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What to do when Betfair API is down

What to do when Betfair API is down

Unfortunately Betfair suffered another outage this afternoon. Here is how I am set up to deal with such issues: –

I always have two version of Bet Angel running. One in API mode and one, with the refresh off, in non API mode (Log in via connection mode 1).

This means I can switch quickly between applications and if I am caught on one I can exit on another. We note that a site crash seems to happen in stages …

24/09/2011 | By More
Betfair suffer DNS hack

Betfair suffer DNS hack

Betfair and a number of popular web sites suffered when hackers changed their DNS records to redirect their visitors to their site. It’s important to note that the site itself was not hacked. For the full story read the following link: –

https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2011/09/04/dns-hack-hits-popular-websites-telegraph-register-ups-etc/

05/09/2011 | By More
Where Angel’s don’t fear to tread

Where Angel’s don’t fear to tread

Just over a week ago we had the Betfair upgrade and first outage.

Betfair has a chequered history of outage’s, but have been much better in recent years. Because Bet Angel was around before the API was created, we have always maintained a dual mode of operation. You can connect to Betfair via non API (The website) or API modes.

I tend to connect by the API but I have both available at all times, just in case there is …

08/02/2011 | By More
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