First Month Matched Betting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Ep83. 24yo Plumber Makes $3,500 In 10 Weeks Matched Betting (Without Gambling) | The System Podcast

Jake is a 24‑year‑old plumber. He’s not a “degenerate punter.” He hates losing on multis. He just wanted to make more money than what he could on the tools. He found The System on YouTube, did the free course that night, and joined Platinum. He’s now made $3,500 in his first 10 weeks of matched betting. In this episode we cover: - Why Jake has never really been a gambler (other than the odd losing multi) - Finding us on YouTube, doing the free course, and joining Platinum the same night - His first week in Platinum - Making around $1,000 in his first 6 weeks (mostly from deposits), then another $2,500 in the next 4 weeks with far less work - Why he calls this “by far the easiest way to make money” compared to 40 hours a week on the tools If you’ve been: - Losing on sports bets and multis - Watching our stuff but too sceptical to act - Or thinking “this is probably a scam” like Jake did… …this is the most honest look you’ll get at what the first 10 weeks of doing this for real actually look like. Start Where Jake Started (Free Course) https://www.thesystemaus.com.au/course/free-course?el=spotify When You’re Ready To Go Deeper (Platinum) 👉 Learn more about Platinum here: https://www.thesystemaus.com.au/course/platinum-squad?el=spotify Contact us - Best is via instagram 👇 Insta @thesystemaus: https://www.instagram.com/thesystemaus Email - contact@thesystemaus.com.au 00:00 – Cold open: “never been a gambler” & $3.5K in 10 weeks 00:55 – Intro: 24yo plumber, 10 weeks in Platinum, $3.5K profit 01:07 – Week 1 in Platinum: non‑promos, confusion, first $10 Betfair mistake 01:35 – Finding The System on YouTube & doing the free course 02:19 – Jake’s gambling history and why he never liked punting 03:27 – Biggest losing country in the world & why people fall into gambling 04:17 – Doing the free course then joining Platinum that night (was this a scam?) 05:49 – Money mindset: 7–3 plumbing, saving vs actually making more 06:09 – Why he loves matched betting (horses, sport, making money) 06:25 – Bailey Smith / prelim multi story & riding the emotions 07:19 – Numbers game: following tips vs “checking track & jockey” like a gambler 08:36 – Why most people don’t do matched betting (laziness, disbelief, short time horizon) 10:00 – Skills, compounding and why it’s easier with a system and harder without 10:56 – His advantage: coaches, bookie list, promo guide & revamped Platinum 12:43 – Missing deposit bonuses, early mistakes & getting pissed off 14:03 – Obsession: 30 hours of videos in days, never off the computer 14:51 – Results: $1K in 6 weeks, then $2.5K more in the next 4 with less work 15:28 – Nearly throwing it in? Hourly rate vs Bunnings shifts 16:00 – Sport tips, placing his own bets & seeing tips drive profit 16:21 – Riding horse tips, variance, and learning to zoom out 17:34 – “Easiest money I’ve ever made in my life” 18:05 – Telling parents and mates & explaining “winning without gambling” 19:09 – Free course, excuses & time horizon problem 20:11 – Steve’s mid‑roll: free course CTA for sceptics 20:52 – Hunger & goals: money, freedom, more than $3.5K 21:29 – What more money does: options, house, viewing time not dollars 22:10 – Business class vs economy, Ferraris & aiming higher 24:31 – Competitiveness, bowling story & using it as a weapon 25:37 – Dropping out after Year 11, plumbing, and why brains don’t matter here 26:03 – “Matched betting is a dumb man’s game” & just following the calculator 26:44 – Turnover, EV and why gamblers still lose 27:21 – Life goals: US trip, NFL/MLB/NBA, and not being tied down 28:30 – Travel funded by match betting & working from anywhere 28:41 – Girlfriend, support and explaining matched betting to her 30:39 – Doubters, proof and showing the spreadsheet 31:17 – Any temptation to gamble? Why the answer is no 31:39 – Wrap‑up: Jake’s future and what happens next

Ep81. 2 Part-Time Jobs & Uni: How This 20yo Made $25,000 From Matched Betting

00:00 20-Year-Old Makes $25,000 From Matched Betting 00:16 Finding The System on Instagram & Joining Platinum 01:07 Slow Start: $3,000 in 5–6 Months & Limiting Beliefs 02:34 Who Liam Was Before Matched Betting (Uni, Work, Gambling) 03:54 Skeptical of Online Courses & Why He Joined Anyway 05:02 Talking “Value”: Skills vs Money & His Double Degree 08:36 Stigma & Parents: Explaining Matched Betting to Family 13:47 Understanding Promos & Free Hits as a Mathematical Edge 17:23 Avoiding Sport System, Japan Trip & Attachment to Money 23:38 Finally Joining Sport: 70% of Profit & How He Scaled 29:37 Weekly Routine: Uni, 2 Part-Time Jobs, Sport & Betting Hours 35:49 What $25,000 at 20 Actually Changed (Freedom, HECS, Property, Travel) 42:25 Mates, Pokies & Australian Gambling Culture Rant 47:53 Why His Friends Still Don’t Match Bet & The Deposit-Bonus Trap 51:31 Promos vs Deposit Offers, Compounding & Where the Real Money Is 59:13 Tracking Every Bet, Spreadsheets & Not Wasting Bonus Bets 01:03:25 Community, Mindset Shifts, Gym, Coaching & Paying for Leverage 01:11:36 Discipline Carryover: Using the Same Framework in Life & Training 01:16:17 Advice to Non-Members & Low-Profit Platinum Members 01:18:25 Platinum Revamp, Betfair Edge & Small Percentage Gains 01:23:34 “Free Lunch” Re-Deposit Bonuses & Stacking Small Promos 01:28:18 Wrap-Up, Liam’s Next Step & How to Get Started With The System In this episode of The System Podcast, we sit down with Liam, a 20-year-old uni student who’s made over $25,000 profit from matched betting while working 2 part-time jobs, training, and keeping a social life. You’ll hear: - How Liam went from thinking The System was a pyramid scheme to joining Platinum and making his first $3,000 - The mindset shift that took him from $3k in 6 months to $22k in the next 10 - How he fits matched betting around uni, work, sport, and mates without giving up weekends - Dealing with skeptical parents and friends who still punt and hit the pokies - Why he thinks the skills and mindset he’s learned are worth more than the $25k - If you’re working, studying, or playing sport and think you “don’t have time” to make extra money, Liam’s story will blow that excuse up. FREE COURSE - Make your first profits from matched betting: https://www.thesystemaus.com.au/course/free-course?el=spotify THE SPORTS SYSTEM EXPLAINED: (Only available for Platinum members after log in) https://www.thesystemaus.com.au/path-player?courseid=platinum-squad&unit=6719c4b91c8e44244b0522f6Unit JOIN PLATINUM - Make $1000+ every month with 2500+ others: https://www.thesystemaus.com.au/course/platinum-squad?el=flea BOOK A FREE CALL - https://calendly.com/thesystemaustralia?el=spotify JOIN OUR DISCORD - https://discord.gg/rGtgE9DcUx Contact us - Best is via instagram 👇 Insta @thesystemaus: https://www.instagram.com/thesystemaus?el=spotify Email - contact@thesystemaus.com.au Disclaimer: This video shares one member’s personal results using our system. Your results will vary and depend on your effort, bankroll, and how closely you follow the process. This is education only, not financial advice or a guarantee of income.

From £2 Bet to £2,000,000 Lost: The Truth About Gambling Addiction

This man lost £2 million over 12.5 years, starting with just a £2 bet. This isn't your typical reaction video. JP breaks down the psychological traps, red flags, and industry tactics that turn casual punters into gambling addicts, explaining why "beginner's luck" is actually a curse and how bookies profit from your losses. 0:00 - Introduction: Story of £2M gambling loss 2:00 - Background: JP's experience with matched betting vs gambling 3:07 - Warning: The danger of "beginner's luck" and early wins 4:08 - First bet: How a £2 win changed everything 6:02 - Underage gambling: How accessible betting became for teens 7:15 - Progression: From social betting to solo gambling (red flag) 9:10 - Financial justification: "I can afford to lose" mindset 11:34 - Life changes: When cricket career ended, gambling filled the void 12:12 - The £35,000 win: Why big wins worsen addiction 15:00 - Chasing losses: How benchmarks keep increasing 17:10 - Deteriorating mental health: Guilt, shame, and isolation 19:03 - The lie cycle: Hiding gambling from everyone 20:48 - Escalation: From casual bets to hours in betting shops daily 22:19 - Warning: How quickly debt accumulates 25:00 - Phone gambling: Why mobile access is extremely dangerous 26:45 - 113 victims: Borrowing from students and parents 29:14 - Desperation decisions: Forging contracts and lying 32:24 - Rock bottom: The final £10,000 bet at Cheltenham 34:00 - Suicide attempt: When gambling becomes life or death 37:00 - The message that saved his life: Importance of reaching out 39:06 - Treatment reality: No quick fixes for addiction 41:12 - The scale: £2M transacted, 76 accounts, 65 names 45:54 - Recovery work: Using lived experience to help others 50:11 - Final message: Ask for help, tell someone FREE COURSE - Make your first profits from matched betting: https://www.thesystemaus.com.au/course/free-course?el=yt JOIN PLATINUM - Make $1000+ every month with 2300+ others: https://www.thesystemaus.com.au/course/platinum-squad?el=yt BOOK A FREE CALL - https://calendly.com/thesystemaustralia?el=ytcall JOIN OUR DISCORD - https://discord.gg/rGtgE9DcUx?el=ytdiscord Contact us - Best is via instagram 👇 Insta @thesystemaus: https://www.instagram.com/thesystemaus?el=ytinsta Email - contact@thesystemaus.com.au

First Month Matched Betting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

In this podcast, JP, Tom, and Steve break down the most common mistakes new members make in their first month of matched betting - and what separates the ones who quit from the ones who print $100K+. We cover: • Why grinding matters (and what it actually means) • How to fast-track success using Betfair and bonus turnover • The trap of being “conservative” forever • Why Discord and The Platinum Bookie List are non-negotiable • Real differences between people making $500/month vs $5K/month • How to use The Horse System free month for compounding profits • The exact weekly setup top match betters follow • Why most people who quit are really giving up on themselves 📌 If you’re in Platinum: Watch Webinar 51 and 53. Review your spreadsheet. Use what’s already working. 00:00 – Intro: Why most new matched bettors fail 01:00 – The biggest mindset mistake: avoiding the grind 05:15 – Comparing time vs results: why effort matters more than time since joining 08:00 – The trap of passive content consumption 10:05 – Doing beats knowing: how to actually learn matched betting 12:00 – Why early profit leads to long-term success 15:00 – Aggressive vs conservative matched bettors 21:00 – The danger of staying conservative too long 24:30 – The real way to scale: double down on proven promos 27:00 – Bonus turnover percentage: how you leak profit 30:00 – Betfair is the skill that compounds everything 34:00 – Track your bets properly — and review them 39:00 – Webinar 51 + 53: how to audit your own data 44:00 – Why The Platinum Bookie List is a must 45:30 – When to activate your free month in The Horse System 49:00 – How top members schedule their Saturdays 55:00 – Final mindset: why quitting means giving up on your goal FREE COURSE - Make your first profits from matched betting: https://www.thesystemaus.com.au/course/free-course?el=1stmonth JOIN PLATINUM - Make $1000+ every month with 2000+ others: https://www.thesystemaus.com.au/course/platinum-squad?el=1stmonth BOOK A FREE CALL - https://calendly.com/thesystemaustralia?el=ytcall JOIN OUR DISCORD - https://discord.gg/rGtgE9DcUx?el=ytdiscord Contact us - Best is via instagram 👇 Insta @thesystemaus: https://www.instagram.com/thesystemaus?el=ytinsta Email - contact@thesystemaus.com.au

From Making $300K Matched Betting To A Business Helping Thousands

JP breaks down his full origin story - from flipping cans in high school, to losing big on gambling, to discovering matched betting and making over $300K in his 20s. He shares why he walked away from osteopathy, the moment he cut matched betting cold turkey, and how he turned that clarity into building The System Australia. This video covers: • His early side hustles and mindset • Why matched betting worked when nothing else did • Why it’s not gambling • How the business started with voice messages and Facebook DMs • The exact reason why he built a community instead of chasing profit FREE COURSE - Make your first profits from matched betting: https://www.thesystemaus.com.au/course/free-course?el=JPM JOIN PLATINUM - Make $1000+ every month with 2000+ others: https://www.thesystemaus.com.au/course/platinum-squad?el=JPM BOOK A FREE CALL - https://calendly.com/thesystemaustralia?el=ytcall JOIN OUR DISCORD - https://discord.gg/rGtgE9DcUx?el=ytdiscord Contact us - Best is via instagram 👇 Insta @thesystemaus: https://www.instagram.com/thesystemaus?el=ytinsta Email - contact@thesystemaus.com.au