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Regulating gambling: Brazil could kill its ‘golden egg’ betting market

After more than 70 years of prohibiting gambling, Brazil is regulating the market. But some fear the move might just kill “one of the best market opportunities”.

06/10/2023

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Fortnite developer will reimburse unwanted in-game purchases

After a US regulator found Epic Games tricked players into buying cosmetic items in the game Fortnite, millions of players can now get their money back.

26/09/2023

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How prepared is Europe for an increase in gambling and addiction?

An increasing number of Europeans suffer from gambling addiction, a problem that's expected to grow across the continent as the industry's profits are expected to boom in the coming years.

08/06/2023

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Inside Europe's first rehab centre for female gamblers

The number of female gamblers is on the rise, but a UK charity rehab is helping women overcome their addictions.

03/04/2023

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Belgium set to ban gambling adverts from July

The ban will extend to gambling advertisements on social media, TV and in sports stadiums.

13/03/2023

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Place your bets: Liechtenstein gambles on keeping casinos

With six casinos in one of Europe's smallest countries -- its size is comparable to the city of Brussels -- Liechtenstein has been known among gamblers as "the Las Vegas of the Alps"

29/01/2023

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First World Cup outside summer sparks fears over excessive gambling

"With so much brilliant football on TV, supporters will spend a lot of time watching games from the comfort of their own sofa - and that's when the temptation to gamble impulsively can kick in for some."

17/11/2022

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Ukraine is hoping to win big after liberalising its gambling market

Casinos, slot machines and internet betting were banned in Ukraine after a deadly fire at a gaming hall in 2009. More than a decade later, Kyiv is betting big on opening up the market once more.

22/09/2021

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Are coronavirus lockdowns encouraging online gambling?

Addiction specialists are worried that more people in the UK are placing bets while under lockdown, amid a surge in advertising for online gambling.

21/04/2020

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Gambling with your health? Coronavirus spooks Macao casino industry

Authorities shut down Macao's profitable casino industry on Tuesday for at least two weeks after a worker at one of them tested positive for coronavirus

04/02/2020

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Do growing numbers of Swedish women have a serious gambling problem?

Experts think they do.

05/04/2019

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All bets off: Kosovo bans gambling for a decade after casino murders

"We will not allow these venues to be arenas of crime that claim people’s lives,” said the country's prime minister, Ramush Haradinaj.

02/04/2019

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Man allegedly faked his own abduction to avoid paying $50,000 Super Bowl bet

He claimed he was abducted by two men who stole $16,000 from him and drove him around for two days, police said.

04/03/2019

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Spaniards hope to win big in Christmas "El Gordo"

The more than 200-year-old national lottery is a once-a-year chance to strike it filthy rich.

22/12/2018

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Spain's Christmas lottery winners celebrate "the Fat One"

The final winning number, is potentially worth 680 million euros, but spread across thousands of tickets.

22/12/2018

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US Mega Millions: Loto fever's gripped the nation

Hundreds of people are queueing to buy their lucky lottery ticket for a chance to win €1.3 billion ($1.6 billion). It's the largest jackpot in America's lottery history and will be drawn Tuesday

20/10/2018

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Thai elephants kicked off an anti-gambling campaign in Thailand

Nine elephants, painted with flags of countries competing in the 2018 event in Russia, played a 15-minute football match to raise awareness against illegal gambling

12/06/2018

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UK curb on gambling

The maximum stake on fixed odds betting terminals is being cut to just two pounds in the UK. It follows complaints that the machines are highly addictive and have led to gamblers building up big losses.

17/05/2018

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04/10/2017

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