Affordability Checks etc

[Kai]

For example, I had a fantastic year last year, but absolutely nobody is interested in talking about it. I approached so many different people ahead of Cheltenham about how I was going to win on all 28 races, and not a single person came back and showed any interest.

Idk what to tell you, maybe big soundbites just aren't the right approach there.

As a trader and scalper I get that it's hard to lose on a Cheltenham race, but to others it probably comes across as a bit outlandish or gimmicky, so it's easy to dismiss.

[ForFolksSake]

... good thank God that's the end of the moaning

[jamesedwards]

In terms of AC, i've never had any issues using Betfair Exchange. Is there a reason for this, or is most of the talk around changes that may potentially come in in the future?

AC is only likely to be an issue if all the below apply;
> you live in the UK
> you make a deposit above the threshold
> you have low demonstrable non-gambling related income and/or you have a low credit score due to defaults etc.

[jamesedwards]

..... Cheer up everybody ... FFS ...

I'm having my best ever year so far.

[ForFolksSake]

..... Cheer up everybody ... FFS ...

I'm having my best ever year so far.

... that's what we want to hear

[Acheron]

..... Cheer up everybody ... FFS ...

I'm having my best ever year so far.

... that's what we want to hear

In terms of AC, i've never had any issues using Betfair Exchange. Is there a reason for this, or is most of the talk around changes that may potentially come in in the future?

AC is only likely to be an issue if all the below apply;
> you live in the UK
> you make a deposit above the threshold
> you have low demonstrable non-gambling related income and/or you have a low credit score due to defaults etc.

You beat me to it James, but your answer is better than mine was. To add, ACs probably won't spell catastrophe, usually means providing proof of income or accepting a deposit limit.

For example, I had a fantastic year last year, but absolutely nobody is interested in talking about it. I approached so many different people ahead of Cheltenham about how I was going to win on all 28 races, and not a single person came back and showed any interest.

Idk what to tell you, maybe big soundbites just aren't the right approach there.

As a trader and scalper I get that it's hard to lose on a Cheltenham race, but to others it probably comes across as a bit outlandish or gimmicky, so it's easy to dismiss.

Don't forget, the respective skills of a pro punter vs pro trader are viewed very differently generally speaking. Everyone wants to be a top tipster picking big winners using their shrewd betting smarts whereas 'trading' evokes charts and analysis. Personally though, Peter, I'd take your job any day!