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Basically because your Government and mine are of the same mind, so b/c it is illegal for you "land of the free" to bet, the British government goes along with it. When Bookmakers get a British License, they have to abide by British Law, which means not taking on US clients. As I have said before, where there is a will,theres a way. I have been told umpteen times by Friends working for Betfair, that American Clients use mobiles to put their bets on, having a catalyst in Canada or Europe is another way around it,
Make no mistake, trying to win money nowadays is a joke compared to years ago, and the exchanges is an integral part of keeping your head above water.
Make no mistake, trying to win money nowadays is a joke compared to years ago, and the exchanges is an integral part of keeping your head above water.
I use BetFair, but I see no reason in promoting them.
The place is full with so called traders, scalpers, middlers, fiddlers and piddlers. Less than 1% of the BetFair users are winners. I am one of them, but over the past 3 years I paid 10x more commission to BetFair than I won with them.
Then comes the problem of looking up the prices. Just takes too much time!
I like this Mansion! 0% commission and one does find some original prices!
The place is full with so called traders, scalpers, middlers, fiddlers and piddlers. Less than 1% of the BetFair users are winners. I am one of them, but over the past 3 years I paid 10x more commission to BetFair than I won with them.
Then comes the problem of looking up the prices. Just takes too much time!
I like this Mansion! 0% commission and one does find some original prices!
Doug,
They are not registered in Britian.
acw, Thats your opinion and while I accept your reasoning, you also have to accept my point, that if you are going to bet, then Betfair is a must.
I have said before, lets understand where we are. I used to make a living from betting, punting, laying off, arbing with clients long before most on here were born. I know all the tricks, and my sole purpose on these Forums is to help. However, I am not a pro anymore, but I still know my odds, which is why I bet exclusively on Betfair.
They are not registered in Britian.
acw, Thats your opinion and while I accept your reasoning, you also have to accept my point, that if you are going to bet, then Betfair is a must.
I have said before, lets understand where we are. I used to make a living from betting, punting, laying off, arbing with clients long before most on here were born. I know all the tricks, and my sole purpose on these Forums is to help. However, I am not a pro anymore, but I still know my odds, which is why I bet exclusively on Betfair.
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acw,
Its getting late and I'm not sure what your are getting at but I have in the past been what is called a commision agent but Bookmaking is not something as straight forward as you hear on this Forum.
The reality is, this forum is full of well meaning people and people who think they can cash in on posts of so called sharps, which unfortunately is not the case. The most upsetting thing for me is, which I should know better, how people dont seem to listen, and they are always the biggest losers.
Its getting late and I'm not sure what your are getting at but I have in the past been what is called a commision agent but Bookmaking is not something as straight forward as you hear on this Forum.
The reality is, this forum is full of well meaning people and people who think they can cash in on posts of so called sharps, which unfortunately is not the case. The most upsetting thing for me is, which I should know better, how people dont seem to listen, and they are always the biggest losers.
acw said:
Gone to the wall I'm afraid, you reminded me that I had £100 with them when they went under, but I had a Future with them on Denver that came to an arm and a leg, and I was in a ridiculous situation of not knowing wether I wanted them to win or not.
Thats why people have to be told. Your money is only safe in British based Books with Real estate or London stock exchange, outside of that, dont ask silly questions, they can all go to the wall, in fact, watch this space.
