[thechat] This crazy world

[Martin Burns]

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On 31 May 2004, at 22:55, deacon wrote:

> On 31 May 2004 at 19:49, Martin Burns wrote:
>> I should point out that in UK law (both English and Scots), contracts
>> related to gambling are considered non-enforceable.
>
> Dick Francis novels suggest that there's gambling over there on horse
> races. If you place a bet on the winning horse, the track can simply
> laugh at you and refuse to pay?

Yes it can, however...

> I'd think that would lead to a rise of arson and personal injury crime.

And more importantly for the bookies, loss of future business through 
loss of reputation.

It almost never happens.

Cheers
Martin
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