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Finding a branch and locations

50 questions

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Opening hours and holidays

50 questions

General information about shop processes, slips and market availability.

Placing bets in a shop

75 questions

How do I place a bet in a betting shop?FAQ 101
How do I fill in a betting slip?FAQ 102
Where do I find betting slips in the shop?FAQ 103
Can I use a pen from the betting shop?FAQ 104
What do I write on a betting slip for a single bet?FAQ 105
How do I write an each way bet on a slip?FAQ 106
How do I write an accumulator on a betting slip?FAQ 107
How do I write a double or treble on a slip?FAQ 108
How do I write a Yankee on a betting slip?FAQ 109
How do I write a Lucky 15 on a betting slip?FAQ 110
How do I write a forecast bet on a slip?FAQ 111
How do I write a tricast bet on a slip?FAQ 112
How do I write a football coupon bet?FAQ 113
How do I fill in a football coupon?FAQ 114
What does the stake box on a betting slip mean?FAQ 115
What happens if I make a mistake on my betting slip?FAQ 116
Can staff help me fill in a betting slip?FAQ 117
Can I ask staff for betting advice?FAQ 118
What is the minimum bet in a betting shop?FAQ 119
What is the maximum bet in a betting shop?FAQ 120
Why was my bet referred to a manager or trader?FAQ 121
Why was my bet stake reduced in the shop?FAQ 122
Can a betting shop refuse my bet?FAQ 123
Can I bet on any race at any track in a betting shop?FAQ 124
Can I bet on overseas racing in a betting shop?FAQ 125
Can I bet on virtual racing in a betting shop?FAQ 126
Can I bet on football in a betting shop?FAQ 127
Can I bet in-play in a betting shop?FAQ 128
Can I bet on tennis in a betting shop?FAQ 129
Can I bet on golf in a betting shop?FAQ 130
Can I bet on cricket in a betting shop?FAQ 131
Can I bet on darts and snooker in a betting shop?FAQ 132
Can I bet on boxing and MMA in a betting shop?FAQ 133
Can I bet on politics in a betting shop?FAQ 134
Can I bet on reality TV shows in a betting shop?FAQ 135
Can I bet on novelty markets in a betting shop?FAQ 136
Can I request a special bet in a betting shop?FAQ 137
Can I bet on the lottery in a betting shop?FAQ 138
Can I bet on Irish and international lotteries in a betting shop?FAQ 139
Can I bet on greyhounds in a betting shop?FAQ 140
Can I place an ante-post bet in a betting shop?FAQ 141
Can I place a bet for someone else in a betting shop?FAQ 142
Can I bet on behalf of a friend?FAQ 143
Do I need to give my name to place a bet?FAQ 144
Can I place a bet anonymously in a betting shop?FAQ 145
Can I place a bet over the phone with a betting shop?FAQ 146
How do self-service betting terminals work?FAQ 147
Can I use a betting terminal without an account?FAQ 148
Is betting on a terminal the same as at the counter?FAQ 149
Can I build a bet builder in a betting shop?FAQ 150
Can I place a request a bet in shop?FAQ 151
What is a betting shop coupon?FAQ 152
Where can I find printed racing pages in a betting shop?FAQ 153
Do betting shops still put newspapers on the wall?FAQ 154
What is the betting shop racing form guide?FAQ 155
How do I read the race card in a betting shop?FAQ 156
How do I read the betting screens?FAQ 157
What do the numbers on the betting screens mean?FAQ 158
How late can I place a bet before a race starts?FAQ 159
What happens if the race goes off before my bet is struck?FAQ 160
Can I cancel a bet in a betting shop?FAQ 161
Can I change my bet after placing it?FAQ 162
Can I cash out a bet in a betting shop?FAQ 163
Can I cash out a shop bet online or in an app?FAQ 164
Can I partially cash out a bet in the shop?FAQ 165
Can I track my shop bet on an app?FAQ 166
Can I scan my betting slip to check results?FAQ 167
What is a bet receipt?FAQ 168
What details are printed on my betting receipt?FAQ 169
What should I check on my bet receipt?FAQ 170
Can I place a bet with coins?FAQ 171
Can I place a bet with Scottish or Northern Irish banknotes?FAQ 172
Can I place a bet with a £50 note?FAQ 173
Do betting shops accept foreign currency?FAQ 174
Can I place a bet in a betting shop without speaking to staff?FAQ 175

Plain-language explanations of common prices, odds and bet terms.

Odds, prices and bet types

55 questions

What does SP mean in a betting shop?FAQ 176
What is the starting price?FAQ 177
What is a board price?FAQ 178
How do I take the price in a betting shop?FAQ 179
What are early prices?FAQ 180
What time are early prices available in shops?FAQ 181
Is best odds guaranteed available in betting shops?FAQ 182
Are shop odds the same as online odds?FAQ 183
Why are betting shop odds different from online odds?FAQ 184
Do betting shops offer enhanced odds?FAQ 185
Do betting shops offer price boosts?FAQ 186
What are fractional odds?FAQ 187
How do I convert fractional odds to decimal?FAQ 188
What does evens mean?FAQ 189
What does odds-on mean?FAQ 190
How do I work out my potential winnings?FAQ 191
Do betting shops have a bet calculator?FAQ 192
What is an each way bet?FAQ 193
How many places are paid in an each way bet?FAQ 194
What are each way terms?FAQ 195
What is extra places on horse racing in shops?FAQ 196
What is a single bet?FAQ 197
What is a double bet?FAQ 198
What is a treble bet?FAQ 199
What is an accumulator?FAQ 200
What is a Yankee bet?FAQ 201
What is a Lucky 15?FAQ 202
What is a Lucky 31?FAQ 203
What is a Patent bet?FAQ 204
What is a Trixie bet?FAQ 205
What is a Heinz bet?FAQ 206
What is a Super Yankee or Canadian bet?FAQ 207
What is a Goliath bet?FAQ 208
What is a forecast bet?FAQ 209
What is a reverse forecast?FAQ 210
What is a tricast bet?FAQ 211
What is a combination forecast?FAQ 212
What is a placepot?FAQ 213
What is a jackpot bet?FAQ 214
What is a scoop6?FAQ 215
What is a tote bet?FAQ 216
Can I place tote bets in a betting shop?FAQ 217
What is a non-runner and how does it affect my bet?FAQ 218
What is Rule 4?FAQ 219
What is a dead heat and how is it paid?FAQ 220
What happens if a race is void?FAQ 221
What happens if a football match is postponed?FAQ 222
What happens if a player doesn't play in a goalscorer bet?FAQ 223
What is a handicap bet?FAQ 224
What is an Asian handicap?FAQ 225
What is a both teams to score bet?FAQ 226
What is a correct score bet?FAQ 227
What is a scorecast?FAQ 228
What is a request a bet?FAQ 229
What is the maximum payout on a bet type?FAQ 230

Where to check current settlement and payout rules.

Collecting winnings and payouts

60 questions

How do I collect my winnings from a betting shop?FAQ 231
How do I know if my bet has won?FAQ 232
Can I check if my betting slip is a winner online?FAQ 233
How soon can I collect winnings after a race?FAQ 234
How long after a football match can I collect winnings?FAQ 235
How long do I have to collect winnings?FAQ 236
Do betting slips expire?FAQ 237
Can I collect winnings from a different branch?FAQ 238
Can I collect winnings from a different town?FAQ 239
Can I collect winnings from a different bookmaker?FAQ 240
How much cash can a betting shop pay out?FAQ 241
Why couldn't the betting shop pay my winnings in full?FAQ 242
What happens if the shop doesn't have enough cash?FAQ 243
Can I come back later for the rest of my winnings?FAQ 244
Can winnings be paid by bank transfer?FAQ 245
Can winnings be paid by cheque?FAQ 246
Can winnings be paid onto my debit card?FAQ 247
Can winnings be paid into my online account?FAQ 248
Do I need ID to collect large winnings?FAQ 249
What ID do I need to collect winnings?FAQ 250
Why did the shop ask for my ID when I collected winnings?FAQ 251
Can someone else collect my winnings for me?FAQ 252
Can I collect winnings for a friend?FAQ 253
What happens if I lose my betting slip?FAQ 254
Can I claim winnings without the slip?FAQ 255
Can I claim winnings with a photo of my slip?FAQ 256
What if my betting slip is torn or damaged?FAQ 257
What if my betting slip got wet?FAQ 258
What if the barcode on my slip won't scan?FAQ 259
What if the slip is faded and unreadable?FAQ 260
What happens if someone steals my betting slip?FAQ 261
Can a betting shop refuse to pay out?FAQ 262
Why has my payout been held for checks?FAQ 263
How long do payout checks take?FAQ 264
What is a palpable error?FAQ 265
Can a betting shop void a winning bet?FAQ 266
What if the shop paid me the wrong amount?FAQ 267
What if the shop overpaid me?FAQ 268
What if a result is changed after I collected?FAQ 269
What if a race result is amended after the stewards' inquiry?FAQ 270
When are bets settled on the first past the post result?FAQ 271
Are winnings taxed in the UK?FAQ 272
Do I need to declare betting winnings to HMRC?FAQ 273
Do betting winnings affect benefits?FAQ 274
Do betting shops report big wins?FAQ 275
Do betting shops report winnings to the government?FAQ 276
Can a betting shop pay out in coins?FAQ 277
Is there a maximum payout per day?FAQ 278
What is the maximum payout on a horse racing bet?FAQ 279
What is the maximum payout on a football accumulator?FAQ 280
How do I claim a dividend on a tote or pool bet?FAQ 281
How do I claim a placepot payout?FAQ 282
Can I keep my winnings in the betting shop?FAQ 283
Can I re-stake winnings directly on another bet?FAQ 284
Do betting shops pay out on a Sunday?FAQ 285
Do betting shops pay out on bank holidays?FAQ 286
Can I collect winnings from an online bet in a shop?FAQ 287
Can I collect winnings from a terminal bet at the counter?FAQ 288
How do I cash out a terminal voucher?FAQ 289
Where do I take a winning ticket from a gaming machine?FAQ 290

How to verify operator-specific payment and account information.

Payments, cards and accounts

40 questions

Can I pay by debit card in a betting shop?FAQ 291
Can I pay by credit card in a betting shop?FAQ 292
Can I pay by contactless in a betting shop?FAQ 293
Can I pay with Apple Pay or Google Pay in a betting shop?FAQ 294
Is there a minimum spend on card in a betting shop?FAQ 295
Can I withdraw cash at a betting shop?FAQ 296
Do betting shops have cash machines?FAQ 297
Is there a cash machine near my betting shop?FAQ 298
Why was my card declined in a betting shop?FAQ 299
Do banks block gambling transactions in betting shops?FAQ 300
How do I unblock gambling on my bank card?FAQ 301
What is a betting shop loyalty card?FAQ 302
How do I sign up for a betting shop loyalty card?FAQ 303
What are the benefits of a shop loyalty card?FAQ 304
Can I link my shop card to my online account?FAQ 305
Can I use my online account in a betting shop?FAQ 306
Can I deposit cash into my online account in a shop?FAQ 307
Can I withdraw online account funds in a betting shop?FAQ 308
How long does a shop withdrawal from my online account take?FAQ 309
Is there a limit on in-shop withdrawals from online accounts?FAQ 310
Can I open a betting account in a shop?FAQ 311
Do I need an account to bet in a shop?FAQ 312
Can I bet in a shop if I've self-excluded online?FAQ 313
Do betting shops give free bets?FAQ 314
How do I claim an in-shop free bet?FAQ 315
Do free bet tokens expire?FAQ 316
Can I use an online free bet in a betting shop?FAQ 317
Can I use a shop free bet online?FAQ 318
Do betting shops run in-store promotions?FAQ 319
What is a shop-only offer?FAQ 320
Do betting shops have refer-a-friend offers?FAQ 321
Do betting shops offer cashback?FAQ 322
Can I get a printout of my betting history from a shop?FAQ 323
How do I see how much I've spent in a betting shop?FAQ 324
Can I get a receipt for a card payment in a betting shop?FAQ 325
Do betting shops charge for card payments?FAQ 326
Can I get a refund on a bet placed by card?FAQ 327
Can winnings go back to the card I paid with?FAQ 328
Is it safe to pay by card in a betting shop?FAQ 329
Do betting shops take cheques?FAQ 330

General information and links for current machine rules and support.

Gaming machines

40 questions

How many gaming machines can a betting shop have?FAQ 331
Why do betting shops only have four machines?FAQ 332
What is the maximum stake on betting shop machines?FAQ 333
When was the FOBT stake cut to £2?FAQ 334
What is a FOBT?FAQ 335
What is a B2 gaming machine?FAQ 336
What is a B3 gaming machine?FAQ 337
What games can I play on betting shop machines?FAQ 338
Can I play roulette in a betting shop?FAQ 339
Can I play slots in a betting shop?FAQ 340
Can I play blackjack in a betting shop?FAQ 341
Can I play bingo on betting shop machines?FAQ 342
What is the maximum prize on betting shop machines?FAQ 343
How do betting shop roulette machines work?FAQ 344
Are betting shop machines rigged?FAQ 345
What is the return to player on betting shop machines?FAQ 346
Are betting shop machines random?FAQ 347
How do I put money into a gaming machine?FAQ 348
Can I use a card on a betting shop gaming machine?FAQ 349
How do I cash out of a gaming machine?FAQ 350
How do I collect a machine ticket payout?FAQ 351
What happens if a machine breaks down during play?FAQ 352
What if a machine swallows my money?FAQ 353
What if a machine pays out the wrong amount?FAQ 354
Can I set a time limit on betting shop machines?FAQ 355
Can I set a spend limit on betting shop machines?FAQ 356
Do machines show how long I've been playing?FAQ 357
Why did the machine pause and show a message?FAQ 358
What is a mandatory break on gaming machines?FAQ 359
Do I need to log in to play betting shop machines?FAQ 360
Can I play machines without placing a sports bet?FAQ 361
Can staff stop me playing a machine?FAQ 362
Can I reserve a gaming machine?FAQ 363
Are betting shop machines the same in every branch?FAQ 364
Are gaming machine rules different in Northern Ireland?FAQ 365
What is the minimum stake on betting shop machines?FAQ 366
Can I play two machines at once?FAQ 367
How do I self-exclude from gaming machines only?FAQ 368
Are betting shop machines being banned?FAQ 369
How do I report a faulty machine?FAQ 370

General age, identification and regulatory information.

Age, ID, rules and regulation

40 questions

What age do you have to be to go into a betting shop?FAQ 371
Can a 17-year-old go into a betting shop?FAQ 372
Can I bring my child into a betting shop?FAQ 373
Can a baby in a pram come into a betting shop?FAQ 374
What is Think 25 in betting shops?FAQ 375
What ID is accepted in a betting shop?FAQ 376
Is a digital ID accepted in a betting shop?FAQ 377
Is a provisional driving licence accepted as ID?FAQ 378
Is a student card accepted as ID in a betting shop?FAQ 379
Why was I asked for ID in a betting shop?FAQ 380
Can a betting shop keep a copy of my ID?FAQ 381
What happens if an underage person places a bet?FAQ 382
Do betting shops do test purchasing for underage gambling?FAQ 383
Who regulates betting shops in the UK?FAQ 384
What does the Gambling Commission do?FAQ 385
Do betting shops need a licence?FAQ 386
Who grants a betting shop premises licence?FAQ 387
Can the council stop a betting shop opening?FAQ 388
What are the betting shop rules for customers?FAQ 389
Where can I read the betting shop's terms and conditions?FAQ 390
Do betting shops have house rules?FAQ 391
Can I drink alcohol in a betting shop?FAQ 392
Can I eat in a betting shop?FAQ 393
Can I smoke or vape in a betting shop?FAQ 394
Can I bring my dog into a betting shop?FAQ 395
Can I use my phone in a betting shop?FAQ 396
Can I take photos in a betting shop?FAQ 397
Is there CCTV in betting shops?FAQ 398
Can I be banned from a betting shop?FAQ 399
Why would a betting shop ban me?FAQ 400
Can a betting shop restrict my stakes?FAQ 401
Why do betting shops ask where my money comes from?FAQ 402
What are source of funds checks in a betting shop?FAQ 403
What are affordability checks in betting shops?FAQ 404
Do betting shops do anti-money laundering checks?FAQ 405
Can I bet with large amounts of cash?FAQ 406
What is the betting shop's duty of care?FAQ 407
Are betting shop staff trained in safer gambling?FAQ 408
Are betting shops safe places to visit?FAQ 409
What security measures do betting shops have?FAQ 410

How to check branch-specific facilities and event information.

Facilities, sport and events

30 questions

Do betting shops show live horse racing?FAQ 411
Do betting shops show live football?FAQ 412
Do betting shops show Premier League matches?FAQ 413
Do betting shops show Champions League games?FAQ 414
Do betting shops show boxing fights?FAQ 415
Can I watch the Grand National in a betting shop?FAQ 416
Can I watch Cheltenham in a betting shop?FAQ 417
Do betting shops have toilets?FAQ 418
Can I use the toilet in a betting shop without betting?FAQ 419
Do betting shops have free Wi-Fi?FAQ 420
Do betting shops offer free tea and coffee?FAQ 421
Do betting shops have seating?FAQ 422
Are betting shops wheelchair accessible?FAQ 423
Do betting shops have hearing loops?FAQ 424
Do betting shops have accessible betting slips?FAQ 425
Do betting shops have phone charging points?FAQ 426
Are betting shops air-conditioned?FAQ 427
Can I just go into a betting shop to watch sport?FAQ 428
Do I have to bet to stay in a betting shop?FAQ 429
How busy are betting shops on Grand National day?FAQ 430
How busy are betting shops on Saturday afternoons?FAQ 431
When is the quietest time to visit a betting shop?FAQ 432
Do betting shops get busier during the World Cup?FAQ 433
Do betting shops run events for big race days?FAQ 434
Do betting shops do sweepstake kits?FAQ 435
Can I get a Grand National sweepstake from a betting shop?FAQ 436
Do betting shops have newspapers or form guides?FAQ 437
Do betting shops have pens and slips at every counter?FAQ 438
How many staff work in a betting shop?FAQ 439
Can I give feedback on my local betting shop's facilities?FAQ 440