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View image in fullscreen Gambling firm appears to trivialise Lebanon pager blasts in social media post London-listed Evoke, which owns William Hill, apologises for post on Israeli Facebook page linking to job ads The gambling company that owns the William Hill, 888 and Mr Green brands has apologised after one of its social media accounts

View image in fullscreen Gambling study says £2.7bn bet annually on hidden-market websites Betting and Gaming Council estimates real figure could be £4.3bn – but enforcement is only ‘part of solution’ Gamblers in Great Britain are betting £2.7bn a year through hidden-market websites, according to a lobby group that claims stricter regulation of the licensed

View image in fullscreen Sky Betting & Gaming reprimanded for unlawfully sharing users’ personal data ICO says online gambling company passed customers’ information to advertising technology companies The online gambling company Sky Betting & Gaming has been reprimanded by the data regulator for unlawfully sharing customers’ information with advertising companies that could then target those

View image in fullscreen The nation keeps on gambling, and Team GB keep on winning gold medals Barney Ronay The national lottery funding elite sport still sounds like a good idea, and yet it has developed a somewhat sinister edge It is almost 30 years since the first televised national lottery draw, an anniversary that

What Are Low Stakes Casino Destinations? First up, it makes sense to explain exactly what is meant by low stakes casino destinations. These are casinos where it is possible to play with a small amount of money, rather than ones where the minimum bet is set at a level where players need to be high

What is Skrill? Think of Skrill as the seasoned poker player in the e-wallet world. It’s been around the block, knows the game inside out, and has a reputation for being fast, reliable, and, most importantly, secure. Skrill is an e-wallet designed for the digital age. It allows you to store money online and make

View image in fullscreen Labour urged to impose stricter controls on gambling ads Campaigners say MPs should overturn previous government’s decision not to strengthen restrictions Labour ministers are under pressure to overturn the previous government’s “bizarre” decision not to impose stricter regulation on gambling advertising, particularly around sport, from politicians, campaigners and figures from the

View image in fullscreen How Australians became the world’s biggest gamblers The prevalence of slot machines – known as pokies – in pubs and clubs across the country and betting on sport has created a culture of wagering It is a quiet night in Fairfield, in Sydney’s western suburbs. Inside a small brick building, a

View image in fullscreen Online gambling industry has negative impact on UK economy, says thinktank Campaign for Fairer Gambling report claims betting ‘had the effect of reducing economic activity by £1.3bn per year’ Ministers face calls to impose higher taxes on the multibillion-pound online gambling industry as a report claims it has had a “negative

View image in fullscreen Gambling’s glitter is blinding US policymakers to its social costs Felicia Grondin As gambling revenue has increased in recent years, so has the need for gambling prevention and treatment – but the industry has largely avoided this issue The gambling industry contributes billions to the US economy, provides jobs and has

View image in fullscreen US gambling sector’s ‘relentless’ social media posts breached own rules, study claims Exclusive: University of Bristol academics say gambling industry code ‘not being followed’ after analysis of social media posts by leading firms As gambling companies target social media users, the four leading online brands appear to be routinely breaching the

Jogo do Bicho: Brazil’s popular illegal animal lottery is losing its bite Banned since the 1890s yet widely played until recently, Rio betting game has strong links to carnival, football and gangs At the intersection of two of the busiest streets in the Copacabana neighbourhood, just a five-minute walk from Rio de Janeiro’s most famous

View image in fullscreen Channel 10 on notice after breaching gambling advertising ban during Socceroos match Media watchdog issues warning after 10 Play aired 17 betting commercials during friendly with England and women’s A-League game Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast

View image in fullscreen ‘It’s David v Goliath’: a recovering addict takes on TikTok’s gambling influencers Rob Minnick uses the platform to detail the dangers of gambling in an effort to tackle content that normalizes it Rob Minnick was in a bathroom in Paris when it dawned on him that he might need some help.

What is Apple Pay? Picture this: It’s the digital wallet you never knew you needed. Apple Pay is Apple’s answer to the hassle of carrying around a wad of cash or a stack of cards. It’s a virtual vault where you can store your credit and debit cards securely on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple

More ways to listen Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS Feed Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email Labor is resisting calls from a Senate inquiry and health experts for a total ban on gambling advertisements. Tamsin Rose speaks to Sydney mum Bronwyn, whose son started problem gambling at 17, and Guardian Australia’s medical

View image in fullscreen Sandro Tonali’s road to redemption at Newcastle has not yet reached its end The Italian midfielder is expected to return from his 10-month suspension this week, but how long will it take him to get back to his best? When Eddie Howe started explaining how he had fallen head over heels

5:54 Does community sport and free-to-air TV in Australia need gambling ads to survive? – video Australia is having a giant debate about an advertising ban for online gambling companies. In 2023, a bipartisan inquiry into the harm caused by online gambling and their ads delivered a number of recommendations, including the phase-out of all

Politicial figures who bet on election date will not face police charges, Met says Police say Gambling Commission still looking into potential offences under Gambling Act Police will not pursue any charges of misconduct in public office against political figures who potentially used inside information to bet on the general election debate, they have announced.

What is a VIP Casino Host? Hosts are employed by casinos, but their role is misunderstood by a lot of players. While the VIP casino host is working on behalf of the property, they also act as something of an employee for high roller players who are spending a lot of money on games. Hosts