Betfair no longer available to Canada

**Foosball Champ** · 12-23-15, 11:48 AM

what changed that prompted this?

**BigSpoon** · 12-23-15, 11:54 AM

Originally posted by Foosball Champ

what changed that prompted this?

I'm guessing this is due to the huge merger between Paddy Power and Betfair. Paddy Power closed to Canadians a few years ago as well.

**icecapper** · 12-23-15, 12:20 PM

Betfair no longer available in Canada

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

We are sorry to inform you that as of 14th January 2016, Betfair's products will no longer be available to residents of Canada.

On 14th January 2016 Canadian residents will no longer be able to place bets and Betfair shall close it's website. All outstanding Sportsbook bets will be cancelled, you will no longer be able to place new exchange bets and all gaming products will be blocked. Please note that all outstanding Exchange bets will remain in place until 14th January 2016, so please ensure you manage any positions you have open in advance of this date.
Please also ensure you withdraw any funds you have in advance of 14th Janurary 2016. You will only be able to witdraw any winnings, or leftover funds after 14th Janurary by contacting our helpdesk.

For more information, head to the FAQs.

**jjgold** · 12-23-15, 12:55 PM

Wow

**BuckyOne** · 12-23-15, 12:59 PM

Wonder what the deep down issue is?

**jjgold** · 12-23-15, 01:08 PM

Canada's moving to ban online gambling

**BigSpoon** · 12-23-15, 01:30 PM

Originally posted by jjgold

Canada's moving to ban online gambling

Nah, I think its because of the upcoming merger with Paddy Power. Paddy Power closed to Canada in 2011.

**Foosball Champ** · 12-23-15, 01:34 PM

what countries in the western hemisphere are available to use betfair? I know that Canada, us and mexico are all out.

**jjgold** · 12-23-15, 02:09 PM

Canada has some banking laws though and I think that's part of the reason as far as gambling

**thespeculator** · 12-23-15, 03:05 PM

Originally posted by BigSpoon

Nah, I think its because of the upcoming merger with Paddy Power. Paddy Power closed to Canada in 2011.

I knew paddy didn't accept Canadianas, but thought betfair would prevail.

**LordVodka** · 12-23-15, 04:16 PM

And why doesn't Paddy accept Canadians?

**barkus** · 12-23-15, 10:42 PM

I just started using betfair a couple weeks ago. That's disappointing.

**barkus** · 12-23-15, 10:44 PM

*repost

**thespeculator** · 12-24-15, 09:02 AM

You can try and open with asianconnect, all of there betfair accounts are full but you can get into betdaq or matchbook,

many players with sbr recommend the brokers

**Stumpage** · 12-24-15, 10:38 AM

Devastation...I would have rather lost Pinnacle

**snapperman2** · 12-24-15, 12:24 PM

This news really sucks. I was just starting to like Betfair. I wonder if Pinnacle will go next. I hope not. I understand why North Americans don't like all that money going offshore and disappearing, but why don't they come up with some local alternatives to replace them?

**Krashman** · 12-24-15, 05:02 PM

Betfair is rejecting my bank transfer withdrawal attempts without explanation.

Practically every detail they request to do bank transfers is listed as (optional) so what do they need?

**Krashman** · 12-24-15, 05:10 PM

Can Canadians withdraw to Neteller? It's the only other option listed for me.

Neteller website says Canadians can not 'transact' with gambling websites....

EDIT: penetrate

**Optional** · 12-25-15, 01:47 AM

Keep us updated on Canadian final cashouts.

Surprised Betfair would make this that difficult Krashman :\

**Optional** · 12-25-15, 01:54 AM

Keep us updated on Canadian final cashouts.

Surprised Betfair would make this that difficult Krashman :\

**thespeculator** · 12-25-15, 08:11 AM

Am really surprised you can use neteller. It has not been option for me for 3 years.

**rmorales78** · 12-25-15, 06:01 PM

Originally posted by thespeculator

You can try and open with asianconnect, all of there betfair accounts are full but you can get into betdaq or matchbook,

many players with sbr recommend the brokers

Betdaq and matchbook don't accept Canadian players either, unfortunately. I'm scrambling trying to find an alternative ...

**Krashman** · 12-26-15, 03:39 AM

Originally posted by Optional

Keep us updated on Canadian final cashouts.

Surprised Betfair would make this that difficult Krashman :\

Received an explanation from them now.

I guess they rejected my withdrawal moments before they shut down for Christmas.

Some of the stuff they list as optional is mandatory, such as SWIFT code. So I looked up that info and I am re-submitting the bank transfer.

**thespeculator** · 12-26-15, 10:42 AM

Asianconnect is a brokerage , they will open account for you.

**BigSpoon** · 12-26-15, 05:35 PM

Got some pending bets in the sportsbook so will have to wait until they are cancelled to withdraw the whole balance in one go. Quite rude to not honour the sportsbook bets imo.