It wasn't long ago that bookies were legally banned from enticing punters into shops with window advertisements. They couldn't even play a radio in the shop in case it encouraged people to dance!

Anything goes these days - which is dangerous for punters as it means the bookies have ample opportunity to tempt you into bets that are a complete waste of time. They're only offering sweets these days because competition is so fierce. That's why there are so many unusual and deeply unprofitable (for you) bets out there on every street corner and betting web site.

Most betting adverts are for football markets - young people seem less interested in horse racing and more interested in football, so bookies try to lure punters into the shop on a diet of banner headlines and football prices.