“Most of these were to use a service called “Quick Cash”, allowing him to withdraw money directly to the bookmaker without having to wait for money to clear in his bank account.”
So essentially a loan, even if he had the money, just to speed things up. Holy cow!
This and high-interest loans need to be regulated.
I know the headline sounds Oniony, but there are laws in the UK that state bookmakers must help prevent gamblers from getting into serious debt. They are not supposed to put problem gamblers onto promotional rates or odds, and are supposed to intervene if a gambler calls them up and is distressed. In the article, it states William Hill failed to do both these things – things they are required to do.
Cymanue says
I think I might sue Tesco for not stopping me from buying beer.
Daannal says
It’s always someone else’s fault
Independent-Canary95 says
Next up: Alcoholic sues his local liquor store for not stopping him from drinking.
Smdh.
trollsmurf says
“Most of these were to use a service called “Quick Cash”, allowing him to withdraw money directly to the bookmaker without having to wait for money to clear in his bank account.”
So essentially a loan, even if he had the money, just to speed things up. Holy cow!
This and high-interest loans need to be regulated.
MPal2493 says
I know the headline sounds Oniony, but there are laws in the UK that state bookmakers must help prevent gamblers from getting into serious debt. They are not supposed to put problem gamblers onto promotional rates or odds, and are supposed to intervene if a gambler calls them up and is distressed. In the article, it states William Hill failed to do both these things – things they are required to do.
SacredDarksoul says
Next topic, satan is a bad guy.