Bet everything, lose everything: How gambling shapes life in Italy
When Luciano walked into an anti-addiction clinic in the central Italian city of Pisa, the only thing he…
UK Business Warns Against ‘Death by a Thousand Taxes’ at Budget
The UK’s biggest business lobby warned Rachel Reeves against hitting companies with a series of smaller tax rises…
Australia’s de facto online gambling regulator stops accepting gifts from betting companies, for now
Commissioners at Australia’s de facto online gambling regulator will stop accepting gifts from betting companies, at least for…
‘I think life is too short not to spend your money; I mean, you can’t take it with you’ – The Irish Times
Singer and actor Susan McFadden stars in the lead role in the Christmas panto, Snow Queen, at The…
Recovered addict Mark Kempster backs move to ban betting advertising at state-owned venues
Ryk GoddardSo you’ve had a gambling addiction? Mark KempsterI’ve had a really bad one. Mark KempsterI’m always an…
‘Labour must break free from the gambling lobby – and raise taxes’
Earlier this month, the Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said in an interview that “gambling brings joy to millions”…
Is Legal Sports Gambling Creating Cheaters or Exposing a Long-Held Secret?
Recent reports that a number of current and former NBA players were allegedly faking injuries and trading inside…
How Australia’s politicians got hooked on gambling
Aussies love to gamble, whether it’s on the horses, down the pokies, at a fancy casino, or, increasingly,…
States Try to Curb Gambling Addiction As Sports Betting Increase
It isn’t easy to promote moderation and financial discipline from the bowels of a casino. But that’s what…
NBA coach, player arrested in illegal gambling probes
He described it as “an insider sports betting conspiracy that exploited confidential information about National Basketball Association athletes…
Disney, NBC look to sports betting, technology for new sports revenue
A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Sport newsletter with Alex Sherman, which brings you…
Prediction Market Boom Blurs Line Between Trading and Gambling
The prediction-market moment is here. At its best, the embrace of events-based contracts could represent a new asset-class:…