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News.com.au
10 hours ago
- Business
- News.com.au
A-League rocked by betting scandal as Western United and state player charged over yellow card manipulation
A Western United player is among two footballers charged over the alleged manipulation yellow cards for betting purposes during several games this season. On Sunday, Victoria police charged two Melbourne men, aged 24 and 27, for numerous offences including the use of corrupt conduct for gambling purposes in four A-League matches during April and May. While the individuals are yet to be named, it is understood one of the men charged is a current player at Western United, while the other is a player in the state league. And on Sunday, the Australian Professional Leagues – the body in charge of the A-League competitions, confirmed a player had been charged. 'The Australian Professional League is aware that one A-League player has been charged by Victorian Police with offences related to gambling,' a spokesperson said. 'The integrity of our sport is something that has to be protected without compromise, and we are engaging with all relevant authorities to assist with this matter.' Both men were placed under no-fault interim suspensions by Football Australia following the charges. 'The club is aware that one Western United men's player has been charged about an alleged breach of sports betting guidelines,' the club said in a statement. 'We take this matter seriously, condemn any actions that compromise the integrity of the game, and are co-operating fully with all relevant authorities. Given the nature of the investigation, we are unable to comment any further on the matter.' Police executed warrants on Friday morning after an investigation involving Football Australia and the Sporting Integrity Intelligence Unit. The man from West Melbourne was charged with 10 offences including four counts of engaging in conduct that corrupts or would corrupt a betting outcome, four counts of facilitating conduct that corrupts or would corrupt a betting outcome, use of information derived from corrupt conduct for betting purposes, and attempting to commit an indictable offence. The man from Kingsville was charged with 16 offences, including 11 counts of using information for betting purposes, four counts facilitating conduct that corrupts or would corrupt a betting outcome, and attempting to commit an indictable offence. They were bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates' Court on July 31.
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Lucky Pick 4 ticket in NE Ohio wins $20K
WILLOUGHBY, Ohio (WJW) – A lucky Ohio Lottery player chose a winning combination when he played the numbers 1-2-1-4 in a recent Pick 4 drawing. The game typically has a top prize of $5,000, however, this lucky player more than quadrupled those winnings. According to press release, the customer of the Convenient Food Mart in Willoughby placed a $1 'straight' bet (numbers drawn in exact order) on four wagers and a 'box' bet (numbers drawn in any order) on a fifth wager ahead of the evening Pick 4 drawing held May 20. Ohio woman wins $80K a year for 25 years: Here's how much she really gets The combination won $20,400. According to the Ohio Lottery, the odds of matching all Pick 4 numbers in exact order are 1 in 10,000. The odds of matching all numbers in a 12-way box bet are 1 in 833. CLICK HERE to learn more about the game. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
New Details Emerge Regarding Threats Toward $85 Million Astros All-Star
New Details Emerge Regarding Threats Toward $85 Million Astros All-Star originally appeared on Athlon Sports. In an age where gambling and online conjecture have taken centerstage in the world of professional sports, it's not surprising that players have discussed an uptick in threats and abuse from fans. Advertisement Strained relationships between players and the fans is nothing new, but has become a corollary of today's betting society. 2018 Most Valuable Player Christian Yelich told the AP that online abuse has gotten "worse in recent years," even saying it's a nightly occurrence for players. 'You get a lot of DMs or stuff like that about you ruining someone's bet or something ridiculous like that,' veteran Red Sox reliever Justin Wilson said. 'I guess they should make better bets.' Two players have been hit particularly hard by this uptick: Red Sox reliever Liam Hendriks and Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. celebrates a strikeout at Yankee Stadium during the 2022 Penner-Imagn Images McCullers only made it through 1/3 innings in his start May 10th versus the Reds; his seven earned runs in that span ballooned his ERA to 15.75. Advertisement Shortly after the game, McCullers reported he and his family received threats from fans, which was a rude awakening for his wife, Kara and five-year-old daughter, Ava. 'She asked me when I came home: 'Daddy like what is threats? Who wants to hurt us? Who wants to hurt me?'' McCullers said. 'So, those conversations are tough to deal with.' Liam Hendriks, who survived a battle with Stage 4 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2023, received threats after a tough outing for the Red Sox in May, and had to speak out about it online. The AP reported Friday that McCullers reached out to the Astros about what could be done to protect him and his family after the threats, and that owner Jim Crane hired 24-hour security for the starter's family. Advertisement No player should ever receive threats and need to hire 24-hour security after a tough start where they were simply not themselves or outplayed by their opponent, yet here we are. Related: Astros Suffer Major Injury Blow After Fluke Accident Related: Giancarlo Stanton Sent Clear Message To Yankees After 'Participation Trophy' Ceremony Related: Yankees Announce Jazz Chisholm Jr. News Before Dodgers Series This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
The Guardian
2 days ago
- Business
- The Guardian
Gambling company offered Melbourne man $25,000 on condition he withdraw complaint to regulator and be liable for ‘adverse media'
A Melbourne man says he was offered $25,000 by a gambling company on the condition that he withdraw a complaint to an industry regulator, agree to confidentiality provisions and indemnify them, including against adverse media coverage. Gordon Burns, 23, argues his 2022 betting frenzy with two bookmakers showed 'consistent patterns of addictive behaviour' and alleges that no one from either company checked on him to minimise gambling harm. Burns, who lodged a complaint with the Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission (NTRWC), which regulates most online gambling companies in Australia, also alleges no one checked the source of his funds. The commission requires bookmakers 'identify and respond to red flag behaviours' that indicate someone may be experiencing gambling harm. These red flags include someone increasing the amount and frequency of their deposits. Burns was 21 at the time of gambling with BetNation and BetDeluxe. Transaction data shows he made deposits of $10,000, $25,000 and $35,000 within eight minutes. Later the same day, he lodged three deposits worth $120,000 during a 17-minute period. Sign up for Guardian Australia's breaking news email Shortly after lodging his complaint with the regulator in mid-March 2024, Burns received a WhatsApp message from a representative of the two bookmakers' parent company, Amused Group. 'Are you free for a brief call now?' the message said. 'I wanted to discuss a settlement for your account.' When Burns asked how the representative had found his phone number, he was told someone at the regulator had shared it with them. BetDeluxe and BetNation were acquired by Amused Group in March 2023, a few months after the gambling in question, and Amused have said they did not acquire Burns' account or 'any liabilities associated with the conduct of the business before that date'. After the acquisition, Burns said he received an offer from Amused Group to settle his claims for $25,000, honouring an offer made to him under the previous owner, on the condition that he withdraw his complaint by the end of the day and agree to make no further complaints to the NTRWC or any other regulator. He also said the gambling company had told him that if the complaint proceeded with the regulator, the agreement and the financial offer would be void. He said he was told he would need to provide the company with an indemnity from all claims in relation to the subject of the dispute, including any adverse media. An Amused Group spokesperson did not comment on the specific allegations made by Burns nor the offer made to him 'due to confidentiality and privacy considerations'. But they said the group 'takes all customer complaints seriously and handles each matter in accordance with applicable laws'. The Consumer Action Law Centre's chief executive, Stephanie Tonkin, said conditional settlement negotiations were common in many industries but expressed concern that they could be used to 'silence victims and avoid scrutiny'. 'In my view, [they] should be used in limited circumstances and should not prevent a complaint to a regulator,' Tonkin said. Lauren Levin, who has spent decades researching the harms of the gambling industry, said 'in the majority of cases, the offer of quick cash proves overwhelming for people in difficult financial circumstances'. The Amused Group spokesperson said 'confidentiality provisions are standard in many industries to provide finality and protect the privacy of all parties to a dispute'. Sign up to Breaking News Australia Get the most important news as it breaks after newsletter promotion 'They are not intended to silence individuals or avoid regulatory oversight,' the spokesperson said. 'In fact, such provisions often facilitate the resolution of complex and sensitive matters without the need for prolonged adversarial processes. 'Amused Group remains committed to transparency, accountability, and the fair treatment of all our customers.' The company also said it was 'committed to responsible gambling and customer wellbeing' and had 'a dedicated team, systems, and policies in place to help identify and respond to potential indicators of gambling harm'. 'We have invested heavily in responsible gambling measures, and believe our commitment in this area would compare favourably to any other operator in the market,' the Amused spokesperson said. Burns argues BetNation and BetDeluxe should have done more to protect him and that he did not withdraw his complaint because he wanted the regulator to investigate why, in his view, 'so many red flags were ignored'. 'The $25,000 might help me, but it is not going to help the next person that has suffered,' Burns said. Burns did not accept the settlement offer and says his complaint is still before the NTRWC. In a statement, a spokesperson for the regulator said it understood settlements were commonly offered by gambling companies. But they said this did not automatically prevent it from investigating serious allegations. 'When the commission receives advice that a complaint is withdrawn due to the parties reaching a confidential settlement concerning the complaint, the commission undertakes an assessment to determine whether the subject matter of the complaint is sufficiently serious to warrant investigation and disciplinary action,' the spokesperson said. 'There are a number of examples where the commission has disciplined a licensee after a complaint has been withdrawn.'
Bloomberg
2 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Wall Street or Vegas: Kalshi Ramps Up Battle Over Legal Gambling
By During its short existence, Kalshi has taken a battering ram to the regulatory establishment in its bid to give Americans the inalienable right to bet on just about everything. The US election, Taylor Swift's next hit, volcanic eruptions, and even the Rotten Tomatoes score for "How to Train Your Dragon." Now, the seven-year old financial exchange is taking it to a whole new level by using its federal financial license to open up sports gambling nationwide, even in states where it is not legal.
