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Sports & market modelling since 1995. Building and testing predictive models in real markets. Models, benchmarks & research: https://t.co/jsJu0eRDwo

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The Gambling Minister's face when when the chair of the Gambling Reform APPG makes the extraordinary claim that 80,000 children in the UK are gambling addicts says it all. How can there be a sensible debate when claims like this are made?

The Gambling Minister's face when when the chair of the Gambling Reform APPG makes the extraordinary claim that 80,000 children in the UK are gambling addicts says it all. How can there be a sensible debate when claims like this are made?

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'Having done a good thing and cutting the stakes for online slots there is really no reason anymore why we should not cut the stakes for all online gambling' Thoughts on potentially having a £5 limit on racing bets to match the online slots limit?

'Having done a good thing and cutting the stakes for online slots there is really no reason anymore why we should not cut the stakes for all online gambling' Thoughts on potentially having a £5 limit on racing bets to match the online slots limit?

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Is the first time the gambling regulator has been refered to in this way in Westminster?

Is the first time the gambling regulator has been refered to in this way in Westminster?

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On the National Lottery Matt Gaskell, head of the NHS Northern Gambling Service, says that 33% of their patients say scratch cards are an issue for them. Guess how much the National Lottery is putting into the new levy for prevention, treatment and research of gambling harm?

On the National Lottery Matt Gaskell, head of the NHS Northern Gambling Service, says that 33% of their patients say scratch cards are an issue for them. Guess how much the National Lottery is putting into the new levy for prevention, treatment and research of gambling harm?

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'Gambling is more addictive than heroin or tobacco' Is Dawn Butler ✊🏾💙 correct?
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'Gambling is more addictive than heroin or tobacco' Is Dawn Butler ✊🏾💙 correct?

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3,633,251 views • 1 year ago

Dawn Butler MP, when asked about 'aim to permit' and a new Gambling Act, started by explaining her voice saying that she 'partying last night'.
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Dawn Butler MP, when asked about 'aim to permit' and a new Gambling Act, started by explaining her voice saying that she 'partying last night'.

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75,150 views • 1 month ago

Here is gambling reformer Matt Zarb-Cousin explaining on Nick Luck why he likes horse racing but wants dog racing banned. In terms of different scale there are 50,000 greyhound races a year and 10,000 horse races in UK.
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Here is gambling reformer Matt Zarb-Cousin explaining on Nick Luck why he likes horse racing but wants dog racing banned. In terms of different scale there are 50,000 greyhound races a year and 10,000 horse races in UK.

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464,269 views • 1 year ago

Thanks for answering the question on using someone else's betting account in return for a share of the profits. The problem is that if bookmakers suspect this is happening, they can demand increasing amounts of documentation before allowing withdrawals. If the account loses, however, they can simply keep the losses. Too many ordinary accounts risk getting caught up in these investigations. It's a symptom of a betting market that isn't functioning well. UK bookmakers are operating in increasingly illiquid markets, facing heavier regulation and higher tax burdens. The result is more restrictions, more account limiting and more punters looking for ways around those restrictions. I'm not sure what the solution is, but the industry needs something better than the current status quo. It's becoming a PR disaster.
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Thanks for answering the question on using someone else's betting account in return for a share of the profits. The problem is that if bookmakers suspect this is happening, they can demand increasing amounts of documentation before allowing withdrawals. If the account loses, however, they can simply keep the losses. Too many ordinary accounts risk getting caught up in these investigations. It's a symptom of a betting market that isn't functioning well. UK bookmakers are operating in increasingly illiquid markets, facing heavier regulation and higher tax burdens. The result is more restrictions, more account limiting and more punters looking for ways around those restrictions. I'm not sure what the solution is, but the industry needs something better than the current status quo. It's becoming a PR disaster.

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57,423 views • 3 months ago

'This is all being driven by people that want a ban on cakes in the office.' Bookmaker Geoff Banks talks to Nigel Farage about gambling taxes, checks and racing on GB News.
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'This is all being driven by people that want a ban on cakes in the office.' Bookmaker Geoff Banks talks to Nigel Farage about gambling taxes, checks and racing on GB News.

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10,285 views • 15 days ago

Andrew Black (Betfair co-founder) '(Gambling Commission board has) 10 people all of whom look down their noses at gambling and think it is an unhealthy activity, as far as I can see... there is not a single one of them that has got any history of gambling.'
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Andrew Black (Betfair co-founder) '(Gambling Commission board has) 10 people all of whom look down their noses at gambling and think it is an unhealthy activity, as far as I can see... there is not a single one of them that has got any history of gambling.'

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81,404 views • 6 months ago

James Noyes shuts down a question from the BHA's Greg Swift on the racing levy saying 'tax' is a matter for the Treasury not DCMS. The UK's horseracing betting levy is sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).
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James Noyes shuts down a question from the BHA's Greg Swift on the racing levy saying 'tax' is a matter for the Treasury not DCMS. The UK's horseracing betting levy is sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).

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22,427 views • 1 month ago

🗣️'It is the Gambling Commission's mission to stop gambling full stop.' Harry Findlay on how even £50 to £100 punters are being locked out of the regulated market.
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🗣️'It is the Gambling Commission's mission to stop gambling full stop.' Harry Findlay on how even £50 to £100 punters are being locked out of the regulated market.

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42,214 views • 4 months ago

Brilliant speech by Sir Philip Davies against affordability checks on gambling.
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Brilliant speech by Sir Philip Davies against affordability checks on gambling.

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214,817 views • 2 years ago

'The bigger one, the more systemic one (mistake racing made) which is harder to come back from is it has conceded this point that gambling is not something to be supported.' Vaughan Lewis explained the strategic error British Racing made in its 2025 campaign for a tax carve out.
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'The bigger one, the more systemic one (mistake racing made) which is harder to come back from is it has conceded this point that gambling is not something to be supported.' Vaughan Lewis explained the strategic error British Racing made in its 2025 campaign for a tax carve out.

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23,934 views • 2 months ago

🗣️'The gambling industry in its current form derives the majority of its revenues from people who are addicted or at risk' Matt Zarb-Cousin presents his knowledge of the evidence to Luck On Sunday.
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🗣️'The gambling industry in its current form derives the majority of its revenues from people who are addicted or at risk' Matt Zarb-Cousin presents his knowledge of the evidence to Luck On Sunday.

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18,006 views • 2 months ago

Restricted by every bookie? So is David David. One year, real restricted accounts, small stakes (£5-10 avg); £3,200 profit on a single book alone. He shows exactly how he uses SharpBetting to place and track his bets in this video 👇
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Restricted by every bookie? So is David David. One year, real restricted accounts, small stakes (£5-10 avg); £3,200 profit on a single book alone. He shows exactly how he uses SharpBetting to place and track his bets in this video 👇

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25,208 views • 3 months ago

Dan Waugh explains to the Lord Committee why the survey that suggested 80,000 children suffer from gambling harm (widely cited by anti-gambling lobby) may not be accurate. It was based on 25 children being PGs and one claimed to have done lots of gambling activities in one week.
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Dan Waugh explains to the Lord Committee why the survey that suggested 80,000 children suffer from gambling harm (widely cited by anti-gambling lobby) may not be accurate. It was based on 25 children being PGs and one claimed to have done lots of gambling activities in one week.

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31,439 views • 5 months ago

Full common sense speech on gambling by Claire Fox from yesterday's House of Lords debate. I hope those that oppose gambling take note, especially those who claim that 80,000 children are addicted to gambling in the UK.
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Full common sense speech on gambling by Claire Fox from yesterday's House of Lords debate. I hope those that oppose gambling take note, especially those who claim that 80,000 children are addicted to gambling in the UK.

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24,969 views • 3 months ago

'Certain elements of racing who cosied up with the anti-gambling campaigners, and some of those figures, should hang their heads in shame frankly.' Simon Clare from Entain on ITV racing on the budget.
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'Certain elements of racing who cosied up with the anti-gambling campaigners, and some of those figures, should hang their heads in shame frankly.' Simon Clare from Entain on ITV racing on the budget.

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60,251 views • 11 months ago

Interesting to hear that gambling researcher Dr Philip Newall from University of Bristol is a former professional poker player and is not anti-gambling.
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Interesting to hear that gambling researcher Dr Philip Newall from University of Bristol is a former professional poker player and is not anti-gambling.

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55,336 views • 11 months ago

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I spoke to SimonNott 6 months ago about my football betting system that I made £100k using. After months of development it will finally be available next week. Sign up here to emailed as soon as its available.

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87,527 views • 1 year ago

BHA CEO Brant Dunshea: 'If I go to a dinner and I want to buy 2 or 3 bottles of wine... I am not asked by the waiter whether or not I can afford it and whether or not it is going to cause me any harm and thats a pragmatic approach to regulation.'
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BHA CEO Brant Dunshea: 'If I go to a dinner and I want to buy 2 or 3 bottles of wine... I am not asked by the waiter whether or not I can afford it and whether or not it is going to cause me any harm and thats a pragmatic approach to regulation.'

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36,917 views • 6 months ago

How I made over £1,000,000 from betting on sports and racing ⏱️ Speed ratings 💻 Neural network modelling 🏇 Paddock watching 🤖 Automated trading ⚽️ Football betting
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How I made over £1,000,000 from betting on sports and racing ⏱️ Speed ratings 💻 Neural network modelling 🏇 Paddock watching 🤖 Automated trading ⚽️ Football betting

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77,122 views • 1 year ago