# Betting

Last year

2022

# Probe

Brentford's Ivan Toney charged over further 30 alleged breaches of FA betting rules

Toney was previously charged with 232 alleged breaches over a four-year period.

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Dec 20th 2022, 5:34 PM

# Mental Health

Online gambling causing surge of suicidal young men in A&E, NHS clinic says

Earlier this year the NHS stopped taking cash from the gambling industry for the treatment of people suffering addiction

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Nov 23rd 2022, 8:00 AM

# Probe

World Cup hopeful Toney 'assisting Football Association with enquiries' over betting claims

A report in the Sun said the 26-year-old Brentford striker is the subject of an inquiry over historical allegations.

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Nov 6th 2022, 1:49 PM

# Betting

Shishkin for the Queen Mother: 3 tips for Day Two of Cheltenham

Johnny Ward brings you his tips for Wednesday.

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Mar 16th 2022, 7:00 AM

All time

# zlatan

Uefa to investigate Ibrahimovic's alleged betting company investment

The Swede is reported to have invested in Malta-based site Bethard.

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Apr 26th 2021, 7:34 PM

# Preview

Nube Negra worth a punt at 5/1 in the first big race of the Punchestown Festival

Johnny Ward takes you through Tuesday’s feature race, the William Hill Champion Chase.

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Apr 26th 2021, 4:10 PM

# Tips

3 tips to hopefully end the Cheltenham Festival on a high

Johnny Ward takes you through Friday’s racing with the latest William Hill prices.

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Mar 18th 2021, 2:09 PM

# Prestbury Park

3 tips that represent good value for Thursday's racing at Cheltenham

Johnny Ward looks ahead to the day’s stand-out races, including the Ryanair Chase.

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Mar 16th 2021, 9:44 PM

# Tips

3 outside bets for St Patrick's Day at Cheltenham

Johnny Ward looks ahead to Wednesday’s racing at the Festival.

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Mar 16th 2021, 11:02 AM

# Problem Gambling

'We've reached a point of no return - it's an epidemic': Problem gambling fears raised as bookie revenues soar

Long-awaited gambling regulations are due to be introduced later in the year.

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Mar 6th 2021, 8:00 AM

# Development

Fifa dismisses appeal against Kieran Trippier betting ban

The 30-year-old Atletico Madrid and defender was hit with a 10-week suspension last month.

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Jan 18th 2021, 12:38 PM

# Betting

Trippier told friend to 'lump on' him joining Atletico Madrid from Spurs via WhatsApp

The England full-back was banned for 10 weeks and fined by the FA’s independent regulatory commission, although that has since been suspended pending an appeal.

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Jan 5th 2021, 6:04 PM

# Betting

UK began a landmark review into its gambling laws this week - Ireland doesn't even have a regulator yet

Legislation that would create a regulator in Ireland was first proposed by the government seven years ago.

11.4k

Dec 12th 2020, 6:30 AM

# phase two plus

Betting companies seek clarity from the government about reopening dates

Many bookies believed they were permitted to reopen last week.

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Jun 18th 2020, 4:16 PM

# Bingo

Lobbyists big winners as government revises bingo bill after protests

It comes after a protest at the Dáil on Tuesday.

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Dec 5th 2019, 11:19 AM

# Bingo

'Hands off our balls': Bingo players protest Dail over changes to winnings

Around 50 bingo players were bussed to the Dáil this morning to protest a bill that they say could see their winnings cut in half.

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Dec 3rd 2019, 2:55 PM

# betting duty

'No compelling case': Minister slaps down calls for betting tax change ahead of Budget

Minister Donohoe said his officials had “insufficient legal certainty” to change how it taxes the sector.

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Sep 29th 2019, 6:30 AM

# Tips

3 top bets to consider for Friday's racing at Punchestown

Thom Malone reveals his picks for the Kildare course, where the Champion Hurdle is today’s feature.

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May 1st 2019, 4:21 PM

# Fairyhouse Festival

It's Irish Grand National Day and we've got expert tips worth considering

There’s another big day of racing at Fairyhouse, and Heed Your Hunch is here to help if you fancy a flutter.

7.0k

Apr 18th 2019, 12:12 PM

# Gambling

Paul Scholes charged after allegedly placing 140 football bets over 3-year period

The ex-Man United and England midfielder has until 26 April to respond.

15.9k

Apr 16th 2019, 4:22 PM

# Match-Fixing

League of Ireland pair suspended for 'manipulating matches' have appeals thrown out

Athlone Town’s Igor Labuts and Dragos Sfrijan were handed 12-month suspensions in 2017.

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Oct 5th 2018, 1:50 PM

# Tuam

Objection to planning permission for bookies in town centre as it would create a 'no-go area'

The decision from Galway City Council to grant permission for the betting shop has been appealed to An Bord Pleanála.

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Apr 21st 2018, 7:00 AM

# Gambling

GAA votes to ban sponsorship deals with betting companies

The GAA’s annual congress today heard that sport is “besieged by gambling”.

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Feb 24th 2018, 1:26 PM

# Betting

2015 world snooker champion handed six-month ban for breaking gambling rules

The WPBSA estimate that Stuart Bingham placed bets worth £35,771.

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Oct 24th 2017, 10:06 AM

# Study

Gamble on sports? 'Tone' of tweets can help predict the outcome of football matches

A study has found that the tone of a Twitter post that can predict when a team is more likely to win.

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Oct 13th 2017, 6:10 AM

# Interview

‘I couldn't live without betting… Does that make me an addict? I don't know. I won £20 million’

Professional gambler Harry Findlay chats to The42 about a life of sporting highs and lows.

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Oct 1st 2017, 10:01 AM

# quinnbet

Seán Quinn is back in business with a new online betting venture

The ex-billionaire is taking a punt on QuinnBet.

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Aug 18th 2017, 12:45 PM

# Sports

Ireland's horse racing body wants an increase in betting taxes - with punters footing the bill

Horse Racing Ireland wants to see an increase in the rate of betting duty and commission on gross profits.

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Aug 3rd 2017, 6:05 AM

# Verdict

Joey Barton's 18-month ban for gambling has been reduced

His ban from football now expires on 1 June 2018 instead of 25 October 2018.

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Jul 27th 2017, 8:17 PM

# Investigation

'Manipulating matches' among 3 charges brought against Athlone Town members

A statement added that a hearing with the Independent Disciplinary Committee will take place on 3 August.

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Jul 8th 2017, 2:36 PM

# Betting irregularities

Irish football boss would be open to exploring the idea of 'fit and proper' tests for club owners

FAI director of competitions Fran Gavin says they are close to completing their investigation into Athlone Town.

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Jun 29th 2017, 7:45 AM

# LOI

FAI launch investigation after irregular betting patterns in League of Ireland game

Uefa sent a detailed report to the FAI after the game between Athlone Town and Longford Town.

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May 3rd 2017, 6:17 PM

# judgment

Joey Barton says he's been forced into retirement after receiving 18-month ban for gambling

The Burnley midfielder is disappointed with the ‘harshness’ of the decision and intends to appeal.

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Apr 26th 2017, 8:03 PM

# nosedive

Irish gamblers are the third biggest losers in the world

Online gambling is the biggest source of the losses.

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Feb 10th 2017, 4:51 PM

# Return

Joey Barton is officially a Premier League player again

As expected, the midfielder has returned to his former club on a deal until the end of the 2016-17 season.

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Jan 3rd 2017, 7:56 AM

# Risky

Paddy Power are so certain Hillary Clinton will win, they're paying out on bets early

Trump’s odds are now at 9/2, representing an 18.2% chance of winning.

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Oct 19th 2016, 10:03 AM

# on alert

US Open tennis match under investigation over suspicious betting

The first round clash between Russia’s Vitalia Diatchenko and Timea Bacsinszky of Switzerland is being looked into.

9.9k

Sep 7th 2016, 8:34 PM

# odds on

Betting suspended as Luke Donald heavily backed to be one of Clarke's captain's picks

The former world number one is fancied to be named alongside Lee Westwood and Martin Kaymer tomorrow.

6.8k

Aug 29th 2016, 7:38 PM

# Corruption

Irish snooker player banned for 15 months after admitting to spot-fixing

Limerick man Leo Fernandez has been suspended until August 2017 and fined €2,000.

8.6k

Jul 6th 2016, 1:04 PM

# UFC 196

5 betting tips to earn you almost as much money as Conor McGregor from UFC 196

Which way do you see this weekend’s main event going?

14.3k

Mar 1st 2016, 9:50 AM