As the popularity of sports betting continues to grow, fuelled in no small part by online platforms and easy access to the various gambling markets, it’s natural to wonder if there are any limitations to what you can legally bet on. In the United Kingdom, where gambling is a well-established and regulated industry, there are […]
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Can You Claim a Win From a Damaged Lottery Ticket or Scratch Card?
Lottery tickets and scratch cards offer the thrill of potentially winning a huge sum of money, which is something that few people are likely to resist. However, what happens if you have a winning ticket that has been damaged? Can you still claim your prize? In the United Kingdom, there are official guidelines and procedures […]
Do Hackers Use Viruses & Malware to Cheat at Poker?
When it comes to doing pretty much anything online, people are understandably wary. Whilst younger people will be a lot more accepting of older people when it comes to what to expect from services that operate online, most sensible people always operate with a degree of caution. A lot of older people will be wary […]
Dana White, Blackjack King
When it comes to Dana White, most people will know him as the man who went on to become the President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. In 2016, White and his partners sold a majority stake in their company to WME, receiving around $4 billion for doing so. That presented the man himself with in […]
Can You Get Banned or Limited at a Betting Exchange?
Betting exchanges have gained popularity as an alternative to traditional bookmakers, offering individuals the opportunity to bet against each other rather than against the House. Whilst betting exchanges provide a platform for users to engage in peer-to-peer betting, questions arise regarding the possibility of being banned or limited for various reasons. There are some factors […]
Most Charitable Lotto Winners: Has Anyone Ever Donated Their Entire Lottery Winnings to Charity?
Winning the lottery is a dream for most people, not least because of the life-changing effects of seeing huge sums of money hit their bank accounts. It is a nice thing for people to be able to benefit from, especially if they have led tough lives up until that point. The influx of money has […]
British Basketball League: How Popular Is Basketball in the UK?
Did you know that there is an equivalent of the National Basketball Association operating within the United Kingdom? Whilst basketball may not enjoy the same level of popularity as football or rugby in the UK, the sport has been steadily growing in recent years. In the world of basketball, the UK has the British Basketball […]
The Mothers That Named Their Babies ‘Golden Palace’ for a Fee
Elsewhere on this site, you can read about the weird and wacky nature of Golden Palace Casino and the incredible publicity stunts that the business has pulled off over the years. One of the main things that the company has done over the years is spent money buying all sorts of odd and unusual things, […]
What Is the Betfair Premium Charge & Who Has to Pay It?
If you like placing a bet or two, there is a good chance that you’ll be keen on getting involved in betting on the exchange. Unlike bookmakers, in which the margin is built in to the odds that are offered, it is the punters themselves that choose what odds to offer their fellow bettors and […]
The Weirdest Things That Lottery Winners Spent Their Money On
For many of us, winning the lottery would be a dream. Seeing millions or even tens of millions of pounds paid into our bank accounts would help to alleviate the stresses and strains of life. The idea of being able to pay off our mortgage would be something that most of us would feel great […]