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Gambling News - 'Politics'
Industry
July 15, 2024
BGC Pledges to Cooperate with the UK’s New Government
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) supported the newly appointed ministers in the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) as the UK government progresses towards finalizing its White Paper reforms on gambling. Lisa Nandy MP has stepped in as the new Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with Stephanie Peacock MP joining […]
Industry
July 15, 2024
Donald Trump’s Election Odds Surge After Assassination Attempt
The odds of Donald Trump winning the 2024 presidential election have significantly increased after him being the victim of an assassination attempt at a rally in Pennsylvania. The former president was shot in his ear, making blood run down his face on the afternoon of July 13. However, he still managed to raise his fist […]
Industry
July 12, 2024
Political Bets and Odds Offered by Sportsbooks Reflect People’s Opinions
In spite of sports betting being federally legalized in the US, sportsbooks based in the country are not allowed to accept bets on political events. Nonetheless, overseas betting platforms allow wagers on who will win an election, who will represent a certain party, or humorous topics like who will wear a red tie during a […]

Industry
July 11, 2024
Trump Challenges Biden to a Golf Match on Doral’s Blue Monster
One of the highlight moments of the recent presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden saw the two discuss golf. While highly criticized, the debate may now have an interesting outcome. In June, US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau proposed hosting a golf match for the two men, allowing them to turn […]

Industry
July 8, 2024
Labour’s Historic Win Heralds Gambling Sector Uncertainties
In the wake of Sir Keir Starmer’s historic landslide victory, the UK gambling sector faces significant uncertainty. British racing, in particular, must navigate a drastically altered political landscape, as many of its key supporters in Parliament have either retired or lost their seats in Thursday’s election. However, Labour has pledged to address industry feedback, alleviating […]

Industry
July 5, 2024
BGC Looks Forward to Improving Gambling Standards with the New Government
Britain’s Betting and Gaming Council has welcomed the new government, expressing its commitment to working with Keir Starmer’s Labour to “deliver a world-class betting and gaming industry.” The Labour Party defeated the conservatives at Rishi Sunak’s snap election on July 4, potentially marking a new era for gambling standards. Prior to the elections, Starmer’s party […]

Industry
July 5, 2024
Sportsbooks Rank Kamala Harris Ahead of Joe Biden in Presidential Race
The election for a new President of the United States is scheduled for November 5 this year. The political race sees two long-term rivals face each other, the current President Joe Biden and the former President Donald Trump. A major debate that was expected to set the mood for the upcoming election took place late […]
Industry
July 5, 2024
Keir Starmer’s Historic Win in the UK Fueled by Betting Scandal
Since Brexit, the United Kingdom has been searching for political stability. In that search, six prime ministers were changed and only recently, the country held its general election. Over the last month, a number of cases involving Conservatives wagering on the date of the election were uncovered. With the cases, the support for the political […]
Industry
June 28, 2024
Election Gambling Scandal: Labour Shares Tory’s Alleged Gambling Problem
Earlier in the week, the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced it was investigating Labour Party’s Kevin Craig for allegedly placing a bet against himself. This brought his suspension from the party and prompted them to return the £100,000 ($126,000) that Craig had donated. The news broke amid what appears to be a never-ending gambling […]
Industry
June 27, 2024
Sir Philip Davies, Latest Tory Allegedly Caught Up in Gambling Probe
Another day, another election betting scandal in the UK. Earlier in the week, it was announced that Welsh Parliament member Russell George was under investigation for an alleged bet on the timing of the general election. The politician became the fifth Conservative politician faced with inquiries by the Gambling Commission, the body responsible for licensing, […]