AK Bets Podcast

AK Bets are the new kids on the block in UK & Irish bookmaking. Fed up with the direction bookmaking was heading AK Bets founder Anthony Kaminskas decided to set up his own betting website which built upon the foundations laid down by the AK Bets brand On-Course at Irish racetracks.

The AK Bets Podcasts feature discussions on a wide range of sports from industry experts and sports betting gurus to ensure that you, the listener, is fully informed on major events coming up in the sporting calendar.

If you like a bet or just want to learn more about the highs and lows of bookmaking this is the podcast for you.

Looking for an exciting new bookmaker to place your bets with take a look at AKBets.bet or Download the App now.

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#13 - Rugby World Cup Podcast: The Quarter Finals

Send us a text Host Hugh Cahill is joined by Ireland's favourite octogenarian George Hook and AK Bets’ David O’Reilly to discuss the four mouthwatering Quarter Finals at the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Will Ireland beat New Zealand and if so by how much? Should France be favourites v South Africa? Will Fiji surprise England? Can Argentina finally put in a performance v Wales? Listen now and take advantage of the big prices on offer with AK Bets. Like, Subscribe, Review and Get Involved by submitting q...

Oct 11, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 13

#12 - Weekend Sports Show – Fri 06 Oct 2023

Send us a text Our hosting duo of Hugh Cahill & Alan Cawley are joined by the Sunday World’s Kevin Palmer to chat all things Premier League & the absolute state of VAR. Irish cricketing legend Alan Lewis gives his thoughts on the Cricket World Cup with a big-priced tip and Hugh gives his 5-To-Follow for the upcoming National Hunt season and AK Bets push the prices out on them all. If you're having a bet this weekend please consider AKBets.bet for big prices, big opinions and great value ...

Oct 05, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 12

#11 – Rugby World Cup Podcast: Group Stage Finales

Send us a text Host Hugh Cahill is joined by ‘Man of the People’ George Hook and AK Bets’ David O’Reilly to break down the Final Group matches notably the Pool B decider between Ireland v Scotland. Undoubtedly the teams funniest show yet with George offering not-to-be-missed opinions on Japanese rugby and cuisine amongst other things. Questions in our #AskGeorge feature are appreciated. Like, Subscribe, Review and Get Involved by submitting questions for next week's podcast via Twitter/X. If you...

Oct 04, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 11

#10 - Weekend Sports Show - Episode 3

Send us a text Our hosting duo of Hugh Cahill & Alan Cawley join Gary Murphy (Irish Daily Mirror) with a deep dive into the Ryder Cup in Rome this weekend. Kevin Palmer (Sunday World) is back to discuss all things Premier League whilst basking in the glory of his 14/1 winning tip last week. Jane Mangan (RTE Racing) dials in to preview the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in Paris this weekend. Like, Subscribe, Review and Get Involved by submitting questions for next week's podcast via Twitter/X. If...

Sep 29, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 10

#9 - Rugby World Cup Podcast: Round 4

Send us a text Hugh Cahill, George Hook and Joe Lee (AK Bets) are back to review Ireland's victory over South Africa and the impact on both country's chances of lifting the Webb Ellis Cup. Australian commentator Sean Maloney provides the take from Down Under on what's going wrong in Australian Rugby. Ireland and South Africa are the countries now most likely to meet in the final according to AK Bets with both available at 3/1 to bring back the trophy. Like, Subscribe, Review and Get Involved by ...

Sep 28, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 9

#8 - Weekend Sports Show - Episode 2

Send us a text Stable Stalwarts, Hugh Cahill & Alan Cawley are joined by Kevin Palmer (Sunday World), Gary Murphy (Daily Mirror) and Brian O'Leary (Irish NFL Podcast) to discuss all things football, golf, rugby and NFL. This weeks show focuses on the utter turmoil at Manchester United with the boys in the studio struggling to see light at the end of the tunnel for Erik Ten Hag's merry band of prima donnas. Golf chat zones in on the upcoming Ryder Cup (see next week's show for an in-depth pre...

Sep 22, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 8

#7 - Rugby World Cup Podcast: Round 3

Send us a text Hugh Cahill, George Hook, Joe Lee (AK Bets) and Rob Vickerman look ahead to this weekend's group matches notably the mouthwatering clash between Ireland and South Africa. Opinions are split on which country will get the job done and likely top the Pool and George has some big opinions on the formation of the South African squad which are the direct opposite of Rob. With Ireland available @ 5/4 and South Africa @ 4/5 there's nowhere offering better value on the game than AKBets.bet...

Sep 21, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 7

#6 - Weekend Sports Show: Episode 1

Send us a text A new Weekly podcast joins the AK Bets stable featuring Hugh Cahill (host), Alan Cawley and guest appearances from various experts. This week the guys pick the brains of RTE horse racing presenter Jane Mangan on the upcoming St Leger @ Doncaster, they speak with Brian O'Leary from the Irish NFL Podcast dials in to discuss all things gridiron and Hugh & Alan preview football from the English Premier League to tonight's League Of Ireland humdinger between Derry City and Shamrock...

Sep 14, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 6

#5 - Rugby World Cup Podcast: Round 2

Send us a text With one round of fixtures completed Hugh Cahill (host), George Hook (legend) and David O’Reilly (AK Bets) review the action so far and preview this week’s upcoming fixtures. Discussions focus on outright picture which has now changed with South Africa favourites to lift the trophy closely followed by France. This episode also features insight from Former England Sevens Captain Rob Vickerman. If you want to feature in next week’s episode use the #AskGeorge hashtag on Twitter/X to ...

Sep 14, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 5

#4 - Rugby World Cup Preview

Send us a text The all new AK Bets Rugby World Cup Podcast is here. Hosted by Irish Rugby commentator Hugh Cahill and featuring big opinions from Irish broadcasting legend George Hook and big odds courtesy of AK Bets PR Man David O'Reilly. The AK Bets Rugby World Cup Podcast, released every Thursday throughout the World Cup, has got you covered. Our Preview episode combines in-depth analysis from the AK Bets team above and a cameo from ITV's Scottish rugby commentator Scott Hastings. If you want...

Sep 07, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 4

#3 - The Boys & Alan Alger

Send us a text Pete, AK and Celebrant Dave sit down with betting industry PR guru Alan Alger to discuss the topics of the month affecting the gambling industry in the UK & Ireland. They touch on the dreaded Affordability question, AK Bets’ new greyhound trader James Pryce, football betting, the Rugby World Cup and much more. The final half of the episode is a deep dive into Alan’s career. From his early days in Trading for a spread betting company to his pivot into PR with Blue Square and, l...

Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 3

#2 - Rugby World Cup: Teaser

Send us a text A teaser for the all new AK Bets Rugby World Cup podcast hosted by Hugh Cahill featuring Irish broadcasting legend George Hook and AK Bets's very own Dave O'Reilly. For all your Rugby World Cup needs look out for the AK Bets Rugby World Cup Preview released on Thursday 7th September. Like, Subscribe, Review and Get Involved by submitting questions for next week's podcast via Twitter/X. If you're having a bet today please consider AK Bets & Download The App for Big Prices, Big ...

Aug 31, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 2

#1 - The Boys & Nick Goff

Send us a text Episode 1 of the AK Bets Betting Podcast features regulars Peter Ling (host), AK (AK Bets) and Celebrant Dave (Head of PR & Inappropriate Content) as they chew the fat on gambling topics in the news mixed with stories of yesteryear. Special guest for this episode is Nick Goff who is the former Head of Football Trading @ Coral and who now works for a football syndicate primarily targeting Asian football markets. Nick discusses what it was like ‘back in the day’ trading Football...

Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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