Another Aussie book taken over by a UK giant

**minet123** · 04-08-14, 11:55 PM

Originally posted by jjgold

Betstar taken over by ladbrokes

Not going to be many Australian own books anymore

The good old days are gone

Thank you Vegemite syndicate for the update

**Hareeba!** · 04-09-14, 12:32 AM

Originally posted by jjgold

Betstar taken over by ladbrokes

Not going to be many Australian own books anymore

The good old days are gone

the "good old days" were already long gone

Betstar just another of the corporate cowards masquerading as "bookmakers" accepting losing punters only

**superhans** · 04-09-14, 03:18 AM

Rumour has it here, is that Paddy Power are to buy out ladbrokes

**shaunovery** · 04-09-14, 04:29 AM

Originally posted by superhans

Rumour has it here, is that Paddy Power are to buy out ladbrokes

Yep I've heard that

**jjgold** · 04-09-14, 06:03 AM

I guess just going to be mega books and all UK owned, how much money do these guys have???

**JayZ** · 04-09-14, 08:07 AM

William Hill's market capitalisation is £2.8B ($4.6B approx). Ladbrokes is a bit under half that at £1.26B ($2.1B). Paddy Power is at £2.45B ($4.1B).

**bigballa** · 04-11-14, 10:09 AM

Originally posted by superhans

Rumour has it here, is that Paddy Power are to buy out ladbrokes

stupidest thing i have ever heard.....

**jjgold** · 04-12-14, 09:06 AM

I guess Aussie regulations will still be in play with licensing ..well I hope that is the case

I am sure most things remain the same and unnoticed to players in Aus

**Kelly_F** · 06-29-14, 03:11 PM

My experience of Betstar BEFORE they were bought out by Ladbrokes was one of the worst limits, and fastest to limit. Maybe sometimes the trader would accept a bet on a particular event but that's it.

Now that they have changed owners and also interface, what are the limits like at Betstar, ladbrokes.com.au, and bookmaker.com.au (all the same company).

**killawookie** · 06-29-14, 03:53 PM

Anyone notice other parts of the day jjgold types completely different?

**sayethwhaaat** · 06-30-14, 01:50 AM

Originally posted by Kelly_F

My experience of Betstar BEFORE they were bought out by Ladbrokes was one of the worst limits, and fastest to limit. Maybe sometimes the trader would accept a bet on a particular event but that's it.

Now that they have changed owners and also interface, what are the limits like at Betstar, ladbrokes.com.au, and bookmaker.com.au (all the same company).

Opposite for me, betstar has gone down because of the takeover.

**Hareeba!** · 06-30-14, 01:56 AM

Originally posted by sayethwhaaat

Opposite for me, betstar has gone down because of the takeover.

They were utter crap well before the takeover.
Barred from all worthwhile racing products. Barred from promotional products.
Sports bets limited to peanuts. Just not worthwhile.
Worst of all they lied to me.

**sayethwhaaat** · 06-30-14, 02:03 AM

Originally posted by Hareeba!

They were utter crap well before the takeover.
Barred from all worthwhile racing products. Barred from promotional products.
Sports bets limited to peanuts. Just not worthwhile.
Worst of all they lied to me.

As I said, opposite for me, had a great experience with them and there multi boosts but that's been removed as well.

**jjgold** · 06-30-14, 05:45 AM

Australia sports betting is going to be ruined because of the UK presence

These books Are just interested in the money and selling out

**sayethwhaaat** · 06-30-14, 05:47 AM

Originally posted by jjgold

Australia sports betting is going to be ruined because of the UK presence

These books Are just interested in the money and selling out

It's not going to be ruined, matt tripp is back!

**Hareeba!** · 06-30-14, 05:55 AM

Originally posted by sayethwhaaat

It's not going to be ruined, matt tripp is back!

He's good at blowing his own trumpet but what does he really offer to the serious punter?
Don't bother answering. I'll do it for you.
SFA!

**sayethwhaaat** · 06-30-14, 06:01 AM

Originally posted by Hareeba!

He's good at blowing his own trumpet but what does he really offer to the serious punter?
Don't bother answering. I'll do it for you.
SFA!

Competitive odds, accepting big bets. I'm not sure if he will accept arbers though or whatever it is you do that bookies have done to campaign against you?

**Hareeba!** · 06-30-14, 06:13 AM

Originally posted by sayethwhaaat

Competitive odds, accepting big bets. I'm not sure if he will accept arbers though or whatever it is you do that bookies have done to campaign against you?

I am NOT an arber!
It's really quite simple. How long before you latch on to the fact?
Anyone who is good at getting on at top odds (better than closing prices and lines) is getting this treatment from the corporate cowards. It's not just me! Take a look at http://fairwageringaustralia.com/

**farmer33** · 07-13-14, 07:38 PM

Originally posted by sayethwhaaat

It's not going to be ruined, matt tripp is back!

Are you joking ? the family that gather licenses and on sell them will do you a favour ? My advise to you sir is to get what you can in freebies and bonus,s while they build numbers for a sale. Hareeba is correct you will get SFA after the bonus & advertising blitz.