New Posts For Thread: Why do regular punters use Betfair?https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/27948281/why-do-regular-punters-use-betfairThe main USPs of Betfair were the better prices, the in-play betting, and the acceptance of winners. It was that belief that it WAS possible to become successful at betting, the dangling carrot.1. With the 20% PC, Betfair can no longer claim betterSurely they should be forced to change there name under the "trade description act"There must be some investors willing to launch another site to compete. Or maybe we should all club together and buy the other one and invest to make it the best. makehttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/27948281/why-do-regular-punters-use-betfair?post_id=501222701#501222701Surely they should be forced to change there name under the "trade description act"There must be some investors willing to launch another site to compete. Or maybe we should all club together and buy the other one and invest to make it the best. makeThu, 30 Jun 2011 12:46:49 -0500I think they'll get so sick of the attempts to dodge the charge they'll remove the limit sooner rather than later.https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/27948281/why-do-regular-punters-use-betfair?post_id=501222273#501222273I think they'll get so sick of the attempts to dodge the charge they'll remove the limit sooner rather than later.Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:42:43 -0500It took 12 months to move the goalposts the first time, I should imagine that will coincide nicely with another share price prop (to about £2.80) this time next year.https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/27948281/why-do-regular-punters-use-betfair?post_id=501222101#501222101It took 12 months to move the goalposts the first time, I should imagine that will coincide nicely with another share price prop (to about £2.80) this time next year.Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:41:00 -0500In 4-5 years time the limit will be lower than 250K lifetime.They'll probably drop it to 100k in a couple of years.https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/27948281/why-do-regular-punters-use-betfair?post_id=501222005#501222005In 4-5 years time the limit will be lower than 250K lifetime.They'll probably drop it to 100k in a couple of years.Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:39:56 -0500Yes the dream has gone for many.I Have made over 110k less commission( in about 5 years) and as yet my 20per cet PC charge hasnt kicked in since we had the 1000 credit. think i have £400 left.At most i may have about another 4-5 years left if luckyhttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/27948281/why-do-regular-punters-use-betfair?post_id=501221825#501221825Yes the dream has gone for many.I Have made over 110k less commission( in about 5 years) and as yet my 20per cet PC charge hasnt kicked in since we had the 1000 credit. think i have £400 left.At most i may have about another 4-5 years left if luckyThu, 30 Jun 2011 12:38:18 -0500Regular punters don't use Betfair.https://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/27948281/why-do-regular-punters-use-betfair?post_id=501221541#501221541Regular punters don't use Betfair.Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:35:23 -0500The main USPs of Betfair were the better prices, the in-play betting, and the acceptance of winners. It was that belief that it WAS possible to become successful at betting, the dangling carrot.1. With the 20% PC, Betfair can no longer claim betterhttps://community.betfair.com/general_betting/go/thread/view/94082/27948281/why-do-regular-punters-use-betfair?post_id=501208437#501208437The main USPs of Betfair were the better prices, the in-play betting, and the acceptance of winners. It was that belief that it WAS possible to become successful at betting, the dangling carrot.1. With the 20% PC, Betfair can no longer claim betterThu, 30 Jun 2011 10:25:10 -0500