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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Greg Wood

Talking Horses: Online punters should beware devil in the detail

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Online betting companies offer incentives to attract new customers, but many fail to make clear the level of protection their money has. Photograph: Andrew Paterson/Alamy

Some punters will have been crossing off the days to this year’s Cheltenham Festival in March since the morning after the last one but, for many, Trials Day at the track on Saturday will be when the final countdown begins.

It will not be just the backers for whom the excitement and anticipation is starting to build either. For online betting operators, Festival week is the biggest of the racing year when it comes to attracting new customers.

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