Betfair robs 100s of players with "Happy Hour" casino promo (Video)

**Masu485** · 11-28-10, 08:28 PM

well at least we now know BetFair isn't an SBR sponser

**nosniboR11** · 11-28-10, 08:32 PM

**BigDaddy** · 11-28-10, 08:35 PM

nice work justin

**Chopsticks** · 11-28-10, 09:04 PM

Good video. A small thing though: The IBAS is not the gaming commission but an ajudicator.

I think Betfair is fine but be careful with their promotions. Don't be too confident that they will actually credit you cashbacks etc.

**The Seer** · 11-28-10, 09:07 PM

crooks

**Pareto** · 11-28-10, 09:10 PM

Im not gonna lose any sleep over this issue. My money at Betfair is gonna be just fine. There is no risk.

**Ace_of_Spades** · 11-28-10, 09:19 PM

Originally posted by Pareto

Im not gonna lose any sleep over this issue. My money at Betfair is gonna be just fine. There is no risk.

I agree.

**LVHerbie** · 11-28-10, 09:27 PM

Nice explanatory video...

But why does Betfair maintain an A rating given these facts?

**CarpeDime** · 11-28-10, 09:35 PM

awesome, 5 star video

amazing that betfair would pull crap like that

just eat the friggin losses and fire the guy who came up with the promotion and didn't realize the implications

**austin** · 11-28-10, 09:54 PM

quality video ,justin7.
i am not a supporter of betfair and hardly use them due to their greedy commission charges, but, with due respect, saying 'your money is at risk' is quite an overstatement

**Metalhead** · 11-28-10, 09:59 PM

Betfair makes a promotion to get more deposits but instead it costs them some mnoey, so they steal it back. They're willing to piss off 100s of customers and be labeled thieves? They must really need the money.

**thespeculator** · 11-28-10, 10:07 PM

when they take 5per cent of your winnings it hurts all the time, but i still think they are good book

**2Bdown** · 11-28-10, 10:25 PM

Thanks for the video Justin. Good work as always

**Santo** · 11-28-10, 11:25 PM

Originally posted by Pareto

Im not gonna lose any sleep over this issue. My money at Betfair is gonna be just fine. There is no risk.

This.

**Extra Innings** · 11-28-10, 11:32 PM

Thank you for bringing this corruption to our attentions.

Salud!

**ndntarget** · 11-29-10, 12:16 AM

nice video seems like they are some scumbags

**thezbar** · 11-29-10, 12:18 AM

Isn't betfair the company that bought TVG ?

**David** · 11-29-10, 12:32 AM

This shouldn't happen at an A rated book.

**Duff85** · 11-29-10, 12:42 AM

Time to get JJ Gold on a plane to Malta.

**fsugolf** · 11-29-10, 01:22 AM

justin7 ftw
betfair ftl

**Domer** · 11-29-10, 01:29 AM

good to know there is a way for someone to pay attention to this, but i get the nagging feeling at the end that if they were an advertiser that this video would never be made. extortion isn't legal either.

**Justin7** · 11-29-10, 01:38 AM

Originally posted by Domer

good to know there is a way for someone to pay attention to this, but i get the nagging feeling at the end that if they were an advertiser that this video would never be made. extortion isn't legal either.

If an advertiser stole from 100's of players, I am certain SBR would not keep them as an advertiser

**Irish Lumberjack** · 11-29-10, 01:44 AM

Sounds very shady to me.

**Domer** · 11-29-10, 01:47 AM

Originally posted by Justin7

If an advertiser stole from 100's of players, I am certain SBR would not keep them as an advertiser

i do certainly think that sbr is the best run of these betting forums, but the history of the advertiser/watchdog forum setup isn't exactly replete with examples of what you describe.

sbr is doing a great job and this video is another great example, so perhaps my innuendo was a bit too strong but i think the point needs to be made at least

**Slainte** · 11-29-10, 01:57 AM

Betfair .... who would have thought

**ok now what** · 11-29-10, 02:13 AM

Sure is. TVG is also your home for the whopping $5 rebate on what can require $2,500 in wagering.

Originally posted by thezbar

Isn't betfair the company that bought TVG ?

**durito** · 11-29-10, 02:36 AM

Originally posted by Justin7

If an advertiser stole from 100's of players, I am certain SBR would not keep them as an advertiser

100% chance if BF was and SBR advertiser before whatever this is, that they'd still be one today.

You ever wonder why all of sudden you are the only person employed there that has ever won a wager?

**ApricotSinner32** · 11-29-10, 02:40 AM

Makes me get paranoid knowing that a top outfit like this pulls schemes like this for chump change relative to the money they make.

**wtf** · 11-29-10, 02:55 AM

Originally posted by ApricotSinner32

Makes me get paranoid knowing that a top outfit like this pulls schemes like this for chump change relative to the money they make.

totally agree with this , the face loss alone isnt worth the pennies they MIGHT lose to a few gamblers, who I am sure they have fleeced in the past

**Domestic** · 11-29-10, 03:03 AM

Why are they still rated A?

Good video.

**Giuvara** · 11-29-10, 03:10 AM

It saddens me to hear this about Betfair. I am using them without any issues for about 2 years now, considering them as one of the safest books, but this makes me have second thoughts about my account there. Thank you, Justin for the heads up and for all your hard work trying to educate the posters here.

**BigSpoon** · 11-29-10, 03:15 AM

I still feel safe having my funds there to use at the sports exchange. I've threatened to leave them before but there's not a real viable alternative out there.

Betdaq? Matchbook? Meh.

**Dark Horse** · 11-29-10, 03:25 AM

"If you play at Betfair, even at their sportsbook, your money is at risk." - Justin7

I accept that conclusion, and appreciate that someone at SBR is still 'watch-doggin'.

**aceking** · 11-29-10, 03:34 AM

all online casino can be rigged via software .