How This Long-Time Member Made £52,000 From Value Betting Alone Last Year

During 2024, Outplayed’s Pro and Pro Plus tools became more powerful than ever, and one member, Ellis11, has been making the most of it.

A long-time user of Outplayed and early tester of our new Golf Master tool, Ellis11 has quietly built up over £52,000 in profit using a combination of Pro and Pro Plus tools.

Ellis has been kind enough to share their journey, from getting started as a student to now operating with a five-figure bankroll and betting around 30 hours per week.

Whether you’re new to value betting or already using the Outplayed Pro and Pro Plus tools yourself, there’s a lot to learn from Ellis’s approach.

From Student Side Hustle To Serious Profit

Ellis first discovered Matched Betting in early 2021 while studying at university and built up a bankroll from their profits before starting value betting with the Outplayed Pro tools last year.

“I started Matched betting through a friend of mine. I’ve now finished uni and work part-time, but I’ve been value betting since late 2024.”

Ellis has been an Outplayed member for over four and a half years now, steadily progressing from Matched Betting into more advanced strategies.

As of today, Ellis’s profit using the Pro Tools sits at over £52,000.

The Tools Behind The Profits

While Ellis uses most of the tools available through the Outplayed Pro membership, the main focus has been on:

• Steam Chaser

• Extra Place Master

• Golf Master

Each plays a different role in the strategy, but the Steam Chaser is where most of the weekly turnover happens.

“I’ve made over £52,000 from the Pro Tools overall. The Steam Chaser is the one I use the most during the week.”

Ellis tracks everything carefully using both the in built profit tracker and spreadsheets to manage results. Check out some of Ellis’s results so far:

Steam Chaser: 1762 bets placed using the Steam Chaser making a total profit of £20841.61

Extra Place Master: 6675 bets placed using the Extra Place Master making a total profit of £26724.15

2UP Master: 538 bets placed using the 2UP Master making a total profit of £3335.48

Steam Chaser Settings And Strategy

When it comes to Steam Chaser, Ellis sticks to a focused setup and avoids cluttered markets.

“I mainly bet on Football and Basketball, but mostly football. I turn off half-time results and avoid corners/bookings. I focus on Match Result, Handicaps, and Match Totals.I have found a lot of success with Asian handicaps, especially 0.0 (also known as Draw No Bet)."

Ellis also configures these Steam Chaser filters to the following:

Markets: Winner, Handicaps, Match Totals

Steam %: 10%

Odds: Max 10.0

Periods: Full Match Only

Time Until: 12 hours

Early Success With The Golf Master

As one of the early testers of the Golf Master, Ellis has already seen encouraging results, despite some near misses.

“The Golf Master is a great way to get value on weekly golf tournaments, especially majors. So far, I’ve made £289 profit with an expected value (EV) of £679.I’ve been unlucky recently - finished 2nd in four straight tournaments - but the EV is there.”

A Week In The Life: Time, Setup, And Routine

Ellis treats this like a serious side hustle - putting in around 30 hours per week.

“I usually bet between 9am–12pm, especially on Saturdays. That’s where most of the value is. I also target big events like Cheltenham, Royal Ascot, and the start of the football season.”

It’s also good to hear Ellis’s set-up is refreshingly simple:

“I just have a laptop and phone. That’s all I’ve used since I started.”

Managing Bankroll And Variance

With experience has come scale.

Ellis now manages the following separate bankrolls across different value betting strategies:

• £20,000 for Steam Chaser

• £15,000 for Golf

• £17,000 for Horse No Lay

Ellis uses quarter Kelly staking to stay consistent and to manage variance during the inevitable downswings.

“My biggest downswings were around £4,600 on horses and £4,800 on Steam Chaser. It’s tough, but I stay focused on getting EV. Long-term, it evens out.”

Avoiding Gubbings And Protecting Accounts

When it comes to avoiding being gubbed and account longevity, Ellis takes a cautious but deliberate approach:

“On new accounts, I start slowly - I take lower-value bets and mix in some mug bets. Over time, I’ll gradually increase my stake size and go after more valuable bets.I also avoid huge EV bets, like 130%+, as I think those get flagged more easily.”

Advice For New Members

With over four years of experience and more than £50k in profits, Ellis’s advice is clear and grounded:

“Pick a strategy and stick to it. Focus on grabbing as much expected value (EV) as possible and don’t give up when you hit a bad run. Preparation is everything. Make sure you have accounts opened and money ready. You need to be quick to get the best prices.”

Final Thoughts

From a student just starting out to a serious bettor with tens of thousands in profit, Ellis’s journey is a brilliant example of what’s possible with the right tools and consistent effort.

The value betting tools, like Steam Chaser, Extra Place Master and Golf Master, are powerful - but they work best in the hands of someone who treats value betting with discipline and patience.

If you’ve got your own success story to share, we’d love to hear it. Just reach out to the Outplayed team or post in the forum.