Statements (49)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
Online Gambling Platform
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gptkbp:allows |
Back betting
Lay betting Peer-to-peer betting |
gptkbp:businessModel |
Commission on net winnings
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gptkbp:countryOfOrigin |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
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gptkbp:criticizedFor |
Complexity for casual users
Dependence on liquidity Potential for insider trading |
gptkbp:currency |
Fiat money
Sometimes cryptocurrencies |
gptkbp:defines |
A marketplace for customers to bet against each other rather than a bookmaker.
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gptkbp:differenceFromBookmaker |
No fixed odds set by operator
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gptkbp:fareControl |
Percentage commission on winnings
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gptkbp:feature |
In-play betting available
Market liquidity depends on user activity Odds determined by supply and demand Trading and hedging possible Users can both offer and accept bets |
gptkbp:firstMajorPlatform |
gptkb:Betfair
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gptkbp:firstReleased |
2000
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Betting Exchanges
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gptkbp:impact |
Enabled new betting strategies
Increased transparency in betting markets Lower margins compared to bookmakers |
gptkbp:notableEvent |
Betfair IPO in 2010
Introduction of cross-matching algorithms Regulatory scrutiny in Australia and UK |
gptkbp:otherMajorPlatforms |
gptkb:Smarkets
gptkb:Betdaq gptkb:Matchbook |
gptkbp:prohibits |
Some US states
Certain countries with strict gambling laws |
gptkbp:regulates |
Subject to gambling laws in operating jurisdictions
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gptkbp:relatedConcept |
Sports betting
Bookmaker Arbitrage betting Matched betting Spread betting |
gptkbp:riskFactor |
Market manipulation
Regulatory changes Liquidity shortages |
gptkbp:targetUser |
Arbitrageurs
Professional gamblers Sports bettors |
gptkbp:technology |
Online platform
APIs for automated trading |
gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Prediction_Markets
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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