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Old 3rd November 2005, 10:30 PM
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There are some online bookmaking firms who currently allow "Head to Head" betting within a single race.

Why aren't those people who are opposed to Betfair's introduction into the Australian marketplace, jumping up and down at this situation?

Same thing is it not.


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Old 3rd November 2005, 10:51 PM
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The idea of Betfair doesn't really sit very comfortably with me and I certainly won't be climbing on the rafters to get on it even though like everyone else I am great at backing losers. I could actually do you all a favour. I'll post who I genuinely believe is going to win each race and then you all can back it to lose.


But you don't have to lay horses, you can bet just as you normally do and get better odds most of the time.

For instance, on the Melbourne Cup while Supertab paid a dividend of $3.60 for Makybe Diva, $5.10 was available on Betfair.

I don't know about you but if there is the opportunity to get $1.50 better odds than what's being offered elsewhere then I know where I'm going to have a bet.
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Old 3rd November 2005, 10:55 PM
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Fair call
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Old 4th November 2005, 12:23 AM
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People that have never used betfair don't understand it...it is not just about backing losers it is about getting a fair price for your runners...as stated the huge price difference on the cup winner....Austote offered $5.50....the whole issue about betfair is choices it is our money and we should be able to decide where to bet it.....the tabs takeout on each race is over 15% the bookies offer worse prices than the tab most times....the TAB hold the monopoly on betting in this country....they think betfair will change that....i don't think so....all it will do is give us the smart people another choice of where to put our money.....the tabs will still make money if you don't believe me just take a look in any tab on a saturday an see all the lambs being led to the slaughter.....when right now there is much better things on offer(IAS, Sporting Bet,Betfair,Sports Acumen,Sportsbet)these are just a few that all offer better odds than the TAB but how many still bet at the TAB do you realy think one more will make that much difference...not to the tabs it won't but for us it will introduce some more liquidy in to aussie racing.

Tell me this if you could back a runner @ $5 and then lay it to another person when the price comes in to $3.50 for a profit if the horses wins or loses wouldn't you be happy.

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Old 3rd November 2005, 11:13 PM
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The idea of Betfair doesn't really sit very comfortably with me and I certainly won't be climbing on the rafters to get on it


Me neither.
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Old 4th November 2005, 02:25 PM
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Me neither.


Gday Sportz,

R U not interested in gaining better dividends for your selections? You are joking ofcourse.. Unless ofcourse you happen to be a TAB employee.. To tell the truth it is a lot easier to place a bet with betfair than it is on a couple of these TAB sites...

I can make a place syetem actually retun a positive on Betfair, whereas I have no chance on the tote... The takeout will always kill you.. That is the 3rd Guarantee in life

I would suggest that people who obviously are unsure/uneducated about betting exchanges (and it's not their fault) go and have a look and learn.. Forget the crap pedalled by the TABS and other partisans, If you believe their drivel, U will believe that the new IR laws are good for workers... Or that competition has not made phone bills cheaper... and have a look for yourself, do some research.. before making a "me neither" statement... U may well be a convert
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Old 3rd November 2005, 10:25 PM
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Anouncement tomorrow ...how exciting !!! could be coming to OZ..
i'm good at picking losers


Could be coming ??? some have been using it for 3 years.
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