Summary
There are a number of reasons why you should have an account with Betfair. In addition to getting great odds - often better than you'll find with any fixed-odds bookmaker - you can also bet against (lay) a horse, player, team or outcome of a particular event.
Betfair have arguably the best website in the business and if you spend a little time getting to know the various trading tools available, then you can get even more out of it.
However, many customers treat it simply as a fixed-odds bookmaker, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that!
New Customer Offer
Open an account with Betfair and as a new customer, they will double any winnings you receive on your first bet up to £25.
Simply make a deposit into your account and place your first bet. If you bet wins, Betfair will match your winnings with a credit to your account within 48 hours!
Wagering requirement
N/A
Background
Betfair is the trading name of Betfair Limited, which was founded in August 1999.
Unlike fixed odds bookmakers, Betfair is a betting exchange which allows customers to choose whether to back or lay a selection - the latter effectively meaning you act as the bookmaker.
Just over ten years from launch, Betfair is the world's biggest betting exchange and effectively revolutionised the betting industry in the process.
Betfair's headquarters are in London and the company are set to float on the stock market.
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Odds and Markets
Betfair claim that their odds are on average some 20 per cent better than fixed-odds bookmakers. However, while this is sometimes the case, it can depend on the liquidity available on a certain market.
You'll regularly get bigger prices on horse racing and major football matches, however at times you may find that you'll struggle to get your bet matched at good odds when it comes to the more obscure markets.
But credit should be given to Betfair for the HUGE number of markets that are available.
Website
Betfair provide customers with a superb website.
The slick betting interface is extremely user-friendly and unlike anything offered by fixed-odds bookmakers.
Customers can access markets easily and quickly, with each market refreshing in real-time according to the liquidity available to show the odds to back and lay selections there and then.
Live in-play betting at Betfair is an unrivalled experience, with no bookmaker able to offer customers the chance to trade out for a profit during a live event.
Customer Service
Betfair offer excellent customer service 24/7.
A helpdesk is available around the clock and email support is also available in addition to telephone support.
Customer Service Email
support@ betfair.com
Customer Service Telephone Number
+44 20 8834 8060
Open an account with Betfair and as a new customer, they will double any winnings you receive on your first bet up to £25.
Simply make a deposit into your account and place your first bet. If you bet wins, Betfair will match your winnings with a credit to your account within 48 hours!
Promotions
£25 cashback at Betfair Arcade
New to Betfair Arcade? Start playing now and betfair will give you back your losses, if any, on your first day!
All you need to do is wager £25 or more any game or series of games on Betfair Arcade. We hope you win but, if you don't, you get your money back, up to £25!
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Live Streaming Details
Betfair streams live horse racing from the UK and Ireland, plus customers can access to live streaming football at no additional cost, with live games from a number of leagues including Serie A.