If you don’t already know, ‘flapping’ is the name given to unlicensed greyhound racing, and flapping tracks were once fairly common in the UK, with around 160 of them running in 1948. There are now just a few left now though, and recently, the last flapping track in England closed down after 84 years in…
When we talk about having a bet, the majority of people – even those who are regular bettors – would imagine taking some fixed odds at a traditional bookie, whether that be online or at a shop. There are other ways to bet though, although you wouldn’t think so by looking at the recent figures…
For the longest of times BetVictor was a staunchly independent high class bookmaker that only focussed on quality odds and customer service, when it was still operational on the high street and when it went online. While BetVictor the brand is still going strong and looks no different to the punter, behind the scenes, the…
In terms of out the box thinking, Coral have smashed it out of the park with this one. The Coral Racing Club had passed me by until recently, so i’m late to the game since it launched in November of 2022, but I have to say, this is a genuinely brilliant promotion. Not just for…
Up until now, the act of betting has cost and been worth whatever you were willing to stake on a particular outcome. Got a fiver to spend? That’s £5 worth of bets, however you want to divvy it up, be that a single bet of £5, five different £1 bets, or whatever. Last November though,…
Entain, the owner of Ladbrokes, Coral and many other big brands in the gambling industry, has been accused of dishonesty after an organisation they helped set up encouraged members to lobby MPs. The Player’s Panel – a group which brings together people who actually bet so their voices can be heard in the ongoing debate…
