UKGC began probe after poll announcementLive EventsParty spokesperson says charged staffers suspendedA tricky time for political betting? Meanwhile, a spokesperson of Conservative Party confirmed that charged staffers of the party were suspended. They added that the party, which is now under new leadership, is cooperating with the Gambling Commission.The UK betting scandal has spotlighted the ethical minefield of political betting, the SBC report stated. The incident has raised debate on whether political betting should be permitted at all and if such markets could remain credible given the volume of sensitive information available to insiders.On the contrary, political betting has been prohibited across all US states. A person found guilty could face two-year prison time or a fineUSA states outlaw political betting to discourage manipulation and ethical dilemmas.
