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Andy 2 Blog posts

The government is not listening

It is a shame that the newly published Gambling Act Review has shown that the government is not listening to responsible gamblers. More restrictive and intrusive checks on people who gamble responsibly show that our opinions have been ignored.

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Government legislation could threaten the Grand National

The Grand National takes place this weekend and it led me to think about what the race might look like after the government is done with its new legislation. The Grand National is the nation’s race. Millions of people have a bet on the big race and…

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Please listen to responsible gamblers

The government and politicians are currently looking into making new rules on betting and gaming. We want to know, have they actually listened to anyone who really bets?

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Andy 2 Blog posts

I don’t need to be told how much I can bet

Breaking news! The government is trying to control our spending. The latest attack on healthy gamblers is the threat to take away our right to control how much we can bet with maximum deposit limits.

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Protect my consumer choice

I want the gambling industry to protect my choice as a consumer by fostering a competitive business environment. On any given day as I walk down the high street or in a train station, I see representatives of various companies handing out free…

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The role of government in betting and gaming

As someone who enjoys a regular punt, whether it's placing an accumulator on the football or a quick bet on the snooker, I’m very familiar with the various platforms you can use. One of the things I always notice is the safer gambling advertisements.…

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Ken smiling Blog posts

What responsible gambling means to me: Ken

The news of potential blanket restrictions being placed by the government on all those who enjoy putting a bet really worries me. In my spare time, I like having a small bet and spending time with my family. After long hours of working in a…

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Sally and terry Blog posts

Don’t push us towards the black market

I don’t know about you, but I worry about the impact of the new rules that the government is talking about for gambling. I’ve said before that I think anti-gambling campaigners just assume everyone who gambles has a problem. They actually risk…

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Elizabeth Blog posts

Gambling is a hobby like any other

It’s never easy to balance work and domestic caring responsibilities. On a normal day I go to work early in the morning and get home in the evening after an incredibly busy day at work. Then I need to look after my little one and our cats, coupled…

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Tim Blog posts

What safer gambling means to me: Tim

I would describe myself as a responsible gambler by setting myself a monthly 'betting' budget, and never bet what I can't afford to lose – just like how I make spending decisions when running my business. I consider myself a bit of a mathematician…

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Meet Players’ Panel Member: Tim

I'm Tim, I’m a semi-retired businessman and I live in Towcester with my wife. I do various types of gambling but I’m most interested in betting with an edge, which requires research, and a bit of practice, to find those higher probability bets. Being…

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