Desktop
On Desktop, log in, and you will see the time variables across the top, and the competitions/markets down the left hand side.
Then you can scroll down to find the event you wish to place a bet on. For example:
If you click on the event name (in the example above this is where it is written 'AC Milan / Tottenham') it will bring up more options. However, you can make a quick selection to either back (the boxes in blue) or lay (the boxes in red). If you select the blue 3.15 box (see here for more information on decimal odds and how they work) then you are backing Tottenham to win. However, if you select the red 3.2 box then you are placing a 'Lay' bet which means you are betting on them NOT to win (so they could lose or draw). So the red 3.35 box in the middle would be selecting the game not to end in a draw (either team could win). See our article here for more information on 'Lay bets'.
If you choose to see more selections by clicking on the event name on browser, you will be presented with both tabs at the top of the page and a list to scroll down from which you can select a market to bet on. On the mobile app, this appears in much the same format:
Once you have made your selection, it will be placed on your Betslip and from here you can enter the amount you want to stake and the odds you would like to place this at:
And if you have any free bets, you can decide whether or not you want to use these or place a bet using your cash balance by moving the toggle next to 'Use eligible bonus'.
You will also notice on the above screenshot that you have the option to match this bet on Exchange using 'MatchMe'. For more information on 'MatchMe' you can read our article here.
Once you are happy, select 'Place bets' and you will receive instant confirmation that this has been placed (Matched or Unmatched).
Mobile/App:
On Mobile/App, as part of changes to your Betfair Exchange experience, this looks slightly different. Log in, and you will see markets available on the homepage, or use the browse button located on the footer.
Then you can scroll down to find the event you wish to place a bet on. For example:
Once you have made your selection, it will be placed on your Betslip and from here you can enter the amount you want to stake and the odds you would like to place this at. Once placed, you will locate your bet in the 'My Bets' section.
If you have any free bets, you can decide whether or not you want to use these or place a bet using your cash balance by moving the toggle next to 'Use eligible bonus'.
You will also have the option to match this bet on Exchange using 'MatchMe'. For more information on 'MatchMe' you can read our article here.
Once you are happy, select 'Place bets' and you will receive instant confirmation that this has been placed (Matched or Unmatched).
How to Place a Multiple Bet
Any form of multiple bets can only be placed on the Sportsbook product and not on the Exchange. This includes accumulators and bet builders.