Can you beat the bookies? A misleading title of the programme as he was clearly ahead and then had 3 huge football bets on the last day to try and double the bank ended up losing money. There was no attempt to practice sensible betting using a % of your bank and to bet within your means which is quite irresponsible. Instead they focused on the extremes of betting, people who have got into trouble and those who have made loads of money. Most punters enjoy betting as their hobby or in additional to their hobby if they follow a particular sport. They enjoy the buzz and there is always the chance (like last Saurtday) that the stars will align and they walk away with a fortune.