|
|
|
|
In reply to Post #20
Quite possibly and more fool them for being a complete **** and **** dad …….  
|
|
|
|
In reply to Post #16
Can't stand him
|
|
|
|
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!
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
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
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
In reply to Post #1
Competitions and Underwater films are now the in-vogue things, because they've got **** all else to push on you these days.
|
|
|
|
In reply to Post #13
People need to take responsibility for their actions, if they fail, that's just their tough ****.
I'm going back to the mayhem, HNY all.
|
|
|
|
In reply to Post #12
Anyone associated with this should hang their heads in shame. They are literally hanging some of their fellow anglers out to dry. Gambling is a terrible addiction. The more you do it, the worse, the odds get. I’ve seen the damage that this type of garbage can do and it’s a ****ing disgrace.
|
|
|
|
I m really anti these type of things - I bet on football occasionally- do the lottery and the grand national etc but these type of draws (not just fishing) are for me the worst form of luck based gambling and not even for a good cause.
They are based purely on envy and desire. The Omaze house and lifestyle ones make me so sad, that there are people who can’t afford to los money gambling on the lifestyle they have always wanted, and the companies offset this with a charitable donation.
I get it’s a bit of fun, but the marketing and addictive nature of them I don’t like. Recognise it for what it is - a very small chance to get lucky - no charitable intent, no investment back into the sport, just profit based gambling. If you wouldn’t go into a bookies and play the slot machine (because that’s dirty gambling) I worry for some folks on these type of things.
It will just be a phase, like many things that suit the times we live in.
I think I said on another thread, why not get all your mates, to whack £50 in the middle and draw a winner from the hat, you all have an equal chance and 100% of the money is the prize - most wouldn’t as it’s not a seductive as a house or Basia reels.
Righti off to put this weeks benefit payment on the 4-15 at Haydock
|
|
|
|
In reply to Post #1
Its defo adictive gambling but a m8 of mine won a VW van in that capitol fishing one so made his day. Also a family member has won 1000 quid for air b and b and multiple other stuff on a similar one unrelated to fishing.
|
|
|
|
In reply to Post #9
Got lucky on the capital carp competition page yesterday and won ND2 baitboat on an instant win took a cash alternative after emailing them asking for one £500 was paid into my bank today
|
|
|
|
|
I've won on carpology and Capital Carp on the instant win
|
|
|
|
In reply to Post #1
I won a free trip to gillhams on Christmas Day so I’mgoing to say they are very good
|
|
