Bernard Marantelli, an expert in the gambling industry, has become one of the few practitioners to achieve "industrialization of advantage" by systematically identifying inefficiencies in the market and transforming them into scalable advantages. Coming from a gambling family, he initially worked with horse racing data, later enhancing his risk management skills through algorithmic trading and experience in the financial sector. Marantelli has orchestrated a $57.8 million winning operation for the Texas lottery, founded Colossus Bets introducing the cash-out model, assembled the White Swan data team to develop proprietary gambling models, and recently launched iBankroll to provide capital-as-a-service for operators. His career exemplifies the complete industrialization path from discovering inefficiencies to building infrastructure, and he continues to explore scalable gambling advantages as an investor and partner in the Waterhouse VC network.
Professional Background and Advantage Discovery
Bernard Marantelli was born into an Australian gambling family and initially engaged in horse racing data analysis and greyhound betting, recognizing the importance of "knowing more than the market." He gained an early advantage through Betfair algorithmic trading and later entered the financial industry's options trading sector to enhance his risk management skills. Between 2004 and 2009, he won multiple large prizes through the Scoop6 jackpot, including a record-breaking £5.5 million shared with his team, laying the foundation for his subsequent industrial operations.
Industrialization Construction and Core Projects
Marantelli shifted from merely finding inefficiencies to systematically building infrastructure: In 2012, he founded Colossus Bets, introduced the cash-out model and applied for a patent, which has now become an industry standard; in 2019, he assembled White Swan Data, developing proprietary gambling models covering multiple sports, expanding the team from 10 to over 150 people; in 2023, he planned the Texas lottery operation, winning a $57.8 million prize with a 99.3% coverage rate through precise calculations and team collaboration; his latest project, iBankroll, provides capital-as-a-service for operators, taking on volatility risks, with 15 signed and 20 more in discussions.
Collaborative Development and Industry Impact
As an investor and partner in the Waterhouse VC network, Marantelli is committed to transforming gambling advantages into stable, financeable business models. Since its establishment in 2019, Waterhouse VC, a fund focusing on the gambling game sector, has achieved a total return of 3,766%. By continuously building practical and competitive tools, Marantelli raises market thresholds, providing the gambling industry with a complete paradigm from discovering inefficiencies to systematic scale operations.
