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Is a Gambling Ombudsman Now a Formality for the UK Betting Sector?

As has been well documented on these pages, the UK Government is currently taking a long, hard look at their Gambling Act legislation. The general consensus is that it does …

Tom July 9, 2021

Friends in High Places: Is the Greensill Inquiry Rigged from the Start?

If you are about to be investigated for an alleged deep-rooted lobbying scandal, you might as well get a friendly face on board to run the inquiry. You can’t fault …

Tom July 3, 2021

British Racing Bets On Government Bailout to Safeguard Its Future

A huge chunk of the money borrowed from the government will be used by British racing to ensure the integrity of the sport is maintained. Racing copped £21.5 million as …

Tom June 25, 2021

Chesham and Amersham By-Election Result Hands Boris and the Tories Firm Reality Check

Years away from the next General Election, the results of local by-elections are only a minor concern. However, the result is a yardstick for how the voting public is feeling …

Tom June 18, 2021

Are ITV Scoring an Own Goal By Not Banning Gambling Ads During Euro 2020?

The voluntary ban agreed amongst betting firms not to show their adverts before the 9pm watershed will remain in place throughout Euro 2020, which gets underway today. However, there are …

Tom June 11, 2021

High Street Betting Shops: Is it Game Over for the Bookies?

They’ve been a fixture of the Great British high street since the 1960s. But times are hard for the humble bricks and mortar bookmakers these days, and for reasons largely …

Tom June 8, 2021

Pandemic Pressure Sees UK Property Market Soar to Highest Levels in a Decade

The stamp duty holiday and a desire for more space have seen the UK property market grow to heights not witnessed in years. House prices have increased at their fastest …

Tom June 4, 2021

Lies, Lies and More Lies: Will Matt Hancock Fall On His Sword After Cummins Bombshell?

Dominic Cummins is a curious little fellow. For a whole heap of time, he was Boris Johnson’s key aide – helping his employer to a handsome General Election victory and …

Tom May 27, 2021

How to Bet on the Eurovision Song Contest

Sequined jacket dusted off and expectations set to low, you’re ready for the Eurovision Song Contest. The 2021 edition of the annual cheese-fest takes place in Rotterdam, thanks to Duncan …

Tom May 20, 2021

Is Andy Burnham the Value Bet to Be the Next Prime Minister?

It’s not been a good week for the leaders of the main political parties in England. First up we had the local elections, and there was further frustration for Labour …

Tom May 13, 2021

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