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Notorious Cosa Nostra kingpin Settimo Mineo, 70, apprehended in spectacular Sicilian operation ending his two-decade fugitive status. The 'dangerous' mobster was found hiding in plain sight while running a jewellery shop.
Italian police uncover shocking corruption plot involving Lazio ultras brothers attempting to infiltrate Winter Olympics through mafia-style intimidation and coercion tactics against nightclub owner.
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.
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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.
Prosecutors abruptly drop death penalty against alleged mafia associate Luigi Mangione in high-profile Tampa murder case, citing lack of evidence. Former AG Pam Bondi and NY Mayor Eric Adams involved.
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