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Matthew Benham

31 Aug 10 14:45

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How does he make his money, I'm curious?

Report dizzydavid1 • August 31, 2010 2:49 PM BST

I know he makes it at smart odds, what I mean is how does he do it?

Report The Investor • August 31, 2010 2:53 PM BST

Do they actually bet based on their own data?

Report dizzydavid1 • August 31, 2010 2:54 PM BST

I don't know Investor, that's what I'm asking. Does anyone know how they operate?

Report The Investor • August 31, 2010 2:57 PM BST

In this old article it says he does.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/4482273.stm

Report dizzydavid1 • August 31, 2010 2:59 PM BST

Thanks Investor...anyone know anything more in depth?

Report buzzer • August 31, 2010 3:19 PM BST

I believe they take a commission from customers based on success. Must be doing ok as he's pumped a fair amount of money into Brentford.

Report dizzydavid1 • August 31, 2010 8:52 PM BST

I'm a Brentford fan Buzzer, hence my curiosity.

Report Baz • August 31, 2010 9:54 PM BST

Head of a decent sized syndicate, used to work with Tony Bloom.

Report the silverback • September 2, 2010 10:33 AM BST

who?

Report Baz • September 2, 2010 5:25 PM BST

The Silverback, on the basis that you're not winding me up, Tony Bloom, head of Blue Lizard, Brighton FC Chairman and successful poker player.

Report jonnyg • September 2, 2010 5:30 PM BST

star lizard

Report Baz • September 2, 2010 5:50 PM BST

Jonny G, correct yes, Star Lizard, I'm out of date there.