You and Yours special: The UK Gambling Market
In a special programme, You & Yours looks in depth at the UK's gambling market and finds out how gamblers struggle to get any recourse from the bookmakers.
In today's You & Yours we look in depth at the UK gambling market.
The terms and conditions offered by bookmakers are currently being investigated by the Competition and Markets Authority. Customers say they're unfair, their winnings are withheld, and the bonuses and promotions they're offered come with conditions attached. We speak to Sarah Harrison, Chief Executive of the Gambling Commission, who explains why the regulator took action.
It's not just winnings being withheld that punters complain about, but even getting bets on in the first place. We report on why the horse racing industry is worried that people are losing interest in the sport because of it. The gamblers say they're penalised because they study the form and know what they're doing.
We interview Guy Harding from Oddschecker, the gambling market's leading odds comparison site, about how the bookmakers have no room for mistakes now consumers can use sites like his to compare odds and get the best price.
We hear from problem gamblers who say when they bet online the bookmakers should intervene if their betting patterns show they're in the midst of a gambling binge.
On the high street, Fixed Odds Betting Terminals are under review by the government, with gambling charities and MPs calling for stakes to be lowered. We find out how people can quickly lose money on the machines and why current legislation does little to protect people playing on them.
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Terms and Conditions
Gambling Commission have seen a 300% increase in complaints over the past two years.
Duration: 06:42
Horseracing
Punters say they have their online accounts closed down because they've won in the past.
Duration: 07:30
Oddschecker
Interview with Oddschecker, the leading odds comparison site.
Duration: 02:45
IBAS
Interview with the main adjudicator service IBAS.
Duration: 08:04
Fixed Odds Betting Terminals
When people go into bookies to play FOBT, they can pay with their credit or debit card.
Duration: 06:38
Problem Gambling
The ease of gambling online is an issue for customers who might have addictions.
Duration: 07:34
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- Tue 27 Dec 2016 12:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4