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Donald Trump at his final rally before election day in the 2020 presidential election.

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In Brief

Mystery British businessman bets $5m on Trump

The former banker stands to win almost $15m if the US president wins a second term

3 Nov 2020

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In Brief

How Betfred makes millions treating gambling addicts

Company owners also run firm that provides treatment for those hooked on betting

17 Jan 2020

Tottenham and England striker Harry Kane injured his hamstring against Southampton

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In Brief

Back pages: Harry Kane could miss Euro 2020

A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 14 January

14 Jan 2020

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In Brief

Over 50% of English people gambled last year, report finds

NHS boss says gambling firms must take their responsibilities seriously

4 Dec 2019

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In Brief

Ministers may raise National Lottery age limit to 18 years

Culture minister announces consultation into law change

17 Jul 2019

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In Brief

Bookies are ‘cheating’ new rules with roulette-style games

Betfred and Paddy Power launch new games as restrictions are introduced

2 Apr 2019

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In Brief

Barclays introduces first high street ‘spending blocker’

New tool will help people who cannot control their spending limit their behaviour

12 Dec 2018

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A Bet365 advert featuring the actor Ray Winstone

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In Brief

Bookies agree ban on TV betting adverts during live sport

UK Government welcomes the ‘whistle-to-whistle’ broadcast proposals

6 Dec 2018

Problem gambling has surged in the past few years

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In Brief

Why the Government has delayed FOBTs crackdown

Newly revealed documents suggest job loss figures supplied by gambling industry were not realistic

12 Nov 2018

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In Brief

Why Sports Minister Tracey Crouch has resigned

Crouch says decision to delay crackdown on fixed-odds betting machines ‘unjustifiable’

2 Nov 2018

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In Depth

New rules on fixed-odds betting machines explained

Government sets £2 cap despite warnings over job and tax revenue losses

17 May 2018

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In Brief

Watchdog calls for £30 cap on betting machines

Gambling Commission limit higher than expected, offering relief to gambling companies

20 Mar 2018

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In Brief

Why ‘edge sorting’ is illegal in casinos

US poker star Phil Ivey loses millions as UK judges rule that he cheated

27 Oct 2017

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In Brief

Gambling sites told to remove ads for games aimed at kids

Roughly 450,000 kids in England and Wales gamble every week

23 Oct 2017

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In Brief

UK crackdown: Record £7.8m fine for 888 gambling site

Gambling Commission fines online firm for failing to block more than 7,000 addicted customers

31 Aug 2017

Gaming chips at Blackpool's Fylde College Gaming School

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In Brief

Two million at risk of gambling addiction

Gambling Commission says more needs to be done to tackle rising addiction level

25 Aug 2017

Gambling

Mystery British businessman bets $5m on Trump

How Betfred makes millions treating gambling addicts

Back pages: Harry Kane could miss Euro 2020

Over 50% of English people gambled last year, report finds

Ministers may raise National Lottery age limit to 18 years

Bookies are ‘cheating’ new rules with roulette-style games

Barclays introduces first high street ‘spending blocker’

Enjoy a different view

Bookies agree ban on TV betting adverts during live sport

Why the Government has delayed FOBTs crackdown

Why Sports Minister Tracey Crouch has resigned

New rules on fixed-odds betting machines explained

Watchdog calls for £30 cap on betting machines

Why ‘edge sorting’ is illegal in casinos

Gambling sites told to remove ads for games aimed at kids

UK crackdown: Record £7.8m fine for 888 gambling site

Two million at risk of gambling addiction

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