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4 Sept 20262:19 am

Business4 Sept 2026 · 2:19 am2:19 am

Paddy Power to Close Up to 100 Betting Shops, Putting 400 Jobs at Risk

Betting giant Paddy Power plans to close up to 100 of its 506 betting shops in Ireland and the UK, putting approximately 400 jobs at risk.

26 Aug 202611:36 am

Politics26 Aug 2026 · 11:36 am11:36 am

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National Lottery faces questions over new CEO's gambling industry past

The National Lottery is facing scrutiny over the appointment of interim CEO Phil Walker, whose past roles in the gambling industry, particularly with 24-hour sl

13 Aug 20266:36 am

Law Enforcement13 Aug 2026 · 6:36 am6:36 am

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New Anti-Money Laundering Rules to Target Gambling Industry, Cryptocurrencies, and Terrorism Financing

New anti-money laundering rules are set to be introduced, targeting the gambling industry, cryptocurrencies, and the financing of terrorist organizations as par

26 Jul 20263:19 pm

Gambling26 Jul 2026 · 3:19 pm3:19 pm

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Americans Bet $166 Billion on Sports in 2025, Outspending Movies, Music, and Museums Combined

In 2025, Americans wagered approximately $166 billion on sports, surpassing the combined revenue of the U.S. movie, music, book, and museum industries. This sur

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