Checking the status of a bet i.e. Won/Lost/Still Active, etc?

[Pete101]

Hi Guys,

Any of you gurus out there know if it is possible to determine whether a bet placed via the API is a winner/loser?

Currently I download the "settled bets" spreadsheet from Betfair, but I would have thought that since I am able to place a bet via the API, then I can probably also get the status of it via the API. Can't find the required documentation though.

Anyone know if it's possible?

Many thanks,

Pete

[geoffw123]

Hi

There are probably few ways to get it but one way is the listMarketBook() API call
https://docs.developer.betfair.com/display/1smk3cen4v3lu3yomq5qye0ni/listMarketBook

That returns List<MarketBook> which contains a list of Runners, which contains a RunnerStatus that gives what you are after
https://docs.developer.betfair.com/d...nitions-Runner

[Pete101]

@geoffw123

Perfect - Thank you :-)

[jabe]

We recently had a post where there was a dead heat in a horse race, so even though the data suggests there'll only be one winner, you'll need to check the status for all runners to be certain, if your interest is in a sport that can produce such an outcome.

[Pete101]

Good point. Thank you.