

#9 - Haralabos Voulgaris: Being the Best at Sports Betting
Sep 29, 2023
World-renowned sports bettor Haralabos Voulgaris shares his analytical approach to gambling, his work with the Dallas Mavericks, and his ambitious endeavor of buying a Spanish football team. Topics include finding edges in betting, building data-driven models, ethics in gambling, addiction to pressure, passion in sports, AI in sports, and advice for younger self.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Speaker's Journey Through Gambling
03:10 • 16min
Building Simulations for Sports Betting
18:52 • 13min
Bringing Data Analysis to Sports Decision-Making
31:34 • 16min
Building a Football Team in Spain
47:12 • 17min
Player Reactions and Cultural Deference
01:04:04 • 2min
Football Competition and Potential of Data-driven Approaches
01:05:36 • 13min
Reflections on Prioritizing Work over Personal Growth and Relationships
01:18:26 • 3min