Episode 157

In this episode, host Shane Mercer sits down with Mark Penelton, a long-standing member of the inplayLIVE community and a full-time professional sports bettor. Together, they unravel the controversial story that’s been making waves among bettors—a massive hockey wager that was voided across multiple sportsbooks, leaving many in the community both shocked and frustrated.

Shane and Mark break down exactly what happened, dive into how odds providers like BetRadar can affect outcomes for thousands of players at once, and discuss the broader implications for the sports betting industry.

You’ll also hear Mark’s journey from the world of finance and hockey coaching to his current life as a professional bettor, strategies for managing risk and emotion, and the evolving nature of sports betting technology and markets—including prediction exchanges and crypto betting platforms.