From ‘Bluey’ to ‘Jonny Wallop’, my time in betting shops shows me bookies and their people are a vital community asset

From ‘Bluey’ to ‘Jonny Wallop’, my time in betting shops shows me bookies and their people are a vital community asset

WALK down any high street and you’ll spot one of Britain’s greatest inventions. Glowing blue, green or red, they are the beating heart of towns and cities all over the land. The humble betting shop. There are still 6,000 of them doing business every day — a testament to their place in British life in… Creator – [#item_custom_dc:creator]

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