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At 1.04, that's actually a very *low* decimal odds number—it means you'd win only 4 cents profit per dollar staked if Biden wins. The reason it's so tight is market confidence: Biden was the presumed frontrunner for the Democratic nomination at the time that bet was posted, so the exchange odds compressed to reflect heavily favored status. Exchange odds move based on real money flow from other bettors, not a sportsbook's margin, so when nearly everyone's backing one outcome, the odds tighten dramatically. You're getting paid almost nothing because you're betting on the near-certain event.

Based on 55 Reddit posts across 5 communities

No, Betfair is not legally available to US residents. The platform operates under UK and EU licensing and does not accept sign-ups from the United States due to federal gambling restrictions. Matchbook, which is often discussed alongside Betfair as another betting exchange, has similar geographic limitations in the US. Reddit users occasionally ask about using VPNs to access these platforms from America, but doing so violates the terms of service and carries legal risk—accounts accessed this way can be flagged and funds forfeited.

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The Reddit post is inviting users to discuss football trading strategies on Betfair's exchange for a specific match, not asking you a question—it's a conversation starter offering to share a strategy guide.

If you're asking whether Betfair is good for football trading: yes, it's built for it. Betfair's exchange lets you back and lay bets on football matches, which means you can trade positions in-play as odds shift. Reddit users actively discuss in-play football strategies there, which suggests the platform's liquidity and real-time odds updates work well for that use case. The exchange format is specifically designed for traders who want to lock in profit or cut losses before a match ends, rather than just placing fixed bets.

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This is account sharing—don't do it. Betfair's terms prohibit it, and the platform actively closes accounts suspected of multiple users. Reddit posts in the data show users explicitly asking for verified accounts to borrow and others reporting "limited account after 8 bets," which typically follows suspicious activity flags. If Betfair detects shared access (different locations, devices, betting patterns), they restrict or close the account permanently, and any funds may be held. The profit-share offer doesn't change the risk.

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Laying Sydney means you're betting *against* Sydney winning (acting as the bookmaker), while backing Penrith means you're betting *for* Penrith to win (the traditional bet side). On Betfair's exchange, both are available simultaneously—one person's lay is another person's back.

The practical difference: when you lay Sydney, you collect the stake from whoever backs them if Sydney loses, but you pay out their winnings if Sydney wins. When you back Penrith, you win if they win and lose your stake if they don't. Laying lets you profit from a team *not* winning; backing profits from them *winning*. The odds you get depend on what other bettors are willing to accept on each side at any given moment.

Based on 55 Reddit posts across 5 communities