No longer simply an offshoot of brick-and-mortar establishments, the online betting industry is now a whole world of its own, generating revenue and profits many times more than traditional bookmakers do.

Around 8.15pm, on June 13, two men driving a dark blue Ford Focus pulled up outside Coral bookmakers on Moston Lane, Manchester.

Men escaped on motorbike

Blues are 12 points off United with 12 games remaining

Betting tips for all those who fancy a flutter.

Huge figures racked up in poorest areas.

City are 13/10 to win the Premier League.

An armed man wielding a hammer threatened terrified staff at a Monsall bookmakers last night