Craig Bergin (31), who made no attempt to disguise himself during the thefts, was captured on CCTV footage of the incidents. He was wearing distinctive blue casts on his two broken arms. Bergin, formerly of Griffith Court, Marino, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to theft at Boots and at Holland & Barrett, both…
Since 2008, UK gamblers have squandered £11.4 billion playing games such as poker and roulette on fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs). These sophisticated gaming machines, often referred to as the crack cocaine of gambling, are to be found in high street bookies and casinos across Britain, allowing people to bet up to £100 every 20 seconds.…
WHEN Daniel Wards gambling addiction was at its most menacing he couldnt afford to fill up his car with petrol. Sometimes, hed even forgo food. But the former Melbourne defender says the friendships hes lost and the trust hes broken are the most permanent reminders of his battle with the punt. Ive damaged the relationships…
Wayne Rooney lost £500,000 in a two hours late night gambling spree on his own at a casino. The Man United and England star ran up the bill on roulette and blackjack. One witness at Manchesters 235 Casino said: He was gambling a lot on red and seemed to be in his own world. Gambling-mad…
A DAD-OF-THREE set up a cannabis factory at his home after running up four-figure gambling debts, a court heard today. Police found the professional drugs farm in a bedroom at the rented property in Idle Road, Bradford, after investigating reports that the premises were insecure. They found 21 large cannabis plants and 50 smaller ones,…
A Premier League footballer blew £15million fortune on gambling after becoming addicted to card games and casinos. The international has played at the top for almost his entire career, earning millions through lucrative contracts, endorsements and sponsorship. But he became addicted to gambling, especially card and casino games, early in his career, and is now…
James Packer’s Crown Resorts has ended its 12-year adventure in Macau, selling the remainder of its stake in Melco Crown Entertainment for $1.34 billion. Crown formally announced the sale on Tuesday morning, and said the proceeds from the sale of the 11.2 per cent stake would “initially be used to reduce Crown Resorts’ net debt”.…
by Neil Jerome Morales and Farah Master Kong China and the Philippines have joined forces to tackle illegal gambling, part of Beijing’s broader campaign to curb illicit capital outflows and a pledge by Manila to weed out unscrupulous operators from the country’s booming gaming industry. The coordinated crackdown comes amid warming ties between Chinese President…
Football stars are blowing millions of pounds on gambling after being wooed by bookies promising a host of freebies and glamour invites, an insider has claimed. And the whistleblower alleged bosses allowed them to carry on betting even after they had lost fortunes and were showing signs of addicition. Account managers offer players from across…
An expert who treated banned footballer Joey Barton for gambling problems claims the star is the tip of the iceberg. Therapist Steve Pope alleged betting is out of control within football and that players at clubs all over Britain are addicted. He said rich stars at the higher levels of the game routinely wager tens…