Gambling

Trusted Blackpool worker who defrauded Weeton firm out of £150,000 to feed gambling addiction jailed by judge

Trusted worker defrauded firm out of £150k to feed gambling addiction

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Lancaster and Wyre MP Cat Smith

'I'm keen to see tougher measures on gambling advertising too'

The Health Lottery has raised more than £136 for good causes

Get two free Big Win lottery tickets with this Health Lottery code

Michael Owen joins Casino.org as their exclusive UK & Ireland affiliate ambassador for 2026.

Ad Feature Michael Owen becomes brand ambassador for casino platform

Former Blackpool and Burnley FC defender Clarke Carlisle has opened up about his past struggles

Clarke Carlisle opens up about alcoholism & suicide attempt

A branch of William Hill in London. The chain's parent company, Evoke, is considering closing up to 200 UK betting shops (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

British betting firm warns 200 branches could close over tax fears

Six Lancashire MPs are among more than 100 across the country calling on the Chancellor to introduce a new tax on online gambling companies

Lancashire MPs call for online gambling tax to tackle child poverty

Nicola Jaques.

Lancashire journalist Nicola Jaques "honoured" after receiving an MBE

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TikTok challenge shows the true amount you could win on scratchcards

Are bookies thinking positive about the total points Remember Monday might receive at Eurovision 2025?

How many points could the UK get at Eurovision 2025 in Switzerland?

Plans have been submitted for a new adult gaming centre in St Annes. Credit: Lee Thomas on Unsplash

Plans to turn Fylde Coast boutique store into betting shop revealed

The woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, paid a visit to Grosvenor Casino recently and walked away with a £36,000 jackpot.

Lucky woman wins £36k on first time visit to Blackpool casino

A new strategy to tackle gambling addiction has been agreed by Blackpool Council

Gambling is 'destroying lives in Blackpool' new report warns

A customer on-board a Northern train.

"This ISN’T a ‘Love Train': Northern's message to passengers

Blackpool arcades

12 of the best arcades to try this half term - according to Google
It’s a key part of any trip to Blackpool.
Catherine Musgrove

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New study of online betting names Blackpool as a UK gambling capital

New gambling addiction clinic set to open in Lancs as demand soars

Magician reveals the secret to a perfectly shuffled deck of cards

The new shirts on sale in the club shop

Blackpool FC's shirt sponsorship deal slammed as 'wrong decision'

Nearly half of gamblers have never actually played in a casino

Prince Harry

Baccarat scandal: The controversy the last time a royal was in court

Breaking William Hill receives record fine of over £19 million

Are you dreaming of a White Christmas?

Will it be a White Christmas in Blackpool? These are the bookies' odds ...

Scott Benton, MP for Blackpool South, has been met with anger from the Green party and the chairman of a Gambling Addiction organisation after publicly promoting the use of betting shops in Blackpool. Pic: JPI Media

Blackpool South MP Scott Benton sparks backlash with bookies promotion

See letter from Paul Morley

Letters - Monday December 14 2020

Bookies exploiting fans with live odds adverts during games
Bookmakers are exploiting fans watching Premier League matches with 'Live odds' adverts which promise an 'easy big win,' scientists warn.
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