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Offshore Bookies Exploit Vulnerable UK Gamblers
The tragic story of Ollie Long exposes how illicit offshore gambling sites target vulnerable Britons trying to quit. As the hidden market booms, calls grow for urgent government action.
Betfair and Paddy Power pay £2m Gambling Commission fine
Betfair and Paddy Power have agreed a £2m settlement with the Gambling Commission after failing to protect vulnerable users, including one who bet £20,000 in under eight hours. Read the full investigation details.
Bet365 accounts sold for thousands in secret gambling world
A secretive world of professional gambling sees betting accounts traded for huge sums as players evade bookmaker restrictions. Exclusive insight into the 'wild west' shadow industry.
NSW bans 24/7 poker machines after 4am
Over 670 NSW pokies venues lose 24/7 gambling exemptions as government acts on research showing heightened harm after midnight. Read the full story.
Online Gambling Tax Rises to 40% in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces major increases to online gambling taxes, targeting games with the 'highest levels of harm'. Discover the full financial impact.
UK Online Gambling Tax Doubles in Budget Shake-up
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces near-doubling of remote gaming duty to 40%, hitting online casinos and bookmakers. Discover how this impacts the industry and Treasury coffers.
Online betting firms face £1bn tax hike in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a major tax increase on online gambling firms, doubling the duty to 40% from April. Discover the full impact on the industry and problem gambling.
UK gambling firms win £1bn extra from punters
UK gambling industry winnings hit £12.6bn, with online casino revenue soaring 55% since pandemic. Campaigners demand tax increases as firms lobby Treasury.
UK Gambling Revenue Hits £16.8bn, Up 7.3%
UK gambling revenue reached £16.8bn in the year to March, a 7.3% rise driven by online betting. As the Chancellor considers a tax hike, discover the full industry breakdown.
MLB to proceed with current betting regulations
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred states the league is prepared to continue under existing betting rules following new restrictions on prop bets. Discover the details and implications.
Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in gambling case
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in federal court over alleged $7 million illegal gambling scheme. Read the latest developments.
Gambling firms spent £2bn on ads amid tax debate
British gambling companies spent £2bn on advertising last year, exceeding tax revenues and sparking calls for Chancellor Rachel Reeves to increase gambling duties in the upcoming budget.
NCAA reverses gambling ban after NBA scandal
The NCAA has overturned its ban on college athletes betting on professional sports following an NBA mafia-linked gambling scandal. Discover how Division-I schools voted.
New Jersey iGaming Revenue Hits Record $260m
New Jersey's gambling market surges 22.3% year-on-year, with iGaming leading an unprecedented revenue boom. Discover the record-breaking figures.
Australia delays gambling ad ban decision amid pressure
Crossbenchers urge Albanese government to implement full gambling advertising ban as decision faces further delays. Read the latest developments on this critical policy.
MLB to comply with Senate gambling investigation
Major League Baseball pledges full cooperation with a US Senate committee's request for documents on gambling probes. Commissioner Rob Manfred announces new $200 betting caps on individual pitches.
Ohio Supports MLB's New $200 Prop Bet Limits
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine endorses MLB's new $200 limit on micro-prop bets, halting state regulation after a Cleveland Guardians gambling scandal. Read the full story.
Online Gambling Boom: Risks and Safeguards Explained
As online gambling surges, 14% of US adults now bet on sports. Learn the risks, warning signs of addiction, and how to use responsible gambling tools to protect your finances.
Thailand extradites Chinese gambling suspect to China
Thailand extradites a Chinese man accused of running over 200 illegal online gambling sites. The move signals a major step in a joint crackdown on cybercrime and scam centres in Southeast Asia.
MPs urge gambling tax hike despite industry warnings
Cross-party committee challenges Treasury to increase betting levy despite industry claims it would harm jobs and investment, arguing current rates fail to reflect societal costs.
Ex-NBA Star Damon Jones in Court Over Gambling Charges
Ex-Cleveland Cavaliers guard Damon Jones appears for arraignment on serious gambling charges that could carry up to 10 years imprisonment, as sports betting controversy rocks basketball world.
Gambling tax could rescue 75,000 children from poverty
Exclusive analysis reveals how redirecting gambling levy funds could transform lives amid Britain's growing poverty crisis, as benefit caps push families to breaking point.
Melbourne Cup Betting Defies Economic Pressures
Despite cost-of-living pressures and growing ethical concerns, Australians continue to embrace Melbourne Cup betting traditions, with the 'race that stops a nation' showing remarkable resilience in the gambling market.
Drake loses $675K betting on Ohtani to Blue Jays
Canadian superstar Drake's massive $675,000 bet on Shohei Ohtani backfires as baseball phenom joins Dodgers instead of Blue Jays in dramatic free agency saga.
NBA Stars in Gambling Probe: Mafia Links Investigated
Exclusive: Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and coaching legend Chauncey Billups embroiled in federal investigation into illegal gambling ring with alleged mafia connections. Shocking details emerge about NBA wages being used in underground betting operation
Apple Pay Casinos Revolutionise UK Mobile Gambling
Discover how Apple Pay is transforming the UK's online casino landscape with instant deposits, enhanced security, and exclusive bonuses for British players.
Student at heart of NBA gambling scandal involving celebrities
Exclusive investigation reveals how USC student Sophia Wei became entangled in a high-profile NBA betting ring involving millions, with connections to celebrities including Kevin Hart and Drake.
NBA's Gambling Mafia Scandal: Urgent Memo Warns Teams
The NBA has sent an urgent warning to all teams about sophisticated gambling syndicates with alleged organised crime links attempting to infiltrate the league, raising alarm bells about potential match-fixing and corruption.
AFL star reveals dad's death sparked gambling addiction
AFL champion Sam Docherty opens up about his devastating gambling spiral following his father's passing, detailing his journey to recovery and the lessons he's learned.
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