Episodes

  • Ep81. 2 Part-Time Jobs & Uni: How This 20yo Made $25,000 From Matched Betting

    Ep81. 2 Part-Time Jobs & Uni: How This 20yo Made $25,000 From Matched Betting
    Dec 17 2025
    00:00 20-Year-Old Makes $25,000 From Matched Betting 00:16 Finding The System on Instagram & Joining Platinum 01:07 Slow Start: $3,000 in 5–6 Months & Limiting Beliefs 02:34 Who Liam Was Before Matched Betting (Uni, Work, Gambling) 03:54 Skeptical of Online Courses & Why He Joined Anyway 05:02 Talking “Value”: Skills vs Money & His Double Degree 08:36 Stigma & Parents: Explaining Matched Betting to Family 13:47 Understanding Promos & Free Hits as a Mathematical Edge 17:23 Avoiding Sport System, Japan Trip & Attachment to Money 23:38 Finally Joining Sport: 70% of Profit & How He Scaled 29:37 Weekly Routine: Uni, 2 Part-Time Jobs, Sport & Betting Hours 35:49 What $25,000 at 20 Actually Changed (Freedom, HECS, Property, Travel) 42:25 Mates, Pokies & Australian Gambling Culture Rant 47:53 Why His Friends Still Don’t Match Bet & The Deposit-Bonus Trap 51:31 Promos vs Deposit Offers, Compounding & Where the Real Money Is 59:13 Tracking Every Bet, Spreadsheets & Not Wasting Bonus Bets 01:03:25 Community, Mindset Shifts, Gym, Coaching & Paying for Leverage 01:11:36 Discipline Carryover: Using the Same Framework in Life & Training 01:16:17 Advice to Non-Members & Low-Profit Platinum Members 01:18:25 Platinum Revamp, Betfair Edge & Small Percentage Gains 01:23:34 “Free Lunch” Re-Deposit Bonuses & Stacking Small Promos 01:28:18 Wrap-Up, Liam’s Next Step & How to Get Started With The System In this episode of The System Podcast, we sit down with Liam, a 20-year-old uni student who’s made over $25,000 profit from matched betting while working 2 part-time jobs, training, and keeping a social life. You’ll hear: - How Liam went from thinking The System was a pyramid scheme to joining Platinum and making his first $3,000 - The mindset shift that took him from $3k in 6 months to $22k in the next 10 - How he fits matched betting around uni, work, sport, and mates without giving up weekends - Dealing with skeptical parents and friends who still punt and hit the pokies - Why he thinks the skills and mindset he’s learned are worth more than the $25k - If you’re working, studying, or playing sport and think you “don’t have time” to make extra money, Liam’s story will blow that excuse up. FREE COURSE - Make your first profits from matched betting: https://www.thesystemaus.com.au/course/free-course?el=spotify THE SPORTS SYSTEM EXPLAINED: (Only available for Platinum members after log in) https://www.thesystemaus.com.au/path-player?courseid=platinum-squad&unit=6719c4b91c8e44244b0522f6Unit JOIN PLATINUM - Make $1000+ every month with 2500+ others: https://www.thesystemaus.com.au/course/platinum-squad?el=flea BOOK A FREE CALL - https://calendly.com/thesystemaustralia?el=spotify JOIN OUR DISCORD - https://discord.gg/rGtgE9DcUx Contact us - Best is via instagram 👇 Insta @thesystemaus: https://www.instagram.com/thesystemaus?el=spotify Email - contact@thesystemaus.com.au Disclaimer: This video shares one member’s personal results using our system. Your results will vary and depend on your effort, bankroll, and how closely you follow the process. This is education only, not financial advice or a guarantee of income.
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • From £2 Bet to £2,000,000 Lost: The Truth About Gambling Addiction

    From £2 Bet to £2,000,000 Lost: The Truth About Gambling Addiction
    Oct 3 2025
    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 - contact@thesystemaus.com.au
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    53 mins
  • First Month Matched Betting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

    First Month Matched Betting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
    Sep 2 2025
    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 - contact@thesystemaus.com.au
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • From Making $300K Matched Betting To A Business Helping Thousands

    From Making $300K Matched Betting To A Business Helping Thousands
    Aug 28 2025
    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 - contact@thesystemaus.com.au
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    10 mins
  • What Making $1,000,000 From Matched Betting Taught Us About Money

    What Making $1,000,000 From Matched Betting Taught Us About Money
    Aug 25 2025
    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 - contact@thesystemaus.com.au
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    44 mins
  • The Maths That Makes You Money (Plus Office Nonsense)

    The Maths That Makes You Money (Plus Office Nonsense)
    Aug 16 2025
    A raw day inside The System Australia office. We break down why most people fail in matched betting, how bonus turnover ratios change your profits, and why UFC “experts” aren’t beating the bookies. In between, there’s nicotine gum taste tests, Brendan Fevola stories, 7-Eleven chat, and the usual chaos. 00:00 – Intro 01:00 – The maths behind matched betting profits 01:42 – Brendan Fevola, salaries, and financial hypotheticals 05:14 – Hair growth debates and 7-Eleven conspiracies 07:31 – New member lunch and Vegas stories 11:38 – Preparing for the Platinum webinar #53 12:18 – What matched betting is (and why it’s not gambling) 13:03 – UFC “expertise” vs reality FREE COURSE - Make your first profits from matched betting: https://www.thesystemaus.com.au/course/free-course?el=158V JOIN PLATINUM - Make $1000+ every month with 2000+ others: hhttps://www.thesystemaus.com.au/course/platinum-squad?el=yt158V 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 - contact@thesystemaus.com.au
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    15 mins
  • How He Gambled Away $200K+ (15 Years of Addiction)

    How He Gambled Away $200K+ (15 Years of Addiction)
    Aug 14 2025
    A gambling addict shares his brutal story of losing hundreds of thousands over 15 years - and how he finally broke free. This raw, unfiltered interview reveals the dark reality of gambling addiction that destroys lives across Australia. 🔥 What You'll Discover: ✅ How small $5 bets escalated to $200K+ losses over 15 years ✅ The psychology behind chasing losses (and why you can't stop) ✅ Why that first big win ($4,500 from $20) was the worst thing that happened ✅ How gambling addiction stays hidden from family and friends ✅ The brutal truth about bookmaker promotions and "bonus offers" ✅ Why cold turkey didn't work - but replacing behaviours did ✅ How match betting provided a healthy alternative to gambling ⚠️ Brutal Reality Checks: ❌ It only takes $250-300/week losses to reach $200K over 15 years ❌ You're never "due for a win" - the math is always against you ❌ Bookies give bonuses to make you lose MORE, not help you win ❌ Even high-income earners aren't immune to gambling addiction ❌ The shame and secrecy makes the problem worse, not better ❌ Every gambler has a "big win" story - it's designed to hook you 00:00 - Opening: "I've been a degenerate gambler nearly my whole adult life" 02:47 - Where did all that money go? 03:28 - Did you know this would happen when you first started gambling? 04:05 - What were the worst gambling phases like? 05:27 - What's going through your head when you keep going after losing? 07:01 - Are you trying to beat the bookies or chasing previous losses? 07:46 - How are you getting that much money? Do you have good income? 08:58 - Would you have gambled less with lower income? 10:33 - When did you know it was a problem? 11:04 - Have you spoken to people about this? 12:13 - Do your mates know about your gambling? 14:03 - Why are you sharing this story now? 16:10 - Was there a specific moment you decided to stop? 16:57 - How has your life changed since stopping gambling? 18:12 - Were you aware of what was happening during the gambling? 21:05 - Do you think you had fun during that time? 22:42 - How many of your mates still gamble? 23:22 - What would your advice be to them? 24:35 - Did you know mathematically the odds are against you? 26:20 - What about big wins? Have you had any? 28:43 - What's your biggest bet and biggest win or loss? 31:33 - Were bookies targeting you with offers? 34:20 - What were the worst/darkest moments? 35:33 - Was it mainly sport or horses? 37:57 - Did bookmaker offers make you lose more? 40:29 - Personal responsibility vs bookmaker tactics? 43:19 - Has gambling impacted your relationships and work? 44:26 - Did it affect your sleep or health? 46:20 - Are you going to open up to your partner about this? 51:04 - How would you describe your mindset now vs when gambling? 54:57 - Are you worried about exposing yourself to betting apps with matched betting? 1:04:49 - What's the community like for someone not in there? 1:07:22 - Is making profit through matched betting better than gambling wins? 1:09:58 - Why do you keep investing in this community? 1:12:23 - Final advice for anyone struggling with gambling Resources: FREE MATCHED BETTING COURSE - https://www.thesystemaus.com.au/course/free-course?el=DFAQ JOIN PLATINUM - https://www.thesystemaus.com.au/course/platinum-squad?el=DFAQ BOOK A FREE CALL - https://calendly.com/thesystemaustralia DISCORD - https://discord.gg/thesystem Contact Us: Instagram: @thesystemaus Email: contact@thesystemaus.com.au #GamblingAddiction #AustralianGambling #GamblingHelp #MatchedBetting #SportsBetting #GamblingRecovery #BettingAddiction #MentalHealth #FinancialRecovery #BettingStrategyRetryO
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • How to Make $12,000 in 12 Months with Matched Betting (and Why Most People Won’t)

    How to Make $12,000 in 12 Months with Matched Betting (and Why Most People Won’t)
    Aug 10 2025
    In this video, we break down the exact steps to turn matched betting into $12,000+ profit in your first year. You’ll learn what to do after the free course, how to handle bookmaker promo bans, why “promo betting” still works long-term, and the mindset shift that separates consistent earners from everyone else. We also tackle the biggest objections - from people who think it’s “too good to be true” to those who believe it takes too much time. Whether you’re new or already betting, this is a direct, no-BS convo about why some people print and why some people don't. Timestamps: 00:00 – How matched betting actually works 00:25 – What to do after the free course 02:01 – Handling promo bans and avoiding rookie mistakes 03:15 – Why promo betting still works long-term04:52 – Time commitment vs. profit potential 06:55 – Proof it’s real: the bonus bet turnover example 08:17 – How rich vs. broke people think about money 11:16 – Final thoughts and advice FREE COURSE - Make your first profits from matched betting: https://www.thesystemaus.com.au/course/free-course?el=JPQ JOIN PLATINUM - Make $1000+ every month with 2000+ others: https://www.thesystemaus.com.au/course/platinum-squad?el=JPQ 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 - contact@thesystemaus.com.au
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    12 mins