BETTING
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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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