Betting Systems

A betting system is basically a strategy which increases the odds of winning using a structured approach to counter the inherent bias in a bet. Betting systems are based on statistical analysis which search for the rare instance when the odds are in favour of the player.

Betting systems were first developed strictly for the use in games. Games at casinos such as card games and roulette, but betting systems were also used on horse racing and sports. Four main types of betting systems exist in this arena. The Martingale is the oldest such system and doubles each bet after a loss until a win occurs. The D'Alembert system works by raising the stake one unit after each losing bet, but then lowering the bet by a unit after a winning bet.

The other two systems work a bit differently than the last two because these are positive progression systems meaning the bets are increased after every win. The 1-3-2-6 system is based on the idea that a bettor can win four times. The first bet is 1 unit and if it wins the bettor adds 1 to have a total of 3. If the second bet wins, the bettor takes down 4 units leaving 2. If this bet wins, the bettor adds 2 units for a total of 6. The Parlay system has the bettor letting the winnings ride which means to keep betting on the next race.

These betting systems are for use in getting ahead in winning games and can't be used for spread betting. However, spread betting firms have been trying to keep up with the demand for spread betting and have created spread betting systems. A variety of financial spread betting firms have recently released betting systems. Reviews on these systems can be found online and a few companies have actually elicited others to review their systems. The LS Trader system has been given strong confident reviews by independent agencies.

The betting system for spread betting has built in strategies for the trader. Since each spread betting system is unique so are the strategies. The LS Trader system focuses on trading the trends of the market in order to capitalise on large movements. By making trades on securities with clear strong trends it is possible to make larger profits and win more consistently. Independent reviews of the LS Trader betting system have been positive.

There are many betting systems for traders to decide between and no system is foolproof. A trader should choose a system which offers strong results and with a company who offers great customer service in using the system.

What makes the LS Trader Group stand apart from the rest

August 18th, 2010

The LS Trader Group was formed in 2007, when Robert Stewart and Phil Seaton partnered up to launch a trend following spread betting system called LS Trader. The system was launched on the back of back-tested results over 26 years, which showed historical returns per annum in excess of 150%. The LS Trader System currently trades 43 markets including commodities such as Corn, Cotton, Gold, Silver, Wheat and so on, as well as trading major worldwide currencies. The system also trades interest rate futures, government bonds and leading indexes from across the world.

In August 2010, The LS Trader Group launched its brand new forex trading system known as LS Forex System. The LS Forex Trading System has been solely optimised for the forex markets, and similar to LS Trader it tries to identify profitable trading trends and ride these trends to the maximum to make the most amount of profit per trade. The LS Forex Trading System trades just 8 of the currency markets that we do at LS Trader, minus the US Dollar Index.

The LS Forex Trading System has the major advantage in that forex markets are so liquid which means that investors can enter the trades without having to worry about slippage being an issue, or getting a wide spread that can occur when you open trades in some of the commodity markets. The LS Forex Trading System also just trades 8 markets which are all from the very same sector which means that the system has different entry and exit criteria’s compared to the LS Trader system. The LS Forex Trading System has been back tested from 1983 to 2010 and the system has produced a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 97.83%. The LS Forex Trading System has only experienced 2 losing years from 26 and has a MAR (measurement of risk-adjusted returns) of 1.71.

The LS Trader Group is constantly looking to add new systems to its LS brand, and plans are under way to develop a Futures Trading System to complement our LS Trader spread betting system and LS Forex trading system. The secret to our success at the LS Trader Group is our trend following strategy. Trend following is the only strategy that consistently makes money in the markets and it is the strategy that is used by successful traders such as Bill Dunn, Ed Seykota and Keith Campbell. All three of these guys have made millions in profits from both the bull and bear markets as a result of trend following. This is the very strategy that we used at LS Trader to achieve our record breaking 1504.1% profit in 2008!

What To Keep In Mind When Choosing Good Quality Betting Systems

February 2nd, 2010

The increasing popularity of spread betting has attracted many people to take part with the aim of making extra money. As a result of the attractiveness of spread betting, many people are using tools such as betting systems to increase the chances of them making gains. However, not all spread bet systems are reputable; some are full of scammers as well as salespeople who are full of praise for the systems but in the end, they fail to produce results. The internet is full of fraudsters making in millions by providing substandard systems. It is important to say that not everyone who sells these systems are conmen, in fact there are some honest salespersons who go to great lengths to ensure the systems they are selling are genuine.  

The question that many people are asking is how can they be able to identify between genuine spread betting systems and fake ones? Some of the tactics used by fraudsters are discussed below. One of the most widespread strategy used by fraudsters to sell the systems involves the use of a catchy, out of the ordinary headline in their advertisements. Most of these advertisements have been done by professionals with an attempt of grabbing the attention of readers. Though some may be genuine, readers should be aware of the headlines that promise huge returns within a short timeframe. The main drawback in these ads is their failure to clearly explain to clients what is involved to be able to achieve such profits.  

Most of the adverts promoting the betting systems contain one or two testimonials showing previous buyers who have bought the system and as a result have been able to make significant profits. If a system has just been introduced into the market and already has testimonials, be aware of it. One interesting thing about the testimonials is that they are alleged to be written by professionals yet they contain spelling and grammatical errors. If such a testimonial is used to promote betting systems, chances are that it is a fake system.  

Finally, one tactic that is used by those selling fake betting systems is to make false accounting. In one such case, the sellers of the betting systems only show a list of positive bets while omitting losing bets. Although the main aim of spread betting is to make money, it is impossible to make wins all the time; there will be losses. A good betting system should be the one that shows both wins and losses but the odds of winning should be higher than that of making a loss. Spread betting is a serious business and investors who do not want to risk losing their entire earnings should carry out more research about the betting system to determine its authenticity.

The Various Kinds of Betting Systems Available In The UK Market

February 2nd, 2010

The popularity of betting as a business activity has increased over the years mainly due its attractive nature. It also has been boosted by the wide spread use of computers and internet technology. For one to make significant gains in betting, they need to have complete information about the activity. Another way of profiting from betting is investing in high quality and reliable betting systems. Such systems enable the bettor to raise the amount of the bet each time a win is made. One does not have to put in extra cash, instead the bettor can be able to use part or the entire amount won to place a higher bet.  

There are various types of betting systems performing diverse functions that are available in the market. One kind of the betting system available in the market enables the bettor to use part or all of the earnings for their next bets. In simpler times, bettors places bets and if it goes their favour, they use the gains from the bet on a much bigger bet. One benefit of this system is that the bettor is not forced to put in extra money rather they use the money already in their hands. This betting system relies on the old tradition that it is not prudent for one to use their own personal money on a bet. 

Another type of betting system is the one that allows a bettor to place an initial investment and then if there is a win, the gains are reinvested back to the subsequent bet. What sets this system apart from the one discussed above, is that, the bettor needs to have a clearly defined plan in place prior to making the bet. The bettor has to have a maximum amount they wish to place as a bet. One noticeable thing about such betting systems is the fact that bettors do not need to have large sums of money. It provides clients with a balanced betting approach. It allows the bettor to be in a good position of earning large sums of money and at the same time minimise the losses, if any. 

Despite the availability of various types of betting systems on the market, bettors have to play their role and carry out a thorough research of the market in order to determine the authenticity and reliability of any betting system.

The Increasing Popularity of Spread Betting Systems

February 2nd, 2010

The fact that the growth of technology, particularly the internet, has revolutionized modern society is not in doubt. In the world of sports or financial betting, the entry of internet led to the spread of online spread betting as well as betting systems. These systems have become even more popular due to their sophistication and advanced technology used in developing them. Before the invention of such systems, bettors used to use huge sums of money hiring the services of middlemen or bookmakers. However, all this changed with the introduction of spread betting systems. The way the betting systems operate gives the client an upper hand regardless of the performance of the financial instrument or bet.  

There are some betting systems that allow clients to spread bet against other clients for instance if the stock is going up or down. If one client believes that a particular stock will increase, they then place a bet on that stock. On the other hand, if another bettor believes that the stock will decline, they then place a bet on it. In this particular case, the bet becomes matched. Effective betting systems are the ones that can match as many bettors as possible and allows bettors to have complete control of the bets and the prices rather than relying on brokers or intermediaries.  

Compared to previous betting systems, modern systems have become so advanced and have various benefits. In the first place, there are no bookmakers thus spread bettors do not need to pay huge sums of cash to get the services of bookmakers. Inmost of the systems, the only charges are the commissions placed on the net earnings. In these systems, the odds offered are much higher compared to those provided by traditional bookmakers.  

The new type of betting systems provide novice and experienced spread bettors innovative and new approach of placing bets that eliminates the presence of a middleman or a bookmaker in addition to all their charges. In the mind of most bettors and for a long time, the bookmaker had been the image of conventional betting. In sports betting, these modern betting systems enable people to place bets against other bettors. With the role of the bookmaker slowly becoming irrelevant due to these systems, the intermediaries have been forced to review the way they conduct their business and as this goes on, the individual bettor is enjoying improved and quality service. This is further making betting even more popular.

Be Cautious When Buying Online Betting Systems

February 2nd, 2010

The volatility being experienced in the economies of various countries throughout the world has led to the fall in prices of many stocks and key market indices. As a result of this, many investors have lost considerable amount of money. The market’s volatility has made many people look for investment alternatives that allow them to gain, no matter the direction taken by the financial instrument. One of the new ventures is taking part in spread betting. Although this activity has its risks, it can be quite rewarding if the investor makes use of efficient betting systems

Besides making bets on financial instruments, the spread bettor can also bet on sports. Sport betting is an activity that is slowly gaining prominence among the upper and the middle class citizens. Due to the desire to win that many bettors have, some of them have ended up losing large amounts of money by using unreliable betting systems that promised them huge profits. Most of the sports or financial betting systems that are being sold online are simply scams that take money out of hard working investors instead of assisting them to win bets. Such fake systems are in their thousands and bettors need to practise some degree of caution prior to letting go of their hard-earned money.  

One of the scams that is causing many people to lose money is where inexperienced persons develop betting systems that they believe will help spread bettors start gaining money on their bets. However, the major limitation to such betting systems is that their creators have no understanding of the financial markets or activity in which the system is designed for. Building effective and efficient systems requires people with adequate skills and an understanding of the working of the market in order to ensure bettors get value for their purchases. Although there was effort in coming up with such a system, it is not based on any market information. 

The other kind of scam is whereby someone decides to build betting systems without even putting effort to it. The main aim of such people is to get money from desperate and hard working bettors. Investors need to be cautious about such betting systems and carry out thorough research to determine the authenticity of a betting system before investing in it. Good betting systems are those that are designed by experienced and professional people and that have a proven record of accomplishment.