Bookies at Falmer

[Kendo3]

May have been asked before, Is there going to be an onsite bookies at Falmer, similar to other clubs. A4 sheet giving all the perms for that days BHA game, makes it easy for us bookie novices.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

May have been asked before, Is there going to be an onsite bookies at Falmer, similar to other clubs. A4 sheet giving all the perms for that days BHA game, makes it easy for us bookie novices.

A full-blown bookies would be grand, open for, say, two hours before the game and one hour after. Could show the dogs, the racing and the football. And as you say, an A4 sheet with a full range of bets on the Albion game. Put on your bets before the game, pick up your winnings after the game. Simples. Tho no doubt would require all sorts of licences and planning applications etc.

 

[Martinf]

I could be wrong but I'm sure there will be betting outlets at the stadium.

 

[Brownstuff]

It would be good if these betting outlets were open for upto an hour after the game
However I have not had good experiences with mobile/in ground bookies at sporting events
In the rare occurrence that you actually beat the bookie it is notoriously difficult to get paid promptly
They are normally manned by only 1 person who normally scarpers as soon as the match has kicked off leaving you having to write to head office with a copy of your betting ticket a few days later to claim dosh which then takes an age to be sent to you by cheque, (this is the likely scenario if it isn't one of the 3 major high street firms where you would normally pick up your money in person at whatever office at a later date and even then this is sometimes also a bit of a palaver where the cashier views said slip with suspicion)

 

[Djmiles]

I'm almost certain they said there would be betting outlets there.

 

[Ninja Elephant]

Yep, I've been asked if I would be interested in managing the shop at the Amex. The contract hasn't been signed yet though, the last I heard Ladbrokes were in "pole position" but Coral were also interested because they are the official betting partner of the football league. Ladbrokes have shops in the Emirates and St Marys, amongst others, so have the experience of doing it, but there aren't any guarantees yet.

 

[Everest]

Not sure about a bookie, but I heard there will be a poker table manned by some bloke called Tony.

 

[SW17]

A full-blown bookies would be grand, open for, say, two hours before the game and one hour after. Could show the dogs, the racing and the football. And as you say, an A4 sheet with a full range of bets on the Albion game. Put on your bets before the game, pick up your winnings after the game. Simples. Tho no doubt would require all sorts of licences and planning applications etc.

That would be amusing, everyone doing their nuts on the bags before the match! All the Junior Seagulls crowding round the roulette machines, swearing at the numbers. Could be more entertaining than the football!

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

That would be amusing, everyone doing their nuts on the bags before the match! All the Junior Seagulls crowding round the roulette machines, swearing at the numbers. Could be more entertaining than the football!

 

[blue and white army]

I posed the question on Ask the Falmer Team when it existed.They CONFIRMED that there were going to be numerous betting booths, (similar to those of Southampton and Arsenal) housed inside the stadium.

 

[Tricky Dicky]

Can I just say, that I have managed to get through my 48 years without ever having stepped foot in a bookies. Just thought I'd share.

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

There seem to be loads showing on the plans - Amex plans.

Here is the kiosk from the ground floor in the West and the East. But there are many more.

 

[Ninja Elephant]

I was told today they will be Ladbrokes operated.