James Lovell @JamesJohnLovell Twitter profile

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

You’d spend roughly £140 if you bought the @RacingPost everyday for a month - the proposed level of gambling affordability checks in the upcoming review are £100 per month - it’s a funny old world we live in

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

If you're going to @Ascot this week, have a bet with the books. Give them some stick if you back a winner and appreciate that the money is going to an independent business if you don't. They're a big part of the raceday experience and they'll appreciate your custom

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Lovell's top ten tips for betting with the racecourse bookmakers at Cheltenham 🏇🏇🧵 1. Stand in front and as close to your chosen bookies joint - sure it blocks trade but people love a queue

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 months

16 years ago to the day my old man left for the betting ring in the sky He became a bookie after a bad night at the Cardiff Arms Park Dog track - on the way home the bookie he lost all his money to was buying everyone drinks in the pub (he didn’t have enough to buy his own)

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

2morrow is 14 years since my dad passed away, a pioneer of the betting industry (1st to bring computerised betting to the ring and the 1st to open a 2 in 1 betting shop and exchange trading room) A 🧵to thank gambling for our relationship how he used it to teach me life lessons

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Dai Gibbs- Makes a living fixing pool tables in the working man clubs of Wales, trains horses on the common near Ynysybwl, cries every time he trains a winner, he’s the epitome of what grass roots sport should be about. #thewelshwillie

Darryl Phillips

@W30BET

2 years

@PointingDC @WadebridgeP2P @Bradleygibbs1 Here he is the welsh Willy Mullins #DaiGibbs

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

🚨I’m pleased to announce the rebranding and upscaling of John Lovell racing.. to be launched later this year.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🐎🏉⚽️ The vision is to become Wales’ online bookmaker - a responsible family business that engages, promotes and gives back to Welsh sport.

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

£31 to get into Windsor on Monday. The current pricing structure at ARC run racecourses is unsustainable. The company's balance sheet shows over £58 million in funds and assets. It owes racing a duty of care.

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Student race day @Chepstow_Racing think i’d make more if I was selling bra’s and socks than I will taking bets.

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

My latest blog about on-course bookmaking & what we can and can’t do to help ourselves with falling racecourse attendance. Let me know what you think, where I’m wrong and what you’d do if it was your business Re-tweets appreciated 👇🏻

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Everyone catered for @FfosLasRC they’ve even got urinals for the jockeys

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

1 year

They might not be your bag but student days are a huge success for the racecourses and 100% a good entry point for future fans of the sport Christ, there’s some sights though 😳

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

8 months

As a small business born from the betting ring to be able to sponsor a race like this is a dream come true &…it was won by a jockey I’ve seen slog it out in the muddy p2p fields of 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿on a weekend when all of Welsh racing got behind the jump jockeys derby for such a great cause

Sky Sports Racing

@SkySportsRacing

8 months

Fantastic finish! Nemean Lion sees off Anyharminasking to win the DragonBet Welsh Champion Hurdle at @FfosLasRC for @beaubai and Richard Patrick…

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Just to be clear we operate a strict no under 18’s betting policy and for those wondering about the kids having a favourite bookie…. I’ve got a favourite supermodel, it doesn’t mean I’m getting laid.

Adrenalize Fitness HQ

@RickySrivLFC

2 years

Had a top top day out at the Bonvilston point to point. Wishing James @JamesJohnLovell and Dave all the best with their new venture Dragonbet. Had a good day today, 3/3 races won. dragonbet is my lucky bookies and the kids fav too ❤️

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

When racecourse say that prices don’t matter £70 for the premier enclosure and it’s dead, £30 for the grandstand and it’s bouncing

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Think I’m going to buy a racehorse, not to race but it’ll be cheaper to ride it to the track than filling the car up with petrol

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Its not exactly full of Christmas cheer but thanks @RacingPost for allowing me to express some views

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

My thoughts on racings latest marketing drive Re-tweets appreciated as always. Diolch yn fawr

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Ready for action 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 ⁦ @Ascot ⁩

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Exactly 5 years to the day since he rode his first winner in a point to point field in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @BenJone04644251 rides the Galloping bear to victory in the @haydockraces grand National trial

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

It was a pleasure to present the John Lovell memorial trophy to Mr Bromley & the Rowleys after their horse Valtor won the big race today

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 months

My very first memory is being stood in front of the old man’s pitch in the @Chepstow_Racing betting ring as a 5 year old so it was a proper honour to sponsor the full card there 35 years or so later Huge thanks to @racingwithhanna for all the help on the @DragonBetWales socials

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Getting ready to get back, a few words about being a bookie and what it means. Feel free to comment, share and tell me what you like most about a day at the races

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Nadolig Llawen from Cardiff, have a lovely Christmas and hopefully I’ll see a few of you on a racetrack soon 🎄🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

It’s the John Lovell memorial race on Sunday at what looks likely to be the last ever meeting at the historic Bonvilston racetrack. I’d love to see a few of you there supporting it. I’ll throw in a free £5 bet at the meeting for any likes and re-tweets

Point to Point Wales

@pro_wales

2 years

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

7 months

Pretty sure he’s posted up his accent for the BBC here but lovely to see this

Kroenke_Out1

@Kroenke_out1

7 months

The late John Lovell the man who introduced computers to the racetrack also the first man to open an exchange shop as well what a legend now @DragonBetWales carried on by James and David Lovell

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

1 year

I never thought I’d witness a meal when @TVaughanRacing is second best in the talking stakes. Complete whirlwind of a lunch with a colossal character in @TheDogHarry Great fun and great company

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Don’t come racing in Wales the courses are awful, the people are horrible, the jockeys can’t ride and the trainers can’t train 😉 🐎 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Must be another admin error @WorcesterRaces £26 cheapest ticket for a track with just about the worst facilities in the country during the Easter holidays. A day @ the races is the entry point for future fans of the sport as opposed to just gamblers. Racing deserves more

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

7 months

So glad to see The Valley back and thriving today, learnt some harsh lessons in bookmaking here as a youngster The old man would have loved it

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

First run out under the DragonBet trading name @Ascot today. Come say hello if you’re there and pob lwc wherever and whatever you’re punting today 🐎🏇

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

The days before health and safety… Red Rum and my old man on the opening day of his City Road betting shop

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

What’s not represented in these debates is how gambling can also be life enhancing Relationships I had my father & most of my social circles all centre around it and the life experiences that come with I’d never deny the harms/dangers but to just label it as vice is untrue

Gambling Related Harm APPG

@GRHAPPG

2 years

Watch our Chair, @carolynharris24 , and Vice-Chairs @ronniecowan and @MPIainDS speak in today's Westminster Hall Debate on gambling related harm👇

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Hope this helps. Please do support the books next week we've had a tough time of it business wise and they are part of the raceday colour. Make sure you give them a rub down when you do bet a winner and I'm sure they'll be happy to give one back. Pob Lwc

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

It’s the first time in my lifetime I’m going to Cheltenham as a punter tomorrow I’ve had some great days on the pitch and memories that will last forever. 🤞🏻things go to plan and I’ll be buying back in soon

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Back on track, big action and bad hair cuts. Here’s what happened at Chepstow today

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

It turns out Mark Drakeford was right.. Chepstow would have been extremely dangerous for my health today... 4 Welsh winners I'd have done my b****ks in

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

I’m sponsoring a fence at the Glamorgan p2p - the track is a few miles outside Cardiff. If anyone would like the chance to experience a 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 p2p give this a re-tweet and follow. I’ll choose a random winner Sunday night (preferably someone who hasn’t experienced pointing before)

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Todays rails bookies @Chepstow_Racing have turned their boards pink in support of Brain Tumour research. Have a good day and pwb lwc if you’re having a bet 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🐎🐎

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Chepstow report -Crowd thin -Biggest bets £200 @ 2/1 x2 (won), £400 @ 9/2 (lost), £200 @ 11/2 (lost) -Finished the day with a minimal profit Not the most exciting of afternoons but it beats an office job. Newbury for the Lockinge on Saturday next outing- see you there🐎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🐎

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

1 year

Punchestown ➡️ Chepstow ➡️ Point to Point for this bookie Punchestown ➡️ Southwell ➡️ Sandown for this Jockey @jacktudor9 #ThisRacingLife

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Bonvilston report -good, friendly & enthusiastic crowd -over 50% more turnover than at ascot yesterday -showed a healthy-ish profit despite iffy results A wonderful day in the ☀️ You can keep your Festivals and Royal meetings- a point to point is good for the soul 🐎🏇🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Racecourses seriously need to look at their pricing policy for meetings like this. The current model is broken and it's doing the sport a disservice

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

This is by far the calmest, most measured, sensible and balanced discussion I’ve heard re gambling and peoples spending in the whole build up to the coming review

Claire Fox

@Fox_Claire

2 years

Earlier this evening, I made the point that, despite gambling being tragically harmful for a small minority, we should be wary of allowing the state to paternalistically interfere in how adults choose to spend their money and use their leisure time... 1/2

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

As a proud Welshman who’s grown up around Bookmaking and Racing having the chance to sponsor a race like the Welsh Champion Hurdle along with my brother is a honour I never thought would be possible Special thnx to @Graham_Thomas for ✍️ this on the blog

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

What’s the opposite of the best turned out? @MCYeeehaaa

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Goodwood report -Sold out crowd, good business -Biggest Bets 2x £1000 @ 1/1 (beat) £500 @ 1/1 (beat) £300 @ 3/1 (won) £300 @ 10/3 (won) -Started badly and finishing strongly to show a tidy + Lots of ppl without socks on and more without bras 😳 Chepstow next see you there

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

It’s the Dunraven Bowl @Chepstow_Racing tonight - always my favourite race of the year (well apart from the time I did my absolutes when Pink eye Pedro won it) The happiest day on track I’ve ever had was when my brothers horse won the race in back 2010 trained by @TVaughanRacing

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

The aim of DragonBet is to support, promote and give back to Welsh sport so we’re delighted to announce our first sponsorship deal with @alan_johns1 He looks very handsome in his new strides I’m sure you’ll all agree and his #onlyfans account will be up and running soon

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

1 year

Happy New Year to all the punters & cream cookies out there 🐎 It’s been a big year for myself & @DaiLovell and the support you’ve given has been really moving. A big diolch from @DragonBetWales . Pob lwc & we’ll see you on a racecourse somewhere in 2023 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

5. If you have an each way bet only pay what you should. £2.50 each way costs £2.50 don't let the robbing buggers tell you otherwise

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

The first run out DragonBet @Chepstow_Racing

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Last day on track 2021. Thanks to all who’ve had a bet over the year. Win or lose I hope you’ve enjoyed it and you were treated well. We go again @CheltenhamRaces tomorrow. 🐎🐎🐎

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Ffos Las Report • Sightseeing crowd & poor business • Biggest bet £100 @ 4/1 • Lowest turnover meeting I’ve been to this year (I used to take more at school) On the plus side - Showed a small profit and it’s always nice to be down West in the ☀️ Chepstow on Thurs next

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

I’m at @FfosLasRC for the first point to point of the Welsh season The bookies were given the choice to go inside or stay outside…. They opted to stay out 🤯 #togetherstronger

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Just wanted to say a big Diolch for all the phone calls, messages and well wishes regarding Dragon bet. We’ve still got some way to go and a lot of learning ahead but I can’t wait to get stuck in

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Thanks to @thetimes for giving me a little space in the Cheltenham pullout today

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Nice to be joined by racing’s no.1 roving reporter and I’m even more glad to report that he’s in sensible trousers @SimonNott

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Ffos las Report •Smallish Crowd •Dreadful business •Biggest Bets.. £200 @ 15/8(beat) £200 @ 2/1 (beat) £100 ew @ 7/1 (won) The lowest turnover meeting I’ve ever been too. Still it beats being in the house I guess. @Ascot Saturday is the next outing

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

With lots of racecourses holding ladies days at the moment I thought I’d share the Best and Worst 5 parts of working them as an On-Course Bookie A 🧵 👇🏻 Best.. 1. There’s a sense of occasion ppl make an effort in the way they dress & are there to make the most of the day

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

1 year

It’s been a real honour to address members of the Senedd about the strength of Welsh Racing alongside having the opportunity to discuss some of the issues faced by bookmakers in the current economic climate with @PhilBell25 @JackB247 @JamesStevens180 @williams_lorcan & Kevin Hire

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

7 years

I'm unable to put into words how proud I am of @slovell123 officially becoming a doctor today it would have meant the world to my father

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Really looking forward to this- I think it paid for the year or two I had in private school before a lucky 15 sent me back to a comprehensive 😀

BBC Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@BBCWales

2 years

In 1990, a dairy farmer enters his horse Norton’s Coin into the Cheltenham Gold Cup – by mistake. The result would go down in history! 🆕 Legends of Welsh Sport: Norton's Coin 📺 Wednesday, 9.30pm - BBC One Wales

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Bookies 👁 view @FfosLasRC

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Very kind of @WalesOnline to publish a few thoughts of mine in the Western mail the other day

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Why mid week matters, butterfly’s and why those that profit should care…

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Nathan Rahman just rode in the 2.20 @Sandownpark and is due to ride in the grand Military gold cup at 3.30 later today - He's a British Asian from a Cardiff council estate and you can read more about him and his passion for racing here..

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Wales has a host of very good jump jockeys at the moment but @jacktudor9 and especially @Sean_Bowen_ are exceptional. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏇🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

A 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 winner on the biggest stage of all. What a trainer and horse made of Iron. Llongyfarchiadau @EWilliamsRacing

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

3 years

Absence makes the heart grow fonder… my blog from yesterday’s point to point #gopointing

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

It’s been a pleasure to chat to head of the Gambling Commission @andrewjonrhodes about the current state of the on-course market. It’s clear he understands it’s nuances and sees bookmakers as a valuable part of the race day experience

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

4. Ask which one Frankie is riding

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

I'm proud to still be betting under his name and I've a new project planned that will hopefully carry forward his legacy for a long time to come but more of that another time.

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Good evening Twitter… Ben has always been an inspiration and he gave us the confidence and kick up the a*se we needed to get going with @DragonBetWales . Thank you @BenStarSports

Ben Keith

@BenStarSports

2 years

Great fun having dinner with James & David Lovell this evening at Scotts and only wish them the very best of luck with their new venture @DragonBetWales . Great to see people having a go. #godlovesatrier

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Gambling is in our DNA Here’s what I’ve got to say about it👇🏻 I’d love to you hear your thoughts and re-tweets appreciated as always

To Wage-err is Human — James Lovell - Bookmaker

One of the most common responses when I tell people that I’m a bookie is “You won’t get rich off me, I never gamble.“ (The truth is it’s not my sole aim to get rich off the people who do, but I am...

www.johnlovellbookmaker.com

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

It’s a genuine honour to have been asked by @StarSports_Bet and @BenStarSports to take part in the #bettingpeople series. I was nervous, my tie is wonky & I’d also buy the spread on the amount of times I mentioned the word education during the interview. Hope you enjoy

Star Sports Bookmakers

@StarSports_Bet

2 years

🎥 | JAMES LOVELL #BettingPeople 🆕 PART 1/2: On-course bookmaker @JamesJohnLovell speaks to @SimonNott about his background and the innovations his father brought to the game:

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Goodwood mini report -decent crowd -only one bet of note (£400 @ 11/2 on a winner) but lots of £50’s and £100’s meant a decent ave stake per bet -good business and a winning day “Give me Goodwood on a summers day and you can forget the rest of the world”

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Lydstep point to point today 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🐎

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

On course bookies are small family run businesses. Licensed & taxed, specialising in one of the least dangerous forms of gambling- long cooling off periods, experienced staff who know the signs of problem gambling, human interaction and a social environment Why exclude?

Neil Richard Davies

@neiltonpentre

2 years

Welsh on course bookies getting raw deal again from @WelshGovernment @PrifWeinidog Stopped from working again @FfosLasRC @Chepstow_Racing this week again.Understand there is a Covid pandemic but surely if you stop people earning a living then they should receive financial support

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

A few lessons in bookmaking learnt today- read about it here 👇🏻

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

£18 not £31 admission to @WindsorRaces on Monday for the season opener the original advertised price has been stated as an administration error

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

If I lose today I’ll be having a strong word with myself

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

21 days

🚨 DragonBet - New Signing 🚨 📝 We are delighted to announce the temporary (one race) new signing of @CelebrantDave66 from @AKBets for a fee we can’t disclose (or really afford)

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Todays @Chepstow_Racing rails Bookmakers ready for action

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Ready for action @FfosLasRC

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Leicester mini report - Big crowd & plenty of bets - Larger stakes fielded were £400 @ 7/4 (loser) £2000 @ 8/11 (loser) and £600 @ 4/6 (loser) - Nice profit as you might have guessed from the above One observation - People really couldn’t care less about St George’s day

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Royal Ffos Lascot report -Decent punter to bookie ratio -Biggest bets.. £500 @ 1/1 (beat) £300 @ 10/3 (beat) £250 @ 7/2 (beat) £300 @ 5/2 (beat) £500 @ 4/5 (won) One of those rare nights where things seem to fall right and we had results in the races where we held the most.

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

My Student day ⁦⁦ @Chepstow_Racing ⁩ blog. Re-tweets always appreciated

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Proud to stand with my brawd in the betting ring. Follow @DragonBetWales for news of our upcoming launch, offers and everything else we’ve got going on

DragonBet

@DragonBetWales

2 years

Double trouble today as our founders enjoy the West Wales sunshine #westisbest #ffoslas #betting #horseracing

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Chepstow report -Crowd minimal -Biggest bets were £300 @ 10/3 (winner) £400 @ 7/4 (winner) £200 @ 5/1 winner - lost on 6 races won on 1 The recovery mission starts @Goodwood_Races 2morrow & If anyone would like to send me some £ so I can buy a racing post I’d be grateful

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

What a Jockey, what a trainer and what a family. Llongyfarchiadau @Sean_Bowen_ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏇

ITV Racing

@itvracing

2 years

"To do it for your family is just different" 🥲 @Sean_Bowen_ is fighting back tears after his win on Mac Tottie in the Randox Topham Handicap Chase #ITVRacing | #GrandNational

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

1 year

Not sure we’re that fine and certainly not that young but we are over the moon to be sponsoring on Saturday.

Chepstow Racecourse

@Chepstow_Racing

1 year

A big thank you to these fine young gentlemen David and James Lovell from @DragonBetWales - they have sponsored our Grand National Party Race Day this Saturday 15th April - tickets available here -

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Ffos las mini report • windier than a bag of bumholes • small & friendly crowd • biggest losing bet £2600-400 • biggest winning bet £1000-200 • 11/10 on the board & got told they didn’t want any of my fancy city prices so laid £10 @ 1/1 (beat) Decent winning day 🐎

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Ascot Report • Ok Crowd • Biggest bets £300 @ 10/3 (won) £400 @ 11/8 (beat) £150 ew @ 10/1 (beat) £200 @ 9/2 (beat) £600 @ 5/2 (beat) • Got yesterday’s back and a bit on top 🎺 It’s always a privilege to work at Ascot. @FfosLasRC next for @DragonBetWales on Monday 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🐎

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Latest blog. Feel free to share comment and re-act

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

3 years

My first ever blog so be kind…..West is Best (Welsh Champion Hurdle day @Ffos Las) via @wordpressdotcom @TVaughanRacing @CWilliamsRacing @FfosLasRC @PhilBell25

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

A little later than planned - how the Big Welsh Racing Weekend went for a Welsh Bookie Proper Punters Cashless Disaster Personal Pride It's all there👇 Re-tweets appreciated

Get your Jumpers on Proper Racing is back — James Lovell - Bookmaker

Just over a week ago Chepstow saw the return of the NH season and the Jump Season Opener across the Big Welsh Racing weekend.

www.johnlovellbookmaker.com

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

2 years

Ffos Las Report -Good crowd considering it was a re-arranged meeting -Biggest bets (there weren’t many) £200 @ 10/3 won £200 @ 3/1 (beat) £500 @ 1/1 (beat) -Great results and a winning night They might be right when they say God was a bookie (and maybe a Welsh one)🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🐎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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James Lovell

@JamesJohnLovell

3 years

A Bookies Eye View - Betting during the Paddy Power Chase @CheltenhamRaces

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