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Former rugby league star Luke Bateman testified before a parliamentary inquiry, alleging that gambling company promoters supplied him with cocaine and alcohol, contributing to his gambling addiction.
Spain secured a spot in the next round after defeating Austria, setting up a match against Portugal. Meanwhile, Cape Verde made its World Cup debut, with players like Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe also making headlines for their performances and records.
Short sellers have reaped more than $2.3 billion in profits by betting against gambling companies. This comes as online groups face pressure from the rise of prediction markets in the US and steep tax increases in the UK.
A new study found that only a small percentage of UK bettors correctly understand the true cost and conditions associated with 'free bets' or welcome bonuses offered by gambling companies.
Australians are losing an estimated $32 billion annually to gambling, more per capita than any other country, with a 'blind spot' in superannuation funding contributing to this issue.
Finnish streamer 'Pottukoira' received a fine for illegally marketing foreign gambling companies, violating the Lotteries Act between 2023 and 2024, following an investigation request from the National Police Board.
The Finnish Police Board is currently investigating the backgrounds of gambling companies that are attempting to enter the Finnish market, scrutinizing their operations and compliance.
The total gross revenue of gambling companies in Lithuania increased by 13% last year, reaching 274.1 million euros, as reported by the Gambling Supervisory Authority (LPT).
International gambling companies are reportedly vying for the Austrian market, but potential bidders are criticizing a lack of clarity in the concession awarding process.
One of the world's largest gambling companies, owner of Sportsbet, is venturing into the 'rewards club' industry, a move that has raised concerns among anti-gambling advocates due to its less-regulated nature.
A new study reveals that gambling companies are reaching young men in Ireland on social media at more than double the rate of women, raising concerns about problem gambling behavior.
Federal MPs in the UK have accepted free sports tickets from gambling companies like Tabcorp and Sportsbet, sparking calls to restrict wagering advertisements.