Ladbrokes - Copland Rd no more

[Faure there’s not a team]

Noticed on Saturday that the ladbrokes on the Copland Rd is no more. The shop has been stripped but looks like a re-fit is taking place, the signage outside has all gone and there’s a black background (might just be an undercoat right enough).

Has anybody got their ear to the ground and know what’s taking it’s place?

 

[RangersEasyOK]

Use them or lose them

 

[stoogie]

Noticed on Saturday that the ladbrokes on the Copland Rd is no more. The shop has been stripped but looks like a re-fit is taking place, the signage outside has all gone and there’s a black background (might just be an undercoat right enough).

Has anybody got their ear to the ground and know what’s taking it’s place?

Probably a William Hill. Surprised theyve shut that one, probably took a lot of money on matchdays. Maybe a bit quiet and out the way at other times.

 

[Uncle Albert]

Probably a William Hill. Surprised theyve shut that one, probably took a lot of money on matchdays. Maybe a bit quiet and out the way at other times.

William Hill is across the road from it

 

[rangeral]

Been shut for a while

Guess a change in footfall along a business change meant it shut?

 

[ibroxbound]

Probably a William Hill. Surprised theyve shut that one, probably took a lot of money on matchdays. Maybe a bit quiet and out the way at other times.

William Hill has premises in that area.

 

[The_Degan]

Been shut for a while

Guess a change in footfall along a business change meant it shut?

Number of factors for our shop closures . Obviously buisness levels but lease status and how much that cost a big factor too .

 

[stoogie]

William Hill is across the road from it

Ha ha, so it is. Maybe why its shutting. Ladbrokes give a fair bit shitier odds on an Acca than anyone but Corals.

 

[glasgowiron]

Bookies are shutting down all over the place, being busy for a few hours every 2nd Saturday and the odd midweek night won't be enough to justify keeping a shop open especially with a bigger shop across the road and probably more importantly the fact that very few people physically go into a bookies nowadays, nearly everyone I know bets online or thru the apps on their phones.

 

[stoogie]

Bookies are shutting down all over the place, being busy for a few hours every 2nd Saturday and the odd midweek night won't be enough to justify keeping a shop open especially with a bigger shop across the road and probably more importantly the fact that very few people physically go into a bookies nowadays, nearly everyone I know bets online or thru the apps on their phones.

You still get a lot of punters who come in just to play the machines though, and old cuunts like me still like to put money over the counter and get the cash in hand they odd time we win. Think youre point about the location and competition is probably right.

 

[kdy_bear]

Many bookies sprung up all over the place due to these blood sucking machines in them, 1 or 2 punters on them was enough to keep them open thru the week. That market is no longer there so much and will hasten their demise.

 

[The_Degan]

There’s still a market for bookies but as above there will be more closures due to FOBT’s going to £2 a spin . By law your only allowed 4 per shop which is why so many opened .

 

[kilbirnie bear]

Saw a fella in the Main Stand on Saturday arguing with the Unibet staff behind the counter, telling them it was out of order he has to set up a online account to collect his winnings .

 

[DalmarnockBear]

i cant remember the last time i was in a bookies - online betting is just so much easier - the cash out option is king !!

 

[GF1]

Saw a fella in the Main Stand on Saturday arguing with the Unibet staff behind the counter, telling them it was out of order he has to set up a online account to collect his winnings .

That seems a bit weird. What is the point in them being there then?

 

[Hap Hapablap]

That seems a bit weird. What is the point in them being there then?

Its a disgrace if true. Happy to set up a stall and take money over the counter but not pay it out?

 

[The_Degan]

i cant remember the last time i was in a bookies - online betting is just so much easier - the cash out option is king !!

Cash out is the worst thing to happen to punters since fobts were introduced .

 

[DalmarnockBear]

Cash out is the worst thing to happen to punters since fobts were introduced .

not if you are lucky enough to cash out on a losing bet....

 

[LarkfiedLoyalNS]

The one that was closest to me shut down about 6 year ago.

The one closest after that 2 year ago.

Then you get into the town centre and there’s literally 9/10 shops in a 2 mile radius and about 6, streets apart .

 

[LarkfiedLoyalNS]

i cant remember the last time i was in a bookies - online betting is just so much easier - the cash out option is king !!

The bookies make more from people cashing out than not - fact.

 

[Hap Hapablap]

If betting shops didn't exist I'd probably stop punting completely

 

[Hap Hapablap]

The bookies make more from people cashing out than not - fact.

A statement that could never be proven either way purely because of what cash out is.

 

[S English]

Good, Ladbrokes are arseholes

 

[LarkfiedLoyalNS]

Good, Ladbrokes are arseholes

An absolute lady's front bottom of a bookie.

 

[The_Degan]

not if you are lucky enough to cash out on a losing bet....

You’re looking at it wrong mate it’s a long term game , the margin they add makes cahout an awful proposition for punters .

Just look how heavily they promote it bookies aren’t doing that for the good of punters .

 

[The_Degan]

A statement that could never be proven either way purely because of what cash out is.

Of course of it can be proven by the bookies themselfs . Do you think if they were losing money on it they’d offer it ? The margin they add on it is disgusting .

 

[scottmac]

Also noticed the one across from central station on union street has shut down as well

 

[SG1960]

Had a few winners in that Ladbrokes
Everything changes I suppose

 

[SuperGers07]

Local Ladbrokes closed here a few months back. Online is where most folk are heading for their betting these days

 

[Mount_Bear]

Ladbrokes are arseholes anyway. Hope it's a black rooster.

 

[Bluetac 73]

Also noticed the one across from central station on union street has shut down as well

It's okay there are still ones in close proximity on Renfield Street, Gordon Street, Hope Street and under the bridge

 

[Kowloon72]

Use them or lose them

That's class. Genuinely laughed.

 

[dublinbluenose]

Return it to its original use.a Rangers shop

 

[Shawsbear]

About 10 year ago, the staff at Ladbrokes could claim 10k if they found them a new site, they were intent on catching up with Hills at the time. Since the amalgamation with Coral, they now close one of the shops if they’re near one another unless they’re both taking a few quid.
Its the machines that make them the money in the shops now.

 

[Eastendbear]

More people going online

 

[kdy_bear]

A statement that could never be proven either way purely because of what cash out is.

I doubt the bookies would be offering that option if they were losing money on it.

 

[sh3lldon]

sole reason is the machines and the lack of staking

 

[cambridgeblue]

There really isn't any need for bookies to have a physical presence these days.

Am amazed any shops survive.

 

[Barca Bear]

William Hill has premises in that area.

Shirley, no gers fan would go into William hills?

 

[Uncle Albert]

There really isn't any need for bookies to have a physical presence these days.

Am amazed any shops survive.

I still use the shops from time to time. My local one is always busy

 

[Oranje]

They opened so many because those machines were guaranteed profit. Probably with the pandemic it has got people out of the habit or accelerated a move to online.

 

[Main Stand]

Our town had two Ladbrokes, ones closed but the other seems to be mobbed. Been in it three times recently, and each time I was surprised just how busy it was.

Talking about mid day on a Thursday as well, not 2:30 on a Saturday!

 

[Walter Sobchak]

The gambling industry in this country is out of control and its just as big a scourge on working class people as the drink.

Ladbrokes only care about maximising profit - they are complete scumbags. I'm sure the other companies are just as bad.

Nothing wrong with a punt but the way the industry is in this country is a fucking disgrace.

FOBTs are a cancer on society.

 

[CoopersLeftPaw]

Saw a fella in the Main Stand on Saturday arguing with the Unibet staff behind the counter, telling them it was out of order he has to set up a online account to collect his winnings .

This is correct.

I placed a bet in hospitality for us to win 3-0 and thought I’d collect at the end of the game.

Was told the guy doesn’t come back round and I had to set up an account online.

I have done this and still haven’t received my winnings

 

[TavsRightFoot]

Ladbrokes are arseholes anyway. Hope it's a black rooster.

I don't, season ticket holder at their place is the owner not?

 

[Uncle Albert]

This is correct.

I placed a bet in hospitality for us to win 3-0 and thought I’d collect at the end of the game.

Was told the guy doesn’t come back round and I had to set up an account online.

I have done this and still haven’t received my winnings

That's a disgrace

 

[Main Stand]

What Is FOBT?

 

[Uncle Albert]

I don't, season ticket holder at their place is the owner not?

Yeah he's one of them but to be fair they get sold out as a franchise now so you would technically be lining someone else's pockets

 

[CoopersLeftPaw]

Its a disgrace if true. Happy to set up a stall and take money over the counter but not pay it out?

That was my thoughts on Saturday, would have been extra celebration bevy money for me and the boys after the game as well

 

[Uncle Albert]

What Is FOBT?

the machines you play slots and roulette on