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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.
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The Japanese yen crashes to its weakest level in decades while the Nikkei hits record highs following Sanae Takaichi's election victory. Gold continues its spectacular rally, nearing the $4,000 milestone as global markets react to Japan's political shift.
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Former US President Donald Trump's controversial comments about Wall Street during Manila rally trigger market turbulence across Asia, with analysts warning of economic instability.
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.
Asian markets surged with South Korea's KOSPI reaching its highest level in nearly two years, while Philippine stocks hit record highs as investor confidence grows across the region.
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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.
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Asian stock markets plunged sharply as fears of prolonged high US interest rates triggered a global sell-off. The Bank of Japan's intervention and regional banking concerns amplify the financial turmoil.