No Amex bookmakers ?

[Questions]

The original plan to have concourse bookmakers looks like it is going to be shelved as the club are not sure that it fits in with the whole family image thing. Areas originally set aside for this might well now go over to merchandising.

Shame but I suppose most people bet online nowadays.

 

[Skaville]

Real shame

 

[Deleted User X18H]

What You're joking. Right, Honest HB&B - all wagers accepted in the 1901.

 

[Max Paper]

for fucks sake, first the seats, now the bookies, what next, the beer?

 

[tottenhamseagull]

No bookies!!!?!?! Well if they are concerned with the family image of it, don't put a bookies in the East Stand (family blocks). Also no chips on the menu is a big mistake

 

[Mendoza]

I asked about the bookies on my stadium tour. Answer was that no suitable deal could be made with any book maker and all the "Betting Points" in the stadium would be converted to Merchandise stalls

 

[Beach Hut]

Very strange in the light of our Chairmans habits

 

[drop dead fred]

Why would anyone want to Place a bet with a high street bookmaker anyway ??

Betfair all the way

 

[Bozza]

Heard similar although it didn't seem to be 100% at the time.

The betting kiosks are still very much presented as such but there's nothing in them yet.

I think it would be a shame. No-one is going to go crazy at an in-stadium bookie, but they're good for small fun flutters.

 

[Garage_Doors]

We were told this weeks ago, did not now it was newsworthy.
What are the % of people that do actively gamble ?
I know a lot on here do but trying to get an idea of the bigger picture.
I personally have never placed a bet, have bought the odd lottery ticket years ago, but by gambling i mean the traditional type horses / dogs ect where odd are given.

Also how many of a 22,500 crowd will this actually impact ? not many I would have thought so not a big deal is it.

 

[Garage_Doors]

Why would anyone want to Place a bet with a high street bookmaker anyway ??

Betfair all the way

Don't understand ? why not ?
I not a person who places bets so interested to know.

 

[Dr. Notthenineo'clocknews]

No bookies? what the hell am I gonna do? oh I know I'll do what i've done since 1985 and put my bet on before I go to the match

 

[Bozza]

We were told this weeks ago, did not now it was newsworthy.
What are the % of people that do actively gamble ?
I know a lot on here do but trying to get an idea of the bigger picture.
I personally have never placed a bet, have bought the odd lottery ticket years ago, but by gambling i mean the traditional type horses / dogs ect where odd are given.

Also how many of a 22,500 crowd will this actually impact ? not many I would have thought so not a big deal is it.

It's not a big thing but it's part of the whole package of trying to get people into the stadium early and make use of the facilities. You'll have a pint with your mates and be discussing the upcoming game. "I really fancy Bridcutt to get one today" you say, and wander over and have a cheeky fiver to back up your hunch. If you get lucky you head home with a pocketful of cash and the warm glow of success in your belly.

 

[Max Paper]

It's not a big thing but it's part of the whole package of trying to get people into the stadium early and make use of the facilities. You'll have a pint with your mates and be discussing the upcoming game. "I really fancy Bridcutt to get one today" you say, and wander over and have a cheeky fiver to back up your hunch. If you get lucky you head home with a pocketful of cash and the warm glow of success in your belly.

This, definitely

 

[trueblue]

Don't bet much but enjoy it at away games when there's a bookie. Shame but I suppose an iPhone and an online account = no problem.

 

[Laridae]

If you get lucky you head home with a pocketful of cash and the warm glow of success in your belly.

Yep, or re-invest your winnings in stadium beer!

 

[hola gus]

This, definitely

This 100% definately. I always choose 4 teams to win and chuck a little bit of cash on it. Trouble is it normally takes me an hour or so to pick my teams! If the club want me to arrive at the ground early, they forget it without a betting facility.
If Gambling doesnt suit the family image then Beer, Pies and chips must go to! Be gutted if they dont have a betting point in place as for me it was one of those little touch's that was going to complete Falmer for me.

 

[n1 gull]

I must say I'm disappointed. A couple of pints then a bet on the score is good fun

 

[Notters]

Don't bet much but enjoy it at away games when there's a bookie. Shame but I suppose an iPhone and an online account = no problem.

You reckon? My iphone hardly ever worked at Withdean due to the crowd, I doubt they'll work at the Amex.

 

[Notters]

This 100% definately. I always choose 4 teams to win and chuck a little bit of cash on it. Trouble is it normally takes me an hour or so to pick my teams! If the club want me to arrive at the ground early, they forget it without a betting facility.
If Gambling doesnt suit the family image then Beer, Pies and chips must go to! Be gutted if they dont have a betting point in place as for me it was one of those little touch's that was going to complete Falmer for me.

They have!