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Michael said:
jb03 said:
Just on a slightly different tack Betfair have signed an MOU with the PGA of Australasia. Good news for us punters.

Whats an MOU?

Memorandum of Understanding I think it stands for Michael.  It basically means that Betfair will be allowed to set markets on golfing events that come under the PGA Australasia banner and by liaison between the bodies they will determine what those markets will be - obvious ones like winner and top 5 and then less obvious ones like Player A's score v Player B's score.  In return the PGA will likely benefit from the profits generated through the wagering on those events.  Further, there will be full disclosure between the bodies so as to track and thus eliminate suspicius behaviour (ie tanking and the like) which thankfully golf doesn't seem to have much of a problem with.
 
Just further, Betfair have signed MOU's with just about every major sporting body in Australia, if not the world bar the USA where as we know they are a strange kettle of fish.

It further highlights the absurd stand taken by racing bodies in Australia who would be better off working with Betfair than against because they are here to stay.  Unfortunately the selfishness of the racing bodies and the pig headed attitude of those in charge is actually harming racing as a sport.  Take away the Spring Carnival and all is far from rosy.  Those in power are more concerned with protecting the monopoly that exists today and their own overpaid positions.

And that especially includes you McDuff, Harding, Nason and Ramsden.

Good on you PGA Australasia, a further acknowledgement that things are on the up.
 
jb03 said:
Michael said:
jb03 said:
Just on a slightly different tack Betfair have signed an MOU with the PGA of Australasia. Good news for us punters.

Whats an MOU?

Memorandum of Understanding I think it stands for Michael. It basically means that Betfair will be allowed to set markets on golfing events that come under the PGA Australasia banner and by liaison between the bodies they will determine what those markets will be - obvious ones like winner and top 5 and then less obvious ones like Player A's score v Player B's score. In return the PGA will likely benefit from the profits generated through the wagering on those events. Further, there will be full disclosure between the bodies so as to track and thus eliminate suspicius behaviour (ie tanking and the like) which thankfully golf doesn't seem to have much of a problem with.

Excellent work John Barnes.

Sportsbet had markets for the Aus Open
Plus the 3 way head to head
At the course there are heaps of ways to bet
So how will betfair differ
 
Michael said:
jb03 said:
Michael said:
jb03 said:
Just on a slightly different tack Betfair have signed an MOU with the PGA of Australasia. Good news for us punters.

Whats an MOU?

Memorandum of Understanding I think it stands for Michael. It basically means that Betfair will be allowed to set markets on golfing events that come under the PGA Australasia banner and by liaison between the bodies they will determine what those markets will be - obvious ones like winner and top 5 and then less obvious ones like Player A's score v Player B's score. In return the PGA will likely benefit from the profits generated through the wagering on those events. Further, there will be full disclosure between the bodies so as to track and thus eliminate suspicius behaviour (ie tanking and the like) which thankfully golf doesn't seem to have much of a problem with.

Excellent work John Barnes.

Sportsbet had markets for the Aus Open
Plus the 3 way head to head
At the course there are heaps of ways to bet
So how will betfair differ

Well for starters Betfair give you much better odds but more importantly, the Scabs give nothing in return and do not provide anywhere near the audit trail that Betfair can provide for any alleged shenanigans.

In terms of Betting options you are right, Betfair will not provide more options than the Scabs. However, once Betfair can legally advertise in Australia their business will grow rapidly (IMO).

Why back someone to win a gold tournament at $10 when $15 is available - plus a percentage will go to help the grass roots of the sport being wagered on.

It is the most hypocritical position a sporting body has ever taken when those that run racing question the integrity of Betfair when you can bet $10,000 in a TAB without question.
 
Wayne Riley :yellowno dead set embarrasing,a well known wanker is just making our coverage disgraceful wanna be Gary McCord.
I normally dont mind the Coverage to much but geez its like watching a reply from the previous 20 years.

Spence missed 2nd stage in US this year an will probally play some self funded tour or the Nationwide tour,been a long time between drinks
 
Has anyone seen the article in the HUN today reagrding Father Baddelley's church service.Stated as saying he wasn't going to play in the first event he won this year but he recieved a message from GOD telling him to play! :hihi If anyone out there know's GOD personally could you get them to tell god to ring our boy's every friday next season, i'll even pay for the call's. :angel:
 
How's Michelle Wie's form after carting an 81 to miss the cut of a mens tournament again?

She's a super young talent but perhaps it's time for her to go and actually try and win a womens tournament rather than increasing the pressure on herself just to make the cut of a mens tournament.
 
Huntingadale

CC, what do you know about Aaron Pike?
64 :eek:

Not about start, eagle on your first hole.
 
Mick it was a *smile* poor performance from Marcus, kept missin everthing right down the stretch an left 2 8 footers short :eek: in the last 4 holes,though Kingswood did have the man on the bag of the winner plus Poms cadddy as well.How long since Metro have had a decent player ;D
 
CC TIGER said:
Mick it was a *smile* poor performance from Marcus, kept missin everthing right down the stretch an left 2 8 footers short :eek: in the last 4 holes,though Kingswood did have the man on the bag of the winner plus Poms cadddy as well.How long since Metro have had a decent player ;D

You're just dark on Fraz because he used to take your cash off you.