Sports
August 14, 2024
Leicester City vs. Tottenham 2024-25 Premier League Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Foxes are back in the Premier League after one season in the Championship! Eight years after winning the Prem, Leicester City is once again a highly ambitious team. Sure, the Foxes might not aim for the title this time around, but they want to stay far away from the relegation zone. For that, they […]
Sports
August 14, 2024
Teenager Darts Prodigy Embroiled in Suspicious Betting Investigation
Leighton Bennett, an 18-year-old, has been credited with being one of the most talented darts players and an upcoming prodigy. Yet, the Darts Regulation Authority has now suspended him as it received information about suspicious betting activity surrounding his games. Darts Prodigy Leighton Bennett Finds Himself in a Tough Spot This is not to say […]
Sports
August 13, 2024
Chelsea vs. Manchester City 2024-25 Premier League Odds, Time, and Prediction
The Blues from London are without a single win over Man City in the post-Abramovich era. However, practically all of the last couple of Chelsea vs. Manchester City games were incredibly exciting. Maybe the time has come for the London Blues to finally get a win? Chelsea vs. Manchester City Olympics Odds Moneyline Odds Chelsea […]
Lottery
August 12, 2024
Young Lotto Winner Takes Cash, Declines £350K House
A young man who signed up for a competition won an amazing house in Blackpool, UK, with a price tag of £350,000 ($446,700). However, the 18-year-old who lives with his mother and younger brother turned down the prize and said that he prefers to receive a smaller prize of £300,000 ($382,900) in cash instead. The […]
Sports
August 9, 2024
Half of Championship Clubs Accepted Gambling Deals despite Rising Controversy
As the 2024-25 English Football League (EFL) Championship season kicks off, 12 of the 24 teams of the division have secured partnerships with gambling operators despite increasing concerns and criticism over the role of gambling in sports. UK clubs have taken measures to ensure the sport’s integrity and protect consumers from gambling harm, but lingering […]
Industry
August 9, 2024
New Mom’s Life Shattered after Discovering Husband’s $128K Gambling Loss
Excessive gambling can have a detrimental impact on the lives of people addicted to the activity, as well as their families and loved ones. Unlike other addictions, the addiction to gambling may remain hidden for years, allowing the person affected to accumulate significant debt or in some cases even run into legal trouble, considering that […]
Sports
August 8, 2024
SPFL Defends Partnership with William Hill amid Rising Criticism
A new sponsorship deal by the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) with William Hill, one of the UK’s leading bookmakers, has put the former under heavy criticism. The deal, reportedly worth £10 million ($12.72 million), has opened up a heated debate on the ethics of sports bodies allying with gambling companies, particularly in light of […]
Industry
August 7, 2024
Surrey’s Bridge the Gap Program Receives £300K to Combat Gambling Harm
A new grant will support women affected by problem gambling in Surrey, the UK, playing a key role in their recovery and support. The £300,000 grant from the leading gambling harm prevention and treatment charity, GambleAware, will directly benefit Surrey County Council’s Bridge the Gap program. The grant will be used over the next two […]
Industry
August 6, 2024
Brit Changed Name to Escape Gambling Past
A recovering gambling addict has embraced a new name in an effort to put his past of addictive gambling behind him. The 62-year-old spent most of his life struggling with gambling but is finally on the path to recovery. Jagger Struggled with Gambling Almost His Entire Life The elderly Brit, known as Mike Jagger, has […]
Industry
August 5, 2024
BGC and Its Members Mourn the Passing of Paul Darling
Britain’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) and its members have paid tribute to Paul Darling, the chair of the Horserace Betting Levy Board, who passed away. Industry representatives thanked Darling for his incredible contributions and expressed sadness about his passing. The Racing and Betting Sector Lost a Great Man Michael Dugher, chairman of the BGC, […]
