Hello all,
I have a little situation with a BetFair grading that I am confuse about and I am wondering if anyone can enlighten me on this case.
I have made a bet on Padraig Harrington to win against Robert Karlsson in a golf tournament match play at Betfair. After 72 rounds, both golfers shot +5 which ends in a draw. There is no draw market in this bet offering. My simple mind tells me that a draw should result in my funds being 'cancelled' and I get my full amount back but Betfair treat the result as a dead heat.
Betfair's reply below when I asked them about it:
Upon investigation into your Betfair account username: XXXXXXX concerning your Lay bet US Open 2011 / Tournament Matchbets with your selection of Padraig Harrington, I can confirm that the result was a Dead Heat between Padraig Harrington and Robert Karlsson.
When there is a Dead Heat between two competitors on Betfair, The winnings are halved to the punters that chose the winning selections.
The amount risk is not substantial but I do want to understand whether their grading is correct so that in the future, I can avoid the same scenario. If anyone can let me know that's normal or have experience similar grading at Betfair, please let me know.
Thanks!
M