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]]>While?Betdaq may never quite catch its “big brother”, Betfair in terms of popularity — it offers a much lower 2% commission rate, decent liquidity, and integration with several popular trading applications. That’s more than enough to warrant opening an account.
Betdaq?is an attractive platform for professional punters looking to avoid the more expensive charges applied to their winnings over at Betfair.
Betdaq Review Contents:
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Advantages Of Betdaq
Only 2% Commission
Like Smarkets, Betdaq offers a low commission rate. This flat rate offers significantly better value to Betfair’s standard 5% rate (for new customers).
Don’t Penalise Winners
In contrast to Betfair’s controversial Premium Charge, Betdaq don’t penalise their winners. There’s no additional commission applied to the top earners on Betdaq.
Third Party Applications
Betdaq has been around for a long time. Unlike Smarkets it offers an API — so there’s a growing number of third party applications compatible with the exchange. The ability to run Bots (such as BF Bot Manager) and other tools adds a whole new dimension to your trading.
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Disadvantages of Betdaq
Fewer Markets Than Betfair
Like all other Betfair competitors, Betdaq doesn’t cover as many sports. It’s advisable to create accounts with multiple betting exchanges to compensate for the shortcomings.
Average Liquidity
Liquidity has been a problem for Betdaq. It has improved over time, and the vast majority of casual traders will get their stakes away at an industry-leading price. However, those dipping in and out of niche markets, or looking to place large stakes, might still be disappointed with Betdaq.
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Betdaq Specification
Sports Betting Markets
- Aussie Rules
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Boxing
- Cricket
- Football
- Formula 1
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- MMA
- NFL
- Politics
- Rugby
- Snooker
- Specials
- Tennis
- Virtual Sports
Payment Options
Regulation
- UK Gambling Commission
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]]>Matchbook customers from the UK, ROI, Channel Islands and Isle of Man benefit from a 2% commission on winnings. The Rest of the world are charged 4% — which is still highly competitive.
Furthermore, the ￡10 welcome bonus is an excellent way to introduce new traders to the exchange. All in all, I highly recommend Matchbook.
Matchbook Review Contents:
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Advantages Of Matchbook
Much Lower Commission Than Betfair
Matchbook charges two highly competitive commission rates depending on where customers reside:
- 2% — for customers from in the UK, ROI, Channel Islands and Isle of Man.
- 4% — for customers from the Rest of the world.
Both rates are excellent considering Betfair’s commission starts at 5%.
Decent Liquidity
In most markets, Matchbook doesn’t struggle with liquidity. This is partly due to the low commission rate which continually attracts new market participants (as well as converting existing Betfair traders).
Recognisable User Interface
Matchbook have been sure to distinguish their brand from Betfair with an ultra-modern site that’s very easy on the eyes. Yet the exchange functionality itself remains traditional, and recognisable… almost identical to Betfair, in fact. In other words, it’s perfect for those migrating from Betfair.
Growing Range Of Third Party Applications
Part of being a sports trader is utilising tools to improve, scale, and automate your betting strategy. Unlike Smarkets, Matchbook offers an API — so there’s a growing number of third party applications compatible with the exchange. The ability to run Bots (such as BF Bot Manager) and other tools adds a whole new dimension to your trading.
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Disadvantages of Matchbook
Fewer Markets than Betfair
One of the downfalls of Matchbook is that it doesn’t cover as many sports and markets as Betfair. But in fairness, the liquidity within their active markets is more than sufficient for most. They’ll be filling in the gaps once they’re satisfied they can maintain fully active markets.
Low Liquidity for Some Events
Matchbook has lower liquidity than Betfair for many events. This becomes most apparent in non-mainstream events; for instance, football markets outside of the major European leagues & competitions. However, this will perhaps only impact specialised bettors looking to place substantial bets.
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Matchbook Specification
Sports Betting Markets
- American Football
- Australian Rules
- Basketball
- Boxing
- Cricket
- Darts
- Football
- Golf
- Greyhound Racing
- Horse Racing
- Ice Hockey
- Mixed Martial Arts
- NCAA Football
- Politics
- Snooker
Payment Options
Regulation
- UK Gambling Commission
- Alderney Gambling Control Commission
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]]>The Smarkets exchange is best suited to anyone into Matched Betting, Arbitrage Betting — even casual betting. In an industry where odds largely determine profitability, it’s truly one of the best platforms at your disposal.
Smarkets Review Contents:
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Advantages Of Smarkets
Only 2% Commission
Smarkets is the original “2% commission exchange”. This flat rate offers significantly better value to Betfair’s standard 5% rate (for new customers).
Don’t Penalise Winners
In contrast to Betfair’s controversial Premium Charge, Smarkets don’t penalise their winners. Instead they reward them with a 1% commission ‘Pro Tier’. Eligible users must?place more than 1,500 bets, or stake more than ￡1m in a calendar month.
Neat User Interface
Smarkets has changed face a few times since its inception in 2008. The latest interface looks modern and sharp; it’s arguably the most attractive betting exchange on the market. Furthermore, it’s the only one that can be switched between a light and a dark theme to suit your preference.
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Disadvantages of Smarkets
Fewer Markets Than Betfair
One of the downfalls of Smarkets is that it doesn’t cover as many sports as Betfair. So even if you prefer Smarkets,?you might need to use another betting account for niche bets.
Lack Of Third Party Applications
Part of being a sports trader is utilising tools to improve, scale, and automate your betting strategy. Smarkets doesn’t yet offer an open API — therefore there’s a distinct lack of third party applications compatible with the exchange. This means no trading software, and thereby much greater difficulty in professionalising your sports betting activity.
Average Liquidity
Liquidity has been a problem for Smarkets. It has improved over time, and nowadays the vast majority of casual bettors will easily get their stakes away at an industry-leading price. However, those dipping in and out of niche markets, or looking to place large stakes, might still be disappointed.
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Smarkets Specification
Sports Betting Markets
- American Football
- Basketball
- Boxing
- Cricket
- Current Affairs
- Darts
- Football
- Golf
- Handball
- Horse Racing
- Ice Hockey
- Politics
- Rugby Union
- Snooker
- Tennis
- TV & Entertainment
Payment Options
- Visa Debit
- Mastercard Debit
- Solo / Maestro Card
- Credit Cards
- PayPal
- Skrill
- Neteller
- Trustly
- Bank Transfer
Regulation
- UK Gambling Commission
- Malta Gaming Authority
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