Your first couple of months with matched betting can be really exciting, and also pretty damn profitable. Once you’ve realised that this is a completely legitimate way to make money online, and you’ve managed to grasp exactly how the process works, you knuckle down with following the advice of Profit Accumulator, and it’s very possible to see your earnings growing every single day.
But whilst you’re enjoying having that extra cash in your pocket, you might have a few reservations about just how long this can possibly last.
You’re tapping to new customer offers from bookmakers, and surely they’ll dry up eventually? Well yes, to an extent, that is true.
But it’s very possible to do matched betting long term, and continue to reap the rewards for many years into the future. It’s just a case of understanding the long term prospects, knowing how you might have to tweak your strategy, and carefully planning out your next steps.
Here’s what you need to know about doing matched betting long term…
HANG ON A MINUTE – WHAT IS MATCHED BETTING?!
Right, let’s hold our horses for just a minute here (pun totally intended), and consider what matched betting actually is.
Simply put, it’s a way to create guaranteed and risk-free profits by leveraging free bets from online bookies.
Your earnings are completely tax free, and it’s one of my all-time favourite side hustles. Yep, I know it sounds too good to be true – and that was definitely a concern that I had when I was first getting started – but it’s genuine, and I earned £1,121.57 in my first three months alone.
Not too shabby for something that I only dedicated an average of a few hours per week to.
Getting started is simple and straightforward, too. Simply sign up for a free trial at Profit Accumulator, and you’ll be given access to your first two matched betting offers, with full and detailed instructions. Completing those offers will pocket you at least £60, and it gives you a great taste for what’s involved and what the earning potential really is.
Still got questions about things like how much you can earn, how it works, and how much time it takes? Pop over to my post on 15 FAQs About Making Money With Matched Betting, where I give you the lowdown on exactly what you need to know.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU RUN OUT OF MATCHED BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS?
Okay, so this is the biggest concern that people have when it comes to matched betting long term. Your initial profits are created by getting free bets when you sign up with a bookie, and of course, eventually, you’ll run out of new bookies to sign up with.
First of all, it’s worth pointing out here that this won’t happen anywhere near as quickly as you think it might. Prior to getting started with matched betting, I had next to zero knowledge of gambling, and if you’d asked to name some bookmakers, I probably would have been able to name maybe four or five.
I quickly realised though that there are SO MANY to work through. At the time of writing, there are 79 sign up offers available on Profit Accumulator, and that’s fairly typical. So you can expect to complete 79 offers with new bookies before you even consider any longer term strategies, and those could easily keep you busy and profitable for your first 2-3 months.
Once you’ve done those though, you’ll quickly realise that you’re only just beginning. This is when you’ll move on to reload offers, and more advanced matched betting techniques…
RELOAD OFFERS
Bookies lure punters in by offering an initial free bet when they sign up. After you’ve redeemed that offer, they want to keep you coming back again and again. So that’s why there are tons of ‘reload offers’ to work your way through, with bookies with which you already have an account.
These reload offers are super common, and in my experience, there are plenty to work through every single day of the week. To make sure that you don’t miss out, check out the forum over at Profit Accumulator. There’s a dedicated thread that helps members to earn £1,000+ per month, and you’ll get a great insight into how members are cashing in daily.
The beauty of reload offers is that they’re largely based around the exact same principles that you use during the sign up offers. So once you’re at this stage, you know what you’re doing and you’ve built up your confidence, so it’s just a case of cracking on.
My personal favourite when it comes to reload offers are the free slot machine spins. So you’ll be given, for example, 20 free spins on a casino game. You’re not guaranteed to win anything with these but as long as you don’t keep spinning once you’ve used your bonus, you definitely won’t lose either.
These offers are really quick to redeem, they couldn’t be any simpler, and I’ve been amazed at just how profitable they can be. They regularly add an extra ten or twenty quid to my matched betting earnings while I’m just watching the TV or cooking dinner.
FOOTBALL AND HORSE RACING REFUNDS
Football and horse racing refunds involve a more advanced matched betting tactic, and it’s a string that you may well want to add to your bow to help you continue to make profits from matched betting long term.
A typical offer here would be along the lines of ‘get your money back if your horse finishes second’. Using the back and lay principles that we become familiar with when learning the basics, we can create some generous, low risk profits.
My advice here is simple… If you’ve completed all the available sign up offers, and you’ve had a good stab at any reload offers, then refer to the Profit Accumulator tutorial that explains in detail exactly how you can leverage refund offers.
If you’re not quite at that stage yet though? Don’t worry about it for the time being. Maintaining profitability with matched betting does involve stepping out of your comfort zone and learning new strategies and techniques, but you don’t have to tackle everything all at once.
WILL THE BOOKIES CLOSE DOWN MY ACCOUNTS?
This a common misconception that people have about matched betting. What you really need to know is that unless you’re doing something that’s fraudulent (such as trying to sign up for multiple accounts with a single bookmaker), then your account will not be closed down.
Matched betting is 100% legal, so you’ve got nothing to worry about when it comes to staying on the wrong side of the law or getting yourself into trouble.
What could possibly happen though is that you find yourself ‘gubbed’ by a bookie. That’s matched betting lingo for when they decide to issue you no more free bets.
Is this is a big issue? In my experience, no. I’m about ten months into my matched betting journey, and I’ve been gubbed a couple of times. Ultimately though, it’s had an imperceptible impact on my earning potential, and I don’t consider it to be a problem. There are so many offers out there on a daily basis, so being excluded by just a few bookies isn’t a big deal.
MY TOP TIPS FOR MATCHED BETTING LONG TERM
- Take each day as it comes
If you’re at the start of your matched betting journey, don’t let the prospect of what you’ll be doing three months down the line overwhelm you. You learn as you go, and things DO quickly fall into place. Be sure to steer clear of the common matched betting mistakes to stay on the right track.
- Take advantage of the support offered by Profit Accumulator
Profit Accumulator gives you all the tools, advice, and support that you need to maximise your chances of turning matched betting into a lucrative, long-term income stream. The tutorials make the process crystal clear, and the forum is an excellent resource when you’re stuck or just need a little inspiration. Make the most of it.
- Create good routines
What really matters the most when it comes to matched betting long term is that you’re consistent. This is the single thing that will drive your profitability, so it pays to create solid routines so you can tap into all the opportunities available to you. I highly recommend dedicating at least a few hours a week to your matched betting activities, and making sure that it’s in your diary and becomes non-negotiable for you.
- Don’t be scared to learn more advanced tactics
I’m yet to meet a single person who thought that matched betting was super easy from the moment they started. But I’m also yet to meet a single person who stuck with it for a week or two, and didn’t find that they quickly got their heads round it. Once you’re comfortable with the basics, don’t be scared to advance to the slightly more complicated offers. They’ll soon become second nature, too!
SO YOU REALLY CAN DO MATCHED BETTING LONG TERM?
Here’s the thing… I can’t promise you long term success with this. I can’t promise you long term success with anything for that matter, because there are so many different variables at play here. I’d never suggest that you quit your job and rely on matched betting full time, because that would be plain old irresponsible.
Legislation could change, and free bets could be banned as a promotional tool. You might be extremely unlucky and find yourself gubbed from practically every bookie you sign up for. These things aren’t completely out of the realms of possibility, but the chances of them happening are slim to none.
Based on my experiences… Yes, you really can do matched betting long term.
I’ve been doing this for ten months, and I see no signs of my income waning or disappearing, If anything, I can only see further potential as my knowledge and confidence grow. I believe that the same is possible for you. The opportunity is waiting for you right now, so make hay whilst the sun shines is the best advice that I can give you.
Have you been matched betting long term? What advice would you give to others who are thinking about doing the same? I’d love to hear about your experiences, so leave a comment below and let me know!


Great post Ruth! I’ll be refocusing on matched betting over the next few months. You’re absolutely right, there are so many ways to earn after the initial sign up offers. I’m just delving into the more advanced stuff now but I’ve also noticed new sign up offers appearing. 7 months and counting for me 🙂
Thanks Mhairi! That’s a great point about new sign up offers often appearing – it’s definitely worth checking back on that section even once you move on to the reloads!
This is a great explanation of where the money comes from after the initial sign up offers! I made a lot of money from matched betting when I started but I let it slide and I’ve been wondering whether it’s worth getting back into it. It’s great to hear you’re still going strong after 10 months. I think I’ll give it another go!
It really is so easy to let it slide! So good to hear though that you’ve made a lot of money with matched betting!
Ruth, first a belated happy & profitable new year.
The advice you give on matched betting is really helpful. To get involved in MB is one of my goals for this year – as well as starting my own blog. Thank you for all your help.