As regulators go, the Alderney Gambling Commission does not exactly have the most extensive remit. But betting is legal on the Channel Islands, so therefore the islanders need a regulator that is tasked with protecting them from rogue operators. The Alderney Gambling Commission is responsible for exactly that, managing licence requests from bookmakers and casinos […]
Lucas Paqueta’s Career Could Be Over After Being Charged in Yellow Card Betting Plot
West Ham have been blessed with plenty of creative flair players over the years, with Lucas Paqueta high up on that list. But Hammers fans might have already caught their last glimpse of the fleet-footed Brazilian in a claret-and-blue shirt. The Football Association charged Paqueta over his role in an alleged betting scam on Thursday […]
The Curse of Drake Strikes Again as Rapper Loses £450,000 on Tyson Fury Bet
He’s become just as renowned for putting a hex on sports teams and individual athletes with his bets, as he is for his rapping and R&B. And Drake has done it again: this time putting his curse on British boxer Tyson Fury. The Canadian wagered $565,000 – around £450,000 – on the Gypsy King to […]
Former Chelsea FC Star Arrested Over Part in Alleged Betting Conspiracy
A former Chelsea player is one of three to be arrested over an alleged betting conspiracy plot, which saw him and his teammates pick up ‘deliberate’ yellow cards. Ulises Davila, who was signed by the Blues in 2011, has since gone on to play for – and captain – Australian A-League side Macarthur FC, where […]
UK Gambling Minister Reveals ‘Liberalisation’ Plans for Land-Based Casinos and Bingo Halls
Much of the focus of the government’s reimagined vision for the UK gambling industry has focused specifically on the online sector. Many have felt that land-based operators – be it casinos, bingo halls and arcades – have been overlooked in the publishing of the government’s White Paper, which calls for regulatory reforms including customer affordability […]