Gambling News - 'Uk'
Lottery
June 21, 2024
Lucky UK LottoGo.com Player Wins Whopping £6 Million Jackpot
What’s more exciting than winning a multi-million-dollar jackpot? Undoubtedly, it would be winning the jackpot and having the oversized cheque presented to you by a famous celebrity. This is exactly what happened to one LottoGo.com customer, who recently secured a mind-blowing £6 million ($7.6 million) jackpot. The person, identified only by her first name, Linda, […]
Industry
June 21, 2024
UK PM Outraged at Insider Betting Allegations
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has expressed outrage over allegations that Tory insiders placed bets on the upcoming election’s outcome. He has vowed to take decisive action against anyone found guilty of violating gambling laws, including expulsion from the Conservative Party. However, the damage may have already been done, further damaging the Tories’ image. Several High-Profile […]
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 […]
Sports
June 19, 2024
Euro 2024 Bettor Narrowly Misses $2.5M Prize
A Euro 2024 bettor has narrowly missed a $2.5 million payout during the recent clash between Portugal and the Czech Republic. The match took place at the Leipzig Stadium and ended with Portugal as the winner. However, the team failed to reach the score the player had hoped for. The bet, which was placed with […]
Lottery
June 17, 2024
UK National Lottery Jackpot Goes Unclaimed, Swells to $6.6M
The latest UK National Lottery drawing has left the jackpot unclaimed, allowing it to swell to the significant sum of £5.2 million (approximately $6.6 million) for the next drawing. The last drawing took place on Saturday, June 15, failing to crown a winner. For context, the winning Lotto numbers were 01, 09, 25, 29, 34 […]
Industry
June 14, 2024
Crystal Palace’s Gambling Deal with Net88 Attracts Scrutiny
Crystal Palace FC’s recent gambling sponsorship doesn’t sit well with all fans. Set to run until the summer of 2026, the record two-year deal will see Net88’s logo appear on the club’s jerseys. As agreed, Net88’s logo will be added to the front of the soccer team’s Premier League shirts. The deal will continue until […]
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 […]
Blockchain
June 13, 2024
NHS Wants Crypto Trading to Be Regulated to Curb Addiction
NHS England’s chief executive, Amanda Pritchard, has expressed concern regarding the growing number of youngsters seeking support after getting addicted to cryptocurrency trading. During the NHS ConfedExpo conference held in Manchester following a visit to an NHS addiction center, Pritchard said she wants to see crypto trading be regulated by the government so the harms […]
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 […]