Winning on Betfair For Dummies [Paperback]

"....the perfect reference for the first–time Betfair player... reveals tips and tricks to satisfy even the most seasoned punter..." (The Sportsman, April 2006)

"…the definitive insider’s guide…" (Pacemaker, November 2006) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Betfair is the world’s leading online betting exchange. Launched in 2000, its annual revenues reached £145m in 2006. In the last year, Betfair has more than doubled its number of registered users. Since the first edition of the book was published, the total number of Betfair websites has risen to 18, and an Australian exchange has launched. The services Betfair offer have also expanded, including a telephone betting operation and new games including poker, blackjack and baccarat.

This is the definitive insider’s guide to playing – and winning – on Betfair. Written by Betfair insiders it gives you the full picture of how Betfair works; it explains the terms and jargon, helps you get started on the site, introduces every type of play – including poker and the Betfair Casino – and offers tips and insider know–how that both newcomers seasoned Betfair punters can use to maximise returns.

Includes tips on playing poker and other games in the Betfair Casino

The definitive guide to playing on Betfair.com

Written by Betfair insiders, this handy book explains how to get started and start winning on the site. It offers tips and insider know–how that both newcomers and seasoned Betfair punters can use to maximise returns.

Discover how to:

• Manage your account

• Back or lay a bet

• Choose your own odds

• Bet while a game is in play

• Get serious and make a profession of it

Alex Gowar is the Head of Brand Marketing at Betfair. A punter for 15 years, he joined Betfair in 2002 when it employed about 100 people and has watched in amazement as it has grown into a global business employing well over a thousand people. During that time he has written and produced more ads, emails, websites, and TV commercials than he dares remember.

Jack Houghton was the Head of Horseracing Communications at Betfair. He has been a life–long punter and jumped at the chance to work at Betfair when offered a job there in 2004. In 2007, he left the business to follow his dream of training racehorses full–time. He also works as a freelance journalist, writing about horseracing and betting. He won the Martin Wills Award for racing journalism in 2002.