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HarryHatless
14 May 22 17:23
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My usual bet on the Sportsbook is between £2-£5, but about an hour ago I had a friend round and I'd had a few drinks. We decided to go halves on a £50 bet on a dog at 85/40. My bet was limited to £29.50. What's going on? What sort of bookie can't lay £50 about an 85/40 shot?
The dog got beat so it worked out alright for us, but that's not the point.
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Report sparrow May 14, 2022 6:43 PM BST
Could you not get the bet on the exchange?
Report matso May 14, 2022 9:03 PM BST
We have people Masquerading as Bookmakers thats the problem for all of us punters
Report sceptical May 16, 2022 7:52 AM BST
...they are basically telling you to go away. They don't ban anyone any more, but if you look like you have a clue, they will get their bot to look at your request for a £100 bet and say "sorry sir, the maximum you are allowed is £1.62". Try that on a racecourse as a bookmaker if you are feeling suicidal. The previous poster has it about right, the late John Power must be turning in his grave.
Report wedge1 May 17, 2022 6:09 PM BST
why does anyone using betfair use sportsbook for punting dogs betfair is an exchange
Report LoyalHoncho May 17, 2022 7:18 PM BST
Anyone gambling when drinking is making a mistake in my opinion and, as another poster suggested, why use Sportsbook at all when the Exchange is available?
Report sparrow May 17, 2022 7:38 PM BST
Some people use Sportsbook because they bet many hours before the off when there are no markets so to speak on here. Bit of a throwback to the past I suppose but not something I could ever do.
Report garryc May 17, 2022 8:10 PM BST
if you are able to get a bet on the sportsbook there is massive value at times on dogs but obviously you wont last too long if you are sharp.
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