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Sports & market modelling since 1995. Building and testing predictive models in real markets.

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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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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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'Are betting shops becoming a thing of the past anyway' William Haggas on Luck on Sunday. In the last year there is data available (23/24) horse racing ggy from shops was £464m compared to £771m online so shops still contribute a massive part of racing's levy and media income.

'Are betting shops becoming a thing of the past anyway' William Haggas on Luck on Sunday. In the last year there is data available (23/24) horse racing ggy from shops was £464m compared to £771m online so shops still contribute a massive part of racing's levy and media income.

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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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3,632,936 views • 1 year 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 • 14 days 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 • 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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464,225 views • 1 year 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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42,108 views • 1 month 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 • 1 month 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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69,898 views • 4 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 • 1 month 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 • 2 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

Interesting discussion between Neil Channing and Derek Webb on Racing TV earlier. Good points made about the effects of the increased regulation on gamblers and racing.
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Interesting discussion between Neil Channing and Derek Webb on Racing TV earlier. Good points made about the effects of the increased regulation on gamblers and racing.

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88,803 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 • 4 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 • 9 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 • 8 months ago

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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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

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

🚨Racing funding reform proposal 🚨 🎥 Walkthrough of a plan for modern racing funding 💡 5% on all betting and online gaming GGY replaces levy + media rights 💷 ~£400m stable, transparent & sustainable ✅ Win–win for racing, operators, punters, gov & safer play
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🚨Racing funding reform proposal 🚨 🎥 Walkthrough of a plan for modern racing funding 💡 5% on all betting and online gaming GGY replaces levy + media rights 💷 ~£400m stable, transparent & sustainable ✅ Win–win for racing, operators, punters, gov & safer play

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47,794 views • 11 months ago

🗣️'I just don't understand how he has any voice, you can be delighted about him changing his mind 6 years later but people have said this from day 1.' AK talking about James Noyes' u-turn on affordability checks.
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🗣️'I just don't understand how he has any voice, you can be delighted about him changing his mind 6 years later but people have said this from day 1.' AK talking about James Noyes' u-turn on affordability checks.

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22,423 views • 4 months ago

Even if racing wins the tax harmonisation fight, it’s just a bigger slice of a shrinking pie. Losing cross-subsidy, leakage and fragile margins are the real threats. I explain in this video.
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Even if racing wins the tax harmonisation fight, it’s just a bigger slice of a shrinking pie. Losing cross-subsidy, leakage and fragile margins are the real threats. I explain in this video.

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45,792 views • 1 year ago

Good to hear Brant Dunshea acknowledge the risk of horse racing being next in the antis' sights after greyhound racing and that the sports are talking about working together. 🐕🏇Stronger together.
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Good to hear Brant Dunshea acknowledge the risk of horse racing being next in the antis' sights after greyhound racing and that the sports are talking about working together. 🐕🏇Stronger together.

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20,145 views • 4 months ago