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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.

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.

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.

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

NCAA delays sports betting rule after NBA scandal

College sports governing body delays controversial policy that would have permitted student-athletes to gamble, following shocking NBA mafia betting scandal that sent shockwaves through American sports.

Mafia Mobster Denied Bail in NBA Gambling Scandal

Alleged mafia figure Timothy 'Pittsburgh' McCormick remains jailed amid explosive NBA betting conspiracy claims, with prosecutors fearing witness intimidation in high-stakes gambling investigation.

NBA's Mafia Betting Scandal: Porter's Lifetime Ban

Exclusive investigation reveals how organised crime infiltrated NBA betting, leading to Toronto Raptors centre Jontay Porter's unprecedented lifetime ban for match-fixing and illegal gambling activities.

Gilbert Arenas: NBA Stars Were FBI Gambling Informants

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas makes explosive claims about players cooperating with federal investigators during high-stakes gambling investigation, revealing dark secrets from basketball's underworld.

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.

Mafia rigs poker games targeting sports stars

Exclusive investigation reveals shocking return of organised crime to New York's underground poker scene, with professional athletes targeted in sophisticated cheating operations using advanced technology.

UK Crackdown on Video Game Gambling Features

New parliamentary report demands urgent action on gambling-like features in video games targeting British players, calling for stronger consumer protections and age restrictions.

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