Ladbrokes Stories - Betting shop managers, FOBTs and The Martingale System.

[@kombo731]

Connor, you were wrong about no one ever seeing this video after a fortnight. Here it is one year later, and here I am. Cheers from Las Vegas.

[@Kristian500Robinson]

Thanks Kombo, cheers

[@stephenpitt9558]

I have been going to bookies all over the UK and Ireland since 81. From wick to Penzance and the causeway coast to Cork. I have loads of memories. I always wanted to write a book, I tried but I couldn’t get it done . Not clever enough. Enjoyed the memories.

[@Kristian500Robinson]

Sounds really great Stephen, nothing better than visiting new places. You should definitely try to write that book, you don’t need to be clever enough (and I’m sure you are clever enough anyway) in any way other than having something to write the book about

[@CraigT]

Entertaining video Connor, some crazy stories

[@spurs752]

FOBTs ripped the very soul out of betting shops and many of the people who used them.

[@Kristian500Robinson]

Very true mate

[@jimmybeanus]

100000% agree mate. Fair play for paying the lad out on the bet 👊

[@graemebrook614]

I just watched it 3 month after! Good video and very interesting. I know a lot of addicted gamblers and it rings very true.

[@tonydormeo5403]

Remember when I used to punt in a small shop 30 yrs ago and met a guy who used to curse as he threw losing slips on the floor - got talking one day and what he told me was the saddest thing I ever heard. He had a good job but due to his gambling habit he had lost his car and his house to pay off his debts. But even after all that he could not stop betting - HORRIBLE

[@nickhannaby4915]

I reckon you're story are right it is to easy to back online now I bet on line now and I lost more money now when I used to go in the bookmakers

[@charlescharles6010]

3 card brag my man 👍🏻.... I'm 27 and I remember playing that.

[@jeff7649]

Enjoyed that mate, was interesting.

[@mlgoddard829]

Cheers for the stories mate. Good video

[@bobmason5203]

Brilliant stuff Connor from the heart as usual - you should be writing a book bud.

[@stephenpitt9558]

I will tell some memories on here soon. Got a bit on with my art work. I am a painter so if anyone wants a racehorse painted give me a shout

[@Kristian500Robinson]

Ah that’s a great job, I’ve never been good at art. All the best

[@ianstorey8456]

That's why they called that crack cocaine of gambling

[@Kristian500Robinson]

Absolutely right mate evil machines, should never of been allowed

[@TWASONTHEBOB]

Glad I listened would have liked to here to one you forgot . Loved the second made me think twice on that system. I'm going to be honest I tried it once and this is no joke I was at the 5th race following temple gate, it lost I was down something like a few hundred can't really remember but was quite a bit for me at the time. I was frustrated and determined to keep going I think it was at the 3rd race I had to get some drinks in, to help the way I was feeling anyways long story short ladbrooks was a stone's throw from my apartment so I was watching racing there rather than sit in bookies waiting every half hour. I can still remember myself running 🏃‍♀️ down and back telling myself next one will win ill be grand ,as I said it went on and ill never forget I feel asleep on my coach 15 mins before last race so never got it on it was temple gates last tip and remember waking up to the closing stages listening to that 8 to 1 come in and me not on it due to falling asleep . Glad I tuned in ill never follow that system again . Thanks for that really made sense mate 👍. Hope I did

[@davidnormile3798]

Great video Connor

[@levelsyoudevils5576]

I tried the martingale system a few years ago, mainly with place markets and like you say its very dangerous. I was only trying to win tenners a time and after 5 mostly odds on losers, the 6th bet stake had to be over £300 and thankfully that one got placed, so I was lucky to get out but it made me think twice about doing it again and I haven't tried it since. Anyhow some amazing tips and lots of good advice for punters especially those just starting out, good luck.

[@Kristian500Robinson]

Thanks mate appreciated, really is

[@devito501]

Hi matey interesting stories matey , just shows how ppl can get fcuked up by gambling, to which you have seen 1st hand . Lucky I only do it for fun an small stakes .

[@Ocodango]

Great incisive video Connor

[@canzuk1975]

Number one rule is to have stop loss for the day, if reached that’s it another new day tomorrow. (Plus never martingale unless it’s a positive progression with winnings from bookies/casino)

[@Kristian500Robinson]

Morning mate the correct answer is “You will NEVER get good value by taking bad value bets no matter which way or system you use, ever ever” You can’t turn a 97% RTP bet profitable no matter which order you do it in

[@Kristian500Robinson]

Positive progression is basically believing previous outcomes are anything to do with future outcomes and that you can somehow change the very core of the games RTP simply by changing your stakes as you go Winnings from bookie or casino = tbh mate if that moneys in your pocket it’s the same whether it’s originally from them or not Apologies just trying to get you to look at it another way

[@noobking13]

You definitely need to make some notes before you start one of these videos lol but Great stories mate. That’s how are used to play blackjack start small doubling and abit more the bets until I hit same with roulette eventually you’re going to get fucked and I have a few times. The thing is with me I could never get a gambling addiction because I hate losing a lot more than I enjoy winning if that makes sense. That happened when I was working as a chef we used to get paid weekly in cash and one day I put my entire weeks wages in a fruit machine in that pub taught me a very valuable lesson. Keep up the good work mate 👍

[@iainconnelly1282]

I live in Cippenham and know the shop

[@Kristian500Robinson]

Yep at the top of St. Andrews, it was around 2018 when she finally quit

[@MegaViperish]

I know who your on about, he has a KZbin channel fruitmadworld, his names Tim the one who was on the documentary

[@Kristian500Robinson]

Hi mate that’s not him I checked who you mean here and the guy I’m talking about is a lot older

[@markpoole8868]

you need to accept that some people have no control over their gambling ....and they will always find a way to gamble....if you want to crusade ...crusade against alchohol that is freely available and subject to no duty of care ....destroying more lives than gambling ever has ...so get things in perspective

[@markpoole8868]

my friend it is impossible to stop people gambling it a fact of life ...do i feel sorry for them..yesof course i do ...in the same way asi feel sorry for the alchoholic who hasno control over his addiction....ban fobts ...whynot...the gambler will find another way to feed his addiction