Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour is significantly boosting consumer spending as it reaches the U.K., potentially complicating the Bank of England’s efforts to control inflation, CNBC reported. TD Securities told CNBC that the influx of hundreds of thousands of fans to London in August for Swift’s final U.K. performances could stimulate the economy enough to...
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Biggest blowouts in NBA Finals history: Where Mavericks’ 38-point win vs. Celtics in 2024 ranks among dominant victories | Sporting News United Kingdom
In the NBA Finals, the league’s top two teams display basketball at its highest level. Still, off nights happen from time to time. When teams are mere wins away from basketball immortality, the moment can get the best of them, resulting in a lopsided decision. While it hasn’t happened often, a few games in the...
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International online sports betting racket busted
BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh police unearthed an international online sports betting racket in Ujjain and seized around Rs 15 crore cash, police said on Friday. According to the police, the volume of notes was so huge (perhaps the biggest ever in an online betting racket in the state) that note-counting machines had to be pressed...
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MLB umpire disciplined for violating gambling policy
MLB Friday (14 June) announced it has disciplined umpire Pat Hoberg for violating the league’s sports gambling policy. Hoberg has appealed the decision, which was first reported by The Athletic. The exact details of Hoberg’s penalty are unknown, but he has not appeared in a game this season. In its statement Friday, MLB said Hoberg...
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MLB to discipline umpire Pat Hoberg following sports betting investigation
Major League Baseball plans to discipline umpire Pat Hoberg following an investigation into a potential violation of sports gambling policies. In a statement Friday, the commissioner’s office said Hoberg has decided to appeal the penalty. MLB did not disclose the nature of the violation or the extent of the punishment. “While MLB’s investigation did not...
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MLB Says Umpire Pat Hoberg to Be Disciplined for Gambling
Major League Baseball umpire Pat Hoberg is being disciplined by the sport for a violation of its gambling policies, MLB acknowledged in a statement obtained by Sportico late Friday. The matter, first reported by The Athletic, has been appealed in the grievance process, and MLB said the commissioner’s office would not comment until that process has been completed....
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Betting the House: The world of political wagers
Getty Images An investigation into Rishi Sunak’s parliamentary aide Craig Williams placing a £100 “flutter” on the general election has thrown a spotlight on the world of political betting. Gambling on sporting events is now very big business in the UK. Millions will be wagered this summer on the Euros and the Paris Olympics, most...
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MLB disciplines top-rated umpire Pat Hoberg for violating gambling policy; Hoberg appealing
Pat Hoberg, arguably the most accurate umpire calling balls and strikes in Major League Baseball, has been removed from the field by the league for violating its gambling policy, MLB confirmed. Hoberg, 37, consistently ranks atop ump evaluations by Umpire Scorecards, and famously called a “perfect game” during the 2022 World Series. But he has...
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Pat Hoberg gambling investigation, explained: Umpire disciplined for violating MLB’s sports betting policies | Sporting News
MLB has been littered with gambling scandals throughout the 2024 season. From Shohei Ohtani and Ippei Mizuhara to David Fletcher, the league has been busy with investigations behind the scenes. The most recent culprit of gambling violations is umpire Pat Hoberg. MLB became aware of the situation during 2024 spring training, pulling Hoberg off the field...
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Betfred Euro 2024 Offer: Get £50 with the promo code WEBET50
Claim Betfred’s Euro 2024 offer: Bet £10, get £50 in free bets using promo code WEBET50! Register, deposit £10, and place a qualifying bet to receive £50 in free bets. Perfect for new UK customers as the European Championships continue. Germany EURO 2024 promises to be the biggest European Championships yet. Today marks the second...
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Top MLB umpire punished for breaking gambling rules as sport faces next betting scandal in the wake of Shohei Ohtani interpreter drama
By Eric Blum Published: 00:04 BST, 15 June 2024 | Updated: 00:35 BST, 15 June 2024 Major League Baseball umpire Pat Hoberg has reportedly been disciplined for violating the league’s gambling rules. During Spring Training, MLB began an investigation regarding Hoberg and a potential violation of the gambling policies. It did not find that Hoberg...
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Online gambling ‘self-exclusion standards’ project seeks broader industry input | City, University of London
The Self-exclusion Standards project aims to identify the best practices in online gambling self-exclusion to help maximise the level of player protection, help build a robust process of self-exclusion, and become an effective barrier between players who struggle with controlling their gambling habits and online gambling in general. It is an initiative led by Dr...