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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.

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.

Missouri Sports Betting Goes Live With Top Promos

Sports betting is now legal in Missouri, with eight major operators offering thousands in bonus bets. Discover the best Missouri sportsbook promos and how to claim them responsibly.

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.

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 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.

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.

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