A stupid prank between friends saw a man lose his life in a preventable incident at a golf driving range. Conner Groom, 22, had traveled with his coworkers to a Topgolf facility in Chigwell, Essex, UK, for a Christmas party in December 2021. However, the night would take a turn when he would end up...
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Earnings at William Hill owner Evoke tumble in ‘disappointing’ first half
Evoke, which was rebranded from 888 earlier this year, made core earnings of £43.8 million for the six months to June, down from £130.8 million this time last year. Revenue slumped 2% to £862 million as it continued with a turnaround plan launched in March. The company has been rejigging the geographical focus of the...
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Angela Rayner is warned her workers’ rights plan could harm UK jobs and growth after holding talks with top bosses of business groups and trade unions
By Emily Hawkins City Reporter Published: 03:17 BST, 15 August 2024 | Updated: 03:40 BST, 15 August 2024 Business leaders have warned Angela Rayner her workers’ rights plan could harm jobs and growth. The deputy Prime Minister and business secretary Jonathan Reynolds held talks with the top bosses of business groups and trade unions yesterday....
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US Celebrities That Endorse Online Gambling and Its Complications and Controversy
Lawmakers Are Slowly Tightening the Noose on Gambling Advertisements New Jersey lawmakers have been at the forefront of online gambling since 2013 and are also actively pursuing tighter regulation of gambling advertisements. Most recently, they included requirements for displaying gambling risks in gambling advertisements, similar to how the tobacco industry was forced to disclose the...
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Entain boss hails ‘new lease of life’ as bookie cashes in on Euro 2024
Ladbrokes and Coral owner Entain has bet on its “new lease of life” after a set of low-scoring Euro 2024 games helped the bookmaker generate more cash. The company, which is one of the world’s biggest sports betting and gaming firms, did better than expected in recent months amid a busy summer of sport including...
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Freddie Flintoff tells how Top Gear crash left him battling anxiety, nightmares and flashbacks – and ‘crying every two minutes’: Cricket legend speaks for the first time about how he cheated death, saying even now he’s not ‘better’, but ‘different’
Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff has revealed his Top Gear horror crash has left him struggling with ‘anxiety’, ‘nightmares’ and ‘flashbacks’, as he admitted that he ‘genuinely should not be here’. The former England cricketer, 46, has spoken for the first time about the devastating impact the car accident has had on his life, in a new...
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Map reveals Britain’s top 10 high streets – with London’s famous shopping districts NOT making the shortlist
A pedestrianised high street featuring Poundland, Ann Summers and 24-hour McDonald’s restaurant has been named the best in Britain. Queen Street in Cardiff city centre scored top out of 25 locations across the country, and was commended for its ‘choice and variety of retail’ compared with its rivals. But despite having some of the most...
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Concerns online casino regulations don’t protect young and addicted
Photo: 123RF Critics are concerned the government’s first steps into regulating online casinos won’t do enough to protect addicts and young people from savvy offshore operators. Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden announced last week the Government is going to auction off licences for online casinos. Until now there has been no regulation of online...
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Infrastructure trusts in ‘uncharted territory’
Infrastructure trusts can no longer invest just in government-backed assets in the UK The “handing back” of expiring projects is likely to be a delicate phase Infrastructure trusts are facing a “complex and time-consuming” process of handing back assets to the government, as a number of the projects they invest in approach their expiry date....
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Youth gambling trend concerning | The Witness
Gambling opportunities are now more accessible than ever, especially with the availability of online gambling. However, this has led to a troubling trend among young people. According to a research company, many young people view gambling as a quick and easy way to make money and this surge in youth gambling has sparked concerns. According...
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Friday Headlines: Anthony Davis among best NBA players of 21st century
Greetings BBN! With the 2024 Olympics underway, we’re getting to see Kentucky Wildcats legend Anthony Davis suit up for Team USA as he looks to claim another gold medal. Over at ESPN, their staff just ranked the 25 best NBA players of the 21st century. To no surprise, Davis made the cut, checking in at...
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Musburger Media Purchases VSiN, The Sports Betting Network.
Musburger Media says it has acquired VSiN, The Sports Betting Network from DraftKings, with original VSiN founders Brian Musburger and Bill Adee leading the multi-platform broadcast and content company going forward. Details of the agreement weren’t disclosed. DraftKings originally bought the company in 2021 for roughly $70 million. “While a lot has changed in the...