Black Market Betting Sites Cost Brits Thousands
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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UK Ban: No Betting Allowed on Jake Paul Fight
In an unprecedented move, the UK Gambling Commission has issued a blanket ban on all betting markets for the upcoming Jake Paul vs Mike Perry bout, citing serious integrity concerns and fears of insider influence.
Tory Whistleblower Reveals Election Betting Scandal
A disgusted Conservative Party insider has blown the lid off a major gambling scandal, revealing they witnessed colleagues placing bets on the July election date using insider information, in a scandal now under investigation by the Gambling Commission.
Racing Chiefs Confront MPs Over Gambling Reform Threat
Leading figures from British horse racing, including Jockey Club chief Nevin Truesdale, confront MPs over dire financial threats posed by proposed gambling affordability checks. The industry warns of a potential £250 million loss and 4,000 job cuts.
Cruise Passenger Jailed in Multi-Million Dollar Gambling Fraud
A cruise ship passenger's high-stakes gambling spree funded by a fake chequing account has ended in a federal prison sentence. Discover how the elaborate fraud unfolded aboard a luxury liner.
Gambling Tax Hike to Fund NHS Addiction Services
Ministers are considering a major levy increase on betting firms to help tackle the UK's gambling epidemic and fund NHS treatment programmes, the Mirror can reveal.
Scottish punter wins £584,000 from 50p William Hill bet
A lucky horse racing fan from Scotland has won a staggering £584,000 from a tiny 50p accumulator bet with William Hill, defying odds of over 1.1 million to one.
Brit's Turkey Holiday Nightmare After 7:30am Flight Booking Error
A British tourist's dream holiday to Turkey turned into a frantic nightmare after a catastrophic booking error saw her morning alarm coincide with her flight's departure time. Discover how a single-digit mistake led to a costly travel disaster.
Rare misprinted 20p coin could be worth £200
A rare 20p coin featuring a unique and subtle misprint from the Royal Mint is now highly sought after by collectors, with some versions selling for nearly £200 online. Discover how to spot this valuable error in your pocket change.
Mirror Corrects Erroneous Marc Citron Obituary
The Daily Mirror has published a prominent correction after its obituary for US music executive Marc Citron falsely stated he had worked with David Bowie.
Ted Lasso Fans Stunned By Major Finale Plot Hole
Eagle-eyed Ted Lasso viewers have uncovered a significant continuity error in the show's finale surrounding Keeley Jones's PR firm funding, leaving fans questioning the beloved series' attention to detail.
Webb Admits VAR Error Denied Chelsea Penalty vs Fulham
PGMOL chief Howard Webb has confirmed a significant VAR error occurred, wrongly denying Chelsea a first-half penalty in their recent Premier League clash against Fulham.
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.
Howard Webb Confirms VAR Error in Chelsea vs Fulham Match
PGMOL chief Howard Webb has conceded a major VAR error, confirming Chelsea were wrongly denied a penalty during their Premier League match against Fulham. Exclusive details on the refereeing controversy.
Premier League admits TWO VAR errors in Chelsea vs Man Utd
The Premier League has been forced into a humiliating apology after two major VAR errors robbed Chelsea of clear penalties in their dramatic 4-3 defeat to Manchester United.
MacBook Air Under £100 in Amazon Pricing Error
Shoppers are going wild for an incredible pricing error on the MacBook Air M1, with the powerful Apple laptop mistakenly listed for under £100 on Amazon UK.
BBC Breakfast's Jon Kay apologises after on-screen blunder
BBC Breakfast presenter Jon Kay was left red-faced after a technical blunder caused an embarrassing on-screen moment, forcing him to issue an immediate apology to viewers during the live broadcast.
IVF mix-up: White couple has mixed-race baby after clinic error
A major IVF clinic faces legal action after a catastrophic sperm sample error results in a white couple giving birth to a mixed-race child. The devastating mix-up emerged moments after delivery, sparking questions about fertility industry safeguards.
ESPN commentator sparks backlash for on-air dig at colleague
A tense moment unfolded on live television as ESPN baseball commentator David Cone appeared to mock fellow analyst Eduardo Pérez for a pronunciation error, igniting a firestorm of criticism from viewers and raising questions about on-air conduct.
Celebrity Betting Ads Target Children as Young as 11
Shocking research exposes how children are being bombarded with celebrity-endorsed betting ads, with 1 in 10 youngsters tempted to gamble. Experts demand immediate government action.
Surgeon mutilates patient's penis in circumcision nightmare
A patient's life was shattered after a routine circumcision at a private clinic led to catastrophic organ damage. Exclusive details on the surgical error, the £200,000 settlement, and the ongoing fight for justice.
Amazon Freevee Hit By Major UK Outage On Fire TV Sticks
Thousands of Amazon Fire TV Stick users report being unable to access Freevee content due to a widespread service outage. Here's what we know and when service might resume.
Council's £10k error becomes couple's dream windfall
A Scottish couple received an unexpected £10,000 from their council for home improvements - and were told to keep it after officials admitted the grant was sent in error. Discover how this bureaucratic blunder became their blessing.
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.
David Raya's Bizarre Excuse for Szoboszlai Wonder Goal
Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya offered a peculiar explanation for conceding Dominik Szoboszlai's stunning free-kick in Liverpool's 3-1 victory, blaming the ball's placement rather than his positioning in bizarre post-match comments.
M62 motorway sign displays bizarre spelling blunder
Drivers on the M62 were left stunned and confused after a huge digital sign above the motorway displayed a bizarre and misspelled message, warning of a 'MAJOR' incident that turned out to be a major error itself.
PGMOL Admits VAR Blunder in Liverpool-Arsenal Clash
The PGMOL has confirmed a significant VAR error, failing to award Liverpool a penalty for a handball by Martin Ødegaard during their 1-1 draw with Arsenal, igniting fresh controversy over officiating standards.
Liverpool & Arsenal demand VAR crisis talks after error
Exclusive: Liverpool and Arsenal officials are demanding urgent talks with PGMOL after a significant VAR error wrongly disallowed a goal during their Premier League clash, sparking fury and calls for reform.
Police tip off firefighter in rape case, evidence deleted
A major police force admits to a catastrophic error after tipping off a firefighter accused of rape, allowing him to delete vital evidence from his phone before arrest. The victim's family speaks out.
Surgeon severs patient's manhood in botched enlargement op
A patient has been left with life-altering injuries after a surgeon accidentally severed his penis during a high-risk private enlargement procedure. The shocking medical negligence case has sparked a major investigation and urgent warnings about cosmetic
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