Roles & responsibilities
Assign clear owners for modeling, execution, bankroll oversight, and communications. No overlap = fewer mistakes.
Level 3A · Operations
Run your betting room like a trading desk.
Professional bettors need structure: analysts modeling games, runners placing orders, compliance officers tracking KYC and taxes. This playbook keeps everyone aligned when stakes get serious.
Risk room philosophy
The risk room is the heartbeat of a professional betting group. It collects signals, executes bets, monitors exposure, and documents everything. Without disciplined operations, even the sharpest models fail.
Communication stack
Use secure channels (Signal, Slack with 2FA) and tag messages with match IDs or bet references.
Post-bet logging
Every executed wager should automatically populate a master sheet with timestamp, book, stake, and operator name.
Risk room scheduler
Plan staffing for a match day based on kickoff volume.
Recommended staff: 2 analysts · 2 runners · 1 compliance officer.
Operations checklist
Pre-match: Analysts finalize projections, compliance verifies limits, runners confirm balances on each bookmaker/broker account.
In-play: Maintain a shared dashboard showing exposure per match, outstanding orders, and alert thresholds. Use color codes to pause betting when variance exceeds limits.
Post-match: Reconcile settlements, archive comms logs, and review any errors within 24 hours while details are fresh.
Pre-match infrastructure
- Shared calendar with kickoffs, travel notes, and limit reminders.
- Checklist for account balances, API health, and communication tools.
- Backup plans for ISP or power outages (mobile hotspot, generator).
People management tips
Training cadence: Host monthly drills where staff simulate emergency scenarios (site downtime, bookmaker limit cuts).
Wellness guardrails: Implement shift rotations and mandatory breaks to prevent burnout-driven mistakes.
Documentation: Keep SOPs updated; new hires should be able to follow playbooks without hand-holding.
Data & reporting
Every bet should auto-populate a master ledger (time, market, odds, stake, trader). After each session, export summaries for compliance, tax prep, and performance analysis. Build dashboards showing ROI per analyst and per league.
