Worldwide Sporting Investments (WSI), an Australian sports betting syndicate run by 28-year-old Tyler Roberts, came crashing after taking a particularly dark turn last spring. $1.5M Debt, Kidnapping, and Crime Networks Currently, WSI is in court-ordered liquidation, and creditors claim the company owes them roughly $1.5 million. Court filings say the business now has less than…
The announcement comes as Debt Awareness Week arrives, running from 16th – 22nd March, with an overall theme of debt stigma and how to overcome it, with The Salvation Army championing abolishing the stigma around debt through its service. Debbie White, area debt advice co-ordinator for The Salvation Army said: “The Salvation Army’s mission has always…
Elderly woman suffers brain haemorrhage for refusing grandson who pressured her to give him money A 37-year-old man in Changzhi Township, Taiwan, has been arrested after brutally assaulting his 90-year-old grandmother when she refused to lend him money to pay off his gambling debts. The violent incident left the elderly woman with a brain haemorrhage…
South Africa’s gambling industry has reached a turnover of about R1.5 trillion, while the number of people seeking help for gambling problems has surged by 60%, according to the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation. The organisation says the growth of digital gambling and widespread access is increasing the risk of people gambling irresponsibly. Industry growth…
17 March 2026 Yesterday marked the start of Debt Awareness Week, an annual campaign to raise awareness about debt, tackle stigma and encourage people to seek help if they are struggling financially. PayPlan, which works with West Midlands Police Federation to provide free comprehensive advice, guidance and support for anyone struggling with their finances, is…
CEO of Thani Bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services, Ayed bin Dabsan Al-Qahtani, with officials from the foundation’s Gharimin Committee. Doha, Qatar: The Thani Bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services has achieved notable progress in supporting a number of indebted individuals through its “Gharimin” (debt relief) initiative, raising more than QR1.1m within just a few…
The last time the federal government was free of debt was during the administration of Andrew Jackson. If you have forgotten your American history, that was 1835. The federal debt is currently larger than the gross annual product of all goods and services in the country. Debt service is one of the largest items in…
South Africa’s gambling industry has reached a turnover of about R1.5 trillion, while the number of people seeking help for gambling problems has surged by 60%, according to the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation. The organisation says the growth of digital gambling and widespread access is increasing the risk of people gambling irresponsibly. Industry growth…
In Britain we find it extremely difficult to speak about money. The truth is that a level of awkwardness shrouds almost all discussions with colleagues, family members, and friends on the topic. However, when it comes to speaking up about debt – whether that be confiding in someone, speaking to your lender or reaching out…
Posted on: March 16, 2026, 07:49h. Last updated on: March 17, 2026, 05:03h. Australian betting syndicate collapses owing $1.5 million to creditors Founder allegedly kidnapped by the Alameddine crime network over gambling debt Liquidators find less than $1,000 remaining in collapsed betting venture An Australian sports betting syndicate has collapsed owing about $1.5 million, just…