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Gambling advertising spend has continued to fall in the UK, led by a steep drop-off in spending on TV ads.
Gambling advertising spend from licensed UK operators has continued to fall, according to fresh analysis from the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC). The research, conducted by Alvarez...
An Essex County accountant is facing criminal charges after authorities say he stole more than $1.6 million from a longtime client and the client’s two businesses, allegedly using some of the money for personal expenses like sports betting. New Jersey Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Criminal Justice announced the charges on January 28.
The defendant, Michael Delia,...
Problem gambling referrals doubled in Northern Ireland last year, as well as a notable rise in women seeking support.
The news comes from Extern Problem Gambling’s Barry Grant and Claire Donegan, who briefed the All Party Group on Reducing Harm Related to Gambling on Tuesday, January 27. The organization offers online and app-based support to those struggling with problem gambling, helping more...
The brother duo behind the UK betting shop chain Betfred has been named the UK’s biggest taxpayer for the first time.
Brothers Fred and Peter Done, founders of bookmaker chain Betfred, have been named in the top spot of The Sunday Times Tax List, a round-up of the UK’s highest-paying taxpayers in 2025. The brothers paid £400.1 million ($547.7 million) tax over the last year, coming in ahead of...
York Regional Police say they’ve charged nine people after wrapping up a two-year investigation into illegal gambling operations in Vaughan and Toronto. As part of the probe, officers seized gaming machines, large amounts of cash, and other assets they believe were tied to criminal activity. The announcement comes just weeks after the same police force charged a former Toronto police officer and...
AskGamblers has shared its 2025 report, revealing that $1.68 million was returned to players in the last quarter of 2025 alone.
AskGamblers Casino Complaint Service (AGCCS) recovers funds from casino and sports betting complaints, returning money gained via disputes to the players. Between October and December 2025, AGCCS received 3,460 complaints from players around the world. 1,252 cases were...
After months of uncertainty, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier is officially getting his money.
An arbitrator ruled Monday (February 2) that the NBA has to pay Rozier his salary, reversing the league’s decision to place him on unpaid leave after his arrest last year in a federal gambling investigation.
“Terry won today under principles of contract law and the Collective Bargaining Agreement between...
Sports betting giant BetMGM updates terms of service to specifically prohibit athlete harassment with threat of account suspension.
The new terms state that BetMGM will suspend a customer’s account if they are found to use harassing or abusive language towards athletes, coaches, or related personnel. While harassment was previously included in the terms of service, the updates make special...
A recent study by the American Gaming Association (AGA) projects that an estimated $1.76 billion will be wagered on Super Bowl LX.
The regulator has based its prediction on the explosive rise of prediction markets and the continued growth and strength of the legal, state- and tribal-regulated markets.
AGA predicts $1.76 billion will be wagered on Super Bowl LX
The AGA published the study, with...
In a press conference, Tennessee coach Rick Barnes joked, “sometimes I wonder if my guys are betting on games” before quickly saying “erase that.”
The 71-year-old began laughing shortly after making the comment, along with members of the press who can be heard in the background. Immediately after, he said: “I shouldn’t say that, but you know…erase that…” before putting his head in his hands.
“I’m...