#BettingPeople

Steve Lewis Hamilton is a professional backer that has stood the test of time. He started in the racing game working in a betting shop. His punting was so successful in a small way that he decided to up his stakes and turn full time professional and bet on the racecourse. His method of getting his betting tank together was not orthodox or to be recommended. Since then he's made his living backing horses and also advising potential winners to paying clients.
Part 1
Steve talks about his background but bucks the trend and gets his passionate belief that problem gambling issues can be helped by educating punters in the mechanics of odds, percentages and gambling in general.

[@hernandotorres1234]

Great interview, what a deep thinking bloke Steve is, he brought up some fascinating points.

[@paulrichards6894]

he is in cloud cuckoo land....bookies are never going to allow anyone to win long term

[@davidloch1022]

30 years in the game he must be doing something right

[@openracer]

Brilliant points raised here

[@nakul1966]

He says to take a long term view to profits. In his case it definitely is. You have to be disciplined and have a strong mind to follow his service

[@foesure]

Wise words.

[@pauljones5066]

respect Steve, you had a hard paperround work-wise. You are right mate, the game is ruined now. I have been kicked off betfair

[@jonnyredd777]

Steve is absolutely right with educating the race goer ..... the problem is that ITV racing is watered down nonsense that educates nobody watching. Switch to Racing TV & you'll learn bundles more each day. This type of education at the races would be invaluable. Trainers talk so differently depending on who is interviewing them

[@danielmosias6280]

The 11th commandment. A punter shall not be allowed to win!

[@tonyhills5494]

He's right about corporate bookmaker company's wanting punters on products they cant lose on but its been the case for 15-20 years now . Not sure what sort of Pro he is , running a tipping line - We spent years developing Deep data on racing data particularly Biomechanics to specific races and we dont sell it to anyone because its OUR magic _!! And we can only use exchanges full stop!!!

[@richard99cookify]

Problem with the opening argument is that the bookies aren't actually interested in responsible gambling and would just rather make money. Big firms with their shareholders all more interested in stable profits and trying to get people playing roulette. On track bookies still happy to treat it as them against the punters but that's it these days.

[@deandoherty8376]

What he says value but if you keep on betting eventually you go on tilt betting on line one big bet a week big price value yes the way to go

[@madtingsadting]

Anyone who pays for tips off these “professional gamblers” wants there heads testing. Especially with regards to horses. Study yourself. Why pay for someone else to lose you money. The mind boggles.

[@paulrichards6894]

he says experts on racing tv...what the dixon brothers dave nevison steve jones don mcclean dave yates....no thanks

[@TriggersStable]

If you want young people to bet on races start by everyone offering decimal odds. Even those that can quickly work out the fractional prices don't wish to. Ask young people what 6/4 is and they have no idea. Now tell them 2.50 and away you go.

[@nakul1966]

He talks a good game. Unfortunately results don’t match up. Does a weekly review message which is ok . Never sends out or talks about the profit and loss account for the quarter or six months or year. Only talks about his winners on Twitter.

[@deanswift9829]

Of course punters can win and you dont even have to win to get restricted by bookmakers. So what is being done to make bookmakers stand a bet, that is why bookmakers make a book. Tell me 1 thing that is being done to let punters say have a minimum bet of af least £20 ? Bookmakers only want losers !

[@baronofc]

Broken record. Another interview saying that the game is gone I’m afraid.

[@leenwctv1]

Blimey Another I subscribed to like Holder and did my brains? Interesting interview but with subscriptions they play the numbers game. Garbage info.

[@deanswift9829]

They probably make their money from subscriptions rather than actual betting

[@nakul1966]

I am still a member still waiting to make a profit on his private service this decade.

[@leenwctv1]

@@nakul1966 yes there are none that I know and I’ve suckered into them all Best to do your own stuff Race form is best

[@nakul1966]

@@leenwctv1 My subscription was up at end of August. Sent me an email membership extended for September. Another one at beginning of October extended for another month. This tells you how the service is performing.

[@pauldunning3985]

Clown - if the prices offered by Bookmakers were bigger than the Exchanges the arbers/traders simply move in.