“I didn’t want to be at the football on Saturday, I wanted to be at the races!”

In this episode of Shooting the Breeze, host Andrew James speaks with leading Melbourne bookmaker Mark Sampieri about his unique journey from a childhood spent at the racetrack with his bookmaker father, to a career in physiotherapy to becoming a prominent figure in the betting industry himself. Mark discusses the evolution of bookmaking and the impact of online betting, along with advice for aspiring bookmakers and insights into where the industry could be heading. Mark also reflects on his experiences working with elite athletes, his property investment journey and the importance of mentorship and learning from your mistakes.

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