Hi. I'm thinking of giving matched betting a go but seem to have chosen the worst possible time to get started, as the footie season is coming to a close... would you recommend getting started regardless or should I just read up, get email and bank account sorted with the aim of starting proper when the footie starts back up?
I don't really know anything about sports but it doesn't look like that's actually a barrier, I'm good with numbers and organised so this seems like it could be a good option to me - higher rate tax-payer too so the tax free nature of MB appeals over more traditional side-hustles.
I'd argue now is a good time to start. With matched betting, you make so much until you get 'gubbed' by bookies who've sussed out that you're a matched bettor. So to avoid this you need to look like a 'mug punter' who doesn't stand out from the thousands of people who plow their income into these sites.
This time of year, the Premier League is reaching it's climax and the Champions League is in it's latter stages. So a lot of people would be more inclined to have a punt on these bigger games, compared with a less important game earlier in the season. There will be lots of sport on over the summer (golf, tennis, Ascot etc) so there is still some money to be made.
Before you do anything though, create a matched betting email address (something subtle though, not TinyAcornsbookiebashingemail@matchedbettors.com), open a current account separate to your other finances (no overdraft facilities or any other bells/whistles). Then sign up to profit accumulator and do the free trials (which will pay for your first month).
The best advice I can give you is to take your time and don't rush. Also, value your accounts early on (if you plan to do this long term). I didn't do much mug betting on some good accounts and I've lost out on profit as a result. There is tons of information on the forums about how you can do this.
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