Betfair

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Betfair Review

Betfair, as a fixed-odds bookmaker, was launched in May 2012. There are over 30 sports on the Sportsbook tab. Customers can also place stakes on events from the world of politics and the entertainment industry.

For bets on many popular matches, Betfair sportsbook places enhanced odds on certain markets - these can be found in the Odds Boost window. There is a Bet Builder option available for football, basketball and others - multiple bets from several events in the same match.

Betfair new customers can choose from an extensive range of payment systems - bank cards, bank transfers, popular e-wallets, prepaid Paysafecard and cash via a Paddy Power Shop.

Betfair received an average rating of 7.4/10 according to a research conducted by Match.Center specialists. In our rating, the betting site shares sixth place with Betfred and Parimatch bookmakers.

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Betfair Odds

To determine the betting odds at the bookmakers, we calculate and compare the margin, which is the operator's commission on the published odds. We take Betfair odds for the main markets in top football, basketball and tennis matches as an example:

To calculate the margin we have applied a simple formula:

Let's now calculate the margin using the Tottenham - Man Utd game as an example. Betfair has set the following quotes for the main outcomes (1 - X - 2): 9/5 (2.80) - 13/5 (3.60) - 29/20 (2.45). The calculation according to the formula above looks like this: (1/2.80 + 1/3.60 + 1/2.45 - 1) x 100 = 4.31%.

Betfair bookmaker margins are kept at a medium level. On average, according to our examples, it was 6.02%. This is an above average figure (5% to 7% margin).

What to Know About Betfair

Betfair is part of the gambling company Flutter Entertainment PLC along with well-known brands such as FanDuel, Paddy Power, PokerStars, Sky Betting & Gaming, and Sportsbet.

Betfair is a British gambling company that operates the world's largest online betting exchange. In addition, Betfair offers fixed odds betting, casino, live casino, slots, poker, exchange games, bingo and virtual sports. It was founded in 2000, with a 'Sportsbook' section launched in May 2012 to compete with traditional bookmakers. In February 2016, Betfair merged with Paddy Power to create Flutter Entertainment plc, which now owns a number of gambling industry bookmakers.

Betfair, which originally appeared on the betting exchanges market, is now also a quality betting platform with many dedicated options. Here are the main benefits of Betfair:

Betfair Sports and Markets

Customers at Betfair sportsbook can stake on matches in more than 30 disciplines. These include:

The Football section features tournaments from more than 80 countries to choose from. England, Germany and Spain have the most extensive coverage, but there are also lower leagues from Uganda, Paraguay, Lithuania and other countries. The top games are presented in a separate tab "Euro Elite", which makes it easier to find the current games in the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Liga Portugal. 

The top matches' coverage is as varied as possible - in addition to main outcomes, handicaps and totals, you can bet on cards & corners, shots, special bets in #OddsOnThat, goalscorers, player assist, statistics for intervals, penalty, red cards and many other options.

For fans of betting on horse racing & greyhounds, Betfair has plenty of tournaments in the UK, Ireland, France, South Africa and Australia. The pages of the selected disciplines show the times of the upcoming races, the list of participants, information on streaming and the options available - Odds Boost, Promo and more. In addition to betting on the winner of the race, special bets can be placed under #OddsOnThat (e.g. winner of the race and runner-up, third and fourth place, race winner and horse in Top 3, etc.).

The tennis betting section on Betfair includes events ranging from Grand Slams, ATP and WTA tournaments to ITF, UTR and Challenger. There are over 150 betting markets - set betting, correct scores, handicaps, totals and special bets such as Both Players to win a Set (Yes/No).

Betfair In Play Betting

The bookmaker offers hundreds of events every day for in-play betting. To help punters, Betfair has provided the following options:

Betfair Streaming

For many live events, the bookmaker offers video broadcasts. To watch live events on the Betfair site or in the app, you need to register and fund your account. The betting site provides videos of many popular sporting events - football, tennis, basketball, volleyball, snooker, rugby, Esports, table tennis, horse racing, greyhound racing and others. In the horse racing section, Betfair streams upcoming races in the UK, Ireland, Australia and other countries.

In the betting line, you can see which current and upcoming matches will be available for streaming. In addition, on Betfair you can find out which TV channel is currently broadcasting or planning to broadcast a particular match.

Betfair Payment Methods

You can fund your Betfair account via a variety of popular payment methods. These include debit cards, e-wallets, Apple Pay, bank transfer and prepaid system Paysafecard.

The table below shows the deposit and withdrawal limits.

In order to deposit funds into your betting account, follow these steps:

Here's a step-by-step instruction on how to withdraw winnings from Betfair:

Betfair App

The bookmaker has launched mobile applications for iOS and Android. The app can be downloaded from the official App Store and Google Play, and there are also download links on the bookmaker's official site under "Betfair mobile". The app offers all the basic options - you can also register, deposit, bet, play casino and live casino games and withdraw your winnings. Note that Betfair has developed a separate mobile app for the exchange section. It is also available for all popular mobile platforms and the installation links can be found under the "Betfair mobile" tab.

Betfair Sign Up Process

To register with Betfair, the customer needs to:

How to Bet at Betfair

To place a bet on Betfair, tap on the "All Sports" button. Then: 

How to Cash Out a Bet at Betfair

The Cash Out feature at Betfair is available for singles, multiples and accas. In order to settle your bet early:

Betfair Security

Betfair operates in the UK under licences issued by the Gambling Commission under account numbers 39439, 39435, 39561 and 39426. The betting site is protected by SSL/TLS technology. In addition, Betfair is certified according to the international information security standard ISO27001. The site is willing to undergo regular independent audits and is committed to reviewing and maintaining security measures in the future.

Betfair Customer Support

Sooner or later, most customers need assistance from the  customer service team. You can ask questions and get answers from Betfair staff through the following channels:

Betfair Betting Tips and Tricks

To make betting more convenient and successful on the website or app, you can use our tips:

Betfair Frequently Asked Questions