What is happening to us all?

[g.ordon]

Can someone explain to me, in the current climate, how 6 bookies' shops can survive in a 200 yard radius????

Ok, I think their getting cheaper goods on line or in superstores so therefore have more spare cash to blow away at the bookies

 

[kayos]

The same way you get can 6 corner shops in a 1/2 mile radius - they all have their loyal customers and postcodes that they cater for...but then with bookies I suspect the varying prices and odds will also get the same people going into all 6 at various times or another

But corner shops sell you goods for your money, Bookies sell you a dream which usually turns into a nightmare. Not the same thing. Where are the people that can afford to gamble in these shops!?

 

[The Great Wallsendo]

But corner shops sell you goods for your money, Bookies sell you a dream which usually turns into a nightmare. Not the same thing. Where are the people that can afford to gamble in these shops!?

It's a demographic Vs Social Vs cultural thing...no surprise that in the supposed less affluent areas there is a surfeit of betting shops

 

[g.ordon]

It must also be realised that betting can be an addiction to some, just like drugs, smoking and booze. The term is compulsive gambler, when any cash is available the first stop is the bookies.

 

[jack555]

Gateshead High streets just as bad, cash con 2 bookies pawnbrokers money loans, and a pound shop all in the space of 50-60 yards pmsl

 

[billynobaits]

Personally,a love the Metro centre,especially in the summer,as a can wear me
wrap round shades,an gawp at all the minge,without lookin too suss.

 

[regpude]

cos the jocks

 

[Red5]

I think most high streets are the same!
But can you blame people shopping online or in the big retail outlets when all you want is one small thing and the parking Stasi jump out and slap a ticket on your car when you have popped in to the local posty for your pension or the chemist for a prescription.