Sports
April 5, 2023
Scotland’s Badminton Player Receives Threats by Sports Bettors
Kirsty Gilmour, Scotland’s best badminton player, says she has received a number of obscene messages threatening her with physical violence, rape, and even death. The messages have been too much, Gilmour said, arguing that she felt “violated” by the senders. Gilmour Wants to Address the Problem of Abusive Sports Fans Some of the people who […]
Sports
March 8, 2023
SFPL Player Gets Booked to Fix Bet365 Betting Market
Kane Hester, a famous soccer player a part of Elgin City, was accused of his alleged involvement in fraud against a bookmaker along with multiple other individuals, a report reveals. On Tuesday, BBC revealed that Hester, along with three other men, were accused of participating in a fraudulent scheme to defraud Bet365, the famous bookmaker. […]
Industry
February 27, 2023
Scottish Players Reluctant to Seek Problem Gambling Help
The UK-based organization partnered with Citizens Advice Scotland, the region’s largest independent advice network, to train thousands of professionals on recognizing signs of gambling harm. GambleAware’s recent findings during the process showcased that public understanding regarding the issue was still lacking, and individuals seeking support needed to overcome personal and social barriers. Stigma Remains an […]
Industry
December 28, 2022
Scottish Green Party MP Calls for End of Last Greyhound Racing Property
Fife member of Scottish parliament Mark Ruskell has urged fellow lawmakers to muster the support to close Thornton Greyhound Stadium in Fife, which is due to have its next round of races in January. Ruskell cited a report by the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC) which is due to appear before the Holyrood’s Rural Affairs, […]
Industry
December 13, 2022
Study in Scotland Probes Methods to Reduce Gambling Harm
Gambling harm is an inseparable part of gambling activities. Regardless if engaging in online or retail gambling, there are users who become addicted and ultimately experience the negative impact of gambling harm. On the other hand, there are people affected by other people’s gambling, such as a family member or a friend. A recent report […]
Sports
November 2, 2022
Scotland Mulls Banning Greyhound Racing
Scotland could soon become the first nation to ban greyhound racing in the United Kingdom, marking a break with tradition and marking a big focus on animal rights, The Times of London reported. There are presently 25 race tracks all across the United Kingdom, and while the majority of those is located in England, a […]
Industry
September 29, 2022
FanDuel Ushers in UK Collaboration Hub in Edinburgh
Flutter Entertainment’s leading US-based business FanDuel has officially launched its pioneer UK Collaboration Hub in Scotland’s tech capital, Edinburgh. The hub will reunite cross-discipline projects, generate innovation, and bring FanDuel, Flutter UK and Ireland, and International division colleagues under the same rooftop. 250 Brand New Jobs Underway The UK Collaboration Hub will generate 250 fresh […]
Industry
April 21, 2022
Scotland May Ban Greyhound Racing to Protect the Animals
Campaigners in Scotland are renewing calls to ban greyhound racing in the country, citing the detrimental impact of the races on animal health and the lack of proper control, Sky News reported. Doping of Animals and Lack of Regulation Activists from Scotland Against Greyhound Exploitation (SAGE) referred to the Scottish Parliament’s Rural Affairs, Islands and […]
Sports
January 17, 2022
Scottish FA Hands Down 14 Notices of Gambling-Related Offenses
Soccer is coming under more scrutiny, as the Scottish FA handed down 14 notices of gambling-related offenses. Gavin Swankie, one player who will be investigated, is now facing nine allegations of breaching the association’s rules. Players Receive Notices from Scottish FA Over Breaches of Rules The Scottish FA has charged a player with seven breaches […]
Sports
December 27, 2021
Bookies Flag Possible Game Rigging in Scottish Soccer Match
Match-fixing seems to be an inevitable part of the nature of sports competitions, and while the sports betting industry may share some of the blame – after all, why rig a game unless you stand to benefit from a bet you have made – the industry is precisely why match-fixing attempts are often caught. This […]