‘That buzz was something I had never felt before’ – The Irish Times
Tony O’Reilly was 24 when he made his first bet, placing £1 on a World Cup quarter final…
‘My Husband Bet $300,000’: How Gambling Hurts Relationships
Photo-Illustration: The Cut; Photos: Getty The details of two recent, high-profile illegal-gambling indictments read like a screenplay by…
A letter to Anthony Albanese could allow Labor MPs to speak up on gambling reform
It was the kind of letter that a Labor MP might think twice about sending to Anthony Albanese.…
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…
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…
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”…
Calls for football clubs to divest from pokies with more than $110 million lost to machines
Bree Hughes does not think in terms of dollars when asked how much she lost to poker machines…
‘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…
Reeves Plots Bolder UK Budget as Labour Fears Tinkering Won’t Do
Rachel Reeves is considering bolder and more progressive tax changes at her upcoming UK budget than some investors…
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…
Pick n Pay CEO’s views on gambling are valid, if somewhat selfish
With gambling generating gross revenue of around R74 billion, there is a growing problem with how accessible online…