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Ryan Edwards

Lead Content Writer

Got the Odds London, United Kingdom Writing since 2025

Ryan Edwards is Got the Odds' lead content writer, specialising in betting guides and strategy content. With eleven years in sports reporting and six writing dedicated betting education, Ryan combines sporting knowledge with practical betting insight. His guides focus on clear, jargon-free explanations that work for newcomers and experienced punters alike. Ryan started out on the regional sports beat before moving into betting content in 2018, and has written more than 500 educational articles since. He writes about responsible gambling because the alternative is content that sells rather than explains.

Areas of expertise

Betting strategy and educational content; sports analysis and form assessment; beginner-friendly tutorial development; responsible gambling communication

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Specialisations
Betting Strategy & Educational Content Sports Analysis & Form Assessment Beginner-Friendly Tutorial Development Responsible Gambling Communication
Achievements
Written 500+ betting guides and strategy articles since 2018; created a beginner betting tutorial series read by more than 100,000 people; eight years reporting on football, racing and tennis before moving into betting education; years spent interviewing players, trainers and managers on the regional sports beat; built a reputation for clear, jargon-free explanations of complex betting concepts
Editorial standards
Writes to the Got The Odds editorial policy: every guide fact-checked against operator terms at the time of writing, no bonus figure published without a source, every page carrying 18+ and safer-gambling signposting. Completed safer gambling and responsible advertising training.

Latest from Ryan Edwards

187 Published

30 Jan 2026 16 min read

Cash Out in Betting Explained

When cash out was first introduced by bookies, it quickly became one of the most popular features, giving you the power to settle your bets early…

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24 Jan 2026 21 min read

How UK Bookmakers Make Money

How Bookmakers Make Money: The 5 Revenue Streams Last Updated: 22 January 2026  ·  Reading Time: 11 minutes How Bookmakers Make Money: The 5 Revenue Streams…

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7 Jan 2026 37 min read

Betting Margin Calculator

Home·Tools·Betting Margin Calculator Betting Margin Calculator Calculate the bookmaker’s margin (overround) on any betting market and see the fair odds with the margin stripped out. Compare…

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6 Jan 2026 38 min read

Matched Betting Calculator

Home·Tools·Matched Betting Calculator Matched Betting Calculator Calculate the lay stake, liability and result for every stage of matched betting: the qualifying bet, a stake-not-returned (SNR) free…

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