Writer, Personal Finance
Writer at Better Bet. Personal-finance journalist. Covers the money, tax, mortgage and compliance side of matched betting.
Charlotte spent six years writing personal finance for UK consumer titles before joining Better Bet in 2024. She covers the parts of matched betting that aren't really about betting: tax-free profits, credit-score impact, mortgage applications, the new affordability checks, and what the ASA and Gambling Commission actually require of UK bettors.
Matched betting and mortgages: invisible on your credit file, visible on your bank statements, and the FCA affordability rule never mentions gambling at all.
Charlotte Reeves13 min read
Is matched betting a scam? The technique is real, legal and tax-free, but the industry around it hides genuine cons. Here's how to tell them apart.
Charlotte Reeves12 min read
The best bank accounts for matched betting in the UK (2026): instant withdrawals, the gambling block, e-money vs FSCS, and what it means for your mortgage.
Charlotte Reeves13 min read
Is matched betting still worth it in 2026? Yes: it is still legal, tax-free and profitable, but a 40% gaming tax and a 10x wagering cap have reshaped offers.
Charlotte Reeves12 min read
On 27 May 2026 the ASA upheld a complaint against Oddschecker for Instagram ads featuring Kane and Haaland. Here is what the ruling means for matched bettors.
Charlotte Reeves11 min read
The UKGC's 21 May 2026 clarification narrowed the Financial Risk Assessment framework. Here's what it means for UK matched bettors in plain English.
Charlotte Reeves12 min read
Yes, matched betting is legal in the UK. Here's why, what the Gambling Commission and ASA have actually ruled, and what bookmakers can and can't do.
Charlotte Reeves11 min read