Australian Betting Exchange
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YOUR BETFAIR PUNTERS' GUIDE
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BETFAIR SPORTS
With more than one million registered
customers, Betfair is the world's No. 1 online
betting exchange, a concept that the company
pioneered and one that has revolutionised the
wagering industry. A betting exchange is an online
marketplace where punters bet at odds set by
other punters, rather than a bookmaker, bringing
together people with directly opposing views. The
result? Punters get much better odds, whether
you want to back a selection, lay a selection, or
bet in-play, because you are betting against other
punters, not a bookmaker or the tote.
BETFAIR AUSTRALIA
Betfair Australia is the only licensed betting
exchange in Australia. A joint venture between
Betfair in the UK and Publishing and Broadcasting
Limited, it is licensed in Tasmania, with its main
operation based in Hobart.
1. WELCOME TO BETFAIR
At first glance, the Betfair Sports Page might appear full of information, but
it's easy to find your way around ­ once you know what you're looking for.
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SAFE AND SECURE
Betfair is a secure site. You never know who you are betting against, and every bet is confidential. The only time your card
details are sent over the internet is when you open an account, and all information is stored on Betfair's secure service. All users' funds are held by
a secure, ring-fenced trust at the National Australia Bank in Hobart.
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BETTING
AS IT SHOULD BE.
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HOW BETFAIR WORKS
A good way to understand Betfair is to
think of it in similar terms to the Stock
Exchange. Just as you buy a share on the
Stock Exchange if you think it's cheap,
you back a selection to win with Betfair
if you believe the odds are generous. And
just as you sell a share when you think
it's too expensive, with Betfair you lay a
selection (offer odds to other punters)
when you feel the odds aren't generous
enough. Betfair takes a commission of
between 2%-5% on your net winnings on
each market. Punters who have a net loss
on a market don't pay any commission.
Crucially, Betfair's system guarantees that
the winner gets paid as soon as a market
is settled. There is no risk of default, with
punters unable to bet on credit. When
the outcome is known, the winning party
receives the dividend, less commission.
INDEX TO ABOVE PAGE:
Search Markets
The quickest way to get to your bet. Enter
the name or event you are interested in, and
all available markets will appear.
All Markets
Every Betfair market is listed in this menu.
Click on the one you are interested in. You
may need to click on several submenus
before finding the specific market you are
looking for.
Fastlinks
The most popular and most relevant
markets to Betfair Australia users are listed
in the middle of the homepage, for example
racing and Aussie Rules. Click on a link to go
straight to a market.
Forum
Chat to your fellow Betfair members about
anything in the world of punting, and get
some great betting information at the
same time.
My Account
Houses all your relevant Betfair account
information including betting history and
funding methods.
Login
Enter your username and password here
to log in to your account, and then you can
start betting.
Recently Viewed Markets
These are the markets you have looked at
most recently. Click on a link to go straight
to a specific market.
In-play Today
A list of markets for that day which you can
bet on in-running (during the actual event).
Click on a link to go straight to a specific
market. Australians can bet In-play over the
phone ­ call 1800 759 354.
Closing Soon
Highlights all markets which are closing or
being turned in-play.
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