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‘It’s rotting young people’s brains’: the murky world of gambling in video games

No one likes to imagine they might have given a loved one a ticket to a gambling problem as a gift. But Jeff, a professional video gamer, thinks well-meaning parents, partners and friends may have done just that if they have celebrated a special occasion by presenting someone with a voucher for an online gaming platform. Jeff is prodigiously…

Games ・ 04 February 2024

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Watching TV or Gambling Online: Which Is Better for Brits?

In times long gone, television was one of the few forms of entertainment Brits had available at home. The advent of the internet, modern computing and smartphones drastically changed this. In a world full of accessible new media, television has still held its ground. In the UK, more than 27.3 million households have at least one TV. However,…

Law ・ 14 December 2023

The Sun

Mystery punter scoops incredible £565,000 jackpot from £2 online stake at Grosvenor

IT'S true, two quid doesn't get you far these days. But £565000? Yeah, that most certainly will. One lucky Scots punter managed to turn his £2 stake into the whopping jackpot when playing online at Grosvenor this week. The mystery man - who wishes to remain anonymous - landed the windfall while playing Rainbow Jackpots Power Lines. From Blackhill…

Winnings ・ 23 November 2023

Glasgow Live

Mystery Glasgow worker wins 'life-changing' jackpot from £2 casino bet

A mystery man from Blackhill is more than £500000 richer after turning a £2 stake into a life-changing jackpot win. The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, is considering quitting his day job in finance after scooping an incredible £565500 prize from placing just a £2 stake on the online game Rainbow Jackpots Powerlines. The family-man was…

Winnings ・ 23 November 2023

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Travel ・ 04 October 2023

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Shania Twain Is Returning to Las Vegas for 2024 Residency

Shania Twain is in a "celebratory mood," and when the Queen of Country Pop is gearing up to celebrate, you better believe that good things are on the way. She proved this on Tuesday, August 15th, by announcing that she'll be returning to Las Vegas in 2024 for another residency, this time at the Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort &…

Industry ・ 16 August 2023

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Inside Rangers' £200m Las Vegas style supercasino plans to transform Ibrox

THERE has been plenty of change at Ibrox in recent times with the arrival of the new Edmiston House and stadium revamp plans. But if a proposals for a major overhaul had gone ahead, things would be looking VERY different at Rangers' home today. The Light Blues have started the process of a multi-million pound revamp that will see the capacity of…

Travel ・ 04 August 2023

The Guardian

‘Regulatory void’: online gambling firms accused of exploiting lucrative African markets

One morning in June 2021, Kettie Bonongwe* was at home in her village in northern Malawi when she was told that the body of her 16-year-old son, Wati*, had been found. He had killed himself. Bonongwe was shattered. "I never expected anything like this to happen," she says. "It was heartbreaking for so many reasons." She knew, however, what had…

Incidents ・ 29 May 2023

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Website at centre of SNP fraud probe providing online gambling tips

A WEBSITE at the centre of the SNP fraud probe now provides online gambling tips, we can reveal. The ref.scot page was used to help raise almost £600000 that was meant to be set aside to fund a second independence referendum campaign. But instead of political content, the domain now provides advice for online users to gamble from home. And…

Incidents ・ 24 April 2023

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Grosvenor Casinos launches Live Casino Studio

The UK casino operator noted that it aims to create a more "immersive and authentic gaming experience for players," with its 24/7 Live Casino Studio featuring seven tables, including two roulette and five blackjack games. The company added that its "passionate and highly skilled dealers" feature 50 trained team members. Grosvenor Casinos' Live…

Live Gambling ・ 28 March 2023

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Which Casinos Should You Visit in the UK?

The UK has a thriving gambling scene with numerous casinos spread across the country. From traditional casinos to luxurious and modern ones, there are plenty of options to suit your taste. Visiting a new casino and trying out new types of casino games can be a lot of fun. If you are unsure about which casino to visit, this article is for you. The…

Games ・ 17 March 2023

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Grosvenor Casinos unveils new Evolution-powered live casino studio

Rank Group's Grosvenor Casinos has launched a new live casino studio in partnership with live dealer specialist Evolution. The new studio features 50 Grosvenor Casinos' dealers on demand, with seven casino tables available, including two roulette and five blackjack games. Developed in partnership with Evolution, the launch follows the recent…

Live Gambling ・ 03 March 2023

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Grosvenor Casino Launched Its Live Casino Studio

Great news for all customers of Grosvenor Casinos - the long-awaited Live Casino Studio offer is finally launched. This offer will contain 50 company dealers on demand that will be available 24 hours a day. Players will be able to enjoy seven different casino tables. Roulette and blackjack are now included in the offer. A famous casino operator…

Live Gambling ・ 27 February 2023

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Grosvenor Casinos launches new live casino studio

Developed in partnership with Evo Casino, the Live Casino Studio will feature a team of 50 dealers working across seven casino tables including two roulette and five blackjack tables. Customers will be able to access games 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with the online offering being designed to support Grosvenor's network of 51 land-based…

Live Gambling ・ 27 February 2023

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Online bingo app players win £1.3billion in a year

2022 was a year to celebrate for thousands of Mecca Bingo's online players, with the total prize money given away across the website and app reaching £1.3 billion. The biggest single win of the year was £47650. Glasgow was crowned the luckiest city in terms of overall prize money, sharing £1.8m amongst 3301 bingo and slots players, while the North…

Bingo ・ 10 February 2023

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NeoGames' Aspire Global signs landmark deal with leading UK casino operator Metropolitan Gaming

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University Of Bath Study Shows The Need Of Addressing The Regulatory Void For Online Gambling Across Sub-saharan Africa

Governments across Sub-Saharan Africa are struggling to keep pace with the mass expansion of gambling, brought about through online technologies and smartphone apps, say the authors of a new study funded by the British Academy and Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF). An international team, coordinated by the universities of Ghana, Bath, and…

Industry ・ 15 January 2023

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Addressing online gambling harms across sub-Saharan Africa

A new study has reported that governments across Sub-Saharan Africa are struggling to keep pace with the mass expansion of gambling, brought about through online technologies and smartphone apps. An international team, coordinated by the universities of Glasgow, Ghana and Bath, in partnership with the Malawi Epidemiology and Intervention Research…

Industry ・ 13 January 2023

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Grosvenor Casinos Announces Rebranding

UK operator Grosvenor Casinos has announced rebranding as part of its strategic approach to modernise its appeal and move away from what it calls the "stereotypical casino experience". The company says the rebrand will focus on creating an "entertainment for all" offer, which breaks down perceptions of the traditional casino experience both online…

Industry ・ 06 December 2022

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Baga Chipz launches new tour of Mecca Bingo clubs

Drag icon Baga Chipz has kicked off the third Boots Down Bingo tour of Mecca clubs. The doyenne of drag debuted bespoke bingo-inspired jewellery to celebrate the new tour, which starts on November 24. The events will see the stars of RuPaul's Drag Race present the ultimate drag bingo party. Hosted by Ophelia Balls, Boots Down Bingo will bring a…

Bingo ・ 31 October 2022

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Recalling Buchanan Street's NAAFI that became Glasgow's first casino

It was the post-war Glasgow landmark that became home to the nation's first ever casino. For more than 30 years the NAAFI building stood sentinel-like at the junction of three major city roads: Buchanan Street, Sauchiehall Street and Parliamentary Road. Located roughly where the Royal Concert Hall's steps rise today, the distinctive-looking eight…

Politics ・ 30 September 2022

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Grosvenor's Merchant City casino will invest £3.5m in transformation

Grosvenor Casinos will invest £3.5m in expanding its Glasgow Merchant City venue on Glassford Street, creating 13 new jobs in the process. As one of Grosvenor's best-performing casinos outside London, it will be transformed with the addition of a new bar and restaurant seating 70 covers, best-in-class gaming table and the creation of a premium…

Sports ・ 21 September 2022

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South Africa exit for Metropolitan Gaming Limited

British casino operator Metropolitan Gaming Limited has announced the offloading of its stake in South Africa's Emerald Resort and Casino property to a group led by local hotel, gaming and entertainments giant Tsogo Sun Holdings Limited. The London-headquartered firm used an official Monday press release to declare that the arrangement for an…

Sports ・ 14 September 2022

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Lucky UK ticketholder scoops tonight's £110MILLION EuroMillions jackpot

A lucky British ticket holder scooped last night's £110million EuroMillions jackpot, making them richer than musicians Harry Styles and Gary Barlow. The winning main numbers on Friday were 7, 12, 13, 20, 45 - while the winning Lucky Star numbers were 03 and 12. The huge jackpot means the winner will immediately have a bigger fortune than former boy…

Winnings ・ 03 September 2022

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My stay at the Vegas hotel where Man City star Jack Grealish spent £80,000 partying in one night

JACK Grealish was papped coming out of the Cosmopolitan hotel as their Marquee summer signing - I was more like a free transfer no-one noticed going in. Yet you don't need to be a big name England footballer to lap it up in Las Vegas. Sure, spending £80000 on the plush hotel nightclub's VIP drinks package must be nice. And going by the pictures,…

Land-based ・ 27 August 2022

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10 of the Weirdest Casinos in the World

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Strategy Guide ・ 10 August 2022

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The Role and Impact of Music in Bingo

Bingo has had its ups and downs since it became popular in the 20 century. Thankfully for the industry, bingo is currently on an up. The arrival of the internet, with players playing bingo online, could mean that bingo never sees a significant decline in popularity ever again. The game has enjoyed a refresh both online and offline and is attracting…

Bingo ・ 29 July 2022

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The current status of Derry casinos

Anyone in the city of Derry might be wondering what's the current state of play regarding casinos. Why do the rules differ so much from the rest of the UK? Well, in line with much of the governance of Northern Ireland in general, the legal regulations around gambling have been devolved. This means that the Northern Ireland government is free to set…

Gaming Authorities ・ 25 July 2022

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Brit scoops record EuroMillions jackpot of £195 million

A UK ticket-holder scooped the record EuroMillions jackpot of £195 million last night, making them the biggest National Lottery winner of all time. The winning numbers were 06, 23, 27, 40, 41 - plus the Lucky Star numbers 02 and 12. Camelot confirmed that one ticket matched all seven numbers allowing its owner to claim £195707000.00 to become the…

Winnings ・ 20 July 2022

Glasgow Times

Love Island star Anton Danyluk attends re-launch of Grosvenor Casino in Glasgow

LOVE ISLAND star Anton Danyluk attended the launch of a revamped Glasgow casino. While this year's contestants are soaking up the sun in Mallorca, the class of 2019's fitness coach Anton stopped by the Grosvenor Casino in the Merchant City to try his hand at blackjack. Anton, who also appeared in Glasgow reality series Glow, was joined by presenter…

Blackjack ・ 04 July 2022

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tour of Grosvenor Casino in Glasgow after £3.5m refurbishment

Grosvenor Casino will be hosting a day and night of entertainment, music, and food and drink on Saturday (July 2) to celebrate. The casino, located on Glassford Street in Merchant City, has been transformed into an entertainment hub, with the addition of a stylish new bar and restaurant, best-in-class table games and premium viewing areas to watch…

Sports ・ 01 July 2022

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Grosvenor Merchant City Casino to Spend $4.3M on Renovation

Grosvenor's Merchant City Casino is getting a facelift which will cost the owner £3.5 million ($4.3 million) to refurbish the property. The Rank Group is looking to elevate the on-site experience of the Glasgow property by shaping it into what it calls will be a "world-class entertainment hub." Already topping the group's performance scores, the…

Covid ・ 17 June 2022

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Glasgow casino to undergo £3.5m makeover to become 'world class entertainment hub'

A Glasgow casino is to undergo a £3.5m makeover which will transform it into a'world class entertainment hub'. Grosvenor Casinos has announced the investment to expand its Glasgow Merchant City venue on Glassford Street. The casino will be transformed into a'modern destination' with a stylish new bar and restaurant seating 70 covers, best-in-class…

Roulette ・ 16 June 2022

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£3.5 million transformation for Merchant City casino

Grosvenor Casinos will invest more than £3.5m to expand its Glasgow Merchant City venue on Glassford Street. The plan is to add a new bar and restaurant, seating 70 covers, alongside new table games and viewing areas to watch live sport. The Merchant City site has been chosen as Grosvenor's flagship proof-of-concept venue, as the group looks to…

Sports ・ 16 June 2022

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North-east bingo hall staff hit the jackpot in employee takeover

TRUSTED employees at a 209-strong Scottish bingo business with a branch in Fraserburgh are set to bag a full house - as it becomes the country's largest and latest employee-owned firm. Carlton Bingo's Fraserburgh branch has 12 employees and is part of the 10-venue chain that has made the move to employee ownership following a positive rebound after…

Bingo ・ 13 June 2022

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Bingo ・ 06 June 2022

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Where did bingo originate? What are the ball calls?

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Strategy Guide ・ 28 March 2022

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New research shows pandemic causes surge in gambling addiction in women

The pandemic has led to a wave of gambling addictions in people with no history of addiction - particularly single mothers - a new report by the Centre for Labour and Social Studies (CLASS) has revealed. The report, commissioned by Clean Up Gambling comes in anticipation of a long-awaited government white paper, which will propose an update of the…

Covid ・ 14 February 2022

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Calls to overhaul lottery after good causes get a smaller slice of pie

Since its launch in 1994 with the enticing slogan "It could be you" and glitzy televised live draws, the national lottery has created 6300 millionaires and given £43bn to good causes. But MPs and campaigners are calling for its operations to be overhauled after a slump in the proportion of its revenues going to those causes and growing concerns…

Lottery ・ 09 January 2022

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Jobs created as new £200,000 gaming centre opens in Glasgow

MERKUR Slots has opened a new £200000 entertainment centre in Glasgow city centre, creating 10 new jobs. The entertainment company is investing more than £10m on UK high streets over the next six-months, with the new Sauchiehall Street venue featuring bingo and digital slot machines, with a focus on low stake gaming and pay-outs ranging from £5 to…

Jobs ・ 16 December 2021

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Ex-minister: Gambling passion was online betting, not frequenting casinos

Tonis Molder, who resigned as Estonia's minister of the environment on Wednesday, announced in a social media post on Friday that he is not a frequenter of casinos as claimed in the media, but instead had a passion for betting on sporting results, one which is now under control having sought professional intervention at the start of this week. In a…

Finance ・ 26 November 2021

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Industry ・ 10 November 2021

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Gambling firms among biggest spenders on school-run radio ads

Gambling companies are potentially exposing millions of children to gambling by pouring money into radio advertising during the'school run', data shows. According to research by market analysis firm Nielsen on behalf of the Guardian newspaper, the gambling industry is responsible for spending the second-highest amount of all industries on radio ads…

Gaming Authorities ・ 09 November 2021

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Survey Reveals Big Gambling Spending in “School Run” Radio Hours

The Guardian has conducted a survey with the help of market analysis firm Nielsen to determine the prevalence of gambling advertisements during "school run" hours on radio. According to the commissioned research, gambling companies were the heaviest advertisers during those hours. The hours known as school run are referred to the time when children…

Gaming Authorities ・ 09 November 2021

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Gambling Firms’ Adverts are Among the Most Aired Radio Commercials During School Run Hours in the UK

Gambling firms' Adverts are among the most aired radio commercials during school run hours in the UK, according to an analysis for the Guardian by market analysis firm Nielsen. Data shows gambling came second in a list of industries that spend the most to appear on commercial radio between 7 am and 8 am and from 3 pm to 4 pm. The analysts found…

Gaming Authorities ・ 09 November 2021

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Gambling firms among heaviest radio advertisers during school run

Gambling companies are among the heaviest advertisers on radio during "school run" hours when millions of children are in the car, according to research that prompted warnings about their exposure to promotions for the national lottery, online casinos and sports betting. Data shows gambling came second in a list of industries that spend the most to…

Jobs ・ 08 November 2021

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UKGC: BAME gamblers more at risk of harm but community research remains limited

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published further insights on the gambling behaviours of' BAME - black and minority ethnic' communities. BAME analysis was gathered from a 2020 survey of 4000 adults (aged+16), that included 473 interviews with BAME respondents. On gambling participation BAME respondents revealed that they were significantly…

Gaming Authorities ・ 23 October 2021

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UK Gambling Commission Launches New Methodology Pilot to Study Adult Gambling Prevalence

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) moves to next phase of project to improve the quality of its adult gambling participation and prevalence statistics. Earlier this year, the Gambling Commission consulted on proposals to change the way it collects participation and prevalence statistics, a set of statistics which capture levels of gambling activity,…

Gaming Authorities ・ 22 October 2021

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Gaming Authorities ・ 11 October 2021

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Duke Street: Controversial plans for Glasgow casino on site of former TSB shelved

A CONTROVERSIAL planning application for a casino in the East End has been withdrawn. Permission to turn the former TSB on Duke Street in Dennistoun into an adult gaming centre had been lodged with Glasgow City Council in August by Cashino Gaming Ltd for a Merkur Slots branch. Council bosses confirmed that the papers had been withdrawn today. -…

Jobs ・ 11 October 2021

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Sports ・ 23 September 2021

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Gambling sites concentrated in poorer areas, study finds

The UK's most deprived areas have more than 10 times the number of betting shops than the most affluent parts of the country, new research shows. A full 21% of gambling premises are found in the bottom tenth of the country, measured by deprivation. Meanwhile, only 2% of the sites are in the top 10% of the least deprived areas, research from the…

Gambling Sites ・ 14 September 2021

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Glasgow Is Preparing a Student Education Program on the Dangers of Gambling

Glasgow will be launching a new student program that will educate young people on the dangers posed by gambling. The program is a response to the high gambling rates in the locale and the spike in online gambling ushered by the quarantine. An online summit, scheduled for September 13-14 will bring in experts on the topic to discuss the dangers of…

Gambling Addiction ・ 08 September 2021

The National

New initiative to teach Scottish pupils of the dangers of gambling

A PROGRAMME is being developed for schools in Glasgow to help educate young people about gambling harms, as part of efforts to tackle it as a public health issue. The initiative has been revealed as a major summit is being held by the city council to examine how to address problem gambling. Glasgow has the most betting shops in the UK with one for…

Gambling Addiction ・ 05 September 2021

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Gaming Authorities ・ 25 August 2021

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Genting UK Ditches Sports Betting in Favor of Online Casino

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Sports ・ 25 August 2021

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'Wealthy celebs fronting ads' slammed as gambling sites concentrated in poor areas

The UK's most deprived areas have more than ten times the number of betting shops than the most affluent parts of the country, new research shows. A full 21% of gambling premises are found in the bottom tenth of the country, measured by deprivation. Meanwhile, only 2% of the sites are in the top 10% of the least deprived areas, research from the…

Gambling Sites ・ 24 August 2021

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UK’s most deprived areas have highest number of gambling outlets

The UK's most deprived areas have more than 10 times the number of betting shops than the most affluent parts of the country, research shows. Gambling venues are concentrated in the most deprived areas of Britain, against the wishes of people who live nearby, according to a report commissioned by the Standard Life Foundation charity. "Those with…

Covid ・ 23 August 2021

The Times

Game over for ‘loot boxes’ that lure children into gambling

A Scottish academic who has advised the UK government on gambling reform is backing a clampdown on video games that encourage youngsters to spend money on surprise rewards. Loot boxes appear as chests, crates or card packs that players can buy to acquire items such as weapons, special abilities or "skins" that alter a character's appearance. Dr…

Law ・ 11 July 2021

The Guardian

Gambling logos feature 700 times in football match, says Ch4 documentary

Gambling logos can appear more than 700 times in a single football match, according to a documentary in which former Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson calls for a "radical rethink" of the relationship between the sport and betting. In her first outing as a TV presenter, Davidson describes the gambling industry's relationship with football…

Sports ・ 05 June 2021

Central Fife Times

High stakes for casino companies as customers return after lockdown

Casinos have welcomed back customers for the first time since last year as most of Scotland moved to Level 2 of coronavirus restrictions. The venues have been among those allowed to reopen as measures have been relaxed in all but Glasgow and Moray in response to the latest Covid-19 figures. Belinda Jamieson and Elaine Banks were among the first…

Covid ・ 17 May 2021

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Mobile ・ 07 May 2021

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Winnings ・ 19 January 2021