Think you are a sharp punter? Here's why you should be betting with Betfair, the World's No.1 online betting site


You typically get 20% better odds (frequently much more on outsiders) than at a traditional bookie. This is because you are betting directly against other punters so there are no bookies margins.


Dynamic choice and control. You can bet on a selection to win or to lose. Being able to Lay (bet agasint) a team or player gives you a winning result if the other team wins (and you win if it's a Draw!). Plus if the odds aren't reflecting your opinions you can ask for your own choice of odds.


Take a position before the game, and because Betfair offers a better in-play betting experience, you can manage your position right up to the final whistle.


Because we ringfence clients' accounts and do not offer credit, punters are 100% certain of getting their winnings. This is not always the case with traditional fixed-odds bookmakers.


We will not penalise you for being a successful punter by closing your account, or reducing your stakes. No limit betting for the high-rollers, and £2 betting for those learning the ropes.


If you prefer you can use our telephone betting service, call 0870 90 80 121


Commission is payable on net winnings within a market. There is a sliding scale starting at 5% lowering to 2% depending on your betting paterns.