I also don't understand how the government will benefit from this
Will they just be content with 'fixing' the 'gambling issue'? Normally they want something a lil extra
Maybe it's rerouting simpleton's betting money into right pockets.
Yes that is correct. The main action, which should have been taken ages ago, which should have never been possible in the first place, betting on credit cards, has only just fairly recently been stopped.Crumpets wrote: ↑Mon Jul 18, 2022 12:41 pmI thought the demograph identified as 'most at risk' were young lads between the ages of 18-25. Don't we currently have proof of age checks, and monthly deposit limits already imposed! What is the justification for going further???!
Surely we should give it a few years and see if these changes have had any effect before going towards more intrusive actions such as credit checks etc..
I heard that there is a huge game market ("digital kitties", weapon skins, cheats, guides) where elementary school kids trade this stuff with each other, andthey find their ways through restrictions easily. Elementary school kids! Can you dig it, you dinosaurs?RoyJay wrote: ↑Mon Jul 18, 2022 12:57 pmYes that is correct. The main action, which should have been taken ages ago, which should have never been possible in the first place, betting on credit cards, has only just fairly recently been stopped.Crumpets wrote: ↑Mon Jul 18, 2022 12:41 pmI thought the demograph identified as 'most at risk' were young lads between the ages of 18-25. Don't we currently have proof of age checks, and monthly deposit limits already imposed! What is the justification for going further???!
Surely we should give it a few years and see if these changes have had any effect before going towards more intrusive actions such as credit checks etc..
A huge amount of the damage, horror stories, gambling harm was caused by betting on credit cards. Stopping this has already had dramatic effects on reducing harm and problem gambling, though this fact is being completely ignored.
And as you say, those identified as most at risk, the 18-25 year old age group already have restrictions in place, and are also the group best equipped to find their way to the black/grey/crypto/unregulated markets.
They are far more tech savvy and will find a way to bet and a way around the restrictions far more easily than some bloke who has been betting all his life, and is now being told that he can’t as he doesn’t tick some made up affordability check boxes.
I would be interested to hear if you can qualify the statement that " 'most at risk' were young lads between the ages of 18-25. Because in my experience I disagree.Crumpets wrote: ↑Mon Jul 18, 2022 12:41 pmI thought the demograph identified as 'most at risk' were young lads between the ages of 18-25. Don't we currently have proof of age checks, and monthly deposit limits already imposed! What is the justification for going further???!
Surely we should give it a few years and see if these changes have had any effect before going towards more intrusive actions such as credit checks etc..
Something just smells off...Usually when this is the case, the answer isI would expect BF to be fighting tooth and nail against such new measures being imposed. This will hurt them, Sportsbook included.
Right, I'm braving a few beers in the garden. There is now legitimately a reason for owning a swimming pool in the UK. Paddling pool will do I suppose.
I can't qualify it. It was just the impression I typically got from the newspaper scare stories, and word of mouth. You never hear about middle aged problems gamblers I feel; though you would be naive to think they don't exist!The Silk Run wrote: ↑Mon Jul 18, 2022 1:16 pmI would be interested to hear if you can qualify the statement that " 'most at risk' were young lads between the ages of 18-25. Because in my experience I disagree.Crumpets wrote: ↑Mon Jul 18, 2022 12:41 pmI thought the demograph identified as 'most at risk' were young lads between the ages of 18-25. Don't we currently have proof of age checks, and monthly deposit limits already imposed! What is the justification for going further???!
Surely we should give it a few years and see if these changes have had any effect before going towards more intrusive actions such as credit checks etc..
Something just smells off...Usually when this is the case, the answer isI would expect BF to be fighting tooth and nail against such new measures being imposed. This will hurt them, Sportsbook included.
Right, I'm braving a few beers in the garden. There is now legitimately a reason for owning a swimming pool in the UK. Paddling pool will do I suppose.
I have just passed that age group and have gambled throughout my childhood as part of my culture. I know many, many, boys, girls, and friends who use all the platforms available without any problem. And undergo the same scrutiny as any other age group, KYC, MLA, I&E![]()
There have been plenty of stories about middle aged gamblers losing everything they have and their wives leaving them etc.... There was even a documentary about one of the most famous examples, Paul Merson.
Limiting is not a problem, not being able to walk a straight line to prove you in control is.Trader Pat wrote: ↑Mon Jul 18, 2022 2:16 pm...akin to limiting people to two drinks at the pub or five cigarettes a day.
Russia in a restricted countries list for a long time so not much I think.Archery1969 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 18, 2022 3:48 pmJust been listening to an MP who said "Wonder how much Russian money" is being pumped into betting exchanges.![]()
This could all go south pretty quickly.
Ive heard that being said about crypto few months ago.Archery1969 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 18, 2022 3:48 pmJust been listening to an MP who said "Wonder how much Russian money" is being pumped into betting exchanges.![]()
This could all go south pretty quickly.