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| Reviewed By Genevieve Hawkins |
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About Bet Fair |
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Poker Site
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Summary Review
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If you are into online sportsbooks and you live in Europe, Bet Fair may be the racebook for you. In England, Bet Fair was given the Queen's Award for an outstanding or innovative idea in business and if you are into serious wagering, it may become the only site you use. Bet Fair allows the user to set their own odds on matches, providing them with the chance to either back or lay bets and go against other users. Although this feature may make Bet Fair a popular choice among bookies, the website can be difficult to understand for beginners. Furthermore, anyone with a US address is not allowed to set up an account on Bet Fair.
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Year Started
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2000
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United Kingdom
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Languages
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Dutch
English
German
Greek
Italian
Portuguese
Swedish
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Overall Rating
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Overall, the racebook at Bet Fair looks like an excellent site for international users with some experience at laying odds, although the racebook offers only moderate flexibility. It is a poor site for those who don't have the experience or can't get into it. 4 stars for international players, 1 star for US-based bettors.
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Bet Fair Online Poker Features |
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Recommended For
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all
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Wager Types
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Back
Lay
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Back bets are those placed in the normal way. You can also ask for better odds, or more money than currently available. In either case your bet will appear on the Lay side of the market.
The Lay side of the market shows the money and odds requested by backers. To accommodate a backer, click a button in the Lay column.
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Minimum Deposit
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$10.00
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Min and Max Wagers
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Due to the set-up of , there are no limits on wagering in the racebook. The betting pool may create its own, however, as may the race.
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Bonuses
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100% match on initial deposit
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Bet Fair Pros & Cons |
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Pros
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Can set your own odds on bets
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Cons
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High commissions
Not open to US residents
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Bet Fair Review |
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Genevieve Hawkins
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The Company
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Bet Fair is the largest online betting exchange in the world, and it is growing very fast. The company has a great reputation amongst those who prefer placing their own odds.
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Site Navigation
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The navigation of Bet Fair is good, though in some areas it is confusing. There are live demos and explanations that are good to see, but these can slow down the overall viewing of the site. In addition, there were two occasions where Bet Fair was unavailable.
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Site Response Speed
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Slow
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Services Offered
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Racebook
Sportsbook
Poker Room
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Customer Service
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Despite having international and North American help lines displayed proudly on the first page, I had a difficult time getting through to . The Canadian number did not work and my several emails to all received no response. Overall, the customer service was very poor.
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User Experience
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My review experience of the racebook at was poor. It looked good online, albeit somewhat confusing to a beginner. I was not able to set up an account with because I am a US resident. I never received a response from customer service.
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Full Review
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Horsebook and BetFair
For online options relating to the sportsbook, Bet Fair may offer more choices than almost any other online gambling website on the Internet. Bet Fair offers wagering on all major soccer leagues, as well as having lines for tennis, golf, rugby and motor sports. In addition, there is sportsbetting on Bet Fair for major North American leagues, including the NFL, MLB and the NBA, as well as college basketball. Occasional special event matches such as for Australian Cricket are sometimes available on Bet Fair.
Horse Racing and BetFair
Although horse racing is usually considered part of the sportsbook, on Bet Fair the options for betting on horses stands alone. Bet Fair allows the user to set up their own game on several horse races going on around the world and often has races running around the clock. There are turf, trotting and harness races offered at Bet Fair, beyond the standard horse races.
BetFair and the Poker Room
In addition to sports books, Bet Fair also has a poker room where you can match wits against the computer or other users. Bet Fair offers most popular varieties of poker, including Texas Hold 'Em, Omaha High, Omaha High/Low and Seven Card Stud. If one would like to try their luck in a tournament or just set up a table for other players, this is usually an option available at Bet Fair.
Player Reviews of BetFair
For what it does, Bet Fair is extremely good and many independent users of the site rate Bet Fair four stars out of five. Common complaints about the site usually involve the high commissions that Bet Fair charges and the technical problems (I've experienced two glitches at Bet Fair myself, one where the entire site was unavailable and one where I was unable to download a page). Overall, Bet Fair was rated four stars out of five.
The Final Word on BetFair
If you are living in most parts of the world and are intrigued by the idea of setting your own odds on matches, then Bet Fair may be a fun site to try. The website's technical problems and lack of variety made it only good for certain types of wagering, however. Overall, if you are a beginner, then Bet Fair is not a recommended site to try. And if you live in the United States, Bet Fair is not even possible to do.
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