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...

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Leighton Vaughan Williams

29 Apr 2008

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......

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Leighton Vaughan Williams

21 Apr 2008

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......

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Leighton Vaughan Williams

14 Apr 2008

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......

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Leighton Vaughan Williams

8 Apr 2008

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...

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Leighton Vaughan Williams

2 Apr 2008

April 2008 - The Betfair Prof

The Betfair Prof: "So what's the issue? It's Electability, Stupid! Isn't it?"

The Betfair Prof: "Oh what a circus! Oh what a fight!"

The Betfair Prof: "Did Tiger have a hope and a prayer after Amen Corner?"

The Betfair Prof: "Question: How do you find a missing submarine? Answer: Ask the audience"

The Betfair Prof: "It's the Ken and Boris, Brian and Sian Show"