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Gambling News - 'Politics'
Industry
June 20, 2024
Indonesia Will Not Provide Social Aid to Online Gamblers
Indonesia President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) announced that the government would not provide social assistance to online gamblers. During a Wednesday address, following an irrigation inspection, he firmly confirmed that the country will provide no aid to those harmed by online gambling practices. “No aid,” the president said, emphasizing his conviction. Several days ago, Muhadjir Effendy, […]
Industry
June 20, 2024
PM Sunak’s Bodyguard Arrested for Alleged Bets on the Election Date
One of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s police bodyguards was put under arrest on Monday, June 17, over accusations of alleged bets on the date of the upcoming General Election in Great Britain, before the official announcement. The GC Investigating Potential Date of the Election Offences According to the Metropolitan Police force in the UK, the […]

Industry
June 20, 2024
Another Tory Candidate under Scrutiny Due to Alleged Election Betting
Earlier this month, media outlets reported that Craig Williams, a senior aide of Rishi Sunak, allegedly placed a wager on the date of the upcoming general election in the country. This prompted an investigation by the UK Gambling Commission over political betting. Allegations against Williams claim he put a £100 bet on the upcoming elections […]

Industry
June 14, 2024
BGC Supports Labour’s Responsible Gaming Pledge
UK’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has expressed approval of Labour’s general election manifesto. The document includes a commitment to work collaboratively with the industry to enhance responsible betting and gaming standards. Recent polls give the Labour Party a significant advantage in the upcoming elections, and its manifesto will likely inform the new government’s core […]

Industry
June 13, 2024
UKGC Reportedly Investigates MP Candidate over Political Betting
Craig Williams, a senior Rishi Sunak aide, is being investigated over a wager on the date of the upcoming general election. The man confirmed that he put a wager on the election and promised to cooperate with the probe. According to an earlier report, Williams, who is a prospective MP for Montgomeryshire & Glyndwr, placed […]

Industry
June 13, 2024
South Africa’s Elections Could Impact Gambling Reforms
The conclusion of South Africa’s most recent parliamentary elections could mark a turning point for the country’s gambling sector. A complicated political situation creates significant uncertainty in the gambling sector as the makeup of South Africa’s new parliament will likely determine whether the iGaming regulation bill, proposed by the then-opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) party, will […]
Industry
June 11, 2024
UK: Conservative Election Manifesto Lacks Gambling References
Five years ago, in 2019, the UK’s Conservative Party released a manifesto, outlining a number of proposed changes. Those efforts played a key role in the launch of the gambling reform in the country which involved a review of the Gambling Act. Several years after the launch of the review, the Gambling Act White Paper […]
Casino
June 5, 2024
Ukraine Dismisses Claims of Zelensky Casino Purchase as Russian Propaganda
The Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Cyprus has strongly refuted allegations that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had acquired a casino in Kyrenia. In an official statement, the embassy characterized these reports as “another lie” intended to discredit Ukraine and its leadership and to create diplomatic friction between Kyiv and Nicosia. Ukraine Blamed Russian […]
Industry
June 3, 2024
Trump Tops PredictIt Markets Despite the Guilty Verdict
Former US President Donald Trump, was just found guilty on 34 charges of first-degree falsification of business records, related to an affair with adult film star Stormy Daniels. Yet, political bettors’ backing for him has barely shifted. The guilty verdict had the notable effect of immediately causing a spike in political betting activity. PredictIt, a […]
Industry
May 31, 2024
Las Vegas Sands’ Adelson to Back Trump’s Campaign
Dr. Miriam Adelson, the widow of the late Sheldon Adelson and the largest Las Vegas Sands stakeholder, will back Trump’s bid for the presidency, reports say. According to people familiar with the matter, Adelson will support the ex-president’s re-election effort via Preserve America, a super political action committee (PAC). Preserve America, which is dedicated […]