In reply to Post #13
That's pretty much how I feel about these things and the reason I can't bring myself to watch anything with Pitchers in it anymore.
That's pretty much how I feel about these things and the reason I can't bring myself to watch anything with Pitchers in it anymore.
In reply to Post #16
Same here I used to enjoy the challenge series but not watched any of the recent ones. I just can't deal with people pushing gambling
Same here I used to enjoy the challenge series but not watched any of the recent ones. I just can't deal with people pushing gambling
In reply to Post #16
Same. Im not entirely sure how these raffle companies get away with the constant emails and promotions.... if a betting company did that theyd be questions from the gambling commission. I have the odd bet on the footy, horses etc so not against a flutter. ive even had a go on these raffles, but in doing so i avoided the big companies and stuck to local raffles where the draw was done live with google random numbers. I'd also wait til the very last minute before doing so, to make sure i was happy with the odds. If the item was a sell out or silly odds id avoid it.
However, the amount they push via text and email is relentless to be honest... obvs ive unsubscribed from them now..... but i do think the gambling comission need to step in and look at these raffles and how they conduct themselves with regards to responsible gambling. There are many who can control it, but there are a small number who cant and these are who these commissions try to protect being exploited.
Same. Im not entirely sure how these raffle companies get away with the constant emails and promotions.... if a betting company did that theyd be questions from the gambling commission. I have the odd bet on the footy, horses etc so not against a flutter. ive even had a go on these raffles, but in doing so i avoided the big companies and stuck to local raffles where the draw was done live with google random numbers. I'd also wait til the very last minute before doing so, to make sure i was happy with the odds. If the item was a sell out or silly odds id avoid it.
However, the amount they push via text and email is relentless to be honest... obvs ive unsubscribed from them now..... but i do think the gambling comission need to step in and look at these raffles and how they conduct themselves with regards to responsible gambling. There are many who can control it, but there are a small number who cant and these are who these commissions try to protect being exploited.
In reply to Post #18
If you read their sites T&C etc they have safe gambling advice, account restrictions like all the other gambling sites. You can choose to have email / txt communications on or off.
Like you it's ok to have a flutter once in a while and make sure you only spend a couple of quid or what you can safely afford.......remember, no one forces anyone to buy tickets
If you read their sites T&C etc they have safe gambling advice, account restrictions like all the other gambling sites. You can choose to have email / txt communications on or off.
Like you it's ok to have a flutter once in a while and make sure you only spend a couple of quid or what you can safely afford.......remember, no one forces anyone to buy tickets
In reply to Post #19
Most people are fine with it but a sizable minority aren't and certainly won't read the T&Cs!! I'm being extreme here but there will (genuinely will) be a few kids that have gone without att Xmas so that Dad can try to win a ****ing power porter!
Most people are fine with it but a sizable minority aren't and certainly won't read the T&Cs!! I'm being extreme here but there will (genuinely will) be a few kids that have gone without att Xmas so that Dad can try to win a ****ing power porter!
In reply to Post #16
Can't stand him
Can't stand him
In reply to Post #20
Quite possibly and more fool them for being a complete **** and **** dad .......
Quite possibly and more fool them for being a complete **** and **** dad .......
In reply to Post #22
and a complete **** and **** dad is likely to be selfish enough to buy themselves a power porter anyway.
So winning one means more money for the rest of the family
and a complete **** and **** dad is likely to be selfish enough to buy themselves a power porter anyway.
So winning one means more money for the rest of the family
In reply to Post #23
Imagine how better off the tackle shop industry would be if the money gambled on these comps was spent in the shops instead.
Imagine how better off the tackle shop industry would be if the money gambled on these comps was spent in the shops instead.
They aren't a con in the sense that they're rigged, but I'm pretty sure they're designed as a raffle to get around all the regulations that normal betting companies have to abide by which is dodgy imo.
In reply to Post #25
That's why you have to answer a dopey question.
That's why you have to answer a dopey question.
In reply to Post #24
Some shops are making good money supplying the raffle companies
Some shops are making good money supplying the raffle companies
I once heard the lottery described as a tax on the gullible & these raffles remind me of this.
I think they are very sad & like all gambling, they prey on peoples desires, regardless of whether it is good or bad & all the time making the people that run them richer & richer. You never see a poor bookmaker...
the comments about "your choice" etc are very sad too. gambling is an addiction to some - a sickness / illness that rules your life & the way you behave, often at the expense of others around you. seen it happen too many times to some of the nicest people I have ever met - they become helpless & ruin their lives - from stock markets, horses, fruit machines & scratch cards.
I think they are very sad & like all gambling, they prey on peoples desires, regardless of whether it is good or bad & all the time making the people that run them richer & richer. You never see a poor bookmaker...
the comments about "your choice" etc are very sad too. gambling is an addiction to some - a sickness / illness that rules your life & the way you behave, often at the expense of others around you. seen it happen too many times to some of the nicest people I have ever met - they become helpless & ruin their lives - from stock markets, horses, fruit machines & scratch cards.
All our nans loved a game of bingo bitd..
In reply to Post #28
Many things are an addiction though. Alcohol, nicotine,junk food, even angling .all perfectly legal and accepted by the masses. So like anything,it's anyone's own choice. It's not sad to say "your choice" at all
Many things are an addiction though. Alcohol, nicotine,junk food, even angling .all perfectly legal and accepted by the masses. So like anything,it's anyone's own choice. It's not sad to say "your choice" at all