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AK Bets Podcast

AK Bets
Horse Racing
AK Bets
Cheltenham Festival
Gambling Commission
Constitution Hill
Royal Ascot
Cheltenham
Betting
Darts
Grand National
Irish Racing
Premier League Darts
Black Market Betting
BHA
Racing Post
Willie Mullins
UK Horse Racing
Betting Industry
Frankie Dettori
York Racecourse

AK Bets are the new kids on the block in UK & Irish bookmaking. Fed up with the direction bookmaking was heading AK Bets founder Anthony Kaminskas decided to set up his own betting website which built upon the foundations laid down by the AK Bets brand On-Course at Irish racetracks.

The AK Bets Podcasts feature discussions on a wide range of sports from industry experts and sports betting gurus... more

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0-3mins - Intro: No Harry & Worrying News in Oz 

3-18mins - Racing Review & Bookie Percentages 

18-23mins - Santander Ordered To Repay Punter Loses

23-28mins - Flutter's Q3 Billion Pound Woe

28-32mins - Betfred End Classic Spons... more

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Intro: No Chelmsford Betting & Dodgy TV Shows (0-9mins) 

Racing Review: Breeders Cup Wendigo Carnage (9-23)

Good or Bad: Billy Loughnane Weight Loss (23-29)

Melbourne Cup: Non-Runners & Calling Of The Card (29-35) 

MGD Up 25%: P... more

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- Intro: MGD Betting & Paul Jones' Book (0-3mins)

- Weekend Racing Review: On & Off Track (3-10)

- Fred Done Interview (10-25)

- Irish Betting Shops & FOBT's (25-29)

- Alex Ballinger MP Writes Letter (29-38)

- Final Demand & Willie ... more

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Intro: Harry Goes Viral & Calvin Gets His Luggage (0-3mins)

Racing Review: On & Off Track (3-17)

The Tote: Restructure (17-22)

Race Sponsorship: The Decline Begins (22-28)

Book 1 Madness: How Does Racing Get A Slice (28-35)

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Recent Guests

Stewart Kenny
Patti Power co-founder, critic of tax rhetoric in gambling
Patti Power (former founder)
Episode: The Racing Room - Kenny Rogered
Dan Whitlam
Former Gambling Commission and GAMCare veteran, joining Merkur Casino UK as head of compliance
Merkur Casino UK
Episode: The Racing Room - Kenny Rogered
Rupert Huxley
Spectator journalist
Spectator
Episode: The Racing Room - Kenny Rogered
Martin Cruddace
ARC Racing Chief Executive
ARC Racing
Episode: The Racing Room - Thatcher's Britain
Bill Simmons
Podcaster/Producer
The Ringer
Episode: The Racing Room - Thatcher's Britain
Harry Stewart-Moore
Legal commentator often appearing in racing contexts
Independent legal expert
Episode: The Racing Room - The Good Knight
Greg Knight
Industry commentator
Jenningsbet
Episode: The Racing Room - The Good Knight
Stuart Ackister
Listener questioner and commenter
Episode: The Racing Room - Parade Charade
Paul Struthers
Chief Executive of the Professional Jockeys Association
Professional Jockeys Association
Episode: The Racing Room - Over The Hill

Hosts

Ronan Groom
Regular panelist on racing and betting industry discussions
Anthony Kaminskas
Founder of AK Bets, a UK and Irish bookmaker
Harry Stewart Moore
Legal commentator on racing and betting
Tony Calvin
Racing commentator

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 112 ratings
  • 45 minute advert.

    Was quite good at the start but as it’s turned out that AK doesn’t actually take a bet and all Calvin does is tow the company line it’s tedious.

    Original host had a bit of life in him now it’s just 4 very monotonous voices.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    @LTD_syndicate
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great Pod

    Good open opinions, Betting insight and Hugh speaking his mind is funny and sometimes even correct.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michael Joneson
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • The Best Podcast Ever

    *it’s my podcast so you can probably disregard this review.

    AK

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anthony Kaminskas
    Ireland3 years ago
  • Gary Mackle

    Really informative chat from some of the best in the game. Looking forward to seeing where AK goes in the coming years. The glorious Dave O’Reilly is chewing gum to the brain. Great listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GMack82
    Ireland3 years ago
  • Brilliant pod for those who enjoy gambling and general craic! The lads really bounce off each other and know their stuff! Would definitely recommend!

    Podcast Addict
    jamiewdavis
    3 years ago

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One review criticizes the current panel's delivery as monotonous and says the discussion can feel like company promotion.
Listeners praise the informed betting and racing discussion and the panel's willingness to offer open opinions.
Some value the humour and candid contributions from individual panelists.
Positive feedback describes the conversations as informative and highlights the contributors' industry experience.

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#130
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The Racing Room - Tin Roofer
Q: Why is there such a hunger in social media to write Paul Nicholls off? Every time a horse of his wins, people are quick to declare him finished.
The hosts suggest that larger stables and more runners have helped rival trainers produce higher winner totals, while Nicholls has maintained a smaller operation and has a strong record with top-class horses.
The Racing Room - Tin Roofer
Q: As a recreational punter, I have deposit restrictions across eight accounts that vary wildly. Why is this, and if I joined AK Bets, how would you rate me?
Anthony Kaminskas says restrictions can reflect credit checks, financial-risk assessments, money-laundering controls and other regulatory requirements. He invites the listener to sign up to learn how AK Bets would assess the account.
The Racing Room - Weight Watchers
Q: Has horse racing been successful in its lobbying for betting shops and online horse racing bets to remain at 15% tax?
Anthony Kaminskas says it could have been worse, but he does not consider it a success and expects serious consequences for racing next year.
The Racing Room - Weight Watchers
Q: How long till Billy Loughnane gets the Godolphin gig ahead of William Buick?
Tony Cavanagh expects it will take a while because William Buick is highly regarded by Godolphin, though Loughnane may be a natural successor for major rides.
The Racing Room - Rank Decision
Q: I'm an AML professional. I want to combine my expertise and passion, but there doesn't seem to be a lot of content out there for anyone wanting to learn more about the industry. What other resources would you advise for anyone wanting to get into the industry either from a compliance perspective or trading?
Anthony Kaminskas relays advice from his MLRO, who identifies ICA and ACAMS as providers of industry-recognized gambling-focused AML courses, while noting lower-cost Udemy options and differences in how regulated markets approach AML.

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What is AK Bets Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A panel discussion of British and Irish horse racing, betting, and the business and regulation surrounding both. Regular voices including bookmaker Anthony Kaminskas, racing commentator Tony Calvin, Harry Stewart-Moore, and Ronan Groom mix race and industry news with debate about gambling policy, racing governance, bookmaker economics, and the sport's future. The conversation is informal and opinionated, with insider anecdotes and practical perspectives from people working in racing and betting. Guests include bookmakers, racing executives, legal commentators, journalists, and compliance specialists, who add views on topics such as regulation, shop closures, sponsorship, and racing integrity. A good fit for racing followers and betting-indu... more

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