Betfair.com
Betfair.com Sportsbook allows you to watch the sports events that you bet on with a live streaming video feed.
Overview
Betfair.com has been one of the biggest names in online sports betting for almost ten years. The web site allows its users to both lay bets as well as back them, which makes Betfair.com one of the more unique betting hubs on the Internet. Although Betfair.com does not accept users from the United States, users from Europe other parts of the world can take advantage of Betfair Live Video and actually watch the races, matches and games that they have placed money on right from their very own computer.
Betfair.com Website:
At Betfair.com, players from all over come together to place and back bets with one another, so the Betfair.com is a little different than most others in the Sportsbook category. Betfair.com offers a sleek database of available bets, which is constantly refreshing throughout the day as new events and bets become available. The web site is neatly organized and easy to navigate, with individual sections pertaining to each category you would like to place bets in. The site utilizes a fair amount of Javascript, so make sure your plug-ins are up to date before browsing. Many of Betfair.com’s pages will open in a new window, so be sure to turn off any pop-up blockers to ensure full viability.
Live Feeds
Betfair.com runs a section of the web site called Betfair Live Video which allows users to view streaming feeds of the games they play bets on. Utilizing Windows Media Player, Betfair.com users are able to watch games, matches and races directly from their Internet browser. The events which are available are dependent upon region, so check with Betfair.com before placing any bets to ensure the events can be viewed in your area. The live feeds are only available to users who place a minimum matching bet, via Betfair.com’s bet exchange. Betfair.com is able to offer close to live feeds as possible. with delays of only about ten to twenty seconds. Betfair Live Video even provides commentary on (European) Football games, although it is only available in English.
Games Offered on Live Feeds
Although Betfair.com offers a range of events for its users to lay and back bets on, not every event is available via Betfair Live Video. As of now, the following sports can be viewed at Betfair.com.
- Horse Racing
- Football
- Tennis
- Basketball
- Snooker
- Darts
- Beach Football
- Volleyball
- Ice Hockey
Betfair Live Video Requirements
Betfair.com’s live feeds require Windows Media Player 9 or better and a Java-enabled browser in order for events to be viewed. This means that Mac and Linux users cannot view the Betfair Live Video site as those operating systems are not compatible with the program’s Digital Rights Management software. Betfair.com recommends at least Internet Explorer 6.0 for optimum usability, however any Java-enabled browser of equivalence or better will suffice. A broadband connection is required to stream live video at Betfair.com.
Support
If you are having difficulties with the Betfair Live Video site, Betfair.com customer support is there for you twenty-four hours a day. Users may contact customer support via e-mail address or telephone number provided on the Betfair.com support site. E-mail support is a little slower than phone support as Betfair.com can take up to four hours to get back to inquiries. Customer support is available in English only.
Final Verdict
Betfair.com is often called the eBay or Craigslist of betting sites as it allows players to both lay and back bets on a variety of events. While this player-to-player approach has made Betfair.com a popular choice, the Betfair Live Video is a feature that keeps users coming back to the site. Although the site is incompatible with Mac or Linux users, for everyone else the video stream is fast, steady and doesn’t require a long period of buffering time. With the option to watch in a separate window, or to watch several streams at once, Betfair.com’s Live Video site is at the head of its class.
