Scott McGlynn

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Scott is an experienced betting content writer supplying content to major bookmakers and several sports betting websites. His passions are horse racing and Scottish football, and he’s a regular attendee at racetracks at home and abroad.

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Professional Background

Scott has enjoyed sports betting for over 25 years and has created sports and betting content for over 10 years.

Having been employed by MyRacing and then the Racing Post, Scott is a passionate horse racing fan who is a regular attendee at racecourses in the UK and further afield, having visited Churchill Downs in the US and Happy Valley and Sha Tin in Hong Kong.

He has provided sports betting content for several websites, including Colossus Bets, Mansion Bet, and Eurosport.

Expertise and Contributions

With an in-depth knowledge of flat and jump racing, Scott began to contribute to Freebets.com in 2021, and he now takes a daily overview of the horse racing section, ensuring we offer the coverage that horse racing fans enjoy.

Implementing new sections, such as Longest Travellers and Market Movers, has expanded the horse racing coverage at Freebets, overhauled our Cheltenham Festival and Grand National analysis, and added international meetings like the Breeders' Cup.

Aside from horse racing, Scott is also a huge football fan, particularly of Scottish football, and he regularly provides tips and match previews for the action north of the border.

Rugby Union is another of Scott's interests, so watch out for his tips and previews for the Six Nations and other internationals.

Personal Interests

Scott's primary interest is sports betting - he loves racing whenever his schedule allows or popping along to watch a Scottish lower-league game.

Aside from this, he is an avid traveller, having travelled long-term for several years, visiting over 65 countries so far.

Scott's Top Tips for Sports Betting

Shop Around

Always look for value when placing your bets.

This can range from finding better odds, securing more favourable place terms, or taking advantage of a bookmaker offering consolation bonuses if your bet loses.

Do your homework to compare odds and each-way terms and locate bookies offering Best Odds Guaranteed.

Spread The Love

To grab value by shopping around, having accounts with several bookmakers is best.

Imagine backing a winner at 5/1 that was available at 8/1 with another bookie!

It's hard work to dig out a winner, so when you do, ensure you're fully rewarded by placing your bet at the best possible odds.

Never Chase Losses

This has to be the number one rule when having a bet - never chase your losses.

Only ever bet with money you can afford to lose - if you do lose, don't try and win it back by placing further bets.

Stop, regroup, and go again another day.

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#	Outcome The outcome of the race you would like to discover your potential return for.	Odds The odds the bookmaker is offering.	Place Odds The fraction of the odds you will win as part of the each way bet. This will be noted by your bookmaker.	Rule 4 The amount that will be deducted from your winnings should a horse withdraw from the race. This will be noted by your bookmaker.
1	Outcome	Odds Numerator Odds Denominator Odds in decimal format Odds in American format	Place Odds	Place Odds
2	Outcome	Odds Numerator Odds Denominator Odds in decimal format Odds in American format	Place Odds	Place Odds

#	Outcome The outcome of the race you would like to discover your potential return for.	Odds The odds the bookmaker is offering.	Place Odds The fraction of the odds you will win as part of the each way bet. This will be noted by your bookmaker.	Rule 4 The amount that will be deducted from your winnings should a horse withdraw from the race. This will be noted by your bookmaker.
1	Outcome	Odds Numerator Odds Denominator Odds in decimal format Odds in American format	Place Odds	Place Odds
2	Outcome	Odds Numerator Odds Denominator Odds in decimal format Odds in American format	Place Odds	Place Odds
3	Outcome	Odds Numerator Odds Denominator Odds in decimal format Odds in American format	Place Odds	Place Odds

#	Outcome The outcome of the race you would like to discover your potential return for.	Odds The odds the bookmaker is offering.	Place Odds The fraction of the odds you will win as part of the each way bet. This will be noted by your bookmaker.	Rule 4 The amount that will be deducted from your winnings should a horse withdraw from the race. This will be noted by your bookmaker.
1	Outcome	Odds Numerator Odds Denominator Odds in decimal format Odds in American format	Place Odds	Place Odds
2	Outcome	Odds Numerator Odds Denominator Odds in decimal format Odds in American format	Place Odds	Place Odds
3	Outcome	Odds Numerator Odds Denominator Odds in decimal format Odds in American format	Place Odds	Place Odds
4	Outcome	Odds Numerator Odds Denominator Odds in decimal format Odds in American format	Place Odds	Place Odds

#	Outcome The outcome of the race you would like to discover your potential return for.	Odds The odds the bookmaker is offering.	Place Odds The fraction of the odds you will win as part of the each way bet. This will be noted by your bookmaker.	Rule 4 The amount that will be deducted from your winnings should a horse withdraw from the race. This will be noted by your bookmaker.
1	Outcome	Odds Numerator Odds Denominator Odds in decimal format Odds in American format	Place Odds	Place Odds
2	Outcome	Odds Numerator Odds Denominator Odds in decimal format Odds in American format	Place Odds	Place Odds
3	Outcome	Odds Numerator Odds Denominator Odds in decimal format Odds in American format	Place Odds	Place Odds
4	Outcome	Odds Numerator Odds Denominator Odds in decimal format Odds in American format	Place Odds	Place Odds

Scott McGlynn

Professional Background

Expertise and Contributions

Personal Interests

Scott's Top Tips for Sports Betting

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