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The Political Punter: How to Make Money Betting on Politics
 
 

The Political Punter: How to Make Money Betting on Politics (Paperback)

by Mike Smithson (Author)
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  • Paperback: 200 pages
  • Publisher: Harriman House Publishing; illustrated edition edition (19 April 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1905641095
  • ISBN-13: 978-1905641093
  • Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 13.8 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 395,607 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #87 in  Books > Society, Politics & Philosophy > Government & Politics > Political Structure & Processes > Elections & Referendums
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"Mike Smithson is the God of Political Betting. His disciples scan his website every day hoping for a juicy morsel from the Great Man. This book brings political betting to the masses. Maybe even betting virgins like me will be able to benefit from it." -- Iain Dale "Iain Dale Blog"


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Who's going to win the next UK general election? Who's going to be the next US president? The next president of France? You probably have an opinion, but are you willing to put money on it? In this unique new book, Mike Smithson, the man behind politicalbetting.com, takes a detailed look at the world of political gambling - from the basics of how and where to gamble to the characteristics of the main markets and the forms of betting available. The hard fact that usually only the bookmakers win in the end and the gamblers usually lose applies to the body of all punters, but it is clear that over time the performance of some punters is greater than others and those with good political skills and an understanding of how betting markets operate can and do make money. The objective of this book is to assist readers to become part of that group and to enjoy themselves at the same time! The latter is an important element. For many the great satisfaction of betting on political outcomes is not just the money but the pleasure of being proved right. Anybody can have an opinion about a political outcome. The gambler has put money behind it and winning is a way of validating your judgment. For those who already bet on political matters, the book includes a number of case histories where it is hoped that the lessons of the past might be helpful for the future. The explanations of the mechanics of different forms of betting and a wide range of betting options should also make you feel more confident to try new things. For non-gamblers with a keen interest in politics, the book will provide enough background to allow you to dabble a bit and to get a better feel about possible political outcomes by understanding how those who are backing their opinions with cash are actually thinking. For people who gamble and would like to know more about political betting, the book will provide an information platform so that you can be more confident about risking your money in a new arena. Covering everything from the basic mechanics of the betting process, through the critical decision making processes required to make those bets and the best places to look for information, this is a must-read for anyone wanting to take a punt on politics.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent guide for beginner and expert, 21 April 2007
By SAMUEL BEST-SHAW "SBS" (Reading, Berkshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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As a former Parliamentary candidate now running the website Political Betting, Mike Smithson knows a thing or too about betting on politics. This informative guide covers a wide remit, from the history of betting on politics in the early days, some famous incidents bet upon, what markets are available and how the various ways of betting operate. Drawing on his own experience of betting, Smithson is able to highlight some tips for success in this unique area of gambling. The book is up to the minute too, with sections on the US Presidential election, and the next UK General Election.

If you are interested in politics, it's a great and incisive read, and if you are a punter, either novice or experienced, it's a wonderful, and utterly unique textbook.
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