Now i'm not the sort of person that goes around hating bookmakers but,before you get the wrong impression, hear me out first.

That does'nt mean I entirely agree with how some go about their buisness, because after all they are a buisness, and their aim is to make money.

Bookmakers are a vehicle for us to make money.

Some people may say bookmakers are the enemy, others would say it's other punters that's the enemy because that's where the money comes to make the market.

Without mug punters bookies would not exist...then what would we do ?

But, that argument is for another post.

Bookmakers sole purpose is to take as much money off you as they can, infact, all of the money you have, and they would not bat an eyelid, it's buisness, so, fair play, or is it ?

Here is an example of what happened to someone I know personally, yes we have all heard about people having their accounts closed or limited but I think this case is one to be shared.

The grand total of eleven bets placed and the account got closed, you can make your own mind up.

This is the exact wording of the email, minus obviously the person's name.

Dear Mr ...................

Your Stanjames.com username is................

All Stan James accounts are reviewed on a regular basis by our trading team, and due to the betting patterns on this account the decision has been made to close it.

I would make you aware that this decision has been made at the highest level and will not be reversed. Any open bets will be honoured in accourdance with our rules, and any outstanding balance will be returned to you via your normal withdrawal method.

Kind regards

The Stan James Team

Below you will see a screen shot of the account they are talking about, eleven bets in total, yes a couple of wins but, after eleven bets in total ?... 13th of June to the 8th of july ?

what's all that about ?

Eleven bets in just over three weeks and running scared ?

Here is one email in response I had from Peter who comes from up north...

Yes i here you .Stan James are very quick at closing accounts .So are Boyels, William hill, Betfred,Racebets ,Betway ,sky, and Tote .All these so called layers have closed my accounts .I only bet 10£ a point and over the last 3 months all these have either ristricted me to sp or in one case £1.50 per bet .They brag on T V how what big bets they have taken,its all bollocks Peter

If you do have a comment to make you are more than welcome to do so or contact me, and with your permission perhaps I could share it with other readers like Peter has.

How about idea's from you that have advice about how to stop this happening to other people... Perhaps a few "mug" bets plan ?

You never know, we could all learn from this.

Eleven Bets And Bookie Closes The Account

Has This Ever Happened To You ?