New Posts For Thread: Why are there still any online bookmakers?https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23539126/why-are-there-still-any-online-bookmakersIf I were aware of Betfair since the moment it was introduced, I'd have predicted that all the bookmakers would have stopped operating due to Betfair's masive, unique edge, and I'd give them four more years of existance at maximum. But that's not theI often ask what combination of circs wd be best for me playing on the horses. The answer wd be for horse racing to become massively more popular and for price-insensitive punters to flock to bf.But after ten years or so of waiting I can see that thihttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23539126/why-are-there-still-any-online-bookmakers?post_id=430332074#430332074I often ask what combination of circs wd be best for me playing on the horses. The answer wd be for horse racing to become massively more popular and for price-insensitive punters to flock to bf.But after ten years or so of waiting I can see that thiTue, 13 Apr 2010 14:03:50 -0500Do Bookmakers cater for Layers.?https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23539126/why-are-there-still-any-online-bookmakers?post_id=430332070#430332070Do Bookmakers cater for Layers.?Mon, 12 Apr 2010 23:02:51 -0500I've very occasionally wanted to hedge an outright posi on a footie double or treble and never found Bf to be top price but they've always been better than average.https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23539126/why-are-there-still-any-online-bookmakers?post_id=430332066#430332066I've very occasionally wanted to hedge an outright posi on a footie double or treble and never found Bf to be top price but they've always been better than average.Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:48:18 -0500If I were aware of Betfair since the moment it was introduced, I'd have predicted that all the bookmakers would have stopped operating due to Betfair's masive, unique edge, and I'd give them four more years of existance at maximum. But that's not thehttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23539126/why-are-there-still-any-online-bookmakers?post_id=430332062#430332062If I were aware of Betfair since the moment it was introduced, I'd have predicted that all the bookmakers would have stopped operating due to Betfair's masive, unique edge, and I'd give them four more years of existance at maximum. But that's not theMon, 12 Apr 2010 11:04:44 -0500For bets like the forecast & tricast (horse racing), I can't ever see betfair being competitive with online bookmakers.https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23539126/why-are-there-still-any-online-bookmakers?post_id=430332058#430332058For bets like the forecast & tricast (horse racing), I can't ever see betfair being competitive with online bookmakers.Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:11:51 -0500I'm sure plenty of people would rather bet online with a name they recognise from the high street. I'm also sure many people find a traditional bookmaker site easier to comprehend.https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23539126/why-are-there-still-any-online-bookmakers?post_id=430332054#430332054I'm sure plenty of people would rather bet online with a name they recognise from the high street. I'm also sure many people find a traditional bookmaker site easier to comprehend.Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:27:25 -0500And finally, Number 10: It's all about the casino games, and there are more than enough people out there who play them.I sort of figured it out I guess. And I think that everybody will agree. Based on the FOBTs/slots revenues in B&Ms, I conclude thathttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23539126/why-are-there-still-any-online-bookmakers?post_id=430332046#430332046And finally, Number 10: It's all about the casino games, and there are more than enough people out there who play them.I sort of figured it out I guess. And I think that everybody will agree. Based on the FOBTs/slots revenues in B&Ms, I conclude thatMon, 12 Apr 2010 06:09:04 -05009. Betfair doesn't attract 'for fun' punters strong enough, people just want to get on and that's it: I guess I do overestimate the number of winning and especially price sensitive punters out there, Ghetto Joe. I gues it's b/c, besides this forum, Ihttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23539126/why-are-there-still-any-online-bookmakers?post_id=430332042#4303320429. Betfair doesn't attract 'for fun' punters strong enough, people just want to get on and that's it: I guess I do overestimate the number of winning and especially price sensitive punters out there, Ghetto Joe. I gues it's b/c, besides this forum, IMon, 12 Apr 2010 05:46:38 -0500kef4o, you're overestimating the amount of price sensitive/winning punters. For the majority of punters it's just a bit of fun they can't be arsed searching for prices and brand loyalty counts for alot, even punters on here won't search for best prichttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23539126/why-are-there-still-any-online-bookmakers?post_id=430332038#430332038kef4o, you're overestimating the amount of price sensitive/winning punters. For the majority of punters it's just a bit of fun they can't be arsed searching for prices and brand loyalty counts for alot, even punters on here won't search for best pricMon, 12 Apr 2010 05:35:15 -0500So, here is a list of all the solid arguments that were mentioned so far and my take on them:1. Poor liquidity on some markets: I doubt online bookies can support themselves throught that. They would mainly attract informed, smart punters anyway. (Nohttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/23539126/why-are-there-still-any-online-bookmakers?post_id=430332034#430332034So, here is a list of all the solid arguments that were mentioned so far and my take on them:1. Poor liquidity on some markets: I doubt online bookies can support themselves throught that. They would mainly attract informed, smart punters anyway. (NoMon, 12 Apr 2010 05:27:42 -0500