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Slough's Davies on gambling battle and FA Cup dream

Slough Town player-manager Scott Davies opens up about his past gambling addiction that derailed his pro career and his current mission to lead the lowest-ranked FA Cup side to a dream Premier League draw. Read his inspiring story.

NSW bans 24/7 poker machines after 4am

Over 670 NSW pokies venues lose 24/7 gambling exemptions as government acts on research showing heightened harm after midnight. Read the full story.

Online Gambling Tax Rises to 40% in Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces major increases to online gambling taxes, targeting games with the 'highest levels of harm'. Discover the full financial impact.

UK Gambling Revenue Hits £16.8bn, Up 7.3%

UK gambling revenue reached £16.8bn in the year to March, a 7.3% rise driven by online betting. As the Chancellor considers a tax hike, discover the full industry breakdown.

Gambling firms spent £2bn on ads amid tax debate

British gambling companies spent £2bn on advertising last year, exceeding tax revenues and sparking calls for Chancellor Rachel Reeves to increase gambling duties in the upcoming budget.

NCAA reverses gambling ban after NBA scandal

The NCAA has overturned its ban on college athletes betting on professional sports following an NBA mafia-linked gambling scandal. Discover how Division-I schools voted.

MLB to comply with Senate gambling investigation

Major League Baseball pledges full cooperation with a US Senate committee's request for documents on gambling probes. Commissioner Rob Manfred announces new $200 betting caps on individual pitches.

Alabama Football Star's Son Arrested in Police Raid

Exclusive: Dre Kirkpatrick Jr, son of former Alabama Crimson Tide and NFL star Dre Kirkpatrick, has been arrested on multiple charges including marijuana possession and illegal firearm allegations following a dramatic police operation in Tuscaloosa.

Melbourne Cup Betting Defies Economic Pressures

Despite cost-of-living pressures and growing ethical concerns, Australians continue to embrace Melbourne Cup betting traditions, with the 'race that stops a nation' showing remarkable resilience in the gambling market.

NBA Stars in Gambling Probe: Mafia Links Investigated

Exclusive: Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and coaching legend Chauncey Billups embroiled in federal investigation into illegal gambling ring with alleged mafia connections. Shocking details emerge about NBA wages being used in underground betting operation

NCAA delays sports betting rule after NBA scandal

College sports governing body delays controversial policy that would have permitted student-athletes to gamble, following shocking NBA mafia betting scandal that sent shockwaves through American sports.

NBA's Mafia Betting Scandal: Porter's Lifetime Ban

Exclusive investigation reveals how organised crime infiltrated NBA betting, leading to Toronto Raptors centre Jontay Porter's unprecedented lifetime ban for match-fixing and illegal gambling activities.

Turkish referees suspended in major betting scandal

Turkish football faces its biggest refereeing crisis in years as FIFA and UEFA-backed officials are suspended amid allegations of illegal betting activities, shaking the nation's football federation to its core.

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