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HoldenTheReins said:
Anyone else get a restrictions email from SkyBet today? Hardly used it.
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Yep absolute tossers, I don’t tend to use them that often, I had a ?5 each way bet on the winner in the last at Cheltenham yesterday as they were paying an extra place. So it seems like you can bet with them but not if you win? Like wtf? How is this even legal? The most I can get on say a 10/1 horse with sky now is ?1.50? Shocking service, shame as I like using my free ?5 bet if I ever qualify on a chelt request a bet.
Important information about your account
We are writing to you with reference to your Sky Bet account, User ID: *********.

Following a recent review by our trading team we have decided that your account requires tighter liability management. Your account remains active but the following restrictions will be applied:
  • You are still able to place bets but a limit on your permitted stakes has been applied. Further details are provided in the bullet points below.
  • You will no longer be eligible for any free bets offered as part of any promotion from Sky Bet.
  • You will no longer be eligible for our 'Best Odds Guaranteed' promotions. Bets that would have qualified for 'Best Odds Guaranteed' will now be settled at the price option taken upon placement.
Please note, the limit on your permitted stakes is active immediately. Your eligibility to free bets and 'Best Odds Guaranteed' will be revoked on Monday 14th November.

Individual accounts are set with varying restriction levels;
  • As an example, you will still be able to place a bet that would allow you to win a minimum of ?200 on a Premier League Football Match Result on the day of the game and ?100 on any UK Horse Racing Win Market in the Racecourse Show (approx. 15 minutes before the race is off).
  • Please be aware that maximum stakes differ depending upon proximity to an event and across different sports and markets.
  • You will be able to see your personal limits when placing a bet. Place your selection in your bet slip, enter your desired stake, and if it is over the permitted amount a message will appear showing your staking limit. This will only work if you are logged in.
  • You will still qualify for the ?500 minimum bet to win guarantee that is available from 10amon the morning of Class 1 & Class 2 races in Ireland and the UK. The full terms and conditions for the guarantee can be found here.
 
MTR, That’s pathetic from SkyBet, they used to be OK, but since getting taken over they seem to be a micey lot.

On another subject, had Edwardstone been withdrawn or not?
 
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MTR said:
Yep absolute tossers, I don’t tend to use them that often, I had a ?5 each way bet on the winner in the last at Cheltenham yesterday as they were paying an extra place. So it seems like you can bet with them but not if you win? Like wtf? How is this even legal? The most I can get on say a 10/1 horse with sky now is ?1.50? Shocking service, shame as I like using my free ?5 bet if I ever qualify on a chelt request a bet.
Important information about your account
We are writing to you with reference to your Sky Bet account, User ID: *********.

Following a recent review by our trading team we have decided that your account requires tighter liability management. Your account remains active but the following restrictions will be applied:
  • You are still able to place bets but a limit on your permitted stakes has been applied. Further details are provided in the bullet points below.
  • You will no longer be eligible for any free bets offered as part of any promotion from Sky Bet.
  • You will no longer be eligible for our 'Best Odds Guaranteed' promotions. Bets that would have qualified for 'Best Odds Guaranteed' will now be settled at the price option taken upon placement.
Please note, the limit on your permitted stakes is active immediately. Your eligibility to free bets and 'Best Odds Guaranteed' will be revoked on Monday 14th November.

Individual accounts are set with varying restriction levels;
  • As an example, you will still be able to place a bet that would allow you to win a minimum of ?200 on a Premier League Football Match Result on the day of the game and ?100 on any UK Horse Racing Win Market in the Racecourse Show (approx. 15 minutes before the race is off).
  • Please be aware that maximum stakes differ depending upon proximity to an event and across different sports and markets.
  • You will be able to see your personal limits when placing a bet. Place your selection in your bet slip, enter your desired stake, and if it is over the permitted amount a message will appear showing your staking limit. This will only work if you are logged in.
  • You will still qualify for the ?500 minimum bet to win guarantee that is available from 10amon the morning of Class 1 & Class 2 races in Ireland and the UK. The full terms and conditions for the guarantee can be found here.
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Exactly the same email I got. Absolute bottlejobs. Only want losers.
 
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FinalFurlong91 said:
And the gambling commision just let's it happen

If you won't lay a guaranteed amount to every customer you should have your gambling licence revoked
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Couldn't agree more, they really are a tin pot outfit who shouldn't be allowed to call themselves a bookmaker, the powers that be should do something about them.
 
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HoldenTheReins said:
MTR any idea if we have to use up free bets left over or do they stay?
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I had restrictions put in place a few months ago, still have my free bets available but you might find you'll struggle to place them on RABS as your restrictions may mean you can only stake less than a fiver.
 
Ice said:
Couldn't agree more, they really are a tin pot outfit who shouldn't be allowed to call themselves a bookmaker, the powers that be should do something about them.
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Add to this tinpot outfit, Paddy Power/Betfair, Ladbrokes/Coral, Betfred, Betway, William Hill et al. They are all charlatans who should have their licenses revoked unless they guarantee to lay bets to all clients, may they be mugs or not. They are allowed to do whatever they choose in the name of protecting vulnerable gamblers, whilst blatantly trying to alienate everyone but vulnerable gamblers. They are all as transparent as water and as cynical as the most basic of scammers. Apart from that they are as wonderful as bankers.
 
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DenmanSacre said:
Looks like Cheveley Park won't be leaving the NH game - just bought Mahons Way for ?360k. Going to Henry as well.
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Killaney King, another good winner in the last month, also going to Henry.
 
Exar Essay said:
This is such good news re Chevely. I think they’re great for the game.

Is Kilaney King going to them too?
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Not sure who bought him - Michael Looby tweeted he has gone to Henry
 
That Horse said:
I had restrictions put in place a few months ago, still have my free bets available but you might find you'll struggle to place them on RABS as your restrictions may mean you can only stake less than a fiver.
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Yeah can only have a max win of 100. What is the point. Will wait for bets to settle and then close my account as they clearly don't want my business despite it not being mad profitable :indecisiveness:
 
HoldenTheReins said:
Yeah can only have a max win of 100. What is the point. Will wait for bets to settle and then close my account as they clearly don't want my business despite it not being mad profitable :indecisiveness:
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I think that you will eventually look back on being able to win 100 with a certain fondness :glee:
 
Looking at my antepost portfolio, and feel like mr. bond, when le chiffre is flicking that knotted rope:distrust:
 
The old man just dropped a curve ball and wants to try Best Mate enclosure. Is there much difference? any reviews :highly_amused: Havnt been in personally we usually in tatts getting amongst it. cheers
 
BalthazarKing said:
The old man just dropped a curve ball and wants to try Best Mate enclosure. Is there much difference? any reviews :highly_amused: Havnt been in personally we usually in tatts getting amongst it. cheers
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I prefer BM to Tatts. Always go that side now.
 
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….HdB RP Stable Tour has been posted in the Stable Tour thread by On The Fringe & worth a read.
 
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