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Farewell, The Don: The Best and Worst Moments of Donald Trump’s Presidential Reign

Love him or hate him, life was never boring with Donald Trump in the White House. He may have advised his voters to inject themselves with bleach to combat the …

Tom January 21, 2021

Will the UK Ever Re-Join the European Union After Brexit?

It took more than four years from the point that the EU referendum took place for the United Kingdom to finally leave the European Union, so maybe it’s best to …

Tom January 14, 2021

Will the Cheltenham Festival Go Ahead in 2021?

While casuals and Grand National fanatics might try to argue otherwise, the Cheltenham Festival is the jewel in the crown of British and Irish horse racing. It’s an important four …

Tom January 7, 2021

No Deal Brexit Goes Odds On with Just ‘Hours’ of Negotiations Left

After Michel Barnier confirmed on Friday that there were ‘just a few hours left’ for a trade deal to be agreed between the UK and the EU, the bookmakers have …

Tom December 18, 2020

Could The Tote Be Set for Move Into the Football Betting Market?

In a week dominated by the news that the UK government is planning a wide ranging review of the 2005 Gambling Act, the UK Tote Group has made the bold …

Tom December 14, 2020

Will a Toughened Gambling Act Push More Punters Towards the UK’s Black Market?

The UK government’s review of the Gambling Act 2005 gets underway next week, and it is suspected that major reform will be in the offing. While The Guardian’s report appears …

Tom December 4, 2020

At the Races: Where Can You Watch Racing, What are the Rules for Spectators and Can You Have a Bet?

The end of the lockdown in England will come, as expected, on December 2, and for many people any hopes of ‘freedom’ of any kind have been dashed after being …

Tom November 27, 2020

Is the Government Set to Beef Up the Gambling Act 2005?

With 362 individual components, it’s a brave soul who sits down with a cup of tea (or perhaps a tall glass of gin) and reads through the Gambling Act 2005. …

Tom November 19, 2020

Bookies Pay Out On Biden Presidential Victory But Could Trump Yet Poop the Party?

Many people danced a jig of delight when it was finally announced that Joe Biden had won the U.S. Presidential Election. Punters were equally enamored when the Democrat metaphorically had …

Tom November 12, 2020

What Happens if Donald Trump Refuses to Accept the US Election Result?

At the time of writing, and that is lunchtime (GMT) on Thursday November 5, it appears as though Joe Biden is set to win the US Presidential contest. The veteran …

Tom November 5, 2020

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