West of Sunshine, set in Melbourne’s west, makes its mark at Venice exit Australian writer-director Jason Raftopoulos was overcome by the five-minute standing ovation that greeted his debut film West of Sunshine after its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival. “It was a completely overwhelming experience,” he said. “So much of filmmaking is conducted…
Police say Miles has made full admissions. Steelers boss Scott Miles has admitted he fleeced the club of up to $1 million, in order to feed an secret gambling habit. Court documents reveal the since-sacked GM began siphoning money from the club in 2010, after taking out more than 11 credit cards, two personal loans and a…
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Chatpol said Bang Khun Thien resident who worked at a company manufacturing the kind of steel weight found tied to his feet drove his sedan to Wat Pom Kaew in Mueang Samut Songkhram on Friday night. He then sent his girlfriend, who lives in the neighbourhood, a message that his car was at the temple…
Chatpol said Bang Khun Thien resident who worked at a company manufacturing the kind of steel weight found tied to his feet drove his sedan to Wat Pom Kaew in Mueang Samut Songkhram on Friday night. He then sent his girlfriend, who lives in the neighbourhood, a message that his car was at the temple…
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Valentine Low A review of the maximum stake on fixed-odds betting terminals was delayed because of fears tax revenues would fallPeter Nicholls/Times Newspapers Ltd The government may be preparing to crack down on addictive gambling machines despite claims earlier this year that the Treasury had killed off an attempt to impose tighter regulation. Campaigners have…
Fixed-odds betting terminals have long caused concerns among campaigners They can be highly addictive and players can gamble away £18,000 in an hour Treasury fears losing tax takings from bookmakers’ profits if they’re scrapped Mr Hammond now appears to have backed down over a review of the machines By Claire Ellicott Political Correspondent For The…
A MAN stripped his wife of all her money and left her suicidal as he tried to meet his gambling debts, York Crown Court heard. Mustafa Yildrims wife lent him her bank card to buy food when she was confined to bed with a chest infection. But he continued to use her bank account after…
From buying a Lotto ticket to a work sweepstake on the Grand National, it’s not uncommon for many people to indulge in the odd bit of gambling. But a problem gambling habit can be bad for your finances. As today’s £7.8million fine for an online gambling firm showed, vulnerable gamblers can quickly rack up debts…