BEN’S BLOG: ‘Do you have what it takes?’

[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hat do you do, if you don’t have the patience or skill, to build a bookmakers organically, as you learn the game, and earn the money, and right, to be a big player?

You write out a cheque.

The merger, merry-go-round, keeps spinning, and the next ‎Firms to sell out, look to be Ladbrokes Coral and Tabcorp (SEE STORY).

Do you remember, when those in our industry, were loyal to their brand, and wanted to grow an independent business, with character and flair? Yep, well, they are just memories now. The race to, simply buy world domination, is on, and those growing their own businesses, at a natural pace, will be left feeling rather small.

TAKE THE POSITIVE though; these Firms are run by individuals, with little or no betting experience. They HAVE to buy, to move forward. If YOU have what it takes, then just possibly, they will have to buy YOU out…FOR A HUGE SUM OF MONEY.

In other news:

Golden Pie, 188 Lavender Hill, Clapham, SW11 5TQ WEB SITE. Pie and mash + Jellied Eels + Apple-Pie + Tea = £12. What more do you actually want in life? It’s hard to find Pie and Mash in London now, and such traditional eateries, in our culture, should be supported. They also know how to serve Apple Pie, and that is with PIPING HOT custard. OLD-SKOOL. 7

Over and out, B x