The Betfair Prof
The Betfair Prof: "Everything's startin' to hum... It's a real good bet, the best is yet to come!"
The Betfair Prof, Leighton Vaughan Williams, tells us about the connection between Frank Sinatra and prediction markets and gives us an insight into the upcoming symposium on gambling, prediction markets and public policy...... Read more | Comment now
The Betfair Prof: "They were for him, before they were against him, before they were for him again! Why?"
The Betfair Prof, Leighton Vaughan Williams, this week looks at the two biggest races hitting the news, with one winner and one loser: the 2,000 Guineas and the London Mayoral election...... Read more | Comment now
The Betfair Prof: "So what's the issue? It's Electability, Stupid! Isn't it?"
The Betfair Prof, Leighton Vaughan Williams, tells us how a simple calculation can turn a seemingly simple prediction market into something much richer, providing a real insight into the chances of having a President-elect Obama or Clinton come November. There is certainly more than meets the eye when it comes... Read more | Comment now
The Betfair Prof: "Oh what a circus! Oh what a fight!"
The Betfair Prof, Leighton Vaughan Williams, tells us the importance of not over-reacting and basing decisions on the reality of what is in front of you while ignoring the hype...... Read more | Comment now
The Betfair Prof: "Did Tiger have a hope and a prayer after Amen Corner?"
The Betfair Prof, Leighton Vaughan Williams, reflects on the US Masters and what prediction markets have to do with it...... Read more | Comment now
The Betfair Prof: "Question: How do you find a missing submarine? Answer: Ask the audience"
In this week's instalment the Betfair Prof, Professor Leighton Vaughan Williams, tells us a tale of old about how betting markets do more than make people money, they help the US Navy find submarines...... Read more | Comment now
The Betfair Prof: "It's the Ken and Boris, Brian and Sian Show"
Prediction market expert the Betfair Prof, better known as Professor Leighton Vaughan Williams, takes us through the weird and the wild of the latest poll on the London Mayoral election. What does it all mean for prediction markets and betting? Read on...... Read more | Comment now
The Betfair Prof: "Sink or swim? What can the prediction markets tell us about the Boat Race?"
The Betfair Prof, expert on all things prediction market-related, likes the favourite in the Boat Race. Unfortunately for him, the Betfair market has both the Dark and Light Blues at even money!... Read more | Comment now
The Betfair Prof: "It's been a dog's life for followers of the prediction markets!"
Prediction market guru Leighton Vaughan Williams tells us why the money didn't talk at Crufts and why favourites with the bookies are distinctly different from favourites on Betfair...... Read more | Comment now
The Betfair Prof: What the Cheltenham Gold Cup can tell us about the OTHER Big Race, and vice-versa!
The Betfair Prof, Leighton Vaughan Williams, looks at how significant parallels can be drawn between Friday's Gold Cup showdown between Kauto Star and Denman and the other big race between two powerhouses, Clinton and Obama... But which one is Kauto?!... Read more | Comment now
Prediction markets: What will happen in Texas and Ohio?
The Betfair Prof, Leighton Vaughan Williams, tells us why the best way of predicting the outcome of Tuesday's primaries between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama is to leave a drunken man in a field and see what happens...... Read more | Comment now
The Betfair Prof: Like them or loath them, you simply can't ignore prediction markets
Professor Leighton Vaughan Williams runs us through the background of prediction markets, why they are so important and even how Daniel Day-Lewis could have hedged his bets at the Oscars last night... Read more | Comment now
The Betfair Prof: "It's the Madness of Crowds"
Professor Leighton Vaughan Williams tells us why the betting markets were right on Super Tuesday, and why 'the madness of crowds' had a big impact...... Read more | Comment now
The Betfair Prof: "Three years on... and little has changed!"
Professor Leighton Vaughan Williams explores who the betting markets say is the most electable candidate on the eve of Super Tuesday... Read more | Comment now
The Betfair Prof: "Not MO-mentum but NO-mentum"
Professor Leighton Vaughan Williams reflects on recent contests and takes a look ahead to South Carolina and Florida... Read more | Comment now
The Betfair Prof: "Follow the money!"
Politics betting and prediction expert Professor Leighton Vaughan Williams takes a look at where the money is ahead of this weekend's Nevada Caucuses and South Carolina Primary... Read more | Comments (3)
The Betfair Prof: "How did everyone get New Hampshire so horribly wrong?"
Predictions expert Professor Leighton Vaughan Williams takes a look at what happened in the volatile betting markets on Tuesday night... Read more | Comment now
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