[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Nah, horses and dogs are down industry wide across all platforms; even more so in England than Scotland. Punters putting more money into football, general sports and of course the "crack cocaine of the high street" - slots and roulette. More money going on other products means less money on racing, basically. Online actually takes an even smaller proportion on horses compared to football etc. than in shop. This is because younger people are less interested in racing , and more likely to use online. For example, in shop you'll see a lot of racing promotions and price boosts etc. Aimed at the old codgers who have plenty of pension to burn but no idea how to work a smartphone, whereas online you'll see a lot more sports promotion like massive price boosts for new customers.

There's far less focus on racing for attracting new customers also, because they prefer to gain brand loyalty from younger people. Because old people will be dead soon innit, not a good long term investment...

That's right guys! Betting on the horses means you're past it . Seriously the split is quite visible. The young guys will place a horse bet here and there while they're in, but they are THERE for football and roulette. On the flip side, the old guys will fill out a football coupon or two and some maybe stick their change in a machine, but they're there to crawl the walls and pour over the racing post. And eat their stinky lunch. And "run" with their dodgy hips to the counter as soon as the race goes off. And get pissy when they're told they're too late. Or if they lose, insist that it must have been late so they should get their money back.......

I love my job so much.

glidng around the walls reading the post pages, smoking Regal Kings size and nipping out betwix races for a half and a half at the run down boozer


thems were the days

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

In the 4.10 I am on Josies Orders e/w

Balthazar king

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Balthazar king

well get yer bawbies oot hen and hae a wee bet

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

well get yer bawbies oot hen and hae a wee bet

I joined PP with a tenner and got my free bets might put a fiver on

[Crimson Dynamo]

a FIVER


are you literally Donald Trump?


You'll be in the poor hoose before teatime

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

a FIVER


are you literally Donald Trump?


You'll be in the poor hoose before teatime

If I lose it my ten pounds I blame you, I need to get over this cold and back to work, I'll probably have the house on the 3.30

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Cherie

If I lose it my ten pounds I blame you, I need to get over this cold and back to work, I'll probably have the house on the 3.30

My tips will have you rolling in money this avvo

you will be lighting cigars with Ł50 notes by teatime

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

My tips will have you rolling in money this avvo

you will be lighting cigars with Ł50 notes by teatime

[Cherie]

Ive no idea what Im doing but i am 8.65 up i had Ubak in last race as one of the 5 live guys put a bet on him

[Alf]

Back to watch the great Sprinter Sacre

Only hope he's as good as he used to be.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Alf

Back to watch the great Sprinter Sacre

Only hope he's as good as he used to be.

I had him at 5/1 thank you 5 live

[Alf]

I knew he was special Gee-Gee

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

In the 4.10 I am on Josies Orders e/w

Tx LT

[Crimson Dynamo]

Good old josie and I get 2 free bets tomoz as I got 2 second place

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Nah, horses and dogs are down industry wide across all platforms; even more so in England than Scotland. Punters putting more money into football, general sports and of course the "crack cocaine of the high street" - slots and roulette. More money going on other products means less money on racing, basically. Online actually takes an even smaller proportion on horses compared to football etc. than in shop. This is because younger people are less interested in racing , and more likely to use online. For example, in shop you'll see a lot of racing promotions and price boosts etc. Aimed at the old codgers who have plenty of pension to burn but no idea how to work a smartphone, whereas online you'll see a lot more sports promotion like massive price boosts for new customers.

There's far less focus on racing for attracting new customers also, because they prefer to gain brand loyalty from younger people. Because old people will be dead soon innit, not a good long term investment...

That's right guys! Betting on the horses means you're past it . Seriously the split is quite visible. The young guys will place a horse bet here and there while they're in, but they are THERE for football and roulette. On the flip side, the old guys will fill out a football coupon or two and some maybe stick their change in a machine, but they're there to crawl the walls and pour over the racing post. And eat their stinky lunch. And "run" with their dodgy hips to the counter as soon as the race goes off. And get pissy when they're told they're too late. Or if they lose, insist that it must have been late so they should get their money back.......

I love my job so much.

The sad thing is - I fecking RECOGNISE everything you're saying.

I'm NOT the old guy who gets pissy.

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

Good old josie and I get 2 free bets tomoz as I got 2 second place

Well done LT - I love Paddy, he is the best bookie for free bets, money back offers etc.

I am kicking myself for deserting Sprinter Sacre.

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Cherie

I had him at 5/1 thank you 5 live

Well done Cherie - Are you in front up to now?

[user104658]

Originally Posted by kirklancaster

The sad thing is - I fecking RECOGNISE everything you're saying.

I'm NOT the old guy who gets pissy.

You strike me more as the type who has the bet neatly written with an early price, rather than the "on-the-off scratched onto a scrap of paper by a dying chicken" shuffler.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by kirklancaster

Well done Cherie - Are you in front up to now?

I lost 4.00 in the last two races after 5 live went off air

[user104658]

My fav part of today: my least favourite (most hated?) big customer, a seriously rude and detestable bigot of a man who I have had multiple run ins with, lost his biggest bet of the day (Ł500). Just as I was closing, I found a crumpled bet slip (top copy, unprocessed) of his for the same amount in the same race, on the horse that actually won it. He obviously second guessed himself and discarded it. Would have returned Ł3000 . Such sad story, makesed my day.

Seriously though this guy is a horror. I'd have gotten rid of him long ago if he didn't single-handedly account for almost 80% of our entire greyhounds turnover .

[Cherie]

Where are my tips guys

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Cherie

Where are my tips guys

Here's my tip:

Don't gamble.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Here's my tip:

Don't gamble.

Is it running in the 3.30

[Crimson Dynamo]

the 1.30 is a lottery but I think I will back Bristol De Mai, Cup Final in the next e/w

cant see past Vautour in the 2.50 and Thistlecrack in the 3.30

[Crimson Dynamo]