article BETHESDA, Md. (FOX 5 DC) – September marked a record month for sports wagering in Maryland – and it appears as though a certain surging football team is one of the reasons why. Thursday, state officials reported that more than $532 million was wagered in September, which marks the start of the hugely popular...
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Sports Betting Can Be a Gamble for Your Financial Health | Fox 11 Tri Cities Fox 41 Yakima
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Father ‘sells 11-month-old baby behind mother’s back to pay for his gambling’
The baby was sold for the equivalent of just £730 The father said he sold the child to alleviate debts But he immediately sank the money into online gambling sites By Perkin Amalaraj Published: 11:32 BST, 8 October 2024 | Updated: 11:50 BST, 8 October 2024 A man has been arrested in Indonesia after he...
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Fantasy football has ruined my Sundays, and maybe more | Michael Cuneo
When I first started watching football as a kid, there was something electric about observing my hometown team take the field each Sunday. The roaring crowds, bright-colored jerseys, and coliseum-style spectacle of football stimulated the senses unlike any other form of entertainment. But in the past decade or so, sports, or at least the way...
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How Sue Gray held top job in Tory AND Labour governments – but is now heading to new envoy role after she quits as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff
Arguably the most famous civil servant in Britain, she presided over the ‘Partygate‘ inquiry into the reports of lockdown parties held in 10 Downing Street. But now, Sue Gray has today sensationally quit from her £170,000 a year job as Sir Keir Starmer‘s chief of staff. She has now been shuffled to a new role...
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Council accountant who stole nearly £1m of public cash to fund his £2,000-a-night online gambling addiction is jailed for five years
By Lettice Bromovsky Published: 18:06 BST, 2 October 2024 | Updated: 18:12 BST, 2 October 2024 A council accountant, who stole almost £1m of public money to fund his gambling addiction, has been jailed for five years. Alan Doig was employed as a senior accountant by Gedling Borough Council in Nottinghamshire, where he was seen...
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Ex-council accountant jailed after stealing nearly £1 million to fund gambling
An ex-local council worker who stole nearly £1 million to fund his gambling addiction has been jailed. Alan Doig, 57, transferred £934,343.30 into his own bank account between 2003 and 2022 while he worked as a senior assistant accountant for Gedling Borough Council, Nottinghamshire Police said. Doig, of Bedale Road, Daybrook, in Nottinghamshire, pleaded guilty...
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UK city with cosy pubs and scenic walks tops the list of the best autumn holiday destinations – top 10
London has been crowned the top autumn city break destination for 2024, according to travel experts. The UK capital secured its position with an impressive 28,430 searches for autumn-related keywords, showcasing its popularity among travellers seeking a seasonal getaway. London’s appeal during the autumn months is evident in its picturesque parks, such as Hyde Park...
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British holidaymaker dies after suffering mystery head injury on top Majorca golf course
The mortally wounded man was found at 5.45 on the Son Muntaner Golf Course He was found alive but in a ‘serious condition’. He died a short time later By Natalie Penza Published: 08:35 BST, 28 September 2024 | Updated: 11:03 BST, 28 September 2024 A British holidaymaker has died after being found with serious...
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Friday Headlines: Mikel Brown and Chris Cenac begin visit with Kentucky Basketball
Kentucky basketball season is just around the corner, and with it comes high school recruiting visits to Lexington. Most recently, it was Caleb Wilson — a 6’9 power forward ranked No. 8 in the 2025 recruiting class — who visited Mark Pope and the UK staff. This weekend, Kentucky plays host to not one but...
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Read all about it! Book business is named one of UK’s top small firms
The Gently Used Book Club, an online business based in Penn Fields, was chosen as one of the 100 most impressive small firms by the Small Business Saturday UK campaign. Pat Austin founded The Gently Used Book Club in 2021, aiming to save books from landfill and get them into the hands of readers. Subscribers...
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Jimmy Kimmel shows concern (jokingly?) as Mike Tyson details training regimen
Jake Paul had some strong words to say about fighting Mike Tyson Is Jake Paul being a little too confident about fighting Mike Tyson? Mackenzie Salmon breaks down some thoughts. Sports Seriously HOLLYWOOD — Jimmy Kimmel told Mike Tyson he’s thinking about betting “a large amount of money” on the former heavyweight champion to beat...