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Kevin Craig seeks UKGC inquiry over 2024 election betting probe

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Former UK parliamentary candidate Kevin Craig has called for a parliamentary inquiry into the UKGC, alleging its investigation of his election bet and an alleged leak of inquiry details cost him the 2024 election. The commission closed its probe without charges in December 2024, concluding there was insufficient evidence to meet the prosecution threshold.

The case highlights how betting investigations and alleged leaks can affect political candidates even when probes close without charges.

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Gambling Commission reports 74% of UK children did not gamble in 2026

The Gambling Commission said 74% of 11- to 17-year-olds in Great Britain had not gambled in the previous 12 months, up from 69.6% in 2025. Its annual survey found that 5% had spent money on age-restricted products; the Commission said licensed operators should maintain safeguards against underage access.

According to a Gambling Commission report, 74% of 11- to 17-year-olds in Great Britain reported no gambling in the previous 12 months, up from 69.6% in 2025. The increase was statistically significant.

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