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"This backs up the notion that a lot of gambling operators aren't interested in performing checks on potentially addicted/vulnerable punters, as long as they're losing. When those punters happen to win, suddenly operators get all socially responsible and put up roadblocks."

These small operators surely make a living from this
 
Am I right in thinking that all companies that ask for ID'S for withdrawals should be getting fined, am I picking up that correctly? I haven't been asked for any ID'S for any withdrawals
 
Glasgow Ronnie said:
Am I right in thinking that all companies that ask for ID'S for withdrawals should be getting fined, am I picking up that correctly? I haven't been asked for any ID'S for any withdrawals
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I havent read the full article, just the tweet, but think the reason they are getting done is because they never asked for ID depositing but have done for customer withdrawing.

Therefore say for an example, you where asked for ID verification etc to deposit, and they then down the line asked for further check when withdrawing, they would be covered? How I read the statement.
 
Big Bucks said:
I havent read the full article, just the tweet, but think the reason they are getting done is because they never asked for ID depositing but have done for customer withdrawing.

Therefore say for an example, you where asked for ID verification etc to deposit, and they then down the line asked for further check when withdrawing, they would be covered? How I read the statement.
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Thanks mate much appreciated
 
FinalFurlong91 said:
"This backs up the notion that a lot of gambling operators aren't interested in performing checks on potentially addicted/vulnerable punters, as long as they're losing. When those punters happen to win, suddenly operators get all socially responsible and put up roadblocks."

These small operators surely make a living from this
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Yeah, you've got to hope the government and gambling commission get a better understanding of the whole thing.
The bookies have the power and means to weed out most of the vulnerable quite easily, but they are more focussed on weeding out winners, for obvious reasons.
At the moment all they've done with affordability checks is to use this as another weapon against winners.
The inconsistency on withdrawing funds vs deposits is another example.

If an individual shows consistent losses, then they should be restricted and challenged to demonstrate means.

The consistent part and how you measure this is the difficulty, as most successful punters will have losing periods.
And the means is also difficult as many people use a bank and have done for years but their earned income is no where near the turnover (myself included)

Above all else, it is the client that should be setting the losses limits not the bookie or anyone else.
My Monthly losses limit if I set one though, would be more than my monthly wage/dividend :highly_amused:
Problem gambler.:rolleyes:
 
Dan Skelton 7/2 with Sky to train 2 or more Festival winners
 
Out of interest, following the Novice chase entries earlier this week, did William Hill refund stakes on any horses backed NRNB without an entry?
 
Appreciate It said:
Out of interest, following the Novice chase entries earlier this week, did William Hill refund stakes on any horses backed NRNB without an entry?
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not yet........
might have to wait till after decs.
 
The Jumps Show tipped up TUTF and Lord Accord for the Ultima and after 745 views both are pretty much blue across the board ffs!!! Sad state of affairs when a betting is impacted by a few teens talking about racing online to less than a thousand people.
 
charlie said:
The Jumps Show tipped up TUTF and Lord Accord for the Ultima and after 745 views both are pretty much blue across the board ffs!!! Sad state of affairs when a betting is impacted by a few teens talking about racing online to less than a thousand people.
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TUTF also confirmed today to be going there, may have swung it a little
 
charlie said:
The Jumps Show tipped up TUTF and Lord Accord for the Ultima and after 745 views both are pretty much blue across the board ffs!!! Sad state of affairs when a betting is impacted by a few teens talking about racing online to less than a thousand people.
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Who is on The Jumps Show charlie? Don't think I've heard of it. It's it worth a listen?
 
charlie said:
The Jumps Show tipped up TUTF and Lord Accord for the Ultima and after 745 views both are pretty much blue across the board ffs!!! Sad state of affairs when a betting is impacted by a few teens talking about racing online to less than a thousand people.
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every tom dick and harry creating their own racing youtube channels these days. I occasionally wack the big 3 on for a bit of background noise. upping the ante, road to Cheltenham and off the fence, then spend the rest of my time clicking the don't recommend option for all these amateur channels that annoyingly keep popping up on my feed. Not sure why these channels annoy me so much. I must be getting more grumpy in my old age :miserable:
 
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Who is on The Jumps Show charlie? Don't think I've heard of it. It's it worth a listen?
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Young lads, probably all members on here.
Pretty knowledgeable but almost all stuff that's been covered on here.

Better than some of the TV stars who talk some proper shite.
Love Leonna but she put up Blazing Khal for the RSA the other day ! Bless :love_heart:
Then boy band Keenan (gets younger every time I see him) warbling on about jazzy matty needing four runs when he already has 4 and only needs 3 anyway.
Finger On the Pulse.:rolleyes:
 
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Quevega said:
Young lads, probably all members on here.
Pretty knowledgeable but almost all stuff that's been covered on here.

Better than some of the TV stars who talk some proper shite.
Love Leonna but she put up Blazing Khal for the RSA the other day ! Bless :love_heart:
Then boy band Keenan (gets younger every time I see him) warbling on about jazzy matty needing four runs when he already has 4 and only needs 3 anyway.
Finger On the Pulse.:rolleyes:
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I'll have a look later.

I quite like the Betfair Cheltenham ante post series with Daryl Carter and Jerry McGrath.

Racehour, The Cheltenham Exchange and Rein It In (all featuring members on here) are worth a listen. Also, try Martin Colwell's - it's right up your street Quevega
 
I remember the first livecast Final Furlong podcast preview (back when it was good) and all the comments were like "jesus is that what Keenan actually looks like, I thought he was an old man"
 
Faugheen_Machine said:
I'll have a look later.

I quite like the Betfair Cheltenham ante post series with Daryl Carter and Jerry McGrath.

Racehour, The Cheltenham Exchange and Rein It In (all featuring members on here) are worth a listen. Also, try Martin Colwell's - it's right up your street Quevega
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:highly_amused: I've trolled Martin enough with his random thoughts, just trying to help him really but he's too stubborn, and his mothers been ill.
Reminds me of a fast show character. His rambles are quite addictive but usually nonsense. :love_heart:

Liking Daryl these days, also a member on here but won't admit it :highly_amused:

Only one I've probably not seen is rein it in, although I might have just not clocked the title.
There's some serious content competing for attention, it's no wonder this game's getting harder, looks like a fair few more are at it these days.

I think we should ban gambling for all under 30's as their brain is not yet fully developed to cope with it :encouragement:
And they're not financially sound enough either.

Affordability check - Question No 1 - Age ?
 
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