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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.

Iowa's digital gambling boom rivals Las Vegas

Exclusive analysis reveals Iowa's astonishing transformation into a gambling titan, with online betting revolutionising the state's economy and challenging traditional gaming capitals.

Betfred Closes UK Shops After Gambling Tax Hike

Britain's betting giant Betfred announces mass store closures across the UK following the government's decision to increase gambling duties, putting hundreds of jobs at risk and sparking industry-wide concerns.

Timeshare sharks steal £28M from pensioners

Elderly Britons targeted by ruthless timeshare fraudsters in elaborate £28 million scam - how criminals preyed on vulnerable pensioners and what you need to know to protect yourself.

Fugitive 'Luigi' swindled fans from UK hideout

Luigi Mangione, a convicted criminal who styled himself as a social media influencer, exploited his online followers in an elaborate fraud scheme while evading American authorities, UK court hears.

Colin Farrell's gambling addiction inspired new film role

Hollywood star Colin Farrell reveals how his personal struggle with gambling addiction fuels his powerful performance in upcoming casino thriller 'The Ballad of a Small Player', drawing from his own high-stakes experiences.

Sportsbet dines with Labor minister amid lobbying concerns

Exclusive: Sportsbet executives attended a Labor fundraising dinner with government minister Stephen Jones, raising serious questions about political access for gambling interests despite mounting pressure to curb industry influence.

Betfair Court Case Could Revolutionise UK Gambling

A landmark High Court case against betting giant Betfair may fundamentally reshape how gambling companies operate across Britain, with potentially seismic implications for the entire industry.

Gambler jailed for stealing £300k from friend

A compulsive gambler from Birmingham has been sentenced to prison after stealing nearly £300,000 from his childhood friend to sustain an extravagant lifestyle of luxury holidays, designer goods, and gambling sprees.

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