Bet365 (Hillside [New Media] Ltd) v McCann has made headlines for months, but the following line from a Tweet yesterday is perhaps the most insightful observation, “The only reason any of us know about this bet is because it won.” Let’s ignore Bet365 v McCann and think more generally about what issues this case highlights….
Disappointingly we feel it’s time to comment on this issue again despite many thousands of words being written about it over the last five years. Briefly, the Gambling Act (2005) has a number of primary aims, one of which is that gambling should be ‘fair and open’. Meeting this and the other primary aims is…
Emotive language to get the reader interested, but very relevant to the modern gambling world… read on. This job description for a major gambling company appeared over a week ago: “What will you be doing? Prohibiting Bonus Hunters from abusing promotions. Ensuring registrations are clean from multiple accounts and fake accounts. Liaising with the Fraud…
Today SkyBet has announced their version of an online minimum bet, more correctly, a minimum liability law (MBL). This follows recent announcements by BetVictor, Betfair Sportsbook and William Hill. Ladbroke-Coral now GVC has a MBL in shop. J4P welcomes these announcements, albeit they don’t meet our Charter. We welcome the announcements, because it’s some progress…
Let’s be clear, this seminar doesn’t mean that every punter will be able to get their bets on soon or ever. Does it, therefore mean it was useless; absolutely not. A quick history concerning how the seminar came about: For many years a number of people have tried to raise the issue of the increasing…
Another great video from Caan Berry (https://caanberry.com/). Also look at the comments underneath the video. This industry is completely out of control.
mick darwin’s theory of bookmaker evolution Source: mick darwin’s theory of bookmaker evolution Worth the 2-3 minute read. Bookmakers in general and specifically ‘RaceBets’ in this case are a bit of a joke.
The recommendation to reduce the maximum stake on FOBT’s has caused outrage with the Association of British Bookmakers Source: RORY DELARGY: A more enlightened approach to betting? Another very good article from the Irish Field by Rory Delargy, which highlights how bookmakers in the UK have moved away from being bookmakers to being casino owners. …
Source: Blog – www.bdukeblog.com Some really sensible and constructive thoughts here. Why are accountants getting gambling licences? Accountancy and bookmaking are two different jobs.
Superb article – all read. When the subject of betting is raised in casual discussion, one usually doesn’t have to wait long for http://www.cpad.org/index.php/en/resources/glossary the old maxim of Source: Bookmakers Costing Irish Exchequer Millions By Refusing Bets | TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions
Listen from 47 minutes in and hear about our contributions to the latest discussion about the immoral practice of bookmakers only trading with people who lose. Source: BBC Radio 5 live – 5 live Investigates, 09/10/2016
Niall Collins calls for industry overhaul Source: Bookmakers can’t have it both ways – Limerick TD – Limerick Leader Good to see one politician that understands the ethics of betting, i.e. you should be allowed to win as well as lose.
Source: Better Betting Campaign | Secret Betting Club This is a great campaign we’ve contributed to. It’s free and well worth a read; some great advice. We’ve produced a satirical short video to go with it, hopefully an amusing 1 minute 25 seconds:
The last 10 days of August and the start of September have seen the greatest coverage of these topics ever in differing media. Greater renewed interest was probably generated by the launch of ‘BlackType’ a new online bookmaker who hope to trade in a traditional way, i.e. make a proper book, lay a decent bet…
“Horseracing” ‘You and Yours’ the long running BBC Radio 4 consumer programme features off-course bookmakers not taking bets. Yes, the bookmakers do refuse bets from just about anyone who tries hard. Modern online bookmakers decline bets from those they don’t deem as big or potential big losers every day. The regulator and government do nothing…
Great watch. This is the reality of modern gambling. Only losers allowed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwKbxLyZSfs And another link back to Caan’s website: https://caanberry.com
Read all of the posts by riracing on FAIR WAGERING AUSTRALIA Source: riracing | FAIR WAGERING AUSTRALIA
In case you missed this week’s news, Racing NSW have declared their intention to bring back fairness into the Australian wagering landscape by introducing a minimum bet rule. Racing NSW annou… Source: Fairness returns? | FAIR WAGERING AUSTRALIA
Hi Bernard, Because the ethical argument was not strong enough for you to bring in a minimum-bet limit for corporate bookmakers last year, I will set them aside and give you the regulatory and mark… Source: Yearly Open Letter to Bernard Saundry | FAIR WAGERING AUSTRALIA
Dear Sam, You will have seen that Racing Victoria have followed Racing NSW and announced the introduction of a minimum bet law from October 1. It can be seen as the turning point for the industry a… Source: Letter to Racing CEOs regarding min bet intro | FAIR WAGERING AUSTRALIA
138.com, 12Bet, Fun88.co.uk and TLCBet offered special deals ahead of the Cheltenham Festival but haven’t paid out on winning bets Three companies in same group will be sharing personal data: Yes it’s legal to do that. However, they never make it clear, so is it fair? Yet another promotional ‘con’. Click on green link to…
Losing heavily with @stanjames but they stop my #horseracing #bets yet allow me to play #casino AVOID STAN JAMES!!! #FOBTs Act now @GamRegGB — Brian Wilson (@BettingGeek) February 3, 2016 (click on green text) The life of the modern punter; play casino games or get lost.
@young_devereaux @Betfair pic.twitter.com/3GkZ0wy5ey (click on green text) — Aftertime Ansell (@aftertimeansell) February 1, 2016 We only restrict professionals!!
Source: 10 things bookmakers do (click on link) This is a brilliant article about modern non-bookmaking, i.e. their licence type is inappropriate. If you have any unrestricted online accounts left, by definition you aren’t very good at gambling.
So I dropped the good people of @BetBright a line about things, and here’s their (very prompt) comedy reply. pic.twitter.com/6k2pZ9ggPK — Matt Bisogno (@MattBisogno) January 19, 2016 (Click on green text) Sadly Matt we all get these joke replies, because nobody cares and nobody does anything. Casino operators hiding behind sports betting licences.
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