No one who enjoys betting on racing would be expected to prefer form- filling to form study, but until 18 October, it is an option that many punters may want to consider.
That is the closing date for submissions to the Gambling Commission’s consultation on the implementation of “affordability” checks for customers of online gambling sites. It is almost certainly the last chance for ordinary punters to make their views known on plans that could have major implications for how – or even if – they can pursue their entirely legal hobby in future.