The furore around a flurry of bets placed on the date of the general election, before Rishi Sunak announced it, has shone a rare spotlight on a niche area of the gambling world. The scandal began with revelations in the Guardian about a wager placed by one of Sunak’s political aides, Craig Williams. Three other...
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Scottish Casinos Not On GamStop UK in 2024 – London Post
The Scottish have a deep history with gambling that dates back centuries, and these people have managed to stay true to this certain culture. In 2022, over 1.1 million Scottish partook in one form of gambling or the other, which includes playing online slots. However, with the GamStop regulations being imposed on many online casinos...
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UK PM Sunak ‘incredibly angry’ over allegations of illegal bets on election date by Conservatives
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he was angry to learn of allegations that Conservative politicians bet on the U.K.’s election date, and that anyone who used inside information to do so “should face the full force of the law” and be expelled from his party. Parliamentary elections are to be held on July 4,...
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‘Incredibly angry’: What to know about the UK’s insider gambling scandal
Rishi Sunak’s election campaign has gone from bad to worse as a rapidly escalating gambling scandal becomes the latest misfortune to mar the Conservatives. Multiple figures within Mr Sunak’s orbit have become embroiled in an investigation around alleged bets on the timing of the election. Here’s how the saga has unfolded, and what it means...
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Campaign chief for UK PM Rishi Sunak’s party steps aside in insider gambling scandal
In short: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s campaign chief and his wife, Tony Lee and Laura Saunders, are being investigated for allegedly betting on the election date with insider knowledge. It follows an investigation being launched into Mr Sunak’s bodyguard and his aide Craig Williams. What’s next? Gambling Commission will investigate the claims about all...
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Rishi Sunak ‘incredibly angry’ over ‘really serious’ election date betting allegations
Rishi Sunak has said he is “incredibly angry” to learn of allegations that Tory candidates placed bets on the election date, calling it a “really serious matter”. The prime minister told the BBC Question Time leader’s special that “it’s right they’re being investigated by relevant law enforcement” and he is “crystal clear that if anyone...
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UK investigating second Tory candidate over election betting allegations
A senior Conservative Party lawmaker said Thursday it would be “reprehensible” for someone to use inside information to bet on Britain’s national election amid growing allegations that politicians or people close to them used their positions to profit on the vote. Asked Thursday about reports that the U.K.’s Gambling Commission was investigating a second Conservative...
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UK: Conservative Party faces election gambling scandal | International
A protection officer assigned to Britain’s Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has been arrested on allegations of placing bets on the timing of the country’s upcoming general election, which was unexpectedly called earlier than anticipated, the Metropolitan Police disclosed on Wednesday, The New York Times reported. According to a statement issued by the Metropolitan Police,...
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Tory campaign director steps aside after his candidate wife ‘bet on election date’
The Conservative Party’s director of campaigning has taken a “leave of absence” as his wife is investigated over an alleged bet on the election date. Tony Lee stepped away from his role on Wednesday, CCHQ confirmed. It comes after his wife Laura Sanders became the second Tory candidate to face an investigation from the Gambling...
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UK watchdog investigating a second candidate over election betting, reports say
LONDON — A senior Conservative Party lawmaker said Thursday it would be “reprehensible” for someone to use inside information to bet on the date of Britain’s national election amid growing allegations that politicians or people close to them used their positions to profit on the vote. Asked Thursday about reports that the U.K.’s Gambling Commission...
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s bodyguard arrested over alleged bets on UK election date
LONDON — One of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s police bodyguards has been arrested over alleged bets on the date of Britain’s national election made before it was announced, authorities said Wednesday. The Metropolitan Police force said that a constable in the Royalty and Specialist Protection Command was arrested Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The arrest came...
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One of Rishi Sunak’s bodyguards arrested over alleged bets on UK election date
In short: A member of Rishi Sunak’s police bodyguard has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office after allegedly placing bets on the UK election date. The July 4 date had been a closely guarded secret and the announcement took many people in by surprise. What’s next? The arrested officer was released on...