The Gambling Files · 2026-06-04 · 1h 1m
Dive into the fascinating world of arbitrage betting, risk management, and innovation in the gambling industry through expert insights. Sergi Mykhailenko, Chief Product Officer at Odds Market and Betburger, shares the latest trends, technological shifts, and future prospects shaping this dynamic sector. In conversation with hosts Fintan Costello and Jon Bruford, we get into evolution, risk management, prediction markets, and punters - and of course, much more. Things we talk about, but in a list: Sergi explains arbitrage as exploiting discrepancies between sportsbooks, highlighting how they use automated systems to identify thousands of opportunities every second. The discussion covers how sportsbooks' risk management is evolving with AI and data, shortening average account lifespans due to increased technological sophistication. The industry is shifting towards crypto-based platforms with minimal KYC, creating new opportunities and risks for sharp bettors. Prediction markets are seen as a significant frontier, especially with crypto integration and regulatory arbitrage in various countries.
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