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Southampton based Junglist. Lover of football, F1 drum and bass and my family of course. Account primarily related to football index justice and redress!

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ZiDave FI
10 months
Football Index was a platform that was authorised & regulated by the Gambling Commission in 2015. The platform allowed consumers to purchase a “bet” for a 3 year period. The winnings were based on a scoring algorithm based on positive media stories & on pitch performance with
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@Zidave1
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3 years
@NoContextBrits Hardly found any crisps either!
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2 years
HOT OFF THE PRESS! I have just been told by @ElliePittTV that ITN at 7pm tonight are showing the feature on #footballindex on the main news tonight that we have been working on! Please watch, share, retweet and tag. Let's get as many tweets as possible!!
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ZiDave FI
3 years
#footballindex stuff coming up. 1) Begbies call this Thursday 2) Begbies due to release creditors report next week 3) Call with Leigh Day early to mid November 4) FI Action meeting with @GamRegGB & @andrewjonrhodes 5) Gathering further evidence - ongoing. Stay Strong Community!
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1 year
Right a #footballindex update from me. Yesterday I finally completed my letters to DCMS and FCA Complaints process. They have both confirmed receipt and now I wait to hear the outcome. The evidence of wrongdoing from the original licence decision through until, well today funnily
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3 years
Busy day yesterday with #footballindex stuff. FOI received from GC. Email to GC. Call with @Begbies and other various admin stuff. 11 months later and the fight goes on!
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ZiDave FI
2 years
It has been a pleasure to work with @ElliePittTV & @itvnews the last 6 months to get the coverage on #footballindex that victims deserve. So difficult to get the story across in a 15 minute feature but Ellie did amazingly well to get the message across. The amount of work
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ZiDave FI
9 months
I am delighted to confirm that I am discussing #footballindex with @SoniaPoulton on Wednesday 24th January at 7.40am! This won't be the last I promote this but please tune in and support where possible!!
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ZiDave FI
10 months
@carolvorders @LBC How do you get an interview on your show to share a story because I have one for you #footballindex
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ZiDave FI
2 years
#footballindex - an update. I have had quite a bit of personal stuff on the last 3 weeks so been doing my FI stuff but not really been updating: 1) I have written to both the FCA and GC complaining about their conduct relating to FI. They have both acknowledged receipt
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1 month
My immediate thoughts on the conclusion of the complaint process and the response from FRCC regarding #footballindex .
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ZiDave FI
2 years
Time for a monthly #footballindex update. Despite the lack of posts on Twitter @fi_action remain busy behind the scenes and FOIs continue to eventually be released despite the Gambling Commissions best efforts to hide the truth. These are still work in progress.
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2 years
So the Gambling Commission have always stated they never approved the "go to market" trading feature on #footballindex but a re-examination of the Sheehan Report and FOI documents suggests otherwise. A thread below:
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ZiDave FI
2 years
Loads going on behind the scenes with #footballindex with @fi_action - we had an update call with Begbies who will be preparing for the final court case to determine how the stake money (the pittance that is left) will be distributed. Whilst it is a court decision the creditor
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ZiDave FI
2 years
Right working pretty much full time on #footballindex stuff this week now we have a new Minister. Letters being sent. Other project going really well. More to be shared really soon. Keep the Faith!
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ZiDave FI
6 months
Tough Day. No magic wand. No magic money tree. We fight on! I know what I need to do next. I will tweet more tomorrow
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ZiDave FI
1 year
Right a #footballindex update without much tangible news but the last couple of weeks have been very positive in terms of progress. I will be in a position to give more information in the week before I go away on 19th July. But after a bit of a lull over Easter and Bank Holidays
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ZiDave FI
3 years
Busy day with #footballindex today. Letter sent to the Treasury. Don't try and fob me off. Introducing traders to TV production company. Revisited the Sheehan Report. Some interesting stuff to share with Leigh Day. Questions for the GC after our meeting with the rest of FI Action
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ZiDave FI
3 years
On the day that a coroner found that multiple state failures with regard to gambling regulation I joined 2 #footballindex customers who lost life changing sums of money who discussed the impact with their respective Conservative MPs @andrewjonrhodes
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ZiDave FI
3 years
So since October 2015 when #footballindex was "licenced" the FCA has levied fines of £1,213,717,777 and in the last 3 years the GC has also raised £80,595,377. A total of £1,294bn. 10% of that total would compensate customers and not burden the taxpayer.
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ZiDave FI
3 years
I discovered #footballindex in August 2018 and loved the concept and the community. My banking career was coming to an end due to a decade long battle with Chronic Fatigue caused by long hours and stress. This has caused a range of physical and mental symptoms and I decided to
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ZiDave FI
1 year
A slightly noisier update post #footballindex meeting #KTF
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@Zidave1
ZiDave FI
3 years
Lots of activity this week by the @fi_action Team. From meeting Labour MPs to requests for further information from relevant authorities and regulators the fight for #footballindex redress has had a positive start to the New Year, Thanks to @RuthCadbury for raising a question!
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ZiDave FI
1 year
Right back on the #footballindex journey for justice today with a zoom call at 11am and another tomorrow. Letters to be sent next week all leading up to the Parliamentary Debate on November 21st.
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ZiDave FI
1 year
#footballindex and @fi_action have had to deal with a lot of shit since March 2021 but for me to wake up to an incredible email from a leading Solicitor for free is the perfect start to the day! Perfect timing as well.
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ZiDave FI
1 month
So I have the final report from the FRCC responding to my complaint about @TheFCA handling of #footballindex and there is nothing in it that should prevent redress. It even recommends action that I suggested to @StuartAndrew 6 months ago regarding opinion as to whether it should
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ZiDave FI
1 year
I'm not going to lie this #footballindex legal review is taking it's toll on me. My head hurts and I feel stressed....but I now know what I need to do and how to do it. Only taken 2.5 years!
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ZiDave FI
1 year
Right earlier than I wanted to tweet about it but @mattzarb has helped me arrange a session on #footballindex in Parliament in the Autumn. It's a big opportunity for us and @fi_action will be using the time between now and November to make sure this session is as effective...
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ZiDave FI
9 months
So how did the #footballindex "Bohan Bounce" occur in January 2021? Was it increased sentiment with a new CEO and a promise to do things rather than talk about them? Of course not, it was good old market manipulation! So how was this able to happen?
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ZiDave FI
2 years
The strength of character, resolve and assistance the #footballindex community has shown over the last 18 months is a credit to us all. If regulators and government had demonstrated a fraction of this we wouldn't be in this mess. Thanks to all the accountants who got in touch!
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ZiDave FI
1 year
2 good calls about #footballindex last 2 days and great to see @spfootballindex too. @fi_action will be in touch soon regarding actions we will ask you to undertake with your MPs to maximise coverage of the Parliamentary Committee Hearing on 21st November. Keep following!!
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ZiDave FI
2 years
Right now depressing January is out of the way it's time for a #footballindex update! Loads has been going on behind the scenes as always. Slow but important progress has been made obtaining FOIs from Gambling Commission. Virtually every piece of info obtained helps build a case
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ZiDave FI
1 year
I think I have got the right information in the right order to seek a legal opinion on #footballindex so time to type it up & give someone else the headache now! Fingers Crossed
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ZiDave FI
9 months
@DCMS Why don't you talk to victims of #footballindex and put this absolute scandal right?
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ZiDave FI
7 months
Thanks to everyone who supported yesterdays tweet regarding the new @Greg_Wood_ article in @guardian_sport regarding #footballindex - I thought I would remind everyone about this story and the warnings @GamRegGB had about what would happen.
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3 years
If this is a genuine #footballindex review on Glassdoor and you have details on actively trading against traders accounts then please get in touch with @fi_action or I. Please retweet and get this viral.
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ZiDave FI
7 months
So on 30th April the rescheduled All Party Parliamentary Group into #footballindex has been arranged from 2.30pm to 4pm. I will be questioned. I have a volunteer who is an ex-customer who has been impacted. 2 Journalists have been invited and accepted and we await 1 or 2 more.
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ZiDave FI
1 month
After a 2 and a half year gap I have today written to the @hmtreasury & @TulipSiddiq in her role as EST regarding #footballindex and the final report from FRCC received this week. We are working on something to bring it to the attention of the wider MP community for next month
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ZiDave FI
7 months
Finally a court of law has dispelled the myth that COVID contributed to the collapse of #footballindex with this statement below. Thanks The Eagle for the spot. My next job is now to prove that this was not "a novel gambling product" @DCMS @StuartAndrew but a....
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ZiDave FI
1 month
Come on @TheFCA let's go to court and argue whether #footballindex was a regulated product. Your only defence is this was a sporting spread bet. Which you regulate anyway. Absolutely disgusting way to treat people you are supposed to protect!
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ZiDave FI
1 year
in May there has been a fair bit going on behind the scenes. I know the timescales are frustrating but look at other scandals such as Post Office and Woodford Fund. These things take time and it's not a lack of effort or competence by your @fi_action I assure you! Stay patient!!
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ZiDave FI
1 year
Time for a #footballindex update from me. Personally I've had a lot on since the last update and I'm not the only member of @fi_action in the same boat with Easter Holidays and multiple bank holidays etc
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ZiDave FI
3 years
Our #footballindex case is now at a stage where our efforts need to be directed at MPs due to the regulators failures. The GC for regulating it in the 1st place. Legislation then not allowing them to act properly. The FCA not acting for 22 months. The subsequent gaslighting
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ZiDave FI
3 years
So I met my Conservative MP yesterday to discuss #footballindex face to face and he was very understanding and liked the idea of regulatory fines providing recompense rather than a local taxpayer who is facing a cost of living crisis!
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ZiDave FI
1 month
#footballindex broken down into numbers. £124,254,610 stolen. Index linked that is £162,480,433. FCA fines since 2019 £1,479bn. So redress would cost less than 11% of fines raised since FCA should have taken action. Govt spending this year £1,226trn or £139m per hour.
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ZiDave FI
6 months
Fantastic work from an integral member of @fi_action
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🆕 #footballindex news 🎇 ➡️🧑‍⚖️Judge has ordered disclosure of all DCMS private emails with Sheehan QC relating to report into regulation of BetIndex ➡️⚖️Judge found public interest favoured disclosure of this information, believing FI users were entitled to see it 1/4
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ZiDave FI
3 years
So I've just had a DM from a #footballindex victim who has received a victim of crime call from his local police force and that they are investigating the allegations. Plus the police officer was a fellow customer. If you feel you are a victim then do raise with @actionfrauduk
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ZiDave FI
2 months
Holiday over. Back on #footballindex planning with @mattzarb to get this back in the public/MP eye this Autumn. Still waiting for a response from FRCC re FCA which is expected during holiday season. Hopefully tie up both these shortly & provide more info. Keep following!
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ZiDave FI
9 months
Please find a link to my own youtube where my pirate copy of my conversation with @SoniaPoulton on @tntradiolive regarding #footballindex can be found until the official video is uploaded. I assume this is ok as a temporary measure!
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ZiDave FI
8 months
So #LCF were operating a #ponzi @StuartAndrew and this product was unregulated. Redress was provided. #footballindex was regulated and the products sold are under the remit of @TheFCA so why 3 years later am I still awaiting an answer from @dcms - given up before the election?
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ZiDave FI
2 years
Right the bin lid is back at school so I can finish off some #footballindex stuff in the pipeline based on research and info @fi_action and I have obtained over the summer. #wefighton
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ZiDave FI
4 years
Just checking I haven't missed anything? @GamRegGB #footballindex
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ZiDave FI
3 years
So we know from @GamRegGB & @Begbies that #footballindex had £40m in cash in March 2020 when the pandemic struck. A year later they had £12m left. Calculating cashflows means they spent £45m of stake money on expenses. Not dividends. Expenses. All whilst being "investigated"
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ZiDave FI
11 months
An interim #footballindex update from me. I have exchanged emails with DCMS and have been promised a response to my letter in the 2nd half of January so hopefully just over a month now. FRCC may be longer but they are updating me on a monthly basis.
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ZiDave FI
8 months
I believe today marks 3 years to the day since the #footballindex announcement and the crash and demise of the platform. I can confirm that I have just responded to @DCMS proposing a solution to provide closure to the @fi_action campaign, at least under this present Government
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ZiDave FI
2 years
For those that missed the coverage of #footballindex on @itvnews it should be uploaded to YouTube later maybe with some extended bits too. There should be updates on the ITV Website too. This is just the beginning
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ZiDave FI
2 years
The positives from todays town hall debate on #footballindex shouldn't be diluted by the appalling inaccurate response from @HuddlestonNigel at the end who needs to look at @GamRegGB data to show that COVID had a positive impact on the profit that quarter.
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ZiDave FI
4 months
Right so I believe all of the relevant Ministers are in place who are relevant to #footballindex so I have commenced congratulating them & updating where I am with various stuff. FCA have delayed their response to FRCC again which I have flagged with MPs too.
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ZiDave FI
3 years
So whilst @TheFCA weren't bothering to protect consumers of #footballindex who believed that @GamRegGB regulation was worth something they were active with investigations that raised £568m for the treasury in 2021. #addresstheredress and compensate us due to regulatory failure!
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ZiDave FI
1 year
Right #footballindex followers will know I have waited over 11 months for a response from the FCA. It arrived yesterday. Normally I know immediately what my next action is when I get new info. I am still considering next steps with @fi_action & others so when I can update I will
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ZiDave FI
3 years
@OliverDowden & @andrewjonrhodes I appreciate you are busy so here is a 15 minute montage of #footballindex promises from the CEO at the time. Enjoy over a coffee this morning.
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ZiDave FI
2 years
@Royston_Smith @CPhilpOfficial @JohnGlenUK @LiamHalligan @LucyMPowell - I cannot make this any clearer that the Gambling Commission licenced a trading product outside of their remit and in conjunction with the FCA did nothing to protect consumers until the ponzi cash ran out.
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ZiDave FI
2 years
5 minutes research this morning @HuddlestonNigel has debunked your inaccurate response about why regulator fines and settlements cannot be used as #footballindex redress. If you are going to lie then at least make it a good one and a challenge for me!
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ZiDave FI
1 month
Don't forget that @fi_action are working on a project to bring #footballindex back onto the radar of existing MPs and the 100s of new MPs after the election. I will support any individual requests when and where I can but we will be rolling this out towards the end of October
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ZiDave FI
1 year
Writing a letter to the Gambling Minister with evidence not included in the Sheehan Report. It's a long letter which proves that the #footballindex report was a sham. It's also hard to remain calm & focused. What a joke the GC are. Why don't you retweet this and tag your MPs in!
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ZiDave FI
2 years
And this is why I keep doing what I am doing. The more I dig.... #footballindex #coverup #notfitforpurpose
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ZiDave FI
2 years
Right I've been a bit quiet on #footballindex the last couple of weeks for a variety of reasons and am conscious that I have DM's and emails that I have not responded to. Mojo back now so gonna get back to you all and get ahead of the game b4 new PM is elected. Fight continues!
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ZiDave FI
7 months
Date for your #footballindex diaries! Would love London based victims to meet, attend & support the session but conscious it is a work day!
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ZiDave FI
3 months
FRCC confirmed yesterday that FCA hadn't asked for an extension to the draft report in response to my #footballindex complaint so hopefully they will respond today (deadline) and I can share the final response regarding the FCA actions and mostly inactions soon.
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ZiDave FI
2 years
On behalf of @fi_action and I a big thank you to @LeighDay_Law for everything they have done over the last (nearly) 2 years. It is not their job to prosecute the Directors (unfortunately) but to assess the likelihood of a claim to recover assets from Directors to attempt to repay
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ZiDave FI
1 month
The wonderful @SoniaPoulton has invited me onto her show on Monday morning at 9.10am to talk #footballindex and the report into my complaint about @TheFCA more details to follow including how you can watch/listen in!
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ZiDave FI
10 months
I hope everyone has had a good Xmas. With January right around the corner here is what I have planned in the New Year. 1) DCMS have promised me a response to my complaint letter regarding the GC in the 2nd part of the month. 2) FRCC emailed me yesterday with my 28 day reminder..
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ZiDave FI
3 years
DMs are open. Use me in Zoom Meetings after Easter with MPs. I can provide letters and evidence for MPs. We are in the final straight now. We need to push for a further review, a select committee to get these issues further into the open and make a redress decision a no brainer!
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ZiDave FI
2 years
Don't forget Mike Bohan was there from the start. He created #footballindex he was CEO and announced the Q&A after instigating insolvency proceedings, lied to the VC that invested into Index Labs about Nasdaq, denied services to Betindex after asking for £1.3m to keep developing
@ElliePittTV
Ellie Pitt
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Tracked down Mike Bohan, CEO of Football Index when it went bust with £124m of customers’ money in open bets. They’re still waiting for answers about what happened. Full story here:
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ZiDave FI
2 years
738-124=614m left. Anyone else feel this would be a good source of funds to finally compensate #footballindex customers?
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ZiDave FI
3 years
So @DCMS are looking to unlock £880m for social purposes from dormant assets but don't think £124m of that to redress #footballindex customers who were failed by 2 government regulators is a good use of public funds.
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2 years
I've always thought April 2020 was the pivotal month for #footballindex which is weird as that is the month they held the largest cash balance. They had already commenced the spend on Hadron so were committed. So why did Bohan attempt to sell his house? Was he trying to disappear
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ZiDave FI
6 months
Before my interview tomorrow I am also catching up with @LizTwistMP and her team to discuss #footballindex in preparation for a Westminster Town Hall Debate arranged for 24th April which will be streamed or televised! Busy Busy!!
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ZiDave FI
3 years
There was over 12,000 GB users of #footballindex with over £1,000 in open bets when the platform collapsed. That's an average of 18 constituents per MP. Please spend 60 seconds of your time completing the template letter to raise awareness.
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ZiDave FI
3 years
So I can see a few of you have had the email from Leigh Day. It does appear disappointing on 1st read. That's how I felt after the call last week. However, we are at a stage in a journey. The email is therefore an update. Not positive Not negative.
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ZiDave FI
7 months
So I was due an update after 4 weeks from FRCC yesterday which didn't arrive. Maybe the delay in deciding whether @TheFCA lied to me about #footballindex is due to this email I sent them this week?
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ZiDave FI
3 years
A year to the morning since those #footballindex circuit breakers were mysteriously switched off....
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ZiDave FI
5 months
Loads going on over at #fiactiontowers with FOIs and letters being received. Using the next 6 weeks wisely to hit the ground running on 5th July when the new Government are in and get them up to speed with the scandal that is #footballindex
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ZiDave FI
2 years
6) I remain committed to the cause but depending on what happens this week to that idiot Truss and whether this leads to another change in cabinet will determine next steps. Hopefully I will receive responses to my letters to Ministers soon.
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ZiDave FI
9 months
Good use of time attending the #footballindex hearing today v HMRC although sad that Begbies have to fight to increase the pot by a measly 2% against the government effectively. Some useful bits of information for me to save for later when required.
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ZiDave FI
2 years
On gambling commission branded literature here is confirmation they knew about the #footballindex insider trading & manipulation of the product a year before the platform was suspended.
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ZiDave FI
2 months
I've had a few messages about an update so hear goes. 1) I will always update where I can immediately. I think I have proved that over the last 3 years. 2) We are working on a few things. FRCC emailed last week to confirm they are still working on the final report. Which is fine
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ZiDave FI
6 months
1st call of the day regarding #footballindex completed with @LizTwistMP who is continuing her support for the victims. This debate has been arranged and will be televised next week. It took us all by surprise how quickly it was requested and agreed so please please take...
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ZiDave FI
2 years
as well before the shit hit the fan. Cole sold up in August 2019 and has covered his tracks. Ciaran Rowan has got away scot free but he is as corrupt as the other 2. I am committed to finding out what happened despite the best efforts of regulators to cover their arses.
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ZiDave FI
1 year
It looks only the 2nd half of my post meeting video uploaded so here is the 1st half. Jeez the bags under my eyes. Didn't sleep well last night
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ZiDave FI
2 years
Another £800k of our #footballindex stakes paid in administration fees for Index Labs. Makes me sick what Cole, Bohan and Rowan have done.
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ZiDave FI
9 months
Biggest scandal to hit the "gambling" sector with 1000s of consumers losing £124.5m fleeced by #footballindex overseen by ineffective regulators = 6 week report and no consumers met. How to improve libraries? 9 months with 9 roundtable sessions. Priorities @DCMS @StuartAndrew
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ZiDave FI
2 months
We are lucky to have @mattzarb advising us. Not only does he give his time, experience and knowledge but has also backed @fi_action financially when there are costs to be paid. I wanted to publicly acknowledge this at this time. A little more patience is required please!
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ZiDave FI
3 years
Look who has been busy incorporating a new company?
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ZiDave FI
7 months
A massive thank you from me (I am sure you all agree) to @josephmdurso & @Greg_Wood_ & @SoniaPoulton for covering #footballindex this year. @ElliePittTV is still working on this with me behind the scenes and I continue to work with another major broadcaster to keep this visible!
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