What is gubbing?

Gubbing is a term used in the betting world to describe the restriction or blocking of an account by a bookmaker due to suspected use of arbitrage betting (arbing), bonus hunting or other strategies considered unfair or undesirable by the bookmaker.

What gubbing involves:

1. Reduction of betting limits:

   • The bookmaker limits the maximum amount that a user can bet. For example, instead of 1.000 euros, the user may be allowed to bet only 1 euro.

2. Bonus blocking:

   • The user loses the opportunity to participate in promotions, receive free bets or other bonuses.

3. Withdrawal restrictions:

   • The bookmaker may delay the withdrawal process by requesting additional documents for verification.

4. Account closure:

   • In extreme cases, the bookmaker may completely block the user's account.

Reasons for gubbing:

1. Arbitrage betting:

   • When the user places bets on opposite outcomes with different bookmakers to guarantee a profit.

2. Bonus hunting:

   • Taking advantage of bonuses without placing regular bets with real money.

3. Consistent winnings:

   • If a user wins regularly, this may attract the attention of the bookmaker's security team.

4. Suspicious behavior:

   • For example, frequent and high-value bets, unusual betting patterns or the use of bots.