Bookies affordability checks - Big Brother wants to see your bank statements !

[Indaparkside]

Harry redknapps dog is looking for his statement as we speak

 

[Craig]

Nobody should be betting. Mug's game.

Or drinking bla bla bla

 

[BlueHammer85]

If it saves a few lives then all for it.
Problem gambling is a epidemic at present.

 

[CarlosTevez'sEnglishTutor]

Or drinking bla bla bla

They shouldn't be mate. These things tear families apart and can rarely be enjoyed in moderation. So many good men would be happier if they ditched the betting and booze completely, but easier said than done in UK.

 

[GX Blue]

They shouldn't be mate. These things tear families apart and can rarely be enjoyed in moderation. So many good men would be happier if they ditched the betting and booze completely, but easier said than done in UK.

Are you for real? What else would you ban?
Adults can make choices.

Banning things because small percentages have addiction issues is just ridiculous.

If we went with your logic nearly everything would be banned as people can get addicted to things. Jesus Christ Ha.

Lets ban sex, beer, bets, shopping, etc

 

[Kippax Street 1880]

If it saves a few lives then all for it.
Problem gambling is a epidemic at present.

I'd be all for them banning the fixed odds games slots and roulette, thats where all the serious harm comes from. People in kitchens on the Charlie spinning slots away at all hours. Bookies love them. They have turned into shysters who just prey on peoples addictions, anyone with some sort of edge gets flagged quickly by the algorithim and have bets restricted etc, the ones doing their bollocks get emails offering free spins and bonuses.

The odds on sport are a joke and they take massive margins, gambling commision isn't fit for purpose and 9/10 of these gambling harm charities are just on a grift, millions in funding has gone to very dubious sources with little to no impact.

 

[Johnny Mars Bar]

If you’re worried about failing an affordability check at a sodding bookies, then you really shouldn’t be gambling.

 

[Johnny Mars Bar]

I'd be all for them banning the fixed odds games slots and roulette, thats where all the serious harm comes from. People in kitchens on the Charlie spinning slots away at all hours. Bookies love them. They have turned into shysters who just prey on peoples addictions, anyone with some sort of edge gets flagged quickly by the algorithim and have bets restricted etc, the ones doing their bollocks get emails offering free spins and bonuses.

The odds on sport are a joke and they take massive margins, gambling commision isn't fit for purpose and 9/10 of these gambling harm charities are just on a grift, millions in funding has gone to very dubious sources with little to no impact.

Same with those online bingo adverts that blatantly prey on thick and lonely women.

As a general rule I’m all for freedom of individual choice but these ads are predatory and need banning.

 

[CarlosTevez'sEnglishTutor]

Are you for real? What else would you ban?
Adults can make choices.

Banning things because small percentages have addiction issues is just ridiculous.

If we went with your logic nearly everything would be banned as people can get addicted to things. Jesus Christ Ha.

Lets ban sex, beer, bets, shopping, etc

I'm not saying things should be banned, as people would just find a way around that.

We have an endemic issue around men's mental health in our country, I do believe that stems from negative habits such as the above. Most men never realise this until it's too late.

 

[Slipper One]

I'm not saying things should be banned, as people would just find a way around that.

We have an endemic issue around men's mental health in our country, I do believe that stems from negative habits such as the above. Most men never realise this until it's too late.

Do we actually have an endemic issue? Why men, don't women gamble as well?

The focus of this is basically on sports betting, but I'd be interested to know if the issue is predominantly in this field. Without any facts, I would be more inclined to see slot machines and online poker/bingo etc as being more of a gambling problem.

If affordability checks are considered necessary to identify people with problems and restrict others, then surely these same rules should apply to casino's, slot machines and online poker/bingo etc? Why just sports betting?

Surely if I have my own money, I should be able to spend it where and how I want, whether that be on a drink, food, new car or a bet on the horses.

How much hand holding do we need from the authorities in this mamby pamby society we seem intent on making for ourselves? People need to be responsible for themselves.