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Roulette Machines in the bookies
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Oh yeah that as well.
- Jul 15, 2009
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I was in the bookies this afternoon and watched a regular blow at least 50 quid in about ten minutes. He must be about 75 years-old and was cursing the machine. I just couldn't think of anything other than "why do you keep feeding the machines notes?" and get nothing back. The effing and blinding made me cringe for someone old enough to know better.
SK1NT
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If you have had one big win in the past off say a tenner then you think it can happen again and then after losing say £30 u keep feeding in note after note thinking that your number is going to come and you'll win you money back and a bit more and it that expectation that keeps you going...
Some people are so poor that gambling is the risk that they have to take to get the amount they need...
I really think that these easy access machines in every town and city in the future will be highlighted as a real cause for concern and action will have to be taken...
Im not even sure the government has a clue how much money tese machines take and its not right and generally off the people that dont have it to lose.
- Jul 15, 2009
- 9,799
I really do wish the government would look into the damage these roulette machines do to punters and offer more support when it becomes a real problem. About ten years ago I use to spunk all my wages on them - 200 quid gone in a few minutes more often than not. I didn't have responsibilities back then but it totally destroyed me slugging my guts out only for the machines to take it all off me. I got 'clean' and it took a lot of will-power not to play them again for a few years.
If you need any support mate, feel free to send me a PM and I'll help you out. Hope things improve and you stay in control. All the best buddy.
If you need any support mate, feel free to send me a PM and I'll help you out. Hope things improve and you stay in control. All the best buddy.
SeagullSam
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43 up on the roulette in coral, trick is to just take it out when you're winning but accept that it will be a small amount- not quite as fun but pays for my saturday fry up
Vegas Seagull
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- Jul 10, 2009
- 7,782
Best odds in bookies only 3% against you, you need to change two things, level stakes on numbers played and every spin and leave shop when either doubled, say £20 stake, or it's gone.
I was alerted to this thread by a Brighton fan who doesn't want to post and reveal that gambling on these machines has been a problem for them.
That's what the bookies do with these machines. A business model based on addiction and indebtness, knowing that no-one will speak out as it means admitting to having a problem.
You couldn't script it where a government allows something so potentially addictive to be PROMOTED on TV, radio and newspapers.
I'm part of Gambling Reform & Society Perception (GRASP) Group and we're actively lobbying to sort these machines out and the clustering of bookies in our high streets.
Would be great if anyone could sign up and show support. The government are helping peddle this 'something for nonsense' that only leads to carnage and causes crime, divorce, homelessness, mental health, prison etc
Cheers,
Arnold
That's what the bookies do with these machines. A business model based on addiction and indebtness, knowing that no-one will speak out as it means admitting to having a problem.
You couldn't script it where a government allows something so potentially addictive to be PROMOTED on TV, radio and newspapers.
I'm part of Gambling Reform & Society Perception (GRASP) Group and we're actively lobbying to sort these machines out and the clustering of bookies in our high streets.
Would be great if anyone could sign up and show support. The government are helping peddle this 'something for nonsense' that only leads to carnage and causes crime, divorce, homelessness, mental health, prison etc
Cheers,
Arnold
kevtherev
Well-known member
I even seen guys trying to tilt the machine right at the end so the ball rolls in their numbers. It was well funny.
Beach Hut
Brighton Bhuna Boy
Waste of time as calculated odds ensure there is only ever one winner
countryman
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- Jun 28, 2011
- 1,893
I was speaking to someone who works at a bookies and he said that the machine in there are their biggest earner. Several grand a day taken out of the wallets of mugs.
countryman
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- Jun 28, 2011
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They are highly unlikely to ban them. Think how much tax is generated off machines and virtual racing.
Ernest
Stupid IDIOT
What's wrong with Goals Galore ? It's my most profitable bet, just need to study the form a bit and it pays out regular
seagull1981
Blue & White Forever
- Aug 8, 2010
- 138
take it our on the NSC betting game!
NMH
Banned
Some people might sympathise, but I just think you are a very stupid person.
£200 quid sweltering on a machine ffs, that already mugged you off for £100 so you throw another c-note's worth in.
Just stupid.
can't remember exactly, but when we used to hang out in the connaught arcade, ( years and years ago), became quite good friends with the owner, he used to reckon the payout percentage was set, (and changed accordingly), often as low as low as 20%.
luckily i was one of those who used to hang around outside getting stoned rather than playing the machines.....
good luck fella, sort it out x
luckily i was one of those who used to hang around outside getting stoned rather than playing the machines.....
good luck fella, sort it out x
NMH
Banned
Try getting addicted to stopping then.
NMH
Banned
I used to find ways of raiding machines, and spending the spoils on records. 
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