Talking Horses: potential pitfall in new betting age verification


New rules to prevent underage gambling – which are overdue – could ensnare a substantial number of punters from 7 May

Strict new regulations to ensure that bookmakers verify the age of their customers to prevent underage gambling are due to be introduced on 7 May, which most punters would probably agree is a good idea and quite possibly long overdue.

However, a William Hill customer who has had an account with the firm for nearly 20 years – and so is most definitely not underage – has been in touch to highlight a potential pitfall in the new rules, which could ensnare a substantial number of punters.

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