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Capataz de Cargadores
18 Jan 10 10:00
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Does anyone know what stake levels set alarm bells ringing in betting shops? I often have bets turned down or stake/price reduced after a phone call by the manager.

I would like to know what are the maximums I can get on without triggering these phone calls. This may mean I have to visit a few shops to get the money I want on, but at least I can get maximum on at each shop.

I bet mainly on horses and football but also other sports and (very occasionally) greyhounds.

Any info appreciated.
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Report kilmarnock-manunited • January 18, 2010 10:51 AM GMT
anything over £2.50 e/w and they shyt themselves
Report yoyo • January 18, 2010 10:52 AM GMT
you and 3 million other arbers all trying to get on.

how much do you want sp. you know it makes sense.
Report Ow ! Kiss my bad self • January 18, 2010 10:58 AM GMT
didnt know there were 3 million bookies in the uk Barry ?
Report artie • January 18, 2010 11:03 AM GMT
Don't different shops have different limits i.e. a big busy shop in central London would probably take more than a small quiet shop in the suburbs.
Report yoyo • January 18, 2010 11:03 AM GMT
I know personally 2 million people scratching around trying to get something for nothing, and they aint all bookmakers.
Report DaveEdwards • January 18, 2010 11:39 AM GMT
Capataz, why not get to know the people behind the counter and ask them straight. If you might find someone who is helpful.
Report Capataz de Cargadores • January 18, 2010 11:57 AM GMT
Thanks Dave, but I tend to travel around and don't really get to know staff in any of the shops. I thought maybe a couple of good-natured betting shop employees might read this and be able to let me know some numbers.
Report Beanswithgravy • January 18, 2010 12:05 PM GMT
Id have thought payout just as much as stakes? example £20 on an evens would ring bells, but £20 at 33-1 would.
But as someone said ask behind counter, Id have thought theyd be pretty consistent in areas.
Report Baggers • January 18, 2010 12:08 PM GMT
The factors that affect levels of referral are:

Time of Day : More sensitive am rather time of race
Type of Event: More on English premier than Russian Premier
Type of Customer: regulars get more than stranger, losers are accomodated better than winners

Tips: If you tip, you may find the staff are more receptable to turning a blind eye

hth
Report jonnyg • January 18, 2010 12:17 PM GMT
strange but in the main i found tipping has the reverse effect so i stopped.

shop that i tipped biggest banned me.
Report Capataz de Cargadores • January 18, 2010 12:24 PM GMT
I've found the same as jonnyg. Think they're worried it could be interpreted as a bribe.
Report VALUEMAN • January 18, 2010 12:25 PM GMT
Hills up to a grand take out without referal allegedly.....that includes the stake so you would have to have say £240 @ 3/1 to keep under rather than £250.
Report GASHWAN • January 18, 2010 1:29 PM GMT
hills used to have k take out before ringing. pretty sure that was reduced by 50% some time ago.

thanks
Report Worst Postman Ever • January 18, 2010 3:20 PM GMT
£20 on EVS would ring bells?

have you tried 3.65? :D
Report yoyo • January 18, 2010 3:29 PM GMT
I'm confused, Why would anyone want to back anything in shops.
aren't the prices always available here to chunks and often 20% better.

they must be I frequently see it advertised
Report i-only-lay • January 18, 2010 3:38 PM GMT
well ladbrokes in livingston took £116,000 cash on england beating angola last year

and that is one of the smallest ladbrokes betting shops in the uk


it was in the papers, he risked £116,000 to make £680 profit or something like that
Report Capataz de Cargadores • January 18, 2010 3:48 PM GMT
Yoyo - I have to play with cash most of the time so it has to be shops.
Report DaveEdwards • January 18, 2010 4:43 PM GMT
£116k to win £680? No wonder they layed it.

Not sure how their finances work, but they could have taken the £116k invested it in the overnight markets to potentially make more then pay the guy back.
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