About Betfair
License
The bookmaker is still based in London, England and holds licenses from every country they do business with. It does not just work online. After the merger with Paddy Power in 2016, there is also a physical presence of the group with over 500 betting shops all over the United Kingdom.
What is Betfair
If there's one company in the betting world that can claim the title of "true leader", that's Betfair. They are responsible for the greatest yet innovation in the industry, the "lay" bet, as well as other novelties that have now become a staple for all other bookmakers. Of course, they are designated as the world's #1 gambling site.
Why Betfair?
Interact with all trading software available
The first of the special features that you can find is the ability to interact with almost all of the trading software that's out on the market to help bettors place successful bets. Furthermore, there is an API available if you want to construct one of your own, based on your specific needs. It is not an understatement to say that all of the companies that want to put their program out, first ask Betfair to test it for compatibility.
Count with both functions: exchange and sportbook
There are both versions of bookmaking available. Sportsbook and exchange. On the latter, all bets must be matched by an opposing bet before they are accepted. The package is completed with an online casino that is considered as state of the art, as it is powered by Playtech, offering more than 180 games.
Friendly interface and mobile app
Another field that special care has been given is that of mobile compatibility. It's the only bookmaker that offers apps for Android, iOS and Blackberry. That being said, it literally makes no difference which device you use their services. The interface is quite easy to use, friendly and fast in all surfaces. All that's needed is access to the internet.
Betfair Sport portfolio
Let’s begin the discussion on the total products offered by the sports list:
American Football
Australian Rules
Basketball
Chess
Cycling
Football
Golf
Handball
MMA
Rugby Union
Athletics
Baseball
Boxing
Cricket
Darts
Gaelic games
Greyhound Games
Horse Racing
Motor Sport
Special Bets
Restrictions
For various reasons, the residents of a number of countries are not allowed to open an account at Betfair directly. These countries are:
Afganistan
Belgium
Cyprus
Guyana
Israel
Algeria
Brunei
France
Hong Kong
Italy
Angola
Canada
Germany
Iran
Kuwait
Austria
China
Greenland
Iraq
Laos
Lybia
Myanmar
Namibia
North Korea
Papua
New Guinea
Portugal
Poland
Singapore
Slovenia
Spain
South Africa
Sudan
Syria
Turkey
The U.S.A.
Yemen
Zimbabwe
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