Specials - Man City Multiple Trophies

I suspect it's because it's not been clear if the outcomes are suppose to be mutually exclusive, or if more than one can be successful. So people were thinking there was an obvious arb when there wasn't supposed to be.

yes but i bet someone's argued differently and as BF hadn't put anything in the rules to clarify, they've suspended. not defending it, just what i surmise. I looked at the market a few weeks ago and i thought there was something odd with the prices. as i didn't understand why, i left it alone, as it usually means i'm missing something obvious

In the past I've left money to back a horse at a much larger price; the horse was withdrawn and my bet was executed.

One punter left many £k's on a date for Mrs May to call a General Election a whole point over market. An impromptu announcement took place one afternoon, and a snap election date announced. The bet  was executed - money lost!

Yet this market is still suspended!!!

The thing is the markets for Arsenal is proceeding as normal.

European Cup: Real Madrid vs Man City (Tues 20:00). I hope Betfair makes a decision before this game as the result could be significant.

Check out the same on Boylesport. The prices are phenomenally humongous much bigger than here before suspension.

The major difference is the term "ONLY" meaning a Man City treble means just that ie it does not mean Man City winning any two competitions is also a winner as in The Exchange. Likewise on the other competitions.

epl and fa cup = 3

epl, fa cup and ucl = 2.4 

It's not Rocket science but I suspect some smart arse has complained about the exact wording of the market! 

May be Betfair needed to insert the word only on all bar the treble and nothing markets. Even though that was bluddy obvious!

Maybe the same person stated if Man City completes a treble, their double bets win too. They are using horseracing as examples eg 3 selections: 3 doubles and 1 treble. If one gets the treble up, one will get the doubles up too. And, this argument is being used here.

Many thanks 'Emitdeb'. I think 1 is affected too for 2 reasons;-
1) why (1) was smaller price than the others given Man City needs top win all 3
2) those on 2/3/4 would probably have used (1) ro hedge given the bigger prices of others

I think, as the market was not well thought up or framed unclear eg no proviso eg "only" adjective used those on 2/3/4 could have used (1) to hedged against given its shortest price. As such, I believe the entire market ought to be voided and a new one set-up immediately given the proximity of culmination of the football events. The sudden and prolonged suspension of the markets are bad for the football, and the management of betfair.

Anyone agree?

I think the someone was me; I did not believe it at 1st either. But, as no other bookie offered what was on offer here eg multiples without any proviso I joined the party. However, post suspension I stumbled upon 'Boyles' offering a fairly similar string of bets but with the important proviso "ONLY" or "EXACTLY" in capital letters. And, no doubt the entity laying big here could be someone associated/seen what was on offer at 'Boyles'.

I agree. The only fair solution will be a voidance of all bets. The impromptu and long suspension can only rendered these bets flawed and iniquitous.

There will obviously be someone whining (no offence impossible123) if city does treble, "I backed EPL & FA Cup and they did, I want paying!"

Still no news or resolution on the suspension for an on-going market regardless that's decided by players with differing opinions/views. The market is sound, just let down by how betfair has framed it eg not inserting key word/proviso to ensure no ambiguity or perception otherwise, but clarity

The continued and sustained suspension of the entire market clearly exemplifies the ambiguity and interpretation of the individual market. I do not think there's an alternative except a total avoidance of all bets.

I think the sooner the present markets are voided, the sooner a new one with provisos could be implemented - the present markets have been suspended for over a week now without any info/reason. But, it's evidently clear the present markets are flawed, and needed addressing immediately.

An on-going suspension without any given info/reason publicly as to why is a direct contradiction to the existence and purpose of The Exchange; suspension of a horseracing market can be easily accepted and understood eg uncertainty about the participation of a runner/s esp fav/a principal runner. But, a continuing suspension in a team sport like English football is so unnecessary, unjust and unprofessional for any players involved in the markets.

Come on betfair. Assume responsibility and make good your own managerial/unprofessional fault.

I backed EPL and FA Cup too (why are you fuming 'Emitdeb' - I think MC will do the treble) nevertheless, a stake return now is the only option open to Betfair given no market.

They must have suspended so the position doesnt get any worse and they will be hoping City get beat in either UCL or FA Cup final then all bets can be settled. No way can they void a couple of these options (1 and 5) as they are clear as crystal.

If City win treble agree with blank they may have to take the hit on 2, 3, 4 or void them

Going out on a limb if they wait for the outcome, decision should have been made once the error was realised.

"If City win treble agree with blank they may have to take a hit on 2,3,4 or void them"

What does that mean? A payout for those on EPL/FA; EPL/UCL; FA/UCL? Or if voiding them those who 'lay' treble would be out of pocket solely because of the ambiguity of the setup of the market.

If only a double achieved most likely EPL/UCL and EPL/FA the odds of 6 & 10 (here) are much bigger than treble will disadvantage the layer.

Whatever decision betfair makes it has to be immediate, and not post a trophy.