Signed up for Betfair only to realize the minimum bet is too large......

**B1GER1C828** · 05-09-12, 10:24 AM

6 dollars is too high?

could deposit on a site like bookmaker thats MIN is a dollar.

**cutchemist42** · 05-09-12, 10:31 AM

Originally posted by B1GER1C828

6 dollars is too high?

could deposit on a site like bookmaker thats MIN is a dollar.

Not a hardcore player, just do it for fun with a little money. Just liked the idea of a betting exchange. I like my bets to be 3-5% of my bankroll.

**cutchemist42** · 05-09-12, 10:42 AM

Signed up for Betfair, did not realize they had such high minimu bets for my rec play

I like to deposit only small amounts at a time so deposited $50 Canadian; i gamble recreationally. However, once I get on the site the minimum bet is $6. I'm not comfortable with that % so could anyone suggest anything? I've heard there's a way around it but is that true? I only bet 2-4% of my bankroll at a time.

Thanks!

**Toit** · 05-09-12, 10:52 AM

Here's a guide: http://www.betexchangetips.com/Betfair-Minimum-Bet.html

**Toit** · 05-09-12, 10:54 AM

Two topics with the same question?

This is how to do it: http://www.betexchangetips.com/Betfair-Minimum-Bet.html

**Bleeth** · 05-09-12, 11:03 AM

6 USD ? This indeed looks too high, mine is 2 EUR .

**jjgold** · 05-09-12, 11:10 AM

That work around is too much hassle
Just bet the $6

**frogsrangers** · 05-09-12, 11:11 AM

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**cutchemist42** · 05-09-12, 11:16 AM

Originally posted by Bleeth

6 USD ? This indeed looks too high, mine is 2 EUR .

6 CAD to be specific but same ballpark.

**cutchemist42** · 05-09-12, 11:16 AM

Originally posted by Toit

Two topics with the same question?

This is how to do it: http://www.betexchangetips.com/Betfair-Minimum-Bet.html

I didn't know which forum was best for asking this.

**frogsrangers** · 05-09-12, 11:27 AM

Players need to be aware that

Betfair will confiscate winnings at a whim. If they don't like the way you play, even though you risk your own funds and meet the wagering requirement, they will exercise their right to seize your winnings.

Avoid this casino at all costs.

FYI

**RubberKettle** · 05-09-12, 11:31 AM

Small timers need action too

**JohnGalt2341** · 05-09-12, 11:32 AM

This site should be perfect for you http://www.freesportsbet.com/

**cutchemist42** · 05-09-12, 11:33 AM

Originally posted by frogsrangers

FYI

Damn. It is possible to change your minimum bet through the way linked to above, just experimented with it. However, I'd be afraid of now losing money by consistenly circumventing the minimum bet. Wish the minimum bet price was more obvious upon signing up because now I don't know which way to proceed.

**ngates815** · 05-09-12, 11:34 AM

BOL getting your situation figured out.

Sucks that you deposit at a place and then realize it doesn't suit your needs.
I recently did the same.

**cutchemist42** · 05-09-12, 11:37 AM

Originally posted by ngates815

BOL getting your situation figured out.

Sucks that you deposit at a place and then realize it doesn't suit your needs.
I recently did the same.

Yeah, I just hope they give a warning to stop circumventing the minimum bet before freezing the account. It just sucks because a lot of betting is on the weekends involving almost 15-20 games using $1 bets. If I had to go to $6 it would severely limit my choices and possibly wipe out my deposit in 2 days.

**ngates815** · 05-09-12, 11:39 AM

Originally posted by cutchemist42

Yeah, I just hope they give a warning to stop circumventing the minimum bet before freezing the account. It just sucks because a lot of betting is on the weekends involving almost 15-20 games using $1 bets. If I had to go to $6 it would severely limit my choices and possibly wipe out my deposit in 2 days.

I hear ya.

**Hareeba!** · 05-09-12, 05:40 PM

I've often wondered about those minimums they set yet I frequently see my offers being accepted a few cents at a time.

Seems like one rule for the regular customer but another for the bots?

**Fitz030808** · 05-09-12, 07:28 PM

5 Dimes has a low min as well as bookmaker

**drfunkmaster** · 05-10-12, 12:12 AM

5dimes is also a dollar, bookmaker live betting is less than a dollar even...

**filipinho** · 05-10-12, 03:09 AM

Originally posted by Hareeba!

I've often wondered about those minimums they set yet I frequently see my offers being accepted a few cents at a time.

Seems like one rule for the regular customer but another for the bots?

That is because there were few cents left from earlier on that odds you are trying to get.On betfair only 2 or more Euros are visible in their offer.I somewhere read that someone was regularly searching for that small leftovers, always raising odds minimally allowed on every market and collecting good value.After some time betfair warned him not to do that anymore.

**Hareeba!** · 05-10-12, 03:16 AM

Originally posted by filipinho

That is because there were few cents left from earlier on that odds you are trying to get.On betfair only 2 or more Euros are visible in their offer.I somewhere read that someone was regularly searching for that small leftovers, always raising odds minimally allowed on every market and collecting good value.After some time betfair warned him not to do that anymore.

Yes, sometimes that does happen. Actually I find it quite annoying when a few cents of my offer are left on the table by people obviously just entering the whole value they see as available. I always make a point when accepting an offer of adding $1 to my bid so as to get it all.

But that's not the only time when only small values get matched. Frequently I will post an offer and nothing is matched until quite some time later when a few cents can appear in the matched window. If you look at the time of all the matches to your offer you will often find a few which are less than the supposed minimum bet. I can only think that bots are doing that.

**noyb** · 05-10-12, 03:47 AM

Originally posted by cutchemist42

Yeah, I just hope they give a warning to stop circumventing the minimum bet before freezing the account.

don't worry about it. really, they have better things to do.

**Hareeba!** · 05-10-12, 04:30 AM

Originally posted by noyb

don't worry about it. really, they have better things to do.

You are most probably 100% correct but frankly it's not something I'd risk my Betfair account over.

**QQPALLADIUM** · 05-10-12, 02:40 PM

Originally posted by Hareeba!

Yes, sometimes that does happen. Actually I find it quite annoying when a few cents of my offer are left on the table by people obviously just entering the whole value they see as available. I always make a point when accepting an offer of adding $1 to my bid so as to get it all.

But that's not the only time when only small values get matched. Frequently I will post an offer and nothing is matched until quite some time later when a few cents can appear in the matched window. If you look at the time of all the matches to your offer you will often find a few which are less than the supposed minimum bet. I can only think that bots are doing that.

do you need some spare change mate?

**tommygun** · 05-10-12, 05:43 PM

Hareeba! I'm hearing ya. That shit happens to me all the time, with a measly 2 cents matched. It's ridiculous.

**skipton** · 05-10-12, 09:51 PM

yeah how about checkers at the senior home, if your not comfortable with six bucks your ass should not be betting

**cutchemist42** · 05-11-12, 12:25 PM

Originally posted by skipton

yeah how about checkers at the senior home, if your not comfortable with six bucks your ass should not be betting

Umm, I thought sports betting was all about bankrool management until you find a system you like? This is only my first month of betting on sports through online bookers so why jump in wiht a $1000 deposit if I may or may not like it? Just settle down there.....

**bobbywaves** · 05-11-12, 04:17 PM

Yeah, settle down Skippy..... everyone's not a high roller like you.