Some Betfair traders make a full-time income from the platform, while others use it as a side hustle to supplement their income.

The company was founded in June 2000, by Andrew Black and Edward Wray.

Viva La Dirt League is the name of a New Zealand YouTube channel with a huge international following. Rowan Bettjeman, Adam King and Alan Morrison are the local boys done good, who have amassed more than four million Youtube subscribers for their distinct brand of "nerd culture" comedy.

On 18 October 2024, Aristocrat Leisure announced that it had made an offer to acquire Playtech for US$3.7 billion.