So, where in Europe can you use Betfair now??

Albania is fine, I think.

Sweden is fine.

Aye, shark nets in warmer waters.

Don't bet on it cyprusal ....

The company has lodged a complaint with the European Commission arguing that legislation passed in July is discriminatory and disproportionate. Martin Cruddace, chief legal and regulatory officer at Betfair, said: “Having played a constructive role in the preparatory phase of a draft Cypriot law, we were disappointed with the inclusion of elements within it which could unfairly discriminate Betfair and in any event are clearly incompatible with EU law.”

The new law restricts the ability of betting exchanges, such as Betfair, which operate by allowing punters to bet against each other, creating their own odds rather than a market created by a bookie.

The Cypriot government has argued that the new legislation is needed to combat money laundering and match-fixing. Betfair has countered it will do no such thing, describing the concerns as “unfounded and misinformed” and accusing the government of producing no evidence to back up its claims.

“Betfair is a transparent and responsible operator, with a track record of working co-operatively alongside governments in any jurisdiction in which it operates,” Mr Cruddace said. “Current Cypriot law goes against European free-market principles and we look forward to working with the commission and the Cypriot government so we can continue to provide our Cypriot customers with Betfair’s best-in-class Exchange product and odds value.”

A source close to the company said Betfair was determined to fight the ruling as it felt it was discriminatory given the fact the company’s main competitor in Cyprus, OPAP, would not be affected by the new law. Betfair continues to operate in the country while it appeals against the decision by Cyprus to the EC. The new legislation will have to go back to the Cyprus parliament before it comes into law.

Yet again the above struggle by the Betfair company to be allowed to operate freely while another type
of gambling format or company or companies has supreme control over the political decision making processes it
seems alway sin their favor , or freedoms to operate .
So much for the European dream that allows for a better Europe when in reality it burdens member states
with over regulation and then"kicks the crutches away" from countries that cant tow the line
over interest payments while the German bank and economy grows stronger every day at a rate that
cant be matched by its so called equals within Europe.

Hard times for some with restrictions and great times for others does not underline
either a free world nor a free market IMVHO.....

Tenerife fine tho

Nevertheless,you can understand Countries taking the view that they would rather take the profits than BF.

How do you inerpret the actions of Govermants as the views of the coutries
or its peoples?

When did this fine destinction of freedom of choice ever get passed ?

Most countries in the World harp on about free markets and a free world but live in
fear of losing control by its peoples, a fact of life!

is Portugal EU?

Spoken like a true bigot Gandalf...

With some imagination Betfair is available everywhere. It really is amazing that an innovative company like Betfair is banned yet these countries promote huge state takeout racing options and various non skilled, high take out lotteries. That is why Europe is on the brink of collapse.

The Nothern European coutries have too tight a grip on the abilty to keep with the Euro
at Southern Europes loss!

Says a mental case who lies cheats and tried to flog duff info to people.

turkey is ok

More lies, don't you remember your "contact me for my terms" post, and anybody backing your selections, those that weren't aftertimed would be in the red, you're a failure who's a loon and that's all you are along with a lying attention seeker who has attempted to con people. You don't by your own admission back or is this another thing you choose to selectively omit as in above post, you're a loon living in your own fantasy world, if you don't like being reminded of your previous posts that's your problem.

""the Betfair EXCHANGE is unavailable in both Spain and the CANARIES Islands.""

It depends whether you have a clue or not

Living in the Netherlands, I use a UK IP to watch BBC iPlayer. Could this work for Betfair in banned countries? Obviously you'd need an account in the UK, but if you need to gamble; things should be easy to arrange.

Now we Know - fair enough re coverage - but many adults dont come on here nowadays due to the meanderings of the schoolkids and musthaveabets.   Please could you tell me whether Portugal is OK or not?

Patrick "grow up"