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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.

Tennis star gets death threats after Osaka match

Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina has reportedly received death threats from angry bettors after her match against Naomi Osaka. The shocking incident highlights the dark side of sports gambling.

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.

Paqueta faces ban over betting - Man City move at risk

West Ham star Lucas Paqueta could face a lengthy ban over alleged betting breaches, throwing his £85m move to Manchester City into doubt. The FA is investigating suspicious betting patterns linked to the Brazilian midfielder.

Paquetá cleared of betting charges by FA

West Ham midfielder Lucas Paquetá has been cleared of betting charges by the FA, allowing him to focus on his football career. Read the full story here.

50p bet wins £100K at Royal Ascot

A shrewd gambler turned a 50p wager into a staggering £100,000 payout after correctly predicting six consecutive winners at Royal Ascot, leaving bookmakers stunned.

UK gambling sites face regulatory crackdown

UK gambling platforms are under increased regulatory pressure as lawmakers push for stricter controls. Discover how this could impact online betting and player safety.

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