The gambling watchdog's probe into the elections betting scandal escalated today as their net widened to include 'family and friends' of senior Conservatives.
The gambling watchdog's probe into the elections betting scandal escalated today as their net widened to include 'family and friends' of senior Conservatives. The Gambling Commission has widened its investigation to include those associated with senior Tories linked to alleged bets placed on the date of the election.Tory candidate, Craig Williams, admitted to having "a flutter", placing a £100 bet on a July election.
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