been called 6th or 7th”
Reporting from Bet Chat HQ, south west London… Has there ever been a less appropriately named TV show than ‘All or Nothing: Tottenham Hotspur’? The series chronicle’s Tottenham’s 2019/20 season, where the club made the last 16 of the Champions
“Bookmakers swizzlemakers”
Reporting from Bet Chat HQ, south west London… I’ve got to be honest, I was struggling for inspiration for this afternoon’s email but then lo, an editorial angel did appear, in the form of tipster royalty, Miles Tredwell. He said:
“Seinfeld is perfect”
Reporting from Bet Chat HQ, south west London… How was your weekend? Mine went something like this… Get up > Dragged round shops > Many drinks > Bed > Get up > Die on the sofa for many hours >
Your free NFL tips: Week 1
Throughout September we’re giving away Russel Yershon’s NFL selections completely free of charge (you can access his ante-post tips guide here). I hope you enjoy them and, if you have any questions for Russ, you can reach him by emailing
“You do look kinda like Lara Croft”
Reporting from Bet Chat HQ, south west London… This morning I was set an important errand which involved picking up some documents from an accountant in Canary Wharf and delivering them to a lawyer in Covent Garden. As is ALWAYS
“I made him into an astronaut” (FREEBIE ALERT)
Reporting from Bet Chat HQ, south west London… Chances are you’re well aware that the new Premier League and English Football League seasons start this weekend, but did you know that the NFL American football season is getting underway too?
“What a good little freebie”
Reporting from Bet Chat HQ, south west London… Have you joined the Bet Chat Fantasy Football League yet? It’s 100% free to enter and is your chance to pit your wits against the likes of myself and some other big hitters from the world of
“It’s where Jezza Corbyn lives”
Reporting from the pub, north London… For the sixth time in six years I’m currently in the process of finding somewhere new to live. While that may well sound like your worst nightmare, this is London and so actually buying
“Wakey wakeyyy”
Reporting from the cafe, central London… Today is a Friday and, with Bet Chat Bec away, that means pub day is downgraded to chores day, in what is quite possibly the biggest downgrade on record since Liverpool replaced Luis Suarez
“Lots of tinned sardines”
Reporting from the kitchen of Bet Chat HQ, south west London… I’ll start today with a quick reminder that I’ve set up the Bet Chat Fantasy Football League in preparation for the new season. It’s absolutely, 100%, free to enter and is
“Let’s make a Bet Chat fantasy football league!”
Reporting from Bet Chat HQ, south west London… Fantasy football… people either love it or hate it. This, for example, is a pretty accurate reflection of Bet Chat Bec’s response when I suggested a fantasy football league: But, you know
“Mahoooosive weekend!”
Reporting from Bet Chat HQ, south west London… Last night I got back from a three day trip to Copenhagen and it’s safe to say that, physically, I’m slightly the worse for wear. Mentally however, I feel refreshed, and that’s
Bet Chat Diaries: Anyone for tennis?
Pimm’s, strawberries and cream, Cliff Richard, Henman Hill, the royal box and lashings of rain. Sadly, we had none of these this year but the LTA who run Wimbledon may have been the only sporting organisation in the world to
“I reckon it’s your best one yet!”
Reporting from Bet Chat HQ, south west London… I’d like to start today by thanking those of you who have already grabbed a copy of this season’s Prem Bets guide. All of your kind words have been much appreciated, none more
“Is that the last thing we need?”
Reporting from McBet Chat HQ, the east coast of Scotland… Just a quick email from me today as it’s been hectic. In fact, given I’m on my third glass of wine, am due out in 10 minutes, have been working
Help a Bet Chatter: Check out this prediction league
Bet Chat may only be seven months old but I feel like we’ve already built a great little community with lots of you getting involved, be it through commenting on our emails, joining our service Telegram groups or even taking part in our lockdown quiz.
“He’s still got it”
It may sound obvious, but in spotting value bets there really is no substitute for watching sport, ideally live or, failing that, without knowing the result (so there are no preconceptions).
“GTL: Gym, Tan, Laundry”
Despite yesterday morning’s portents of doom and a subsequent incident where I managed to get on the wrong connecting train, I did eventually make it to my destination in Scotland, hurrah! I then had a nice little 11/2 winner on the Champions League qualifying, hurrah again!
“No excuses this time. They’re just awful”
Today is one of those days. This morning, en route to Kings Cross, I stopped off at the local delivery office to pick up my dad’s birthday present, as I’d been out when the postman came round.
Bet Chat Diaries: Who needs experts?
Everyone’s an expert these days, but those experts don’t always agree with each other. So who do you turn to when you need some good advice?
“It may look a lot, but it’s mostly bedding”
Reporting from Bet Chat HQ, south-west London. Today I have a challenge for you…What exactly is the point of extra pillows?
“Winner winner, chicken dinner”
Reporting from The Pub, south-west London… As Mel Gee would say, it’s time to order a big chicken for the weekend… our Free Tip of the Week has won yet again. This week it was the turn of The Dossier, with
“What’s in it for the tipster? A bag of magic beans?”
Reporting from Bet Chat HQ, south-west London… The results are in from yesterday’s poll and the Bet Chat reader consensus is that Manchester City will win the Champions League. Given that the ‘wisdom of crowds’ is a real thing and that you’re
“This was a good choice”
Reporting from a Korean Eatery, central London… Say what you like about London (and many do) but I truly believe it’s unrivalled when it comes to variety and quality of dining options. Sure, the very best French restaurants might be
Bet Chat Diaries: Decisions, Decisions
August 2020, is this the busiest month in sporting history? From the moment I wake up, it seems there’s a sporting event somewhere in the world as the after-effects of the pandemic lockdown mean leagues are desperately trying to cram
“Guess who I was just on the phone to”
Reporting from The Pub, south-west London… Today was supposed to be the day when Bet Chat Bec was flying back to Australia to see friends, family, and perhaps a kangaroo or two but, alas, for the second time in two
“We need to create more content”
Reporting from Bet Chat HQ, south-west London… With the Bet Chat recently celebrating its six month birthday (go us!) we thought it would be a nice idea to ramp up the content with a regular ‘thought of the day’ style
How To Read A Race Card
We’ve put together a short video to explain how to read a race card. Just click the video below to get stuck in.
Young vs. Old… FIGHTTTT
In the first half of the year, 3-year-old horses largely race against others of the same age. But, as spring turns into summer, mixed age races increasingly become the norm. Looking at UK handicaps since the start of 2016, there have only been 282
Bet Chat Diaries: A bad day at the office
My original idea for this week’s article was to let you know how my first month of being a pro had gone… It did go really well and I met all my targets. I was able to earn more from
Help a Bet Chatter
Bet Chat may only be six months old but I feel like we’ve already built a great little community with lots of you getting involved, be it through commenting on our emails, joining our service Telegram groups or even taking part in our lockdown quiz.
Bet Chat Diaries: So, what do you do all day?
You might think that becoming a full-time sports bettor and removing all other distractions means you’ll have plenty of time. The truth of the matter is I feel busier than ever before and there still isn’t enough time in the
Bet Chat Diaries: My strategies for success
“Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat.” Sun Tzu
Last week I spoke about the mini interrogation by my wife about my plans to leave the world of real work and employment and how I was going to make this work. This time round I will share a little about my approach and my plan for the year ahead, in the hope it might give you some inspiration for your own betting portfolio.
Bettor Expectations (Part Six)
Saturday’s article focused on the need to know something beyond the obvious in order to gain an advantage over the markets and other bettors. Today, I want to illustrate this by talking about two aspects of approaching a racecard that you
Bettor Expectations (Part Five)
Bookmakers have an advantage because of something called an ‘overround’ which means the odds on any market don’t quite add up and they gain from this gap in the figures… For example, if two tennis players were playing each other
Bettor Expectations (Part Four)
This series of articles began by asserting that making a profit in betting isn’t easy. If it was then everyone would be doing it until bookmakers went bankrupt. That’s not to say it’s not possible, far from it, but expectations
Bettor Expectations (Part Three)
Yesterday I talked about the role odds play alongside strike-rates. There are different approaches and ways to attempt to make a profit and what appeals to one person may not suit another. Understanding what sort of bettor you are is
