Business Minister Kevin Hollinrake disclosed to media outlets that he had placed a wager "some months ago" on his party to secure a legislative majority. When asked if he had placed a bet on the Tory win, Hollinrake responded, "Yes, I did. Not my seat, I think that would be wrong."

“We should have a proper debate about and decide whether it’s right or wrong that people have a bet on things they are involved in," said Hollinrake, who is&nbsp;seeking re-election in Thirsk and Malton.

Hollinrake put his wager believing the odds were 9:1. "You may think that's foolhardy," he said on LBC.&nbsp;

“Victory is always possible if you don’t stop fighting,” he added.

Hollinrake said, “Anybody who has broken the rules will be booted out of the Conservative party … the prime minister believes in process, as I do,” when asked whether there were any other Conservatives who may have broken the rules.

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A gambling controversy has cast a cloud over the election campaign after it was discovered that Tory candidate Craig Williams, who was a close parliamentary aide to Rishi Sunak, placed a wager on a July election three days before its announcement.

The Gambling Commission has opened an inquiry into Williams. It is a potential crime to utilise insider knowledge to acquire an unfair advantage while placing a wager.

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Since then, the gambling watchdog has examined another Tory candidate, two senior party officials, six police officers, and a Tory member of the Welsh parliament for betting on the election date. In addition, a Labour candidate is under investigation for betting against himself in his seat.

According to a report published in The Sun on Wednesday, Philip Davies, the Tory candidate, placed a&nbsp;£8,000 wager on losing his marginal seat of Shipley during the election.

The newspaper was informed by Sir Philip, a Tory MP representing Shipley since 2005, that he expected to lose his seat on July 4. He is standing for the West Yorkshire seat, defending a 6,242 majority.

(With inputs from agencies)

Business Minister Kevin Hollinrake disclosed to media outlets that he had placed a wager "some months ago" on his party to secure a legislative majority. When asked if he had placed a bet on the Tory win, Hollinrake responded, "Yes, I did.

Business Minister Kevin Hollinrake disclosed to media outlets that he had placed a wager "some months ago" on his party to secure a legislative majority. When asked if he had placed a bet on the Tory win, Hollinrake responded, "Yes, I did. Not my seat, I think that would be wrong." “We should have a proper debate about and decide whether it’s right or wrong that people have a bet on things they are involved in," said Hollinrake, who is seeking re-election in Thirsk and Malton. Hollinrake put his wager believing the odds were 9:1. "You may think that's foolhardy," he said on LBC. “Victory is always possible if you don’t stop fighting,” he added. Hollinrake said, “Anybody who has broken the rules will be booted out of the Conservative party … the prime minister believes in process, as I do,” when asked whether there were any other Conservatives who may have broken the rules. Also read: Expert calls for tobacco-style warnings on ultra-processed foods worldwide A gambling controversy has cast a cloud over the election campaign after it was discovered that Tory candidate Craig Williams, who was a close parliamentary aide to Rishi Sunak, placed a wager on a July election three days before its announcement. The Gambling Commission has opened an inquiry into Williams. It is a potential crime to utilise insider knowledge to acquire an unfair advantage while placing a wager. Watch | UK: Ballet dancers aim to address climate change on the banks of Thames × Since then, the gambling watchdog has examined another Tory candidate, two senior party officials, six police officers, and a Tory member of the Welsh parliament for betting on the election date. In addition, a Labour candidate is under investigation for betting against himself in his seat. According to a report published in The Sun on Wednesday, Philip Davies, the Tory candidate, placed a £8,000 wager on losing his marginal seat of Shipley during the election. The newspaper was informed by Sir Philip, a Tory MP representing Shipley since 2005, that he expected to lose his seat on July 4. He is standing for the West Yorkshire seat, defending a 6,242 majority. (With inputs from agencies)

UK: Tory business minister bets on party win; MP gambles £8,000 on seat loss

There are investigations underway into claims made by Nick Mason, the top data officer of the Conservative Party, which governs Britain, that he placed bets on the British election's schedule before it was announced.

According to the Sunday Times report, Mason has gone on leave after learning that the UK Gambling Commission was looking into claims that he had made several bets on the day of the election.

He is the fourth top Tory being probed as part of the inquiry. Senior officials are suspected of using insider information to pocket thousands of pounds in wins.

Cheating while placing a wager, or helping someone |else to do so, is illegal according to the 2005 Gambling Act. There was a strange surge in wagers on a July vote before&nbsp;Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's abrupt announcement of a snap poll on July 4.

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The first person to come under fire was Tory candidate and Prime Minister's parliamentary assistant Craig Williams. He is accused of having wagered £100 on the election's timetable just a few days before Sunak announced the early July 4 poll.

The party's director of campaigns, Tony Lee, and his Tory candidate wife, Laura Sanders, were also under investigation. An officer from Sunak's police protection squad was detained for his involvement in the controversy.

The probe, according to outgoing Leveling Up Secretary Michael Gove, is similar to the Partygate Scandal that brought down Boris Johnson. He said that the impression of the Tories as a party that "operates outside the rules that we set for others" is "damaging" to the party ahead of the election.

On Sunday, Home Secretary James Cleverly said that the scandal only involved a "small number of individuals" and that there was no evidence that any Cabinet officials had made their personal bets.

(With inputs from agencies)

There are investigations underway into claims made by Nick Mason, the top data officer of the Conservative Party, which governs Britain, that he placed bets on the British election's schedule before it was announced.

There are investigations underway into claims made by Nick Mason, the top data officer of the Conservative Party, which governs Britain, that he placed bets on the British election's schedule before it was announced. According to the Sunday Times report, Mason has gone on leave after learning that the UK Gambling Commission was looking into claims that he had made several bets on the day of the election. He is the fourth top Tory being probed as part of the inquiry. Senior officials are suspected of using insider information to pocket thousands of pounds in wins. Cheating while placing a wager, or helping someone |else to do so, is illegal according to the 2005 Gambling Act. There was a strange surge in wagers on a July vote before Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's abrupt announcement of a snap poll on July 4. Also read: UK: Power cut causes ‘widespread disruption’ at Manchester airport, several flights cancelled, delayed The first person to come under fire was Tory candidate and Prime Minister's parliamentary assistant Craig Williams. He is accused of having wagered £100 on the election's timetable just a few days before Sunak announced the early July 4 poll. The party's director of campaigns, Tony Lee, and his Tory candidate wife, Laura Sanders, were also under investigation. An officer from Sunak's police protection squad was detained for his involvement in the controversy. The probe, according to outgoing Leveling Up Secretary Michael Gove, is similar to the Partygate Scandal that brought down Boris Johnson. He said that the impression of the Tories as a party that "operates outside the rules that we set for others" is "damaging" to the party ahead of the election. On Sunday, Home Secretary James Cleverly said that the scandal only involved a "small number of individuals" and that there was no evidence that any Cabinet officials had made their personal bets. (With inputs from agencies)

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Top Tory party data officer under investigation for alleged election betting scandal