Seminar Descriptions:
SpankOdds: Advanced User Guide (Richard Diamond)
We start with a brief review of why top down is a valid strategy using the concept of Wisdom of Crowds and some recent literature. We then move on to focus on understanding the critical aspects of Spankodds, including how to order bookies on the screen, the importance of the consensus setup, key factors to use in line move alerts, the importance of limit changes, and a summary of finding edges. We conclude with a discussion of the new feature Game Earns.
Secrets of Enhancing Networking Opportunities (Mike Slater)
Summary:
Unlock the secrets to powerful and meaningful networking at our BetBash Networking session. Learn essential strategies to build meaningful connections through active listening, mutual value exchange, and effective communication. Discover where and how to find the best networking opportunities and how to cultivate relationships that lead to long-term success in both your personal and professional endeavors. Join us and elevate your networking skills to new heights!
About the Speaker:
Michael Slater, Founder of SpeedNetworking.com has leveraged his networking skills from his days of college to build a thriving real estate business, emerging software company and become a motivational speaker on the topic of networking. His efforts have led him to become a member of Young Presidents Organization (YPO), a worldwide organization dedicated to meaningful engagement of successful business professionals, board member of several non-profits and opportunities that could only be found….through networking.
Survivor Contest Strategy (Gabe Patgorski)
The Survivor Seminar presents a framework for making survivor decisions to gain a competitive edge. Discover proven strategies and explore real-world examples to sharpen your process. Learn to silence the noise and focus on what matters.
Ups & Downs – Growing as a Profesional Gambler (Harout & Drew)
Join Pro Sports Bettors Harout & Drew of Probet Vegas as they tell their personal story on how they went from buying picks to buying luxury assets to going broke and finally breaking through and growing sustainably as professional gamblers.
Prime Suspects (Adam Bjorn, Joe Brennan & Matt Landes)
Conversations about the sports betting industry in the US with Joe Brennan Jr and Adam Bjorn, their new venture Prime Sports and this weeks big plays in the markets.
Sports Betting 101 (Adam Robinson)
If you’re new to sports betting, or want to build on your knowledge of sports betting fundamentals, this is the session! In this fast-faced and approachable session, you’ll learn about major betting markets, how sports books set their odds, the differences between “sharp” sports books and “retail” sports books, and a primer on smart betting strategy.
Pro Handicapper Roundtable (Alan Boston)
Alan Boston will share over 40 years of knowledge in betting and beating College Basketball as he answers all your questions.
NFL Preview (TBD)
Come and find out what teams to look out for to both overperform and underperform in the 2024 NFL season.
Gambling & Taxes (Gary Kondler)
Join this information seminar from gambling tax specialist Gary Kondler on the ins and outs of ensuring proper filing of your gambling income.
Chicken Dinner (Sam Panayotovich)
Special guest: Sports Gambling Hall Of Famer Roxy Roxborough
Account Longevity (Elihu Feustel)
Account longevity: what are things you can do to earn the most money from your accounts? Elihu looks at common profiling practices of sportsbooks, and how you can evade detection and countermeasures longer.
Profiting From Injuries (Dr. Chao & Fezzik)
Because injuries matter!
Dr. David Chao, the 17-year former head team physician for the San Diego Chargers, founded Sports Injury Central in 2019 to help gamblers and fantasy players understand the impact of sports injuries to the player, to the team and to their upcoming matchups.
Steve Fezzik will join Dr. Chao to discuss how the injury information is cultivated, how the SIC Scores are calculated and how gamblers can benefit from the information.
Pro Bookmaker Roundtable (Chris Andrews)
Chrissy brings over 40 years of experience as he answers all your questions on the ins and out of being a bookmaker.
Gambling & The Law (I Nelson Rose)
Join Gambling law professor and author of gamblingandthelaw.com I Nelson Rose as he describes how laws have changed since regulated bookmaking has come to America. He will happily answer all your questions.
Circles Off (Rob Pizzola & Johnny From BetStamp)
Welcome to Circles Off. This is your source for educational sports betting content powered by The Hammer Betting Network
Correlated Parlays (Matt Buchlater)
This seminar will show you how correlated parlays work, where to look for them and several methods to quantify them. Using examples from football, basketball, baseball and hockey we will dive into both regular parlays and Same Game Parlays and explore opportunities to find good bets.
Banking & Gambling (Lexicon Bank)
Join Hilary Nelson, the Director of Compliance at Lexicon Bank, as she discusses how Lexicon welcomes gambling customers and how both bettors and bankers work together to ensure proper compliance.
College FB Preview (Bud Elliott & Brett McMurphy)
Come and find out what teams to look out for to both overperform and underperform in the 2024 college football season.
Hall Of Fame Storytime (Nick Bogdanovich/Richie Baccellieri/Vinny Magliulo)
Join this hall of fame lineup as they go down memory lane and share some of the wildest stories they’ve seen behind the counter.
Deep Dive Podcast (Andy Molitor & Drew Dinsick)
Andy and Drew will have a very special live episode at BetBash!
Betting Partnerships 101 (Chinese Mike)
Join Chinese Mike as he discusses why betting partnerships are a valid means of making money in sports betting. Mike will discuss common structures, best practices, and what to look for in a betting partnership.
Props (Ariel Basch)
Prop Betting from Zero to Hero: A Journey from Beginner to Advanced Prop betting, covering the multitude of different skills necessary to succeed. 3 core parts:
1) Why prop betting is the best entry way to sportsbetting
2) Why betting at scale is different than just opening a model and clicking winners
3) What it takes to succeed and why understanding your goals is the key to success
Gaining An Edge: Pari-Mutal Betting and Horse Racing (AM Wager)
Explore the dynamic world of pari-mutuel betting and horse racing in this informative session. Learn the basics of parimutuel wagering, understand its advantages, and see how it compares to other forms of gambling. Our panel of successful horse players will provide their expert perspectives, share different winning strategies, and answer your questions on how to bet effectively on horse racing. This session offers something for everyone, combining fundamental knowledge with advanced strategies.
Take advantage of this opportunity to learn from the experts and gain a competitive edge!
Pitfalls of Chasing (Dan Field)
This seminar looks at the consequences of problem sports betting from there perspective of an experienced gambling addiction specialist whose treated the disorder for over twelve years. Three case studies will be presented to illustrate challenges of client engagement, best practices in therapy, conducting family-oriented sessions and supporting ongoing recovery.
Always Betting (Pisky & The GodFather)
American Bettors’ Voice Roundtable (ABV Board)
Join the ABV board and hear how the ABV got started. Hear what the goals of the ABV are and how they expect to accomplish them. Audience engagement is strongly encouraged.
Sports Gambling Journalism 101 (Ed Barkowitz)
Teaching the fundamentals of sports betting as a certified college class. Prospective journalism students at Rowan University in New Jersey learned the terms, history, scandals and pioneers of sports betting from Ed Barkowitz, a former sports writer at the Philadelphia Daily News for more than 25 years. Ed will share insights from his experience.
Contest Proxy 101 (Scott Moyer)
Scott Moyer, owner of VHP Proxy, will discuss the process of how to use a proxy service to enter football contests. Anyone new to using a proxy service or who wanted to learn more should definitely attend.
Fantasy Football: Why & How (Matthew Freedman)
Fantasy sports is for people who like playing games and making money. In this seminar, we’ll look at why sports bettors should consider diversifying into fantasy sports and how to get an edge on the competition.
Sports Gambling Podcast (Ryan Kramer & Sean Green)
Ryan Kramer and Sean Green bring the Sports Gambling Podcast™ to Las Vegas for a one of a kind live show at Bet Bash! Since 2011 Kramer and Green have been giving their entertaining insights in the sports gambling world and aren’t afraid to put their name next to their picking record. In true #DegensOnly fashion the live show will hit on some longshot NFL & NCAAF bets that have a chance to hit and some special surprise guests. The Sports Gambling Podcast, they don’t sell picks they make them. Let It Ride!