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[somer1]

Hills boost just 25% for me this week

Mines back!! But only +25%

[Stormez]

Mines back!! But only +25%

Hills prices are crap though, so 25% doesn’t really move the needle does it. Needs to be a double odds boost for me before it’s worthwhile.

[Istabraq]

Hills prices are crap though, so 25% doesn’t really move the needle does it. Needs to be a double odds boost for me before it’s worthwhile.

As a shop punter what I would say about Hills is they generally honour the price and place terms that are available online, not many do.
My regular Saturday walk takes me via Corals and Betfred and each week, without doubt, 10/1 paying 5 places is more likely to be 9/1 paying 4 places in shop, which is often disappointing after a 15 min slog in the rain....

[Spectre]

Just out of interest Istabraq, how much will each let you have on without referring it?

[Istabraq]

Just out of interest Istabraq, how much will each let you have on without referring it?

In shop ?
More than 100 quid and they will pick up the phone, but alot depends on how you bet, cash and you’re OK, bet on the card and you are standing there 20 mins ehile they profile you and go through a million checks.
Painful times being a punter in this country….

[Spectre]

Cheers Istabraq. If they refer above £100 do they then decline the bet, or would they usually take it?

[Yosser]

Cheers Istabraq. If they refer above £100 do they then decline the bet, or would they usually take it?

Iv'e had something like this at Ladbrokes shop Spectre. I was putting bets on using my card leading up to Cheltenham with no issues, Think i put about £300 on one day, all on my card then in about mid April i went in to place a few bets that amounted to £100 exactly and my card was declined. I had to go to the shop next door and physically withdraw the £100. I have since done the same but the card was accepted. Can't work it out. Iv'e also had a lifetime maximum deposit amount added to my online account (not Ladbrokes) It's as if the bookies don't want to make money and are crushing themselves with all this ridiculousness.

[Kautostar]

I keep saying it but I don’t know why people are using their cards in betting shops. You’re far more open to being tracked and restricted. Just keep a float of cash in your house ready to go and use the machines in the shops where possible

[Yosser]

I keep saying it but I don’t know why people are using their cards in betting shops. You’re far more open to being tracked and restricted. Just keep a float of cash in your house ready to go and use the machines in the shops where possible

It's something i actually experimented with Kauto for this years handicaps. Think it's probably the way forward until they find out a way of tracking that too

[Lostinleith]

Hills prices are crap though, so 25% doesn’t really move the needle does it. Needs to be a double odds boost for me before it’s worthwhile.

Even worse if you use the boost on the day of racing as BOG doesn't apply, so only likely to be tempting just before the off.

[Istabraq]

Cheers Istabraq. If they refer above £100 do they then decline the bet, or would they usually take it?

I haven't bothered asking for years Spectre.
A 20 quid patent is often phoned through and head office quiz the shop assistant on who wants the bet, recognise them, regular etc.
Sadly with so many shops disappearing the days of wandering out of one and into another 50 yards up the road have gone too.
If you're a single punter then exchange obviously is best or the betting ring...

[Istabraq]

I keep saying it but I don’t know why people are using their cards in betting shops. You’re far more open to being tracked and restricted. Just keep a float of cash in your house ready to go and use the machines in the shops where possible

Yep, remember you saying this and I agree.
Only downside, and it's a very small downside, is that when you land a decent payout they have to pay you in cash.
Now you might think that's no hardship, I was fortunate enough to snare 5/8 on derby Day and despite the returns being very significant my local Corals and Betfred insisted on paying cash which was a fairly painful experience.
There's the mandatory call to head office to confirm payment can be made and staff are generally low intellect idiots who spend all day painting their nails or playing on instagram, the whole process took around a hour in each shop, I then end up with a bag full of 10 quid notes. again not a massive issue but you're then quizzed in the bank when paying it in !

I should also say that any returns of over a grand to your card also require verification so a lengthy call to head office for that same scripted profiling exercise has to be undertaken.

Seriously, and it's incredibly irresponsible to say it, but the black market is a far better experience these days...

[Kautostar]

Yep, remember you saying this and I agree.
Only downside, and it's a very small downside, is that when you land a decent payout they have to pay you in cash.
Now you might think that's no hardship, I was fortunate enough to snare 5/8 on derby Day and despite the returns being very significant my local Corals and Betfred insisted on paying cash which was a fairly painful experience.
There's the mandatory call to head office to confirm payment can be made and staff are generally low intellect idiots who spend all day painting their nails or playing on instagram, the whole process took around a hour in each shop, I then end up with a bag full of 10 quid notes. again not a massive issue but you're then quizzed in the bank when paying it in !

I should also say that any returns of over a grand to your card also require verification so a lengthy call to head office for that same scripted profiling exercise has to be undertaken.

Seriously, and it's incredibly irresponsible to say it, but the black market is a far better experience these days...

I don’t mind being paid in cash and if possible I try and collect from different shops. Mainly for Cheltenham where I might have several bets on the same horse. Sometimes you have to wait around for half an hour while they open the safe etc but it’s to be expected these days.

Yeah the bank bit is always amusing, I just smile and say the bookies when quizzed. I get the feeling they think I’m the local drug dealer now though

[Istabraq]

I get the feeling they think I’m the local drug dealer now though

Exactly this !

Look, it's a nice problem to have so I'll suffer it, ultimatetly the shops are offer a degree of value and a hell of a lot more certainty of payout than the alternatives so I'll stick with it....

[Eggs]

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