New Posts For Thread: Homeless charity refusing funds from a gambling firm.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31468905/homeless-charity-refusing-funds-from-a-gambling-firmHow can any charity refuse funds from anyone let alone a gambling firm?. People starving on the streets yet I have been told that a homeless charity doesn't want to be associated with a gambling firm.No, but was a regular punter down there most Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday nights as a punter in the 90s whilst managing a betting shop for Jack Taylor before the advent of night racing and Fobts.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31468905/homeless-charity-refusing-funds-from-a-gambling-firm?post_id=556077365#556077365No, but was a regular punter down there most Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday nights as a punter in the 90s whilst managing a betting shop for Jack Taylor before the advent of night racing and Fobts.Thu, 29 Nov 2018 10:07:18 -0600pixie were you a bookie at reading dog track back in the day?https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31468905/homeless-charity-refusing-funds-from-a-gambling-firm?post_id=556077331#556077331pixie were you a bookie at reading dog track back in the day?Thu, 29 Nov 2018 10:00:52 -0600I tried to give £300 about five years ago to Bromley Citizens' Advice Bureau and they turned it down from me as I am a bookmaker and despite them admitting they were hard up and desperate for contributions. I would NEVER offer to give them a penny ahttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31468905/homeless-charity-refusing-funds-from-a-gambling-firm?post_id=556076671#556076671I tried to give £300 about five years ago to Bromley Citizens' Advice Bureau and they turned it down from me as I am a bookmaker and despite them admitting they were hard up and desperate for contributions. I would NEVER offer to give them a penny aThu, 29 Nov 2018 08:00:06 -0600Betting and gaming adverts should never have been allowed on mainstream media and mobile phones, period.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31468905/homeless-charity-refusing-funds-from-a-gambling-firm?post_id=556069307#556069307Betting and gaming adverts should never have been allowed on mainstream media and mobile phones, period.Tue, 27 Nov 2018 15:39:50 -0600Dr Crippen already posted that, yes not bad Baronhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31468905/homeless-charity-refusing-funds-from-a-gambling-firm?post_id=556067291#556067291Dr Crippen already posted that, yes not bad BaronTue, 27 Nov 2018 08:59:52 -0600They could fear a conflict of interest, may be a reason?https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31468905/homeless-charity-refusing-funds-from-a-gambling-firm?post_id=556067283#556067283They could fear a conflict of interest, may be a reason?Tue, 27 Nov 2018 08:58:20 -0600Baronhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31468905/homeless-charity-refusing-funds-from-a-gambling-firm?post_id=556067279#556067279BaronTue, 27 Nov 2018 08:57:44 -0600Do the major bookies care? Or is the slogan, "When The Fun Stops, Stop", just them keeping in line with legislation? imo they don`t care and take everything from you.You ever notice that when you are winning and make a withdrawal, they never give youhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31468905/homeless-charity-refusing-funds-from-a-gambling-firm?post_id=556067277#556067277Do the major bookies care? Or is the slogan, "When The Fun Stops, Stop", just them keeping in line with legislation? imo they don`t care and take everything from you.You ever notice that when you are winning and make a withdrawal, they never give youTue, 27 Nov 2018 08:56:37 -0600I'd reverse the deregulation of adverts tomorrow. Far too many kids think they have to bet on sport to enjoy it. That's very sad.Betting should be for pros like us No seriously, betting shouldn't be encouraged. It's far too dangerous. The charity ishttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31468905/homeless-charity-refusing-funds-from-a-gambling-firm?post_id=556067253#556067253I'd reverse the deregulation of adverts tomorrow. Far too many kids think they have to bet on sport to enjoy it. That's very sad.Betting should be for pros like us No seriously, betting shouldn't be encouraged. It's far too dangerous. The charity isTue, 27 Nov 2018 08:53:00 -0600The charity obviously doesn't want to feel obliged to the gabling firm, who would be seeking to exert influence over any campaign the charity might conduct against gambling.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/31468905/homeless-charity-refusing-funds-from-a-gambling-firm?post_id=556067237#556067237The charity obviously doesn't want to feel obliged to the gabling firm, who would be seeking to exert influence over any campaign the charity might conduct against gambling.Tue, 27 Nov 2018 08:50:51 -0600