The System Podcast

Sam is 18 and started gambling as young as 14. After realising matched betting was a thing, he's gone all in and wants to use it as a tool to set himself up financially. His insight into underage gambling in Australia is eye opening and his perspective on why he transitioned from gambler to matched bettor should help many understand why this pathway can result in a difference of hundreds of thousands over a decade or two of life. 00:00 Intro 01:17 Meet Sam, 18. Why matched betting, not multis. 02:31 First bet at 14. 06:45 “Too good to be true” vs open mind. 08:31 Joined Platinum within days. 16:02 Underage gambling is widespread. One in two bet. 21:52 Friend punting paychecks. 26:00 Is matched betting gambling? Discipline, units, lower risk. 29:50 Media glamorises wins and lotto hope. 31:00 Why most avoid MB and Platinum. 35:44 Outro - The System Update. FREE COURSE - Make your first profits from matched betting: https://www.thesystemaus.com.au/course/free-course?el=SL JOIN PLATINUM - Make $1000+ every month with 2300+ others: https://www.thesystemaus.com.au/course/platinum-squad?el=SL 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 - [email protected]

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 - [email protected]

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 - [email protected]

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 - [email protected]

We’ve made over $1,000,000 from matched betting - but this episode isn’t about matched betting tips. It’s about the lessons behind the money: focus, discipline, and escaping the broke mindset. We talk about why saying no matters, how to value your time, the real number you need for financial freedom, and why most people stay stuck. It’s raw, unfiltered, and honest. It has come directly from our own experiences - where we live with 0 financial stress. 00:00 – Intro 01:00 – What’s changed in the business this year 01:56 – Why saying no matters more than yes 02:35 – Stopping the personal brand sidequest 03:26 – Being ruthless with time and energy 04:15 – Fires, fixes, and running a business 06:02 – Training and managing team members properly 09:00 – Clear roles, rubrics, and accountability 10:18 – Why join the business if matched betting made money 11:54 – Building a war chest before chasing other goals 13:15 – The $100k number to escape the broke mindset 15:21 – Why most people never reach financial freedom 16:58 – Excuses vs action: escaping the cycle 18:43 – Breaking free from the “broke tax” mindset 20:09 – “Money doesn’t matter” is a broke person’s phrase 21:19 – Wanting the best vs convincing yourself you don’t 23:34 – Every choice is about price when you’re broke 25:11 – From cent-counter to valuing your time 26:50 – Lessons from working in the business 28:30 – Focus beats doing everything 30:00 – Work-life balance myths and reality 31:07 – Working on honeymoon and why it’s not crazy 32:29 – Beers, bags, and wasted years in your 20s 33:19 – Travel as the best education 34:52 – What “wealthy” vs “broke” actually means 36:36 – From cheap flights to business class 38:03 – Why travelling with broke friends is painful 39:39 – Final reflections and takeaways FREE COURSE - Make your first profits from matched betting: https://www.thesystemaus.com.au/course/free-course?el=JPG JOIN PLATINUM - Make $1000+ every month with 2000+ others: hhttps://www.thesystemaus.com.au/course/platinum-squad?el=JPG 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 - [email protected]