The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has reported that the number of people involved in the gambling regulator’s investigations into election wagering in the UK is greater than initially disclosed. The Gambling Commission has declined to mention how many individuals are being probed. However, individuals linked to the Conservative Party and the national government are among those being looked into, according to the BBC’s sources. Betting companies have been requested by the gambling regulator to provide details of anyone who wagered more than £20 ($28) on July’s election. The query comes as the Labour Party requests that details of other people being investigated be made public.
When it comes to investigations like this, the betting industry tries to see whether bets were placed not just by those who had privileged information, but also by those linked to them. This might include a review of social media to look for digital fingerprints that might suggest how people are related. Labour has accused the Conservative Party of being corrupt and has requested that the gambling regulator disclose the names of other individuals who are being investigated in order to ensure that there is transparency.
The Conservatives could face political issues as a result of the row. Labour is looking to keep interest in the matter alive until every minister denies placing a bet. The potential for fresh revelations in the coming days causing the campaign issues to be drowned out will be a concern for the Conservatives given that half the UK’s adult population bets on a monthly basis. The Gambling Commission, which regulates gambling in the public interest, has refused to reveal the names of individuals involved in the ongoing investigation. Since the inquiry is ongoing, the Commission cannot provide more information at this time, according to a spokesperson
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