Can you profit from long-term arbitrage?

Sports arbitrage (surebets) is traditionally associated with fast trades, where differences in bookmaker odds guarantee a profit within minutes or hours. But can this strategy be applied to long-term markets — for example, placing bets on championship outcomes, tournament brackets, or transfer deals months in advance?

In this article, we’ll explore:

• How long-term arbs differ from classic ones
• Which types of sports events are suitable for this kind of arbitrage
• Real-world examples and calculations
• Risks and pitfalls of the strategy