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Betfair World Cup offer: Get 50/1 on Spain or France to qualify from their group

Get 50/1 on either France or Spain to reach the round of 32, plus free bets for each win they enjoy, with the Betfair World Cup offer

Evening Standard

Betfair ‘failed to adequately protect’ gambler who took own life after losing thousands, court told

Luke Ashton was 40 when he died in April 2021 after losing around £5,500 the previous month over the course of about 1,000 bets

The Independent UK

Widow of gambling addict takes Betfair to court in possible landmark UK case

Success would establish for first time that a betting firm had duty of care to customers with signs of problem gambling

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2026 World Cup free bets & betting offers

Check out the latest World Cup free bet offers for the 2026 edition of the tournament

Evening Standard

Best betting sites in the UK for June 2026

Our experts have compared the best UK betting sites for June 2026 and explored the pros and cons of what’s on offer

Evening Standard

Manchester United 'lead Jarrod Bowen transfer chase' amid West Ham hope

Hammers captain is expected to attract plenty of interest this summer

Evening Standard

Betfair World Cup offer: Exchange betting, enhanced odds and free bets for WC2026

All you need to know about the Betfair World Cup offer with new customers eligible for £30 in free bets

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Best betting exchange sites for the 2026 World Cup

The best betting exchange sites for World Cup 2026, rated by our expert

The Independent UK

Betfred World Cup offer: Free bets, in-store promotions & World Cup odds for 2026

Betfred are known as the bonus king of UK betting sites, so it’s no surprise they have one of the biggest World Cup welcome offers available.

The Independent UK

Get over 25 free spins on registration no deposit UK casinos

No deposit offers with 25 free spins were once common on casino sites, but they’ve largely disappeared in recent years, with only a handful of UK casinos currently offering free spins on registration with no deposit.

The Independent UK

Premier League relegation odds SLASHED after Tottenham draw and West Ham lose

Just two points separates the London rivals as the relegation battle heats up

Evening Standard

Paddy Power owner Flutter mulls ditching London listing after shift to US

The sports betting and gambling company said it was reviewing its shares on the London Stock Exchange and may cancel the listing.

The Independent UK

Champions League betting offer: 50/1 over 0.5 goals PSG vs Chelsea & £10 Cheltenham free bet

Claim Betfair’s latest enhanced 50/1 odds offer on PSG vs Chelsea

The Independent UK

Betting on nuclear war: what are prediction markets and could they come to the UK?

The lowdown on Polymarket and Kalshi, the pitfalls and the odds on US-style exchanges taking off in Britain

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The Independent UK

Paddy Power owner Flutter hopeful of World Cup boost after results disappoint

The group, which also owns brands including Betfair and FanDuel in the US, missed forecasts with annual sales of 16.4 billion US dollars (£x billion).

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Best online casinos UK: Compare the best casino sites in February 2026

We rate and review the best online casino UK sites in February 2026, including the best welcome offer and best option for beginners

The Guardian - UK

Betfair urged to hand tens of thousands to victim of gambling fraudster

Betting exchange appeared to miss multiple opportunities to stop ‘VIP’ customer betting with stolen money

The Guardian - UK

Paddy Power and Betfair to pay £2m settlement after failing to protect users

Failings included allowing customer to place £20,000 in bets across eight-hour session, Gambling Commission finds

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The Independent UK

Gambling firm fined £2m after failing to protect vulnerable users

The large fine marks the second sanction in just over two years for the firm

Evening Standard

Paddy Power Betfair to pay £2m for social responsibility failures

The Gambling Commission said it found social responsibility failures at the firm where customer interactions ‘fell far short’ of what is required.

The Guardian - UK

Analysts back British gambling firm stocks despite tax rises for sector

Paddy Power owner Flutter and other betting and gaming firms say higher online gambling taxes will hit profits hard

Evening Standard

Flutter warns over earnings hit from Budget gambling tax blow

The Paddy Power owner said the tax raid will impact earnings by around £241.7 million in 2025-26 and £407.9 million in 2026-27.

Evening Standard

Flutter upgrades full-year forecast as FanDuel steals the show

Flutter hailed an ‘excellent’ quarter thanks largely to its US business, which is led by FanDuel.

AAP

Betting company fined $870k for spam message breaches

More than $16 million in fines have been issued over spam message law breaches with the regulator putting companies on notice as it cracks down on the practice.

TechRadar

800,000 users at risk after MAJOR hack at betting giants — IP addresses, email addresses, and online activity compromised

Breach at major betting sites exposes emails, IPs, and online activity, prompting warnings about phishing and urging users to practice caution despite no password leaks.

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