Final hours to get $1,000 payments from $835k 'misclassified' settlement – but you must check the dates to grab the cash | 1MND9K5 | 2024-04-30 17:08:01
A SPECIALTY contractor has agreed to pay $835,000 to resolve a Washington DC attorney general lawsuit.
The lawsuit claimed that Maryland Applicators misclassified employees as independent contractors.
Final hours to get $1,000 payments from $835k 'misclassified' settlement – but you must check the dates to grab the cashA specialty contractor in Maryland to agreed to an $835,000 settlement in Washington DC (stock image)
The company is a specialty contractor that works in Maryland and the surrounding areas.
According to the DC attorney general, the company violated the district's wage-and-hour laws by misclassing workers, according to Top Class Actions.
The crew allegedly should have been classified as employees rather than contractors and given labor rights such as sick leave.
Maryland Applicators denied any wrongdoing but agreed to the $835,000 settlement to resolve the lawsuit.
Employees can get up to $1,000 from a claim, but they must file a valid claim form by April 30.
Workers who performed drywall jobs for Maryland Applicators or a company subcontractor on a job site in Washington, DC, between January 1, 2019, and March 6, 2023, are eligible.
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In a similar workplace settlement, truckers are set to see a payment from a $75 million pot.
BNSF Railway Company, a transportation firm, was accused of violating Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act, per Top Class Actions.
The firm allegedly collected fingerprints of drivers illegally at gates across the state.
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Truck drivers who used auto-gates between April 2, 2014, and March 5, 2024, could be eligible for a payment.
Unlike other settlements, this one does not require a claim form.
However, drivers should make sure that their tax information is up-to-date.
Some of their payment might be held back if they fail to share their tax details.
Payments will be mailed to the last known addresses of drivers.
Checks are expected to be issued around 60 days after the settlement has been approved in court on May 7.
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ACTS Retirement Services, a senior living community operator, also faced a settlement that claimed it failed to protect personal information from a security breach.
The 2022 breach allegedly leaked names, Social Security numbers, account numbers, treatment information, and other sensitive data.
ACTS denied any wrongdoing but agreed to pay affected clients as much as $3,850 each.
Class members can receive up to $350 for out-of-pocket expenses like bank and credit fees and up to three hours of lost time compensated at $25 per hour.
Those who incurred losses due to identity theft or fraud can receive up to $3,500.
Claimants must have proof of expenses they faced and have made reasonable efforts to avoid the losses.
Americans can claim up to $120 from a $40.6 million settlement regarding tuna and chicken.
See if you're eligible for as much as $750 from an $8.73 million settlement.
The Red Devils are sixth in the Premier League with four games remaining, 13 points outside the Champions League places and 27 behind leaders Arsenal.
United will consider replacing Ten Hag at the end of the season and are reportedly open to offers for all but three players – Kobbie Mainoo, Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho.
That means Manchester United could sell academy graduate Marcus Rashford and McCoist believes it is the right time for the 26-year-old to leave.
Rashford could make his 400th appearance for United this weekend but the England international has endured a frustrating season, scoring eight goals in 40 games.
Marcus Rashford is being linked with a summer move (Picture: Getty)
'Looking at Marcus Rashford, I honestly believe it's in the best interest of all parties that he goes and gets a fresh challenge somewhere else,' McCoist told talkSPORT.
'I think he needs it and I think the Manchester United fans are beginning to run out of patience with him and a few others in the side. I look at his body language and he just doesn't look happy.'
Rashford's form has not only been a problem for United but could also see him left out of Gareth Southgate's England squad for this summer's Euros in Germany.
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He enjoyed his most productive campaign in 2022-23 – scoring 30 goals in all competitions – but has struggled this term in a dysfunctional United team.
Despite their questionable form and intense scrutiny over Ten Hag, United will compete in another FA Cup final next month, facing Manchester City in a repeat of the 2023 showpiece event.
Joshua fought the former UFC heavyweight champion March and was among those to offer his support to the Ngannou, writing: 'May the memories you shared bring you comfort.'
Ngannou confirmed the tragic news in an Instagram post, writing on Monday: 'Too soon to leave but yet he's gone.
'My little boy, my mate, my partner Kobe was full of life and joy. Now, he's laying without life.
'I was my best self next to him and now I have no clue of who I am. Life is so unfair to hit us where it hurts the most. How do you deal with such a thing? How can you live with it?
'Please help me if you have an idea because I really don't know what to do and how to deal with this.'
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor was also among those to pay his respects to Ngannou.
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He wrote: 'I am so sorry to hear of your loss Francis, my prayers are with you and your family at this time.'
Ngannou's coach Eric Nicksick also commented on the tragedy via his social media. He wrote: 'It's been a heavy few days, words can't express the pain we all feel for the Ngannou family during this time.
'Please keep Francis and his family in your heart, and may this be a reminder of the fragility of life. Say 'I love you', more often, tomorrow isn't guaranteed.'
Arsenal legend angers Tottenham fans after celebrating Gunners goal in the stands | HXR6S24 | 2024-04-30 16:08:01
Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard celebrate Arsenal's opener against Tottenham (Getty)
Arsenal legend Perry Groves angered Tottenham supporters after he was seen celebrating a goal for the Gunners in the stands during the north London derby on Sunday.
Mikel Arteta's side sealed a 3-2 win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to maintain their push to win the Premier League title ahead of Manchester City.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's own goal handed Arsenal the lead in the 15th minute before Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz extended the lead for the visitors by the break.
Groves, meanwhile, was sat in the media section of the stadium as he was working as a co-commentator for talkSPORT and was filmed fist-pumping the air while Arsenal were ahead.
Tottenham supporters who were sat near Groves became agitated after catching the former Arsenal winger celebrate during talkSPORT's live radio broadcast.
The video saw one irate Tottenham supporter shout 'get out' repeatedly towards Groves after he had fist-pumped the air.
The supporter filming the video then said to Groves: 'You should be ashamed of yourself, you're on the radio, you'll cause a riot here, you can't do that, there's kids here, it's dangerous.'
The fan filming the incident then caught the attention of a nearby steward and said: 'Excuse me, do you know that fella there? He shouldn't be doing that.'
Perry Groves made over 200 appearances for Arsenal during his playing career (Getty)
Groves then notices the fan behind him and the supporter said: 'You shouldn't be doing that, Pel, that's a liberty. Come on, Perry. You know you've done wrong. You're live on the radio, you shouldn't be doing that Perry.'
A third fan then shouted at the steward, 'get him out', while another said, 'he needs to go'.
Groves was then approached by the steward but remained on commentary for the remainder of the broadcast.
Groves made 205 appearances during his playing career for Arsenal and helped the club win two First Division titles and the League Cup.
The 59-year-old also works as a co-commentator for Arsenal's in-house media channel.
Jack Lisowski admits breakaway tour temptation but calls for co-existence | HXR6S24 | 2024-04-30 16:08:01
Jack Lisowski says there are 'big numbers being thrown around' over a new snooker tour (Picture: Getty Images)
Jack Lisowski admits that the money being talked about for a breakaway snooker tour is head-turning, but does not want to leave the main circuit and hopes that both can co-exist.
Jackpot was beaten in the second round of the World Championship 13-11 by Stuart Bingham on Monday night, ending his hopes of landing a first ranking title at the biggest event in the sport.
The potential of joining a rival tour has been floated to the 32-year-old, just as it has to the likes of Judd Trump and Kyren Wilson, with the latter saying he is yet to decide on his future.
Lisowski does not want to turn his back on the major WST events, likely to stay on the main tour, but hopes that organisers of new tournaments can agree to put them on in gaps in the calendar, leaving players to enjoy the best of both worlds.
'There are big numbers being thrown around but I think I'll be back, I'm pretty sure I will,' Lisowski told a press conference at the Crucible.
'I don't know. I'd be lying if I said it's not tempting, but I can't see myself leaving the tour. The Masters is such a good event, the UK and the Worlds are special to play in. So I'm pretty sure I'll be back for that.
Lisowski scored a fine win over Ding Junhui before losing out to Bingham (Picture: Getty Images)
'Who knows? Maybe they'll be able to run something alongside. Because we're allowed to play in other stuff now.
'The prize money is going up on this tour, we're getting looked after better, the games' going in the right direction. People don't need to be like, "Oh, new tour, that could be the worst thing ever." Maybe they can have something run alongside.
'It just shows that the players and the game are starting to get valued more by the people. It's marketable, people enjoy watching it, so I think it's all good for the game.
'I don't think it's as serious as everyone's saying. Maybe there can just be more tournaments for everyone to play in. Let's see what happens, I'm just a snooker player.'
On the nature of any approach he has received, Lisowski wasn't too clear, saying: 'There's just numbers being thrown about. I don't know what's going on.'
Those numbers are reportedly in the region of £320,000 guaranteed for a year playing in the new tournaments, with much more to be won on top of that in prize money.
Lisowski's good friend Trump snubbed the idea of playing on another tour last week, saying he would rather be landing titles that matter and earn money rather than being 'gifted' it.
Jackpot is less convinced, although he was talking after a tough loss to Bingham and had a grin on his face as he said: 'To be honest, Judd's Judd, but I'd probably rather have a couple of million quid and lose. I'm not going to lie. That would feel a bit easier than being donked out here.
'I don't know what's going to happen but I'm pretty sure I'll be on the tour next season.'
Jorginho expected to sign new contract at Arsenal | HXR6S24 | 2024-04-30 16:08:01
Jorginho is expected to extend his stay with Arsenal (Picture: Getty)
Arsenal star Jorginho is ready to put pen to paper on a new deal with the club.
Jorginho, 32, joined Arsenal from rivals Chelsea for a fee of around £12million in January 2023 and has gone on to make 51 appearances in all competitions for the north London giants.
The midfielder agreed to an 18-month contract on arrival at Arsenal, with the option of a further year.
There has been uncertainty surrounding Jorginho's future given that deal is due to expire at the end of the season and a return to Serie A has been mooted as a possible option in the summer transfer window.
However, according to The Athletic, Jorginho is expected to extend his stay – rather than leave on a free transfer – after being offered a new contract, which will come as a great relief to Mikel Arteta.
Jorginho is not a guaranteed starter for the Gunners but has established himself as a trusted member of the squad and Arteta has been keen for the vastly experienced Euro 2020 winner to commit to the club for the foreseeable future.
The report claims Thomas Partey's situation remains unclear, with the 30-year-old Ghana midfielder set to enter into the final year of his deal this summer.
Arsenal must decide whether to cash in on Partey while they have the chance or risk losing him on a free transfer in 12 months time.
Arteta has been keen for Jorginho to commit his future to the Gunners (Picture: Getty)
Speaking to TV Play earlier this month, Jorginho's agent Joao Santos insisted his client was in 'no hurry' to decide his future and refused to rule out a summer switch to Italy.
'Did Arsenal call us for a renewal? No, right now they're focused on the Champions League return leg against Bayern Munich,' Santos said.
'We're in no hurry. If they were to call us in a month or two to discuss the renewal, that's fine with us.
'Would Jorginho like to return to Italy? Yes, of course because he grew up in Italy and he likes everything about the country.'
Arteta views Jorginho as the ideal role model for Arsenal's young stars (Picture: Getty)
Arteta has repeatedly sang Jorginho's praises since his arrival from Stamford Bridge, viewing the Champions League winner as the perfect role model for Arsenal's younger players.
'For all the kids at the club, if you want to look at somebody, just look at him,' the Arsenal manager said after the side's victory over title rivals Liverpool in February.
'He's won everything but you ask him not to play or play one minute last week he's happy to go there.
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'Ask him to play 90 minutes at that rhythm and he's able to do that. I'm really lucky to have players like this.
'It's a game that I had in my mind. I was imagining how much we were going to need him. He's a really intelligent player, his biggest quality is that he makes the people around him better.
'He connects everybody. I think he was man of the match.'
But now The Evening Standard are reporting that Timber's wait to make his Premier League return may finally be over, with the former Ajax man confident of being involved this weekend.
He played 45 minutes against Blackburn's Under-21s last week and then 70 minutes against Liverpool's development team on Sunday.
Timber has also come through team training – which is played at a very high intensity – unscathed and Arsenal's medical team are ready to declare him fit to face Bournemouth.
Timber in action for Arsenal's Under-21 team (Picture: Getty)
Although Arsenal have the most formidable defence in the division, Timber's return will be a huge boost with Arteta having frequently spoken of the offensive qualities the Dutchman can bring to the side.
'Jurrien is a main one because he has a quality that nobody else has in the backline to actually effect, especially in the attacking phases, things that we do, in both positions or three positions,' explained Arteta.
The player himself, meanwhile, is keen to play a role in Arsenal's run-in after missing so much of the season through injury.
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'I can't wait, the season is almost finished, we've got a few more games left and I hope to be a part of the team for the final few matches,' Timber told the club's website.
'The last couple of weeks have been tough, but, we are still in the mix and have every chance to win it. I'm glad that I can finally be part of it. Let's see what the next couple of weeks bring, I hope it's something beautiful.'
Arsenal take on an in-form Bournemouth side in Saturday's early kick-off and can take a four-point lead at the top of the Premier League table before Manchester City host Wolves in the day's evening kick-off.
Katie Boulter and Alex De Minaur reveal romance secrets amid Challengers success | HXR6S24 | 2024-04-30 16:08:01
Katie Boulter and Alex De Minaur have been together since 2020 (Picture: Getty)
Following the release of sexy tennis movie Challengers, real-life couple Katie Boulter and Alex De Minaur have lifted the lid on their own steamy romance.
Social media has been in a frenzy over the movie directed by Luca Guadagnino, which has scored 83 out of 100 on Metacritic, indicating universal acclaim.
With everyone talking about the film, British No.1 Boulter and Australian world No.11 De Minaur have taken the time to open up about their own relationship.
The power couple have been together for four years but initially hid their romance from fellow players across the ATP Tour and WTA Tour as well as the public.
They have now revealed the extreme lengths they went to in order to avoid speculation and the tricks they played to keep their relationship a secret.
'Remember that time when we were having breakfast on like separate tables?' a giddy Boulter said in a video posted by the WTA.
The duo melted hearts in the Wimbledon mixed doubles last year (Picture: Getty)
'That was the early stages,' De Minaur added. 'We would rock down to breakfast at different times.'
Boulter elaborated further, explaining it was 'different times, like 10 minutes later' with her boyfriend De Minaur confirming they did it to 'avoid speculation'.
'It's so true, so people wouldn't find out,' Boulter said, with the lovebirds clearly enjoying their trip down memory lane as De Minaur added: 'Works every time!'
Boulter and De Minaur have both enjoyed successful spells since their relationship went public with the Briton clinching her maiden WTA Tour title last year and following it up with the San Diego Open trophy on clay in March this year.
De Minaur, meanwhile, earned a spot inside the world top 10 and recently beat Rafael Nadal at the Barcelona Open on the Spaniard's favourite clay surface.
'I think what was very important in the early stages, we talked about tennis being the No.1 priority and that we would make all of this work,' De Minaur said.
'Just finding that balance. Like, I thought it was going to be quite tough.'
Boulter added: 'That was the tough part I think. The very start of the relationship was hard.
'It's crazy to think this time last year I was playing in Japan, I was ranked like world No.150.'
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De Minaur then chimed in and said: 'I remember you telling me, 'I will not be playing a clay-court swing in my life, I refuse to play on clay' – and now here you are! Top 30.
'It fills me with a lot of joy being able to say I told you so. I think we are helping each other.'
Boulter teased her boyfriend in response and said: 'I take full credit for you making the top 10!'
New online bookmakers in the UK this month | HXR6S24 | 2024-04-30 16:08:01
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If you are looking for the best new UK bookmakers for all your sports betting needs, you have come to the right place.
The experts at Wisegambler.com have been hard at work trying and reviewing the best of their commercial partners, placing Pub Sport at the top. For more about how these sites were chosen, how to sign up, offers and more, continue reading below.
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Best New Online Bookmakers UK
Here's a rundown of the top ten bookmakers, according to the experts at Wisegambler.com:
Our top pick for this list is Pub Sport! The site features an attractive and classy sportsbook interface that makes finding your bet of choice easy as pie. It also has competitive odds, so you know you'll be getting a good deal; this is especially true for e-sports, which enjoys fantastic coverage at Pub Sport. However, This site has one glaring issue: the complete lack of racing bets. This isn't a site for fans of horse or greyhound racing.
Next up is BetMGM, a well-known US brand that's been doing well since its launch in the UK. We love the sportsbook's extensive sports coverage, which includes all the major markets as well as more niche options like handball and Gaelic sports. BetMGM also has some top-tier mobile apps on iOS and Android that offer all the same features as the website, including the reliable SSL encryption security to keep your data safe. However, a surprising hurdle for some users is the severe lack of diverse payment options.
Pros:
Excellent sports coverage
Dedicated mobile apps on iOS and Android
Reliable SSL encryption security
Cons:
Limited payment methods
BetMGM UK also features on our list of the best online gambling sites in the UK. Want to know which other brands made it on that list, head over to our page here.
Next up, we're bringing you Copybet, a sophisticated sportsbook that stands out thanks to its unique 'Tipsters' feature. It allows you to copy the bets of other successful punters or even earn some easy money by signing up as a tipster yourself. In addition to that, the massive range of sports betting options available and the convenient iOS and Android apps make Copybet a hard act to follow. Unfortunately, it is let down by its lack of any live streaming coverage.
AK Bets stands out for its in-depth coverage of horse and greyhound racing, but it also hosts a wealth of other betting markets for you to pick from. The website is user-friendly and easy to navigate, not cluttering the screen but presenting a lot of information at once. Plus, we love the phone-a-bet feature, so you have more options for making your bets. The major downside is the limited collection of promos, which is usually a big draw for other sportsbooks.
Quinnbet is a smaller sportsbook but still has all the great features of the players in the big league. The promotional lineup is excellent, with something to suit any bettor, and the site has been designed with user-friendliness in mind. We also appreciate the quality of the customer service at Quinnbet, which is responsive and friendly and leaves you feeling valued as a customer. On the flip side, the site lacks payment options, only supporting debit cards and DBT, so if you cannot transfer with these, you'll have to look elsewhere.
PlanetSport Bet is a lesser-known sportsbook, but we think it stands out for the variety of its betting options and competitive odds. It supports 'in-play' betting to help enhance your spectating experience, and if you need some help when making wagers, you can visit the 'Tips' tab to learn something from successful bettors. However, the customer support leaves something to be desired with few contact options, particularly its missing live chat support.
talkSport Bet is a sportsbook hosted by the well-known talkSport radio. It's one of the newer bookies on the market, only launched in 2022, but with this kind of expertise and branding behind it you can be confident this site will make an impression. It has a particularly large collection of betting markets available, so there'll be something for you no matter what you want to bet on. And while we felt the live streaming options were limited, the promotional offers were great, especially where Best Odds guaranteed was concerned.
Virgin Bet is a name that'll be familiar to anyone in the UK, and you'll be glad to know this is a solid sports betting platform that doesn't coast solely on brand recognition. The site is well-designed with a clean, easy-to-navigate interface and even in-play betting options. We also love that Virgin Bet supports betting apps for iOS and Android devices, allowing you to take your bets on the go. The main letdown is that Virgin Bet's live streaming service is limited, only covering racing events.
LeoVegas is one of the best mobile betting platforms available, hosting some of the top dedicated apps you can find. This is because LeoVegas was released mobile-first and continues to prioritise the on-the-go experience. The mobile-friendly interface translates nicely to desktop, with a clean and easy-to-use design, and we love how fast the withdrawal process is at LeoVegas. Unfortunately, this is a casino service before a sportsbook, so if you're after a dedicated sports betting experience, LeoVegas may not be the best choice.
BetUK's well-designed sportsbook interface hosts a fantastic range of sports betting options, with stand-out football coverage. We were also blown away by the quality of the customer support service at BetUK, which was friendly and helped us with our issues promptly and clearly. BetUK doesn't support many payment options, which could limit some users, but the mobile compatibility opens up BetUK to the mobile market, so you make your bets from any device you have.
Pros:
Great football coverage
Stellar customer support service
Mobile friendly
Cons:
Limited payment options
Best New Betting Sites Per Category
Depending on the sport you follow, whether it is your favourite or one you enjoy betting on, you want to be playing at the best site. To help you choose where to play, we have included the best new bookmakers for the most popular sports below.
Football
Copy Bet
Home to lots of football betting markets and promotions, Copy Bet is a great destination for keen football bettors after the latest odds and live in-play betting features.
BetMGM
Despite coming over from the US, BetMGM has mastered the world of football betting and offers lots of great promotions and enhanced odds across the Premier League and beyond.
TalkSPORT Bet
Home to enhanced football betting offers and exclusive access to talkSPORT radio, play and listen live to all of the latest football matches, scores and news.
Virgin Bet
The top featured market at Virgin Bet is football, with all of the top European Leagues and international matches available to users. Take advantage of exclusive enhanced odds and money-back specials at this site.
BetUK
BetUK offers a wide range of betting markets alongside regular offers and promotions for new and existing customers across the top domestic leagues, European competitions, leagues around the world, and more.
Horse Racing
BetMGM
Offering one of the largest selections of horse racing markets, with the most valuable promotions, BetMGM is one of the best new UK bookmakers for betting on horse racing.
BetUK
Full of great offers and enhanced odds for a limited time, BetUK is a popular new online bookmaker for horse racing enthusiasts.
TalkSPORT Bet
At this new bookmaker, you can bet and listen live to the latest horse racing events with exclusive promotions and competitive odds.
LeoVegas
Home to many horse racing betting markets, exciting new and existing customer promotions, and a great mobile platform, LeoVegas is one of the best new bookmakers for all your horse racing betting needs.
Copy Bet
A newly added category to Copy Bet is horse racing, which offers one of the best and biggest markets for fans and punters. Get exclusive tips on the latest races only at Copy Bet.
Tennis
BetMGM
BetMGM offers all the latest tennis odds and offers. Whether the US Open, Wimbledon, Andy Murray, or Emma Radacanu, this new UK betting site has the latest on each tournament and player.
Pub Sport
Find lots of exclusive offers and live streaming capabilities at Pub Sport when it comes to the top tennis tournaments around the world.
AKBets
AKBets offers a wide range of tennis betting markets and is one of the go-to destinations for new bookmakers. It offers the latest odds on tennis tournaments throughout the year.
LeoVegas
Take your tennis betting on the go at LeoVegas with the new bookmaker's great mobile app, featuring exclusive tennis offers and more on an easy-to-use platform.
Copy Bet
Copy Bet offers fantastic promotions across a range of tennis betting markets, so there is something for everyone. Grab the latest odds and take advantage of the new bookmakers' live in-play betting features, too!
Golf
QuinnBet
One of the most popular sports for keen bettors at QuinnBet is Golf. Get all the latest odds on the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, The Masters, and the Ryder Cup.
Copy Bet
Copy Bet features enhanced odds, various promotions, and exclusive tips from experienced sports bettors. It is a top golf betting site that users highly recommend.
Pub Sports
A sleek and user-friendly new bookmaker that offers all of the latest odds and markets across golf, Pub Sports is one of the best places for golf fans and bettors alike to gather and play.
TalkSPORT Bet
Listen and bet live on the latest golf tournaments, matchups, and players to win overall at TalkSPORT Bet, which offers a wide range of markets across the PGA tour and LIV Golf.
BetUK
BetUK is home to many different betting options and opportunities to grab exclusive offers across the world of Golf on all the top tournaments and players across the year.
Motor Racing
Virgin Bet
Whether you are a fan of Formula 1, Formula E, IndyCar or Nascar, you can find all of the best odds across a wide selection of different betting markets of all the motorsport events at this new bookmaker.
LeoVegas
Wager on race winners, constructors champions, race weekend specials, and driver specials across F1 and F2 at LeoVegas. Also, get the latest odds on NASCAR, IndyCar, Rally, and Supercars.
Planet Sport
Whether you are just a fan of F1 or all motorsports, with two separate categories, fans and bettors can easily navigate their way between the two at Planet Spor, having all your motorsports latest odds and updates in one place.
Pub Casino
Home to regularly updated odds across F1, IndyCar, Rally, Formula E, and Speedway, Pub Casino is a go-to destination for motorsport fans who like to get involved with race day betting.
AKBets
AKBets is home to some of the best odds on the latest Formula 1 season. Choose from podium places, race winners, fastest laps, classified finishers, and lots more at this new UK bookmaker website.
How to Sign Up to a New Online Bookmaker
Signing up for any of these new bookmakers is quick and easy. To help you get started, we have included a step-by-step guide below.
Click the link to any of the new UK bookmakers listed above to be taken to the sign-up page.
Enter your personal details like your name, address, date of birth and phone number.
Once you have completed the signup process, create a memorable username and password combination to become your personal login.
Sign in to your account and make your first deposit.
Place your first bet.
Enjoy!
How does Wisegambler.com Review New Bookmakers?
When reviewing these new UK bookmakers, the betting experts have a list of criteria that must be met to be considered one of the best. Below, we have listed the criteria used to review each bookmaker.
Reviews and Real Player Feedback
The first feature analysed before recommending any new bookmakers is the reviews and feedback left by real players at the site. This is where the most reliable and truthful comments will come from and will be what makes potential new customers believe they are signing up to a great site with lots of happy customers. Many potential new users will want assurances from people just like them before registering and using any new betting sites.
Range of Sports Betting Markets
To reach and attract the largest audience possible to new bookmakers, the platforms must have a range of different sports betting markets for customers to choose from. The market depth must be substantial and allow customers to explore new avenues, sports and types of bets to keep their time at new betting sites fresh.
Odds
One of the biggest features of the top new bookmakers is the odds available for customers. These must be competitive, valuable, and able to challenge competitor sites, offering something customers can not get anywhere else. In order to attract new customers and retain existing ones, this is a key focus for sites and experts when performing the review process of rating new bookmakers.
Bonuses and Promotions
Another highly important feature for any new online bookmaker is that the site has a strong variety of bonuses and promotions for customers. This applies to both new and existing customers and involves having a highly competitive and attractive signup offer alongside various valuable offers to make users return, such as login bonuses, loyalty bonuses, enhanced odds, and more. All the sites included above have the strongest offers available for everyone who uses the platform.
Mobile Betting Capabilities
Many customers of new UK bookmakers will, at one time or another, use their go-to site on their mobile, so it is important that the platform is fully compatible. New bookmakers must ensure the site can adapt to screen orientation and size adjustments between desktop and mobile, run smoothly on mobile data, and allow customers to access the site wherever they are. The sites will need to be fully compatible with a mobile browser and/or an exclusive mobile app to download across iOS and Android devices.
Customer Service
Customers must have quick, easily located support at any new online bookmakers and be available via various methods. Many sites offer around-the-clock support, while others are available from early morning until night. Support must be available via various channels, ensuring there is a method for everyone to reach the team. This is usually by email, live chat, telephone, and an FAQ page. The best new UK bookmakers will have support teams and options to match.
Live Streaming Services
So many new UK bookmakers offer customers the ability to livestream matches and events across various sports. This is a massive attraction to potential customers and provides the option to watch live alongside placing live in-play bets, having everything all in one place. The best new bookmakers will offer smooth live streams across sports such as football, boxing, and horse racing.
Licensed or Unlicensed?
The final criterion new bookmakers must meet is the correct licencing to operate legally. Before registering with any new UK bookmaker, it is vital to check that it is licenced by the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) to ensure it operates within the law. This information is often found in the footer of each web page, alongside any encryption, security and responsible gambling information.
What Bonuses Do New Betting Sites Offer?
New betting sites offer fantastic bonuses for new and existing customers, and here, you will find the most common bonuses offered and claimed.
Signup Offers
Sign-up offers are high-reward, exciting offers used to attract new customers to register with a new UK bookmaker. Often consisting of more than one reward, the main purpose of the offer is to catch the user's attention, make them see it's the best, sign up, and claim the offer to continue using the site. An example of a sign-up offer is receiving your deposit matched or your money back if your first wager loses.
Free Bets
Free bets can be found as part of signup offers or existing customer offers and rewarded after a promotion has been claimed that offers them. These bets allow customers to place wagers at a site without having to spend any more of their own funds and even, sometimes, keep the winnings, too! Free bets are a really good opportunity for users to try out new features and betting markets to encourage them to return for more and experience new ways of betting.
No Deposit Bonuses
Claiming a no-deposit bonus allows users to place a wager at any new bookmakers without needing to spend their own funds making a deposit beforehand. It is another fantastic way to try out what a site has to offer and decide if you wish to sign up and return. These are rare offers and tend to be attached to signup and welcome bonuses, so they are worth claiming!
Loyalty Bonuses
This type of bonus is for existing customers at a new bookmaker's site who frequently return and use the site. Loyalty bonuses reward these customers with extra and exclusive promotions just for them to show that their loyalty and custom is noticed, valued and appreciated by the brand. These can also often be gained through loyalty/VIP programmes where repeat customers climb up through the levels to earn rewards.
Refer-a-friend
These bonuses are where existing customers at any new betting sites can earn themselves and their friends exclusive rewards and offers simply for referring them. This can be the likes of free bets, no deposit bonuses and more. Often, these types of bonuses require your friend to register and complete their first bet, waiting for it to settle for both of you to receive bonuses to take advantage of at a site.
Money-Back Specials
Money-back specials are bonuses where customers can receive their money back in the form of a cash refund or a free bet if their initial wager results in a loss. Claim this offer and feel assured that even if you lose, you do not lose your money and can have a second chance to place another bet and potentially win!
Enhanced Odds
A popular and frequent promotion run at new bookmakers is enhanced odds. This bonus sees existing odds replaced for a limited time when a big event or match takes place that day, often increased in value but for nothing extra from you. Enhance your potential winnings by wagering on enhanced odds, but be quick! These are not available for long and are often found on short-price favourites.
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New Bookmakers vs Established Bookmakers
New bookmakers offer the advantage of being modern, innovative and sleek platforms ready to appeal to the target audiences in a new digital age. New sites will also have shiny and valuable sign-up bonuses to attract users to register and play at the site for the first time and get its brand out there. However, being a new online bookmaker is not easy as there will not be features such as reviews from real players or much information about the site or brand from like-minded people to promote trust and reliability in the site. However, every new bookmaker must start somewhere, with new features and a different approach to the traditional bookmakers, so attracting the desired customer base should be simple.
Whilst we believe that new online bookmakers can be of the same high quality as established ones, if you're not convinced, see what the experts at wisegambler.com have to say about the UK's best known betting brands here.
What to do if you have a gambling problem
We understand that gambling can be fun, but it's important to gamble responsibly. If you are struggling with a gambling problem, please do not hesitate to ask for help. There are people who can help you get on the road to recovery.
All the new bookmakers included in this article are safe to use and licenced by the UKGC. We always recommend checking for the relevant licences prior to using any new UK bookmakers.
How often do new bookies launch in the UK?
It has been reported that around 20-30 new UK bookmakers enter the market each year.
What deposit methods are available at new bookmakers?
New bookmakers often offer recognised and popular payment methods such as Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, Skrill, Bank Transfer and more!
Is live streaming available at new betting sites?
All of the new betting sites included in this article offer customers the ability to live stream sports exclusively when logged into their accounts.
Do I need a bonus code to signup to a new bookmaker?
Not all new UK bookmakers will require a bonus code to sign up, so we recommend checking the above prior to claiming an offer to see whether a bonus code is required.
Mark Lawrenson claims 'woke' BBC axed him for being '65 and white' | HXR6S24 | 2024-04-30 16:08:01
Mark Lawrenson featured on Football Focus for 25 years (Picture: Getty)
Mark Lawrenson has claimed that the 'woke' BBC axed him as a football pundit for being a 65-year-old white male.
The Liverpool legend featured on BBC show Football Focus for 25 years with his first appearance on Match of the Day coming even earlier.
Lawrenson, 66, last appeared on Football Focus at the end of the 2021-22 campaign before the BBC went 'top of the woke league'.
Two years on, Lawrenson has opened up about his exit from the BBC and has slammed the national broadcaster for how he and his fellow pundits were treated.
'I wasn't happy with the way they dealt with me, basically,' Lawrenson told The Ben Heath Podcast. 'I'd been there nearly 25 years, great, but I was just signing one-year contracts, season to season.'
Lawrenson added that he was 'really p***ed off' but 'kind of knew' what would happen because he was '65 and white'.
He then suggested that Steve Wright, Ken Bruce and Sue Barker had been treated similarly and insisted that the BBC was the most woke media outlet in the country.
The BBC have decided not to respond to Mark Lawrenson's claims (Picture: Getty)
Quizzed about the BBC's controversial decision to briefly suspend Gary Lineker in 2023 after he compared the Home Office's migrant boat policy to Nazi Germany, Lawrenson said: 'They're frightened to death.
'Absolutely, totally frightened to death. I think day by day the integrity of the corporation gets chipped off.
'It used to be absolutely fantastic, but they are woke plus 100 per cent.'
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Metro.co.uk approached the BBC for a response over Lawrenson's claims but they were not willing to make a comment.
Last month, Alan Shearer defended the BBC after Jeff Stelling blasted the broadcaster for a 'terrible production decision' on Match of the Day.
Stelling took issue with how Newcastle's 4-3 win over West Ham was covered, with pundits failing to properly analyse Kalvin Phillips' foul on Anthony Gordon, which led to a penalty and subsequent goal.
The results mean Arsenal's lead at the top of the table is just one point, with Man City set to win the Premier League if they win their four remaining games.
Arsenal will hope to keep Pep Guardiola's team honest by taking nine points from their final three games, with the Gunners facing Bournemouth and Everton at home in-between a trip to Manchester United.
The Old Trafford game is Arsenal's toughest fixture on paper but ex-United midfielder Hargreaves cannot see his former club causing many problems.
'They can be anything, United, it's mad,' he said on Premier League Productions. 'Even at home to Burnley, it was Burnley who had more possession.
'That game might suit United because they'll be able to play on the counter and hit them on the break.
'But Mikel Arteta does such a great job in formulating game-plans to nullify those threats so I think Arsenal will beat Man United.
'United can't control games, the middle of the pitch is so open and Arsenal's midfield is brilliant with [Martin] Odegaard and [Declan] Rice. So I don't see United troubling Arsenal.'
The Red Devils have little to play for in the Premier League but will conclude the 2023-24 campaign with a FA Cup final against Manchester City.
While Arsenal prepare for fixtures against Bournemouth, Manchester United and Everton, defending champions Man City face Wolves, Fulham, Tottenham and West Ham as they chase a record fourth consecutive title.
The Brazilian joined Chelsea on a free transfer in 2020 and went on to help the Blues win three trophies, including the Champions League.
It is not clear if Chelsea tried to persuade Silva to sign a contract extension but Hargreaves believes the Stamford Bridge hierarchy should have done everything in their power to keep him at the club.
Boehly's ownership of Chelsea has been widely criticised, with the club's heavy spending and awarding of remarkedly long contracts yet to lead to success on the pitch.
'Chelsea should have kept him on. I think they should have kept him,' the ex-England midfielder said on Premier League Productions.
'The reason why they are struggling this season is because they have no leaders, no experienced players.
Thiago Silva is set to leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season (Picture: Getty)
'They need more of them, not less. You don't let the guy go who's won the Champions League and been one of the best centre-backs of all time.
'He could have stayed to mentor all those brilliant young centre-backs they have, like Colwill, Badiashile and Disasi.
'Having players like Thiago Silva in the dressing room is priceless. A guy like Thiago, who has been there and done it, he doesn't fold in the big moments.
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'He can still play. I think he'll go back to Brazil and play there. It's so important to have mentors when you come through – that guy would be the best mentor ever.'
In an emotional statement, Silva said his love for Chelsea was 'indescribable' and hinted at returning to Stamford Bridge one day.
'Chelsea means a lot to me,' he said. 'I came here with the intention of only staying for a year and it ended up being four years.
'It is already hard saying goodbye in the most normal of circumstances but when there is a mutual love, it's even harder. But once a Blue, always a Blue.'
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Arsenal legend Ian Wright said Silva's announcement was 'sad' as he paid tribute to a player who has enjoyed a 'great career'.
'A very sad video to watch,' Wright said. 'He was very emotional and it's a tough one because there does come a time in your career, and he is getting old, when you start to feel this is winding down.
'That day is coming and that has, obviously, happened to him. The announcement was very emotional because he knew it was coming and now he has to put it out there.
'What was really quite sad to watch was how he couldn't control the fact that he has accepted it in himself, and you see him in tears. It is sad. It's sad to see because a great career is winding down.'
