Betfair and Paddy Power have agreed a £2m settlement with the Gambling Commission after failing to protect vulnerable users, including one who bet £20,000 in under eight hours. Read the full investigation details.
The NSW Parliament will be urgently recalled to pass stricter gun laws and new protest restrictions following the Bondi Beach terror attack. Premier Chris Minns says the changes are vital for community safety.
Fast bowler Ross Pawson suspended by Cricket NSW as police investigate sexual touching allegations. No charges have been laid. Full story and official statements here.
A firefighter has tragically died battling a blaze in New South Wales, as the state's premier warns of a 'foreboding' start to the bushfire season. Read the latest on the emergency response and official warnings.
Fears grow as destructive bushfires ravage NSW Central Coast and Hunter, destroying at least 16 homes. Over 1,200 firefighters battle 76 blazes. Follow official warnings.
A fierce bushfire has destroyed multiple homes and forced evacuations on the NSW Central Coast. Firefighters are battling the blaze amid challenging conditions. Read the latest updates.
A secretive world of professional gambling sees betting accounts traded for huge sums as players evade bookmaker restrictions. Exclusive insight into the 'wild west' shadow industry.
Over 670 NSW pokies venues lose 24/7 gambling exemptions as government acts on research showing heightened harm after midnight. Read the full story.
Emergency services search for missing 18-year-old swimmer at Little Bay Beach, Arakoon. Search suspended overnight, resuming Monday morning. Contact Crime Stoppers with information.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces major increases to online gambling taxes, targeting games with the 'highest levels of harm'. Discover the full financial impact.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces near-doubling of remote gaming duty to 40%, hitting online casinos and bookmakers. Discover how this impacts the industry and Treasury coffers.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a major tax increase on online gambling firms, doubling the duty to 40% from April. Discover the full impact on the industry and problem gambling.
UK gambling industry winnings hit £12.6bn, with online casino revenue soaring 55% since pandemic. Campaigners demand tax increases as firms lobby Treasury.
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.
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in federal court over alleged $7 million illegal gambling scheme. Read the latest developments.
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.
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.
Former TV presenter Kellie Sloane becomes the new leader of the NSW Liberals, marking a significant shift for the party ahead of the 2027 state election. Discover the challenges she faces.
Former journalist Kellie Sloane becomes the third woman to lead NSW Liberals, facing party challenges and housing policy dilemmas. Discover the implications.
New Jersey's gambling market surges 22.3% year-on-year, with iGaming leading an unprecedented revenue boom. Discover the record-breaking figures.
Crossbenchers urge Albanese government to implement full gambling advertising ban as decision faces further delays. Read the latest developments on this critical policy.
Mark Speakman retains leadership while Kellie Sloane becomes deputy in NSW Liberal Party reshuffle following electoral defeat. Discover the new direction.
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.
A dangerous bushfire on the NSW South Coast has been downgraded to a Watch and Act warning after residents were told it was 'too late to evacuate'. Stay informed with the latest updates.
As online gambling surges, 14% of US adults now bet on sports. Learn the risks, warning signs of addiction, and how to use responsible gambling tools to protect your finances.
Thailand extradites a Chinese man accused of running over 200 illegal online gambling sites. The move signals a major step in a joint crackdown on cybercrime and scam centres in Southeast Asia.
Sydney and surrounding regions face potential flash flooding and damaging winds as an intense East Coast Low develops, with emergency services on high alert and residents urged to prepare.
Cross-party committee challenges Treasury to increase betting levy despite industry claims it would harm jobs and investment, arguing current rates fail to reflect societal costs.
Ex-Cleveland Cavaliers guard Damon Jones appears for arraignment on serious gambling charges that could carry up to 10 years imprisonment, as sports betting controversy rocks basketball world.
Exclusive analysis reveals how redirecting gambling levy funds could transform lives amid Britain's growing poverty crisis, as benefit caps push families to breaking point.