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Hello All,
I'm 21 years old and I like the idea of becoming a bookmaker. Please only genuine replies, I am not fishing.
How much would it cost to go on course? Equipment, Pitch etc
Also, what is pay per head? Is it worth it?
Thanks for all you help
Owen
I'm 21 years old and I like the idea of becoming a bookmaker. Please only genuine replies, I am not fishing.
How much would it cost to go on course? Equipment, Pitch etc
Also, what is pay per head? Is it worth it?
Thanks for all you help
Owen
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not worth it in any sense these days..set up at home...and play bookmaker..
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Did Betfair let you join aged 16 ?
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Quite funny you ask that. Yes is the answer. I am also trying to claim back 8k losses from 888 sport between the ages of 16-18. What's my chances
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Quite funny you ask that. Yes is the answer. I am also trying to claim back 8k losses from 888 sport between the ages of 16-18. What's my chances
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I am also trying to claim back 8k losses from 888 sport between the ages of 16-18. What's my chances
Chances are about as good as becoming a successful bookmaker. |
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Two things are in your favour...an ability to lose large sums of money and a sense of humour...good luck for the future!
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Why not price up you're own question , would be a start. experience, a sound interest in form and about £250k will be needed.
Odds of getting your money back are zero,. |
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OVERSEAS 23 Sep 13 13:53
not worth it in any sense these days..set up at home...and play bookmaker.. 100% book on here, 5% commission, pc charge if you win long term.  |
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owen ,
start up costs would be about 5k for licences , stand and computer system. pitches cost from £50 [ one's you don't want ] to over 100k. going into winter is NOT the time to start but plenty of time to prepare for next year firstly , contact www.agt-ltd.co.uk for information secondly , visit your nearest racecourse and talk to bookmakers , most will be helpful |
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thirdly..consult a good psychiatrist...fourth...remember to pop on the forum after a "record breaking" turnover day at Redcar on a Tuesday (before popping the pitch for sale on the AGT site)......
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Adge - thank you
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Something tells me we've been here before with OJ.
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I see sergeant pink won yesterday ribero
re poster the tale about 888 will stand him in good stead in the present climate. |
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fair call chelsea....but compare that to bad weather..marketing fee...all related costs incl salary, diesel etc etc and next to no turnover and more often that not you are going exchange prices anyway..better to spend your time on here and enjoy a cup of tea in the warm.....
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^Or a large Vodka and Tonic^
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why bother going out for a nice meal when you can stay in each night and eat cheaper from the super markets,why bother booking a holiday with all that hassle off flying you might aswell go and sit in your back garden for a fortnight that will save you money aswell.
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pm skinto he will guide you as to all the pitfalls.
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nice meal..lovely holiday a little different to saving money by not becoming a rails bookmaker foxy...
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or the alternative view , overseas..work for nine months on course and go abroad for three months on holiday out of the profits
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Just dug out the article by a large(not necessarily in size!) independent bookmaker published in the RP in 2002,saying why he is selling up,and carrying on from the comfort of his home.
Meanwhile 11 years on,and with even greater expenses, there are people that still want to give it a go !!! |
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this thread is coming dangerously close to bookmakers admitting that they make money out of their overrounds
i.e admitting that 'bigger than the machine' is a fib |
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1. find the leading hexham bookmaker
2. dial the number 3. ask whats for sale 4. pay the asking price |
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anything wrong with bigger than the machine AND an overround. only short ones are bigger..outsiders best on here [ win only of course ]
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overseas it may be different but sitting in the house everyday on betfair cant do you any good you just end up talking nonsense
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so were it not for the punters who are willing to back outsiders on your pitch adge as opposed to getting a much better price on here (win only)
you would lose? on the win book |
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Hi Jimnast,had to back it back to win a few bob on it,think I did about one and a half on the places,the public knew although drifted like a barge on here,never laid it above 8's.
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So now the very good on course summer has finished(for the decent picks).so now we have all the doom merchants on here saying its unworkable all winter.id rather be on the racecourse six months of the year than being jelous sat at home.the secret oj is the decent summer picks not the winter dross.
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fair point foxy but treat it like any job, do you hours then knock off...
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one plus about the winter dodger is you don't have to compete with as many of those who do it for a bit off fun/2nd income.
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MONEY FOR OLD ROPE.
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OJ,WOULDNT PUT YOU OFF HAVING A GO BEING AN ONCOURSE BOOKMAKER AS DESPITE HAVING TO PAY RECORD EXPENSES WITH DECLINING TURNOVER(THE RACECOURSES COULDNT BE DOING A BETTER JOB OF DRIVING PEOPLE AWAY)IN ACTUAL FACT THERE ARE VIRTUALLY NO BOOKMAKERS LEFT IN THE BETTING RINGS,TAKE OUT THE COMMISSION AGENTS,FLIMPERS,& BURGLARS AND THE COMPETITION FOR ANY BOOKMAKER WANTING TO HAVE A GO IS SPARSE,I DONT AGREE WITH ADGES COMMENT REGARDING THE PRICE OF PITCHES, AS IN TRUTH THERE PROBABLY ISNT A PITCH WORTH 100K IN THE COUNTRY,THE VAST MAJORITY ARE NOW WORTHLESS,SO DONT BE PUT OFF GETTING CHEAP PITCHES,IF U WANT TO KNOW HOW WELL THE BOOKS THAT HAVE PAID 100K PLUS FOR PITCHES ARE DOING JUST LOOK AT THE KIPPERS ON EM,IVE SEEN TERMINALLY ILL PEOPLE CRACK MORE OF A SMILE,HOPE THIS HELPS
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That is true foxy.....mind you here's still certain tracks even in winter that are swimming with books.
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Flash bookie makes it pay
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Lord Facts, you don't half spout some tripe at times
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INTHEKNOW,WELL HERES SOME MORE TRIPE FOR U MY FRIEND,WOLS SAT NIGHT,A PUNTER ASKS WILLIAM HILL FOR £200 EWAY @10/1(PRICE ON THE BOARD),SORRY UVE GOT NOTHING,THE PUNTER THEN CALMLY REPLIES" THATS UNBELIEVABLE YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED THIS IS EMBARRASSING"WALKS DOWN TO ME AND PUTS THE BET ON
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CHECK IT OUT,U COULDNT WRITE IT!
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PROBABLY ANOTHER ONCOURSE PUNTER NEVER TO BE SEEN AGAIN
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THE ONLY TRIPE BEING SPOUTED IS WHEN YOUR FIRM COME ON TV TELLING ONE AND ALL THEVE TAKEN A 100K BET FOR A HORSE
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