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Australia's £15bn Gambling Addiction Crisis Exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals Australia's severe gambling crisis, with adults losing a staggering £15 billion annually. Discover the human stories behind the statistics and the urgent calls for reform.

Gambling addict's £70k loss left family on £40 a week

A UK father's life spiralled into chaos as a secret gambling addiction consumed £70,000, forcing his family to survive on just £40 a week. His powerful story is a stark warning about the hidden dangers of online betting.

Fan Denied £70k Prize Over Brother's AFL Link

An Australian Rules Football fan has been stripped of a massive £70,000 betting win after it was revealed his brother plays for the Sydney Swans, in a dramatic ruling that has sparked outrage.

Ohtani Interpreter in Gambling Scandal Echoing Pete Rose

Exclusive: The interpreter for baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani is embroiled in a major betting controversy with a California bookmaker, drawing shocking parallels to the infamous Pete Rose scandal that has sent shockwaves through the MLB world.

Labour aide quits in election betting scandal

Labour Party campaign aide Nick 'Pandit' Mason steps down amid investigation into betting on the timing of the General Election, as the gambling scandal rocks Westminster.

Khawaja: Labor Too Slow Banning Gambling Ads to Protect Children

Australian cricket star Usman Khawaja launches a scathing attack on the Albanese government for its delayed implementation of a promised gambling advertising ban, warning that children are being exposed to harmful content while politicians drag their feet

UK Poker Sites Face Major Regulatory Crackdown

Exclusive: The UK gambling landscape is set for its biggest shake-up in years. Discover how new government regulations will impact online poker sites, enforce stricter affordability checks, and what it means for players across the nation.

UK weighs new tax on gambling industry

As the UK government considers imposing a new tax on the gambling industry, experts debate the potential social and economic impacts. Will it curb addiction or harm businesses?

Gambling industry faces overdue reckoning

The gambling industry's dark side can no longer be ignored. With soaring profits and rising addiction rates, it's time for stricter regulation and accountability.

Gordon Brown: Tax betting firms to fund NHS

Former PM Gordon Brown urges the government to impose a new tax on betting companies to support the NHS and social care services, calling it a 'win-win' solution.

Vegas gambler faces death penalty in murder case

A high-stakes gambler known as 'Manny' could face the death penalty after a brutal murder in Las Vegas. The case has gripped the city, revealing dark undercurrents of crime and justice.

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