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Betfair is responsible for creating what are now some of the staple features of online gambling. Cash out? Betfair. In\u2014play betting? Betfair. And do we even need to mention the Exchange?<\/p>\n

Bursting onto the scene in 2000 and ruffling a lot of feathers as they did it, Betfair has brought innovation and excitement to the gambling community like no one else before them, although interestingly, it wasn\u2019t until 2012 that the Sportsbook was introduced.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s certainly here now, though, and offers sporting events in numbers that few can rival, with market depth to match. A tonne of features and promotions on the side makes Betfair a real destination for the casual and professional gambler alike, arming them with everything they need for a rewarding betting experience.<\/p>\n

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While Betfair may be best known for their Sportsbook and Betting Exchange, we have to say, the Casino is non too shabby either. Although with multiple awards under their belt you would expect nothing less.<\/p>\n

With around 350 games in total Betfair isn\u2019t one of those casino\u2019s that offers a staggering choice, but you can hardly call it lacking; and there is no padding here either, only the best games are included. 4 million members enjoy an exciting selection of Slots, Live and Table games, including some excellent branded content, as well as some of the biggest progressive Jackpots in the industry thanks to Betfair\u2019s partnership with Playtech<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With the addition of their casino, Betfair have grown to become arguably the largest online betting company in the UK, and in February 2016 they completed a merger with Paddy Power to become an undeniable force in the industry, going on to acquire the Stars Group in 2020, making them a global gambling giant.<\/p>\n

In just 20 years, Betfair have not only established themselves as a market leader, but as a market influencer.<\/p>\n

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Sports Markets and Odds<\/h2>\n

Known for giving great odds on a whole range of markets (fractional or decimal), including futures, Betfair is the first choice for many the intrepid bettor. Features such as the Odds Boosts \u2013 where you are subsequently given odds better than the ones you took \u2013 and Acca Edge \u2013 where you get your stake back if the Acca falls short by one \u2013 ensure plenty of value for customers, and an incentive to stay loyal. They tend to be good for daily promotions too, and we haven\u2019t forgotten the Exchange \u2013 we will cover that later.<\/p>\n

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They are big on promotions in general, especially when famous sporting events are coming up, so make sure you keep your eyes peeled and take advantage. They tend to have their fingers on the pulse here and will keep you well informed if you opt in to marketing emails.<\/p>\n

Those who bet on the Horses will be pleased to know that Betfair cover races globally with most of them streamed live, and the range of betting options within that is huge. Tote betting is a welcome feature and their very own Timeform radio will keep you up to date with the latest news and results. Best odds guaranteed make us all warm and fuzzy inside and there are also plenty of opportunities to bet on the Greyhounds.<\/p>\n

We could go on forever about the range and depth of events and markets, you could get lost in it all, and if you take the Exchange into account the numbers really start to stack up. Needless to say, Football, Tennis and Horse Racing get a lot of attention, but Chess, Current Affairs and Gaelic Games are also on show in good numbers, and even the Specials throw up a few unlikely choices.<\/p>\n

More popular events can boast hundreds of markets but even the Badminton will have a good 30+, as an example.<\/p>\n

Live Betting\/Streaming<\/h2>\n

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Live Streaming access requires nothing but funds in your account (we had 4p in ours and could watch Melbourne vs Wellington in the Aussie FFA), although to watch the horses you will need to have wagered a minimum of 50p, which is understandable. Any event that is available for streaming will have an obvious ‘play’ icon next to it, although the Horse Racing live stream resides in its own separate area of the site since pretty much every race is available to watch every day.<\/p>\n

If the event you like the look of isn\u2019t available to stream, you will see a match graphic or simply the current score. Considering Betfair invented in-play betting this isn\u2019t always as interesting or impressive as at some other bookies, even some of the smaller ones, but each event is delivered on an interface that is great to use, showcasing the range of markets within the event in a clear and well organised way. This includes stats for each event if they are available, both for the current game and recent history.<\/p>\n

On average you should find a good 100+ events to bet on even at quiet times of the day or night, from Football and Tennis to E-Sports and Handball – plus all of the horses you can shake a stick at.<\/p>\n

Casino Software, Platform, Games<\/h2>\n

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To be clear, the Casino is only one small section of the Betfair website, with other tabs (Slots for example) somewhat confusingly hosting further games you might expect to find in the Casino. Even the Bingo section has slot games in it, so there is a lot of crossover from one tab to another. Navigation site wide is controlled by a primary fixed task bar, and a secondary one will offer different options according to where on the site you currently are.<\/p>\n

Speaking purely about the Casino then, aesthetically it is functional rather than fanciful with a plain grey background creating a faintly dramatic air and leaving the game tiles as the only focus. This isn\u2019t necessarily a bad thing, it\u2019s perfectly pleasant to look at, if a little uninspiring, but graphically it holds up well. Each game offers an info button providing the RTP and some other details on a new screen.<\/p>\n

\"BetfairThis is all powered by Playtech<\/a>, recognised industry wide as the best in the business, which is good news for Jackpot fans since all progressives at Playtech<\/a> powered casinos are linked, allowing them to regularly push past \u00a310million.<\/p>\n

Playtech<\/a>, with impressive visuals and famously user-friendly gameplay, understandably dominates as the site\u2019s biggest software provider, but there is more variety in the way of NetEnt<\/a>, IGT,<\/a> Blueprint Gaming and more \u2013 you will have to check the other tabs to find them though.<\/p>\n