888 chief exits as online betting group launches VIP accounts probe – Financial Times

Shares in 888 lost more than a quarter of their value on Monday after the online betting company removed its chief executive and launched an investigation into failures to correctly follow anti-money laundering processes on VIP customer accounts. The Gibraltar-headquartered gambling group said on Monday it had suspended a series of VIP customer accounts in…

Gambling advertising restrictions could reduce harm – EurekAlert

Gambling advertising restrictions could reduce harm Researchers from the University of Sheffield and Glasgow explored the relationship between exposure to gambling advertising and attitudes, intentions and behaviours which may be associated with an increased risk of gambling related harms Evidence showed the impact on children, young people and those already at risk from current gambling…

Yasiel Puig Facing Obstruction Of Justice Charges In Illegal Sports … – Sports Handle

Two months after Yasiel Puig withdrew a guilty plea in a comprehensive illegal sports betting case, the former Major League Baseball outfielder is facing new charges in the matter. Puig, who withdrew his guilty plea for making false statements to federal law enforcement officials, is now facing obstruction of justice charges in connection with the…

That was one before the last time I spoke to Kobe Bryant: Lamar Odom Reveals Last Conversation with the Mamba was About a Gambling Debt – The Sportsrush

Kobe Bryant might be one of the greatest Laker ever. Over the span of a two-decade career, the Black Mamba managed to win 2 scoring titles, an MVP, 5 championships, and 2 Finals MVPs, among a long list of other accolades. Throughout Kobes career, he shared the locker room with some of the franchises biggest…