req odds are not the matched odds

[mafia12]

Hello,

i am using excel trigger betting and i have a few bets which i can see from the results page as this

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Bet ref   Selection name   Bet type   Amount   Average Odds   Result   Req Odds   Req Stake   Matched Odds   Matched Stake

12492579072.00   My Vindication   L   -1.45   30   RESULT_LOST   50   0.05   30   0.05


is their a way of only getting the odds i requested? as it seems it must of dropped from 50 to 30 points really quick

thanks

[MarkRussell]

Hi,

If there are better odds available when you submit your bet then Betfair can match you at the better odds. This is what Betfair call Best Execution.

Please see http://help.betfair.com/glossary/b.en.html

Regards,
Mark

[mafia12]

Is there a way to disable this?

[doris_day]

No, this is a Betfair server side routine.

Why would you not want better odds ?

[Ian]

In your case, you wanted to lay @ 50 and have laid at 30, surely that is better for you ? Why would you want to lose more ?

[GaryRussell]

I'm guessing he doesn't want the bet matched at all if better odds are available because he wouldn't have placed the lay bet in the first place if these were the odds displayed.

[mafia12]

yes gary is right, i'm testing a theory and i'm using the odds as a trigger

nevermind

thanks for your help