running both practice mode and live mode simultaneously

[haulersss]

as the subject states, i have just started doing this and i'm guessing it wont cause any issues. is this correct?

[Dallas]

Correct

[haulersss]

[BetScalper]

Assuming your actually placing bets in live mode otherwise your account will get restricted at some point.

[Derek27]

I don't know why I never thought of mentioning it before, but arbing is a pretty safe way of making money (if done carefully) without any risk, and it does result in winning and losing on Betfair, probably losing more than you win, generating the much required commission that will allow you keep using practice mode.

[kunas]

What type of number are we talking about to have the practice mode restricted !?

[Derek27]

What type of number are we talking about to have the practice mode restricted !?

I don't think anyone really knows because Betfair, whilst they must have some sort of criteria to pick out practice mode users they don't publicise the limits they're willing to accept.

[ShaunWhite]

What type of number are we talking about to have the practice mode restricted !?

I don't think anyone really knows because Betfair, whilst they must have some sort of criteria to pick out practice mode users they don't publicise the limits they're willing to accept.

I'm told it's an automated system that responds to 3 days(ish?) of inactivity. For obvious reasons they won't reveal any more details, otherwise it would be easy for the unscrupulous to exploit it. Even tiny trades a couple of times a day appear to fool it, but an automated penny trade at spot on noon everyday might not. The amount of time you spend logged on might be in the equation too, with long spells with no bets being worse than an hour a day just having a look around.

[kunas]

Thanks!
But, what kind of limitations tend to happen ?
does it affect our live mode ?

[Derek27]

Quite serious limitations and yes, it does affect, or stop you from using live mode.

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[BetScalper]

It’s probably a combination of:

- how long have you had your account
- how many live trades you make in a 7 day period
- how long your logged into your account
- is your account funded
- do you generate any commission

Personally, I wouldn’t take the risk.

[kunas]

thanks