New Posts For Thread: Extrabet closing downhttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/27761605/extrabet-closing-downThey've just emailed me but it went to my junk box so thought I'd highlight it to those of you who didn't know:Closing your Extrabet account and opening your new Spreadex accountDear Mr PeckAfter careful consideration we regretfully announce that weYes cant be good that they`ve gone, less choice.https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/27761605/extrabet-closing-down?post_id=498681249#498681249Yes cant be good that they`ve gone, less choice.Sun, 12 Jun 2011 15:01:36 -0500That will mean even less competition and tighter prices.Shame really as extrabet had plenty of unique marketshttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/27761605/extrabet-closing-down?post_id=498648713#498648713That will mean even less competition and tighter prices.Shame really as extrabet had plenty of unique marketsSun, 12 Jun 2011 09:33:06 -0500.....Spreadex, the most spineless pathetic spread firm out there, don't even bother. Hope that helps destroy them!https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/27761605/extrabet-closing-down?post_id=498608053#498608053.....Spreadex, the most spineless pathetic spread firm out there, don't even bother. Hope that helps destroy them!Sat, 11 Jun 2011 18:18:20 -0500IG were down to 2.5% of total revenue coming from sports betting. Shows you where the money is! Profits so low, and margins so tight (by comparison), that it's not even worth bothering with for them.Their financials spread betting business is truly ahttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/27761605/extrabet-closing-down?post_id=498597133#498597133IG were down to 2.5% of total revenue coming from sports betting. Shows you where the money is! Profits so low, and margins so tight (by comparison), that it's not even worth bothering with for them.Their financials spread betting business is truly aSat, 11 Jun 2011 15:47:42 -0500not surprised these ****s are jacking it in everyone i know who had an account with them got restricted to the point of almost having to bet in pennies nobody will mourn their passinghttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/27761605/extrabet-closing-down?post_id=498546861#498546861not surprised these ****s are jacking it in everyone i know who had an account with them got restricted to the point of almost having to bet in pennies nobody will mourn their passingSat, 11 Jun 2011 03:58:47 -0500The chap at Extrabet says he has been told to tell clients they can either close the bet or void the bet. He is not sure and advised to phone on Monday when the regular poeple are in the office.Extrabet's customer agreement says in 23 (3) that "...https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/27761605/extrabet-closing-down?post_id=498544033#498544033The chap at Extrabet says he has been told to tell clients they can either close the bet or void the bet. He is not sure and advised to phone on Monday when the regular poeple are in the office.Extrabet's customer agreement says in 23 (3) that "...Sat, 11 Jun 2011 02:33:49 -0500bought out by starsportshttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/27761605/extrabet-closing-down?post_id=498543225#498543225bought out by starsportsSat, 11 Jun 2011 02:00:38 -0500Does anybody know what will happen to outstanding bets which are settled later in the year like winner of Formula 1 championships. Will extrabet honour these bets or simply void them which would be quite unfair if likely to win. Do we punters not havhttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/27761605/extrabet-closing-down?post_id=498520697#498520697Does anybody know what will happen to outstanding bets which are settled later in the year like winner of Formula 1 championships. Will extrabet honour these bets or simply void them which would be quite unfair if likely to win. Do we punters not havFri, 10 Jun 2011 17:46:51 -0500I'd contact the information commissioner about that if true.https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/27761605/extrabet-closing-down?post_id=498497253#498497253I'd contact the information commissioner about that if true.Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:03:55 -0500Surely that's against Data Protection laws?https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/27761605/extrabet-closing-down?post_id=498495809#498495809Surely that's against Data Protection laws?Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:49:05 -0500