Alright? My name’s Simon. I’m 43 years old and love to bet. Ever since my dad stuck a pound on John Daly to win the Open at St.Andrews at 10/1 after 2 rounds. I wonder what may have happened if Daly hadn’t won that weekend. Whether I’d have turned my nose up at gambling and never bet again. Sometimes I wish that were the case. 

Once I was 18 my passion for sport and mathematics saw me gamble at every opportunity. Like most niave punters I quickly got carried away. I once recall seeing Colin Lloyd priced at 13/8 to beat Wayne Mardle in the World Championship. I was convinced the odds were wrong and with £1300 sitting in my bank account it was just a case of how much I was willing to risk.

£500!!

Lloyd cruised to a 3-1 lead in sets, only for my world to crumble around me as Mardle fought back to win. It didn’t stop me continue to gamble but I did come unstuck a few times and had to learn some harsh lessons, some I hope to help you avoid.

Through a lot of hard work and self education I was able to turn my passion for sports betting into a business and in 2003 Betting Kingdom was born. It’s evolved over the years and in it’s peak was one of the most popular tipster platforms on the internet.

Sadly things change. Twitter. One sided, uneducated press releases and bookies being dicks, pretty much led to the demise of  the business. But I’m clinging on and still going. The premise has never changed. Help punters beat the bookmakers.