Offshore Bookies Exploit Vulnerable UK Gamblers
The tragic story of Ollie Long exposes how illicit offshore gambling sites target vulnerable Britons trying to quit. As the hidden market booms, calls grow for urgent government action.
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Betfair and Paddy Power pay £2m Gambling Commission fine
Betfair and Paddy Power have agreed a £2m settlement with the Gambling Commission after failing to protect vulnerable users, including one who bet £20,000 in under eight hours. Read the full investigation details.
Bet365 accounts sold for thousands in secret gambling world
A secretive world of professional gambling sees betting accounts traded for huge sums as players evade bookmaker restrictions. Exclusive insight into the 'wild west' shadow industry.
NSW bans 24/7 poker machines after 4am
Over 670 NSW pokies venues lose 24/7 gambling exemptions as government acts on research showing heightened harm after midnight. Read the full story.
OBR's Budget Blunder: Career-Ending Mistakes Explored
After the OBR's early budget release shook markets, we examine what constitutes a critical workplace error today. Discover how professionals recover from major slip-ups.
Flutter warns £650m profit hit from gambling tax rise
Paddy Power owner Flutter expects an £650m profit impact over two years after the UK government's online gambling tax increase. Discover the industry's reaction.
Flutter warns of £650m hit from gambling tax rise
Paddy Power owner Flutter expects a £650 million earnings blow from the UK's Budget gambling tax increases. The firm warns it could boost illegal operators. Discover the full impact.
Flutter warns £650m hit from gambling tax rise
Paddy Power owner Flutter warns UK Budget tax increases will slash earnings by £650m over two years. Discover the impact on the industry and Flutter's mitigation plans.
Online Gambling Tax Rises to 40% in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces major increases to online gambling taxes, targeting games with the 'highest levels of harm'. Discover the full financial impact.
UK Online Gambling Tax Doubles in Budget Shake-up
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces near-doubling of remote gaming duty to 40%, hitting online casinos and bookmakers. Discover how this impacts the industry and Treasury coffers.
Online betting firms face £1bn tax hike in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a major tax increase on online gambling firms, doubling the duty to 40% from April. Discover the full impact on the industry and problem gambling.
UK gambling firms win £1bn extra from punters
UK gambling industry winnings hit £12.6bn, with online casino revenue soaring 55% since pandemic. Campaigners demand tax increases as firms lobby Treasury.
UK Gambling Revenue Hits £16.8bn, Up 7.3%
UK gambling revenue reached £16.8bn in the year to March, a 7.3% rise driven by online betting. As the Chancellor considers a tax hike, discover the full industry breakdown.
DraftKings & St Louis Blues Forge Sports Betting Deal
DraftKings announces a major partnership with the St Louis Blues ahead of Missouri's sports betting launch on December 1, focusing on responsible gambling tools and fan engagement.
Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in gambling case
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in federal court over alleged $7 million illegal gambling scheme. Read the latest developments.
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.
Wisconsin Sports Betting Bill Postponed to 2026
A pivotal vote to expand online sports betting in Wisconsin has been postponed. The bill, which had bipartisan backing, sought to legalise mobile wagering via tribal servers. Discover the reasons behind the delay.
New Jersey iGaming Revenue Hits Record $260m
New Jersey's gambling market surges 22.3% year-on-year, with iGaming leading an unprecedented revenue boom. Discover the record-breaking figures.
Australia delays gambling ad ban decision amid pressure
Crossbenchers urge Albanese government to implement full gambling advertising ban as decision faces further delays. Read the latest developments on this critical policy.
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.
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Alex Jones bans smartphones at home over child safety
The One Show's Alex Jones reveals her family's smartphone ban after a shocking school talk. Discover how the new Online Safety Act aims to protect children online.
Online Gambling Boom: Risks and Safeguards Explained
As online gambling surges, 14% of US adults now bet on sports. Learn the risks, warning signs of addiction, and how to use responsible gambling tools to protect your finances.
Thailand extradites Chinese gambling suspect to China
Thailand extradites a Chinese man accused of running over 200 illegal online gambling sites. The move signals a major step in a joint crackdown on cybercrime and scam centres in Southeast Asia.
MPs urge gambling tax hike despite industry warnings
Cross-party committee challenges Treasury to increase betting levy despite industry claims it would harm jobs and investment, arguing current rates fail to reflect societal costs.
Ex-NBA Star Damon Jones in Court Over Gambling Charges
Ex-Cleveland Cavaliers guard Damon Jones appears for arraignment on serious gambling charges that could carry up to 10 years imprisonment, as sports betting controversy rocks basketball world.
Online fashion retailer sells £500 dresses for £25
Shoppers raced to snap up designer dresses at massive discounts after an online fashion retailer's pricing error slashed prices by up to 95% in a website mishap.
Gambling tax could rescue 75,000 children from poverty
Exclusive analysis reveals how redirecting gambling levy funds could transform lives amid Britain's growing poverty crisis, as benefit caps push families to breaking point.
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