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Betfair Help Guides

The Betfair Exchange is a great resource for sports betting punters to maximise odds and increase profits, but learning how to use Betfair can be a little overwhelming for new punters. Use our Betfair help guides to understand how to use Betfair and jump into the action!

Betfair Strategy
Setting Your Own Odds at Betfair

If you're tired of getting poor fixed odds at the corporate bookmakers, then learn how you can set your own odds on the Betfair Exchange!

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Hedging & Green Books on Betfair

Hedging is a popular betting strategy that involves placing bets on different outcomes to ensure a profit regardless of the result. On Betfair, this is known as building a green book. Find out more in this Betfair educational article.

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Betfair Commissions and Charges

Ever wondered why you can get such great odds at Betfair in comparison to other online bookmakers? We break down why that is the case and why Betfair isn't just for professional punters here

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Understanding the Betfair Exchange

Learn the importance of the Betfair exchange for both recreational and professional punters. In this article we take a closer look at how Betfair works and why it often offers a superior product to the traditional online sports betting operators.

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Understanding Betfair Staking Plans

In the third instalment of our Betfair instructional series, we take a look at understanding staking plans and how they can be used to stay in control of your bank roll

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Understanding the Betfair Markets

In our next strategy guide for the Betfair platform, we take a look at understanding how the Betfair markets work and what different types of backs and lays you can place with Betfair!

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Understanding Back and Lay Betting on Betfair

Unlike your ‘normal’ betting agency where it’s you versus the Bookmaker, Betfair is a peer-to-peer wagering platform. Betfair allow you to both ‘back’ and ‘lay’ bets, which gives you complete control and a totally unique betting experience. View how full guide to backing and laying here

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How to Back and Lay Bets on Betfair

Backing and laying bets on Betfair is easy once you understand how it works. So learn how to back and lay at Betfair right here at Before You Bet!

ARTICLES

Opening a Sports Betting Account in Australia: ID Verification, KYC and Why Bookmakers Need to Check

Learn why Australian bookmakers require ID verification, what documents you need to open a betting account, and why sportsbooks conduct KYC and source-of-funds checks.

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Horse Racing Market Movers Explained: How Betting Markets Really Work

If you follow horse racing for any length of time, you'll hear plenty of talk about "market movers". But what does that actually mean in terms of a betting market, the odds and value of a bet? Let's find out!

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Why Cashing Out Your Same Game Multi Is Usually a Great Result… For the Sportsbook

Same Game Multis are a lot of fun and can land a big score if you can get past the temptation of cashing out. Learn more about why the Cash Out feature is good for sportsbooks, and not for punters!

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BLOGS

NBA Star Returns to Draftstars for the 2026-27 NBA Season

27th October 2026

The NBA is back and Draftstars is bringing its NBA Star tournament format back into focus, giving Australian daily fantasy basketball fans the chance to compete for $60,000 in an exclusive season-ending final.

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Betfair BSP Beats TAB One Pool on 70% of Winners

15th October 2026

Betfair has taken aim at TAB's newly launched One Pool betting system, releasing figures showing its Betfair Starting Price (BSP) delivered higher dividends on more than 70% of winning horses during the national tote's first ten days.

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BBL 2026–27 Squads: Every Big Bash League Team

15th October 2026

The Big Bash League 2026–27 (BBL|16) squads are taking shape ahead of the new season. Here's the currently announced players for all eight clubs, along with major signings, departures and the latest premiership odds for BBL16.

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