Tag Archives: Andrew Black

Interview with BetFair’s Andrew Black – [VIDEO]

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Chris F. Masse

BetFair IPO…???… 4 videos —look at the bottom of the page.

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History of BetFair, from the concept to the startup —in Andrew Black and Edward Wray’s own words

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Chris F. Masse

I already linked to it, but you should re-read the 2008 TIME interview of BetFair’s two founders. Awesome literature, if you are an entrepreneur. Take 10 minutes today to read that.

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BetFair’s co-founder is fed up with betting on horses. He has withdrawn most of his money from his BetFair account.

Posted on April 4, 2009 by Chris F. Masse

Andrew Black: I’ve had a few bets while I’ve been away with no success. I took most of the money out of my account just before I left – I needed it to support a few investments. I don’t have a lot … Continue reading →

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BetFair’s Mark Davies, the last man standing

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Chris F. Masse

Andrew Black: Most of the original [BetFair] team have moved on now. Ed Wray is now Chairman, Mark Davies is still there and I’m still on the board and going in from time to time – I have three [BetFair] … Continue reading →

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Ten VCs did reject the BetFair business plan, in the late nineties.

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Chris F. Masse

Here. -

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“In an interview in this month’s Thoroughbred Owner Breeder magazine, [BetFair co-founder Andrew] Black is pictured next to his computer, logged into his BetFair account. The balance at the time is clearly visible: £119,252.”

Posted on November 17, 2008 by Chris F. Masse

Here, via here. Via him.

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BETFAIR PR DEBACLE: a funny video making rounds at YouTube makes a mockery of their new “Premium Charges”

Posted on September 16, 2008 by Chris F. Masse

VIDEO: The Ghost of Premium Charges THIS VIDEO IS AWESOME. DO WATCH IT, NOW. – PREVIOUSLY: BetFair impose new “Premium Charges”… Do BetFair gag the critics, too?

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UK billionaire Andrew Black (the BetFair co-founder) owns and manages a stable of 30+ Thoroughbred horses, but can’t stand anymore to hear about the event derivative traders whom he extracted wealth from.

Posted on September 10, 2008 by Chris F. Masse

- The Independent – PREVIOUSLY: BetFair impose new “Premium Charges”… Do BetFair gag the critics, too? UPDATE: They announce a Q&A.

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BetFair co-founder Andrew “Bert” Black’s blog is flooded (New Orleans-style) with comments from event derivative traders who question the rationality, logic, extent, fairness, true pupose and timing of the new “premium charges”.

Posted on September 9, 2008 by Chris F. Masse

- – PREVIOUSLY: BetFair impose new “Premium Charges”… Do BetFair gag the critics, too? UPDATE: They announce a Q&A.

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For those who have been wondering why the hell BetFair suddendly decided to promote Stats On Sport on their websites…

Posted on August 9, 2008 by Chris F. Masse
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