#Merseyside

Liverpool City is a popular metropolitan borough in Merseyside, England with a population of almost 500000. It is ranked 10th as the largest English district by population. It is not only known for its population; the city is the fifth most visited in the United Kingdom as people across the globe seem to love the culture and architecture spread…

When Everton FC's players ran out to face bitter Merseyside rivals Liverpool last month, their shirts were emblazoned, courtesy of a £10m-a-year sponsorship deal, with the name Stake.com. Until recently an obscure online betting firm, Stake.com, which specialises in controversial cryptocurrency gambling, has followed traditional bookmakers in…

A bizarre letter from a writer claiming to be the winner of the record £195million EuroMillions jackpot added a strange twist to the tale when a small town found itself involved in a rumour. Residents in Formby say the talk of the town was a rumour that they were responsible for a person winning the life-changing amount in the…

A West Midlands university student lost £2000 earmarked for rent, food and bills during 12 hours of online gambling. The 20-year-old, who wants to be known only as Josh, was living in Liverpool when he blew the money in just half a day. He told how he had turned to alcohol to cope as he struggled to sleep or concentrate - and admitted this wasn't…

The mother of a woman who killed herself after losing £36000 gambling has told MPs of her heartbreak. Kay Wadsworth said 32-year-old Kimberley started betting in 2015 following the death of her father and problems with her marriage. The business developer ran up huge losses and blew in a fortnight the £36000 her mother gave her to pay her debts.…