The betting exchanges have revolutionased the entire betting scene.For the first time it gave the punter the option to be the bookmaker.At the betting exchange the odds are layed by punters which make them much more atractive than the odds from a traditional bookmaker. Each year the betting exchanges become more and more popular.Mostly due to the fact that with the possibily of trading (same as at the stock exchange) you can ensure yourself a profit no matter the outcome of the sporting event. The betting exchanges offer a totally new view to betting; and great profits can be made by trading.But disadvantages like not finding the right odds for less popular event or not being able to stake the sum you want (because of the lack of layed offers) again on less popular markets, most punters still prefer betting with their usual online bookmakers. For more on Betting Exchanges please visit our Lay the Odds Section.