Miller26 12,289 Posted January 14, 2020 Gambling commission is announcing a raft of new measures at 7 this morning. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jok3st3r 12,498 Posted January 14, 2020 Banning the use of credit cards being the first. No brainer really. More the follow..... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicola 1,559 Posted January 14, 2020 Great news, should have happened a long time ago though Wonder if you will still be able to play the lottery with credit cards, Camelot get away with everything! 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miller26 12,289 Posted January 14, 2020 22% of online gamblers using credit. I have no words 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jok3st3r 12,498 Posted January 14, 2020 39 minutes ago, Nicola said: Great news, should have happened a long time ago though Wonder if you will still be able to play the lottery with credit cards, Camelot get away with everything! I didn't think you were allowed to pay for the lottery by CC. Not played it in years and years mind. Interested in knowing what Camelot get away with though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philinvicta 11,269 Posted January 14, 2020 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Miller26 said: 22% of online gamblers using credit. I have no words That is incorrect they said of the 800000 who use credit cards 22 per cent are problem gamblers they say 24. million people gamble and of that 800000 use credit cards which is only atround 3.3 % Edited January 14, 2020 by philinvicta 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sgt_bilk0 3,754 Posted January 14, 2020 Breaking news......... gambling commission to ban hidden object games from Gambling Community websites - @adamuk you've been rumbled! 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miller26 12,289 Posted January 14, 2020 26 minutes ago, philinvicta said: That is incorrect they said of the 800000 who use credit cards 22 per cent are problem gamblers they say 24. million people gamble and of that 800000 use credit cards which is only atround 3.3 % Well I'd say 100% of people who use credit cards to gamble are problem gamblers Phil. Even me at my worst would never use credit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miller26 12,289 Posted January 14, 2020 It's no wonder a lot of these cowboy outfits are leaving the UK market. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Gnome 128 Posted January 14, 2020 4 minutes ago, Miller26 said: It's no wonder a lot of these cowboy outfits are leaving the UK market. Miller aged 26 I Sir Gnome have a question? Will these establishments still take 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miller26 12,289 Posted January 14, 2020 1 minute ago, Sir Gnome said: Miller aged 26 I Sir Gnome have a question? Will these establishments still take I'm afraid gnome play is also banned under the new guidelines. Not before time in my opinion as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miller26 12,289 Posted January 14, 2020 I can see one certain casino leaving the UK market due to gamstop now being enforced. Good riddance you leeches Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miller26 12,289 Posted January 14, 2020 Why have the lottery gotten away with it to a certain extent? I would never play it myself but I see predominantly women buying loads of them scratchcards in shops. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miller26 12,289 Posted January 14, 2020 Some news I missed last week Black type have gone into administration. Fsb are winding down there operations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bangers 13,691 Posted January 14, 2020 All positive in regards to credit cards as saves people spending £ they don't have and getting into deeper gambling holes. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chair Slots 3,044 Posted January 14, 2020 I can’t actually think of a scenario when a person without a gambling problem would use a credit card to gamble 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bangers 13,691 Posted January 14, 2020 8 minutes ago, Chair Slots said: I can’t actually think of a scenario when a person without a gambling problem would use a credit card to gamble The Hardened drinker or drug user is the very same as the hardened conditioned gambler, they will ALWAYS find a way IF they really want to place a bet. BBS Beg Borrow Steal 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miller26 12,289 Posted January 14, 2020 12 minutes ago, Chair Slots said: I can’t actually think of a scenario when a person without a gambling problem would use a credit card to gamble Mate I would consider myself a bad gambler but I've never used any credit to do it. Says it all really 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bangers 13,691 Posted January 14, 2020 2 hours ago, Miller26 said: Some news I missed last week Yur . SLACKING Champ LoL Must be working too hard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miller26 12,289 Posted January 14, 2020 5 minutes ago, Bangers said: Yur . SLACKING Champ LoL Must be working too hard Not today I'm on easy street . Can you tell 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrUKHackz 14,923 Posted January 14, 2020 I've used credit to gamble loads of times, just thought I'd leave that here! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miller26 12,289 Posted January 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, MrUKHackz said: I've used credit to gamble loads of times, just thought I'd leave that here! You don't seem a man to need credit to gamble so why would you mate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrUKHackz 14,923 Posted January 14, 2020 Just now, Miller26 said: You don't seem a man to need credit to gamble so why would you mate? I don't seem the type to need credit? I live in my overdraft Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miller26 12,289 Posted January 14, 2020 1 minute ago, MrUKHackz said: I don't seem the type to need credit? I live in my overdraft Hackz you drive a brand new BMW, have a pool in your back yard and eat salmon for breakfast. Stop amusing us peseants 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jok3st3r 12,498 Posted January 14, 2020 11 minutes ago, MrUKHackz said: I've used credit to gamble loads of times, just thought I'd leave that here! Me too back in the day. Looking back I wish it was never allowed in the first place. Are you glad the credit card ban is being enforced? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
