Prices and Analysis

Jobs I’d like to have. Setting inflation targets at the Bank of England. Being the fourth official at a football match.

I... Read more

What are the chances of making the cup draw, putting the balls back and then drawing the exact same draw next time? Virtually impossible,... Read more

There’s some mouthwatering ties and it’s the type of draw that offers hope to several clubs. Man City will be confident of... Read more

Gambling Commission bad, bookmakers good?

Maybe the Gambling Commission realises the level of irresponsible behaviour being... Read more

Who at UEFA feels it necessary to review Anthony Taylor’s performance in the Europa League final?

They need to... Read more

Clued up punters have a problem. Bookmakers don’t want to take their money.

I have enjoyed some success over the years but we... Read more

Bookmakers go through countless checks to verify their customers can afford to bet with them and that the source of funds is... Read more

I had the dubious pleasure of running the line for my younger son’s under 18 football match recently.

The opposition were... Read more

I recently argued that bookmakers shouldn’t be allowed anywhere near their customers private information. The Gambling Commission... Read more

A recap of what the Gambling Commission is here for.

To keep crime out of gambling, to ensure that gambling is conducted fairly and... Read more

William Hill hold my money and aren’t prepared to pay me out.

Yes, there I was, running up to Hill’s (Kate Bush, if... Read more

My general rule with bookies is that if the bookie is happy for you to do something then they must have a good reason, which suggests... Read more