Britain's betting giant Betfred announces mass store closures across the UK following the government's decision to increase gambling duties, putting hundreds of jobs at risk and sparking industry-wide concerns.
The Football Association has come down hard on 21 non-league clubs after uncovering widespread illegal betting activities, issuing unprecedented fines that have sent shockwaves through English football.
Shocking armed carjacking in Melbourne's eastern suburbs leaves victim traumatised after being threatened with a firearm and forced from his vehicle in brazen daylight attack.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 draw date has been officially announced, setting the stage for the biggest football tournament in history featuring 48 teams across North America.
As physical disruptions of women's sporting events decline, a more insidious threat emerges: betting companies now accepting wagers on female athletes' menstrual cycles and intimate health data.
Groundbreaking research reveals menstrual cycles significantly impact WNBA player performance, creating new betting market dynamics and raising ethical questions in women's sports.
The tiny island nation of Cape Verde has defied all odds, booking their place at the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic victory over Cameroon, while Eswatini's fairytale run came to an end.
FIFA announces December 2025 for the highly anticipated 2026 World Cup draw in Vancouver, setting the stage for the expanded 48-team tournament across North America.
Thousands were forced to evacuate the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre after a fire alarm triggered emergency protocols, disrupting a significant business gathering and prompting a swift emergency response.
The Nobel Peace Prize faces unprecedented scrutiny as cryptocurrency prediction platform Polymarket attracts massive betting activity, raising ethical concerns about gambling on global peace efforts.
An explosive investigation reveals how fixed-odds betting terminals shops are incentivising staff with bonuses tied directly to how much money gamblers lose in their establishments.
A tiny Melbourne bar with just 18 seats has beaten elite competitors to be named the best in Australasia and 19th globally in prestigious World's 50 Best Bars list.
Macarthur Bulls captain Ulises Dávila faces serious charges after admitting involvement in an A-League betting conspiracy that has rocked Australian football.
The NCAA has overturned its controversial ban on sports betting partnerships, allowing college athletes to sign sponsorship deals with gambling companies in a landmark decision that's dividing the sports world.
A landmark High Court case against betting giant Betfair may fundamentally reshape how gambling companies operate across Britain, with potentially seismic implications for the entire industry.
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A professional assistant referee has been suspended from football after admitting to placing hundreds of bets on games, including those he was officiating, in a major integrity breach.
Donald Trump makes unprecedented move to secure premium 2026 World Cup tickets amid ongoing criminal cases, raising questions about FIFA's allocation process and political influence in football.
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Australian footballers Kearyn Baccus and Clayton Lewis have been handed their fate by a UK court for their roles in a deliberate yellow card betting scheme during a 2023 National League match. Discover the full details of the sentencing and the scandal th
Two former A-League players have been spared criminal convictions after confessing to deliberately receiving yellow cards in exchange for £10,000 payments as part of an international betting syndicate operation.
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An investigation reveals how unregulated gambling platforms are exploiting UK punters, with victims losing life-changing sums and having little legal recourse.