Arbitrage Betting Explained: Risk-Free Profits

Arbitrage betting (or 'arbing') is a strategy where you bet on all possible outcomes of an event across different bookmakers to guarantee a profit, regardless of the result. It's possible because different bookmakers often disagree on the probability of outcomes.

Here's a simple example: Bookmaker A offers Team X to win at 2.10, while Bookmaker B offers Team Y to win at 2.10 in a two-outcome market. By splitting your stake correctly between both bets, you're guaranteed a profit of approximately 5% no matter who wins.

The challenge with arbitrage betting is finding these opportunities — they're often small (1-5% margins) and disappear quickly as bookmakers adjust their odds. This is where our Arb Scanner comes in: it monitors odds across all major Australian bookmakers in real-time and alerts you the moment an arbitrage opportunity appears.

To be successful with arbitrage betting, you need: funded accounts with multiple bookmakers, fast execution (arbs can disappear in minutes), and a reliable scanner tool. You also need to be mindful of account management — see our guide on keeping your accounts alive.

Arbitrage betting is a great way to build your bankroll with minimal risk. Many of our members use arbing as a stepping stone before progressing to +EV betting for higher long-term returns.