Day: 17 January 2020

The billionaire owners of BetFred – brothers Fred and Peter Done – have faced criticism for making millions on the back of gambling addicts and problem gambling services paid by local taxpayers. The owners of the gambling company also own a company that offers professional counselling and treatment to problem gamblers. The company, called Health Assured, currently holds contracts estimated to no less than £2.5 million with multiple NHS Trusts and councils. The company provides help and counselling for various problems, including compulsive gambling and depression. Reportedly, the owners of…

The first one of three inquiries into Crown Resorts and the operations of its casino business is set to start on January 21st in Sydney. No witnesses are expected to be called at that date, as they are set to join the New South Wales inquiry at a later stage when the inquiry action will start in full swing. Apart from the inquiry that was initiated by the NSW Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority, there are two others – the public hearings that are set to be held at a…