usbs-usaSep 14, 2024
Here comes #ElectionBetting in the #USA
What could #possibly go wrong?
https://www.wired.com/story/yes-you-can-now-bet-on-elections-in-the-us/
Yes, You Can Now Bet on Elections in the US

A US judge has overturned a moratorium that stopped gambling companies from letting people bet on election results.

WIRED
SubtleBlade ⚔️Jun 25, 2024
#ElectionBetting: Fifth #Tory investigated in growing scandal
The #GamblingCommission has informed #RussellGeorge, a Tory member of the Welsh parliament who represents the same constituency as #Sunak’s closest parliamentary aide #CraigWilliams, that he is part of its inquiry.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/jun/25/election-betting-fifth-tory-investigated-in-growing-scandal
#GE2024 #ToryCorruption
Election betting: Fifth Tory investigated in growing scandal

Exclusive: Welsh politician Russell George told by Gambling Commission he is part of inquiry as Tories drop Craig Williams and Laura Saunders

The Guardian
SubtleBlade ⚔️Jun 25, 2024

#ElectionBetting: #Conservatives [Finally] drop two candidates

Party says it can no longer support #CraigWilliams and #LauraSaunders – who are under investigation over alleged bets
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/jun/25/election-betting-conservatives-drop-two-candidates-craig-williams-laura-saunders
#ToryCorruption #MetPoliceCorruption #GE2024

Election betting: Tories drop two candidates in major U-turn

Party says it can no longer support Craig Williams and Laura Saunders – who are under investigation over alleged bets

The Guardian
SubtleBlade ⚔️Jun 20, 2024

Are #Tories bent on scoring #OwnGoals? Alleged #ElectionBetting shows real dedication

#Tory party #campaign director’s leave of absence over alleged bet hands #Labour the perfect metaphor
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/jun/20/tories-scoring-own-goals-alleged-election-betting-shows-real-dedication
#GE2024 #ToryCorruption?

Are Tories bent on scoring own goals? Alleged election betting shows real dedication

Tory party campaign director’s leave of absence over alleged bet hands Labour the perfect metaphor

The Guardian