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“We called the fighter and his lawyer and said, what’s going on? There’s some weird betting action going on in your fight,” White said.

“Are you injured? Do you owe anybody money? Has anybody approached you? The kid said, ‘No, absolutely not. I’m going to kill this guy’. So we said OK.

“The fight plays out – and first-round finish by rear-naked choke. Literally, the first thing we did was call the FBI.”

Betting company Caesars Sportsbook announced it would refund bets on the fight shortly after it ended.

Earlier this week, the UFC issued a statement saying it was “conducting a thorough review of the facts surrounding the Dulgarian vs del Valle bout on Saturday”.

“We take these allegations very seriously and along with the health and safety of our fighters, nothing is more important than the integrity of our sport,” the statement added.

Dulgarian’s coach Marc Montoya has denied any knowledge of foul play around the fight.

“We have nothing to do with any of the allegations being brought upon us,” he told the The Ariel Helwani Show.

“I’ve actually never even placed a sports bet in my entire life – I couldn’t tell you how to do it.

“This is my life’s work. I would never, for any amount of money, sell my integrity or my word – because in life, that’s all you have.”

BUENOS AIRES, Oct. 30 (UPI) — The Incentive Regime for Large Investments, or RIGI, is one of the main pillars of Argentine President Javier Milei’s economic plan. A recent report from the Rosario Board of Trade said projected investments under the program total $33.9 billion over a period of five to 10 years.

Of that amount, 46.5%, or $15.7 billion).already has been approved across eight projects. The most recent addition is one by Canada’s McEwen Copper, which plans to invest $2.7 billion in the Los Azules copper mine.

The remaining 53.5% is still under review, with only one project valued at $273 million rejected so far. It is the “Mariana” project by China’s Ganfeng Lithium, which began to produce lithium chloride in Salta earlier this year.

“Energy and mining are the leading sectors among RIGI applications. Together they account for 98.3% of the total so far, with 64.8% in mining and 33.5% in energy. Rounding out the total are investments in port infrastructure and steelmaking, each representing about 0.9% of all applications,” the report said.

The RIGI aims to provide stable conditions and a viable tax framework so that both foreign and Argentine investments can develop in a more favorable environment.

“Argentina is a country that has repeatedly failed to honor its commitments,” said Gonzalo Brest, tax and legal partner at KPMG Argentina. That’s why the measure seeks to address a longstanding problem in the country related to the lack of investor confidence, he said.

The RIGI’s benefits operate on two levels. One is exchange-rate, tax and customs stability for 30 years The state cannot alter the regime granted under RIGI during that period.

“That provides a degree of certainty that’s necessary for long-term investment,” Brest said.

In addition, significant tax reductions are available.

“That doesn’t mean they won’t pay taxes, but they’ll pay them at a much more reasonable level,” Brest said.

“RIGI addresses two of Argentina’s longstanding problems. One is the lack of investor confidence, and the other is a heavy tax burden. Now those conditions are reduced and maintained for 30 years,” he said.

Brest noted that the approved projects represent major investments, as each exceeds $200 million, (the minimum amount required to qualify.

“Most of the approved projects are in sectors that are strategic for the country,” he said.

“RIGI is a framework that covers many sectors of the economy, but the projects submitted so far focus mainly on three: energy, mining and oil and gas,” he added.

The BCR report said that of the $11.3 billion invested in energy projects, $6.9 billion corresponds to a natural gas liquefaction project by Southern Energy, which is owned by Pan American Energy and Golar LNG. The project involves Norwegian and Argentine capital.

Another venture, the Vaca Muerta Oleoducto Sur project, unites the country’s leading energy companies with an investment of $2.5 billion.

Together, the two projects account for 83% of RIGI energy investments.

Santiago Liaudat, a researcher at the National University of La Plata, said the purpose of the program is largely to draw outside investors and spur sales overseas.

“The goal is to create the argument that RIGI will generate favorable conditions for foreign investment, job creation and export growth. It is argued that Argentina’s legal uncertainty, instability and excessive regulation are the reasons foreign investment does not come to the country,” he said.

Liaudat said some of those arguments are valid and justify a special incentive regime, but he wasn’t so sure about creating jobs.

“But there is no guarantee that RIGI will generate local jobs. In fact, it does not specify anywhere that investment must be accompanied by job creation,” he said.

He also argued that the initiative does not include any incentives for investment to create demand for capital or intermediate goods within the country.

“It could be an investment that simply imports everything it needs for its production process. As a result, it creates unfair competition for Argentina’s industrial sector,” he said.

“These actors, who are part of RIGI, could import technology, capital goods and intermediate goods without paying taxes. This regime would have the unintended effect of harming Argentina’s productive network. Far from promoting job creation, it could affect local employment,” he said.

“Large capital, all large foreign capital — since there are few companies in Argentina capable of investing more than $1 billion — will enjoy exceptional investment conditions at the expense of Argentine capital that cannot benefit from those same advantages,” he said.

The NCAA picked a hell of a week to get into the gambling business, didn’t it?

Within 24 hours of approving a rule change that will allow student athletes and athletic department staff to bet only on professional sports, the FBI arrested more than 30 people in connection with a major sports gambling and betting scheme. The level of sophistication alleged in one 22-page indictment reads like an “Ocean’s Eleven” script with four New York Mafia families, a current NBA player and a head coach all allegedly involved.

For Adam Silver, commissioner of the NBA, the news and arrests are a public relations nightmare.

But for the NCAA, it’s a warning.

Since a 2018 Supreme Court ruling paved the way for sports betting, more than 35 states have legalized it, so I understand why the industry no longer feels dirty. But the governing body for more than half a million young athletes must remember nothing will ever sanitize that industry.

A century ago, the Black Sox scandal nearly destroyed baseball in America. Fast forward a hundred years and we find out 16 professional tennis players — including a U.S. Open champion — were fixing matches for gambling syndicates in Russia and Italy. In between, Pete “Charlie Hustle” Rose received a lifetime ban for betting on baseball games as a manager and Tim Donaghy, an NBA referee, is busted for betting on games. Last year, former NBA player Jontay Porter was found to have placed several bets on games using another person’s account. We call him “former” because the league banned him for life.

So, if NCAA officials believe it is too cumbersome to enforce its current gambling ban (it is investigating multiple violations across several schools), imagine what life inside the organization would be like without some sort of deterrent.

In fact, no imagination is required. Just read the indictment filed by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. The FBI alleges the gambling scheme began in 2019, operated across 11 states and involved crime families with origins that date back more than a century.

According to documents, hidden cameras, programmable card shuffling machines and X-ray tables were among the pieces of technology used to steal tens of millions from victims during rigged poker games. Those allegedly involved in the scheme included Chauncey Billups — a Hall of Fame player and head coach of the Portland Trailblazers. Authorities said Billups, who led the Detroit Pistons to the 2004 championship, used his celebrity to lure in victims. In addition, the FBI said Damon Jones, a former player and assistant coach for the Lakers, shared inside information about the health of LeBron James with betters back in 2023. Terry Rozier, an active NBA player on a $100-million contract, was also arrested.

Now consider this: There are roughly 40,000 young men and women who play NCAA basketball and about 8,000 head and assistant coaches leading teams. How confident are you that March Madness won’t take on a different meaning if coaches and players are allowed to bet on games and find themselves underwater? A recent UC San Diego study found internet searches seeking help with gambling addiction increased 23% between 2018 and June 2024.

And while it’s true, the new rule maintains a ban against student athletes and coaches betting on college sports — so there are some guardrails against fixing games — but tilting outcomes is only one possible harm from gambling. The International Tennis Federation found that angry gamblers accounted for 40% of social media attacks aimed at players, with several threats credible enough to be submitted to the FBI. And there is already evidence that college students who aren’t athletes are using student loan money to place bets, and a 2023 NCAA survey found that 14% of U.S. 18- to 22-year-olds bet at least a few times a week.

Another 16% use a bookie.

I repeat: a bookie.

This just feels like a tragedy we can all see coming.

And we’re to believe the NCAA will be equipped to protect student athletes from predators when the Mafia is said to be using professional athletes and X-ray machines to steal from card players who are supposed to know better? The decision-making process for the human brain isn’t fully developed until a person is 25, and the NCAA just voted to let 18-year-olds with “name, image, likeness” money go in the deep water with sharks.

Given what just unfolded in the NBA this week the responsible move for the NCAA would be to pause the rule change — which is to take effect Nov. 1 — and reassess the risks. It’s one thing for sports gambling to cost a pro athlete to lose his career. It would be worse to see addiction or debt obligations steal a young person’s future before it begins.

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On October 16, 2025, Collar Capital Management, LLC disclosed a new position in Salesforce (CRM 3.83%), acquiring 14,161 shares in a trade estimated at $3.36 million as of September 30, 2025.

What happened

According to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dated October 16, 2025, Collar Capital Management, LLC initiated a new position in Salesforce, purchasing approximately 14,161 shares. The estimated value of the acquisition was $3.36 million as of September 30, 2025. This transaction brought the fund’s total number of reportable positions to 71.

What else to know

This new $3.36 million position accounts for 2.36% of the fund’s $142.14 million in reportable U.S. equity holdings as of September 30, 2025.

Top holdings after the filing:

NASDAQ:MSTR: $7.33 million (5.2% of AUM) as of September 30, 2025

NASDAQ:TSLA: $7.19 million (5.1% of AUM) as of September 30, 2025

NASDAQ:MU: $5.15 million (3.6% of AUM) as of September 30, 2025

NASDAQ:COIN: $4.96 million (3.5% of AUM) as of September 30, 2025

NASDAQ:AAPL: $4.85 million (3.4% of AUM) as of September 30, 2025

As of October 15, 2025, Salesforce shares were priced at $236.58, down 17.95% over the past year and underperforming the S&P 500 by 32.23 percentage points (source: FMP, 1-year price change: -17.95%, 1-year alpha vs S&P 500: -32.23%).

Company overview

Company snapshot

Salesforce offers a comprehensive suite of cloud-based solutions, including its Customer 360 platform, Sales, Service, Marketing, Commerce, Tableau analytics, MuleSoft integration, and Slack collaboration tools.

It serves a global customer base across industries including financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing.

The company generates revenue primarily through subscription-based software and professional services.

Salesforce is a leading provider of enterprise cloud software, enabling organizations to manage customer relationships and business processes at scale. Its platform-centric strategy and broad product ecosystem position it as a key player in digital transformation initiatives.

Foolish take

Collar Capital appears to be making a contrarian move with the customer relationship management (CRM) specialist. The stock has tumbled about  26% in 2025.

Salesforce wasn’t a holding for Collar Capital in the second quarter. After buying 14,161 shares in the third quarter, it’s the fund’s 13th largest holding.

Salesforce was the second largest new acquisition Collar Capital completed in the third quarter. It also acquired 12,590 shares of UnitedHealth Group worth about $4.3 million. UnitedHealth Group is now the fund’s sixth largest holding.

Salesforce’s investments in artificial intelligence are starting to pay off for investors. In its fiscal second quarter that ended July 31, 2025, Data Cloud and AI annual recurring revenue climbed over 120% year over year to $1.2 billion.

Success with its new AI tools encouraged management to raise expectations. Now, it expects operating cash flow in fiscal 2026 to rise by 12% to 13% year over year.

Glossary

AUM: Assets under management – The total market value of investments managed by a fund or investment firm.

Position: The amount of a particular security or asset held in a portfolio.

Reportable positions: Holdings that must be disclosed to regulators, typically due to size or regulatory requirements.

Stake: The ownership interest or share in a company or asset.

Filing: An official document submitted to a regulatory authority, often detailing financial or ownership information.

Alpha: A measure of an investment’s performance relative to a benchmark, indicating value added or lost.

TTM: The 12-month period ending with the most recent quarterly report.

Dividend yield: A financial ratio showing how much a company pays in dividends each year relative to its stock price.

Cloud-based solutions: Software and services delivered over the internet rather than installed locally on computers.

Platform-centric strategy: A business approach focused on building and expanding a central technology platform for multiple products or services.

Four of Europe’s Ryder Cup heroes will be in action at this week’s Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland, headed by defending champion and three-time winner Tyrrell Hatton.

And you can bet your life they will get a much better reception from the fans than they did from the loud-mouthed yobs who hurled abuse at them at Bethpage Black.

Luke Donald’s team were certainly heroes as far as this column is concerned.

Tommy Fleetwood, another of the players teeing it up this week, was a 12-1 winner in the top points scorer market, and the 15-13 scoreline was also tipped here at 12-1

Justin Rose going out first in the singles, having been highlighted at 18-1, was the icing on the cake. Cameron Young also finished joint top in the USA points list with Xander Schauffele, having been advised at 25-1.

So the big question now is where do we “reinvest” the winnings, to try to keep the mood of celebration going?

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Hatton seems an obvious starting point, given his incredible record in this event. 

In his last seven starts here, he has posted a couple of runner-ups as well as his three victories. And his worst finish was a share of 15th. So 7-1 looks reasonable.

Hatton is second favourite behind world No 7 Fleetwood, who has finished second here twice, and was third 12 months ago.

He is a general 6-1, with European team-mates Matt Fitzpatrick and Robert MacIntyre next on the list at around 10-1 and 12-1 respectively.

But the Ryder Cup was such a draining experience that I am reluctant to side with any of that quartet at short prices. They have earned a bit of down time, and may not be quite as focused on this event as usual.

Marco Penge, who was a bit unlucky not to get a wild card for Bethpage after winning twice this year, looks attractively priced at 20-1.

Penge missed the cut here last year – but that was largely due to a calamitous opening round of 75 at Carnoustie, where he had a NINE and a seven on the back nine.

That can happen at the toughest course on the planet. And the big-hitting Englishman bounced back well with rounds of 69 and 70 at Kingsbarns and St Andrews.

He is a much more accomplished player now, and is second only to Rory McIlroy on the current DP World Tour money list. He could easily go one better than his runner-up finish at the hotly-contested Scottish Open three months ago.

I also like the chances of another monster hitter, Rasmus Neergard-Petersen, who is a best priced 25-1. He seemed to thrive on the links when finishing joint fourth last year.

Previous form in this event is invaluable, so 40-1 shot Haotong Li also comes into the reckoning. His share of seventh last year was his second top ten here, and a tie for fourth at this year’s Open confirmed his love of links golf.

Among the longshots, the 80-1 about Laurie Canter and Peter Uhlein deserves a second look, while improving Frenchman Tom Vaillant looks over-priced at 150-1. The same thing applies to 200-1 shot Brandon Robinson-Thompson.

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Sanderson Farms Championship betting tips

The only Ryder Cup golfer playing in the PGA Tour’s Sanderson Farms Championship in Jackson, Mississippi is another European, Rasmus Hojgaard.

He had a tough debut at Bethpage, losing both his matches. So despite a couple of runner-up finishes in his last four starts, I’m not tempted by the 33-1 on offer.

But I am keen on the 33-1 available for Mackenzie Hughes. The Canadian won here in 2022, finished top ten last year, and arrives on the back of a share of seventh in the Procore, where ten of the US Ryder Cup team were in action. 

Emilian Grillo did even better at the Procore, finishing tied fourth. He also also played well in Jackson in the past. So he is another 33-1 shot on the shortlist.

Michael Thorbjornsen is starting to justify the hype after a stellar college career, and 25-1 looks fair. Do not get him confused with Thorbjorn Olesen – but 50-1 for the former Ryder Cup man means he might be worth backing too!

Beau Hossler is another 50-1 chance worth considering, and I haven’t lost faith completely in USPGA runner-up Davis Riley despite a bunch of missed cuts. 

At 150-1 he could be worth a small interest. David Lipsky was a big disappointment at the Procore, but two third places in his previous five starts suggests he is another 150-1 shot to think about.

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German defense startup Helsing unveiled its first major weapons platform on Thursday: the CA-1 Europa, an autonomous combat drone it hopes will compete with American and European defense giants in shaping the future of aerial warfare. The full-size prototype, presented near Munich, will undergo its first test flights in 2027, with operational readiness targeted by 2031.

Weighing four tonnes and designed with a V-tail and angular stealth features, the Europa belongs to the growing class of Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs). These drones, powered by AI and designed to operate either independently or alongside crewed fighter jets in “loyal wingman” formations, reflect a shift toward cheaper, expendable systems that can survive in contested airspaces.

Why It Matters
The Europa marks Germany’s entry into the race for next-generation combat drones, a field already dominated by U.S. firms like General Atomics and startups like Anduril. For Europe, where air defense has become a strategic priority amid Russia’s war in Ukraine, the project signals an attempt to reduce reliance on U.S. platforms and create indigenous systems that match NATO’s evolving needs.

The unveiling also highlights the accelerating role of AI in military operations. Unlike traditional drones used for reconnaissance or strikes, UCAVs are designed for complex missions: jamming enemy radar, acting as decoys, or swarming in coordination with other drones. Their relatively low cost compared to fighter jets, Helsing says “a fraction” makes them attractive to militaries facing budget pressures and the risk of attrition in high-intensity conflict.

What Can Happen Next
If successful, Helsing’s project could become a cornerstone of a more integrated European defense-industrial base. The company has pledged hundreds of millions of euros in investment and partnerships with other European firms, potentially aligning with EU initiatives to foster defense autonomy. However, challenges remain: regulatory hurdles over autonomous weapons, questions about AI ethics in combat, and competition from established aerospace giants.

For NATO, the Europa represents both opportunity and uncertainty. It may bolster Europe’s credibility within the alliance, but also raises thorny debates about the pace of automation in warfare. As Ukraine’s battlefield has shown, drone innovation moves faster than regulation, meaning Helsing’s Europa could become a test case for how Europe balances military necessity with democratic oversight.

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MANCHESTER CITY host Manchester United on Sunday with both clubs looking for a result to springboard their season.

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Our Bet Builder selections: Double chance – Draw/Man Utd, Bruno Fernandes to score, Casemiro to be carded and Erling Haaland 2+ shots on target.

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• Double chance – Draw/Man Utd: United have won the last two times they’ve visited the Etihad and are actually unbeaten in their last four games against City – inside 90 minutes anyway. United have been made into a joke team so far this season, yet sit a point and few places above toiling rivals.
• Bruno Fernandes to score: Got off the mark for the season with that 97th minute penalty winner against Burnley. That coming after a miss at Fulham in league game prior. Usually man for big occasion and has three goals in 11 league games against Cityzens.
• Casemiro to be carded: Booked in two of last three games after yellow at Craven Cottage then on international duty with Brazil against Chile. Sat out second game on break due to suspension but should come in from start here and midfield battle key.
• Erling Haaland 2+ shots on target: Norwegian superstar has been on fire and added to it with FIVE goals in one international game when away in break. Started season well too and obviously main man for City.

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The Wonsan-Kalma beach resort is North Korea’s biggest tourist site. Russia said Thursday it will send its first group of tourists to the site in July

North Korea has unveiled a major coastal tourist attraction which it hopes will be a game-changer for its tourism industry.

The Wonsan-Kalma coastal tourist zone boasts an array of hotels and accommodations for nearly 20,000 guests, offering a range of activities including swimming, sports, and dining at on-site restaurants and cafeterias, according to state media reports.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a grand opening ceremony on Tuesday, cutting the inaugural ribbon, as reported by the official Korean Central News Agency on Thursday.

Kim hailed the project as “one of the greatest successes this year” and described the site as “the proud first step” in implementing the government’s tourism development policy, according to KCNA.

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The Wonsan-Kalma beach resort is North Korea’s largest tourist destination, with KCNA announcing that it will begin operations for domestic tourists next Tuesday. However, no timeline has been provided for welcoming foreign tourists, although Russian officials revealed on Thursday that the first Russian tour to the site is slated for July.

Experts suggest that the resort likely required a substantial investment from North Korea’s limited budget, implying that it will eventually need to cater to Chinese and other foreign tourists to break even. Kim has been striving to transform the nation into a tourist hotspot in a bid to rejuvenate the struggling economy, with the Wonsan-Kalma zone being one of his most frequently mentioned tourism initiatives.

KCNA reported that North Korea will announce plans to construct large tourist sites in other regions of the country as well.

However, North Korea hasn’t completely lifted a ban on foreign tourists implemented in early 2020 to protect against the COVID pandemic. Experts suggest that North Korea’s slow return to international tourism is due to ongoing pandemic restrictions, heightened tensions with the U.S. and South Korea in recent years, and concerns about Western tourists disseminating a negative portrayal of its regime.

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Russia’s Primorsky region, which shares a border with North Korea, announced that the first group of Russian tourists to the resort will set off on July 7. The region’s press service stated that during their eight-day journey, Russian tourists will also have the chance to visit key attractions in Pyongyang, the North Korean capital, according to Russian state news agency Tass.

From February 2024 onwards, North Korea has already started welcoming Russian tourists to other areas amidst flourishing military and other collaborations between the two nations. However, Chinese group tours, which accounted for over 90% of visitors prior to the pandemic, remain on hold.

In February this year, a small contingent of international travellers ventured into North Korea, marking their first visit in five years. However, tour operators announced a pause on trips to the hermit kingdom as early as March.

Amidst global tensions, Kim Jong-un’s regime has been bolstering ties with Russia by sending troops and arms to back its conflict with Ukraine, in exchange for economic and military support. Yet, despite longstanding bonds with China—North Korea’s chief trade ally and aid donor—a cooling period is evident as China shows hesitance to form an anti-Western bloc with North Korea and Russia, according to experts.

During Tuesday’s event, celebrating the completion of a new resort, the Russian ambassador to North Korea attended alongside embassy personnel, as reported by KCNA. The dispatch, however, left out whether any Chinese officials were included on the guest list.

“There seems to be issues that North Korea hasn’t yet resolved in its relations with China. But North Korea has put in too much money on tourism and plans to spend more. Subsequently, to get its money’s worth, North Korea can’t help receiving Chinese tourists,” noted Lee Sangkeun, a specialist at South Korea’s Institute for National Security Strategy, a think tank operated by the country’s intelligence service.

Kyungnam University’s Far Eastern Studies savant, Lim Eul-chul, has revealed that Russians will kick off foreign tourist footfall at Wonsan-Kalma. Moreover, he predicts that Sino-North Korean exchanges through Chinese tours to the leisure zone are set to commence soon, underpinning the reviving trade relations between Beijing and Pyongyang.

THE second golf Major of the season is here with the PGA Championship from the stunning Quail Hollow.

Having completed the Career Gland Slam at Augusta in the previous big one, Rory McIlroy will arrive at his most fruitful venue on the PGA Tour, surely in the best condition he’s ever been and with an ability to swing free.

He’s still not the pick of the bookmakers though, with Scottie Scheffler heading an ultra-competitive field in the betting markets and a host of top golfers on their tails.

SunSport’s betting experts have taken a closer look at the tournament to provide you with the best bets, exclusive offers, bonus deals and amazing price boosts.

The 7 best sign-up offers for the PGA Championship 2025

William Hill

Offer: Bet £10, Get £30 in free bets and bonuses

William Hill are marking golf’s second Major of the season with a fabulous offer for new customers, rewarding brand new punters the opportunity to claim £30 in free bets and bonuses.

BetMGM

Offer: Get £40 in free bets when you stake £10

BetMGM are rewarding new customers with £40 in free bets when staking £10 on the action from Quail Hollow! Those free bets can be used on specific bets in the BetMGM sportsbook!

talkSPORT BET

Offer: Get £30 in free bets when you place a £10 bet

Ahead of the PGA Championship, talkSPORT BET have a terrific new customer offer. New punters who sign-up and stake a tenner on any sports – including any golf market – will receive £30 in free bets.

Betfred

Offer: Get £50 in free bets if you bet £10

Betfred’s new customer offer has always been popular and in the golf world it’s no different! They are offering all brand new customers a massive £50 in free bets if you sign-up and stake just £10 on sports.

Tote

Offer: Bet £10, Get £40 in bonuses

Tote have a generous welcome bonus for new customers with a massive £40 in free bets and bonuses up for grabs when new customers place a £10 bet on the PGA Championship.

bet365

Offer: Get £30 in free bets when you bet £10

The ever-popular bet365 are giving brand new customers to a tasty £30 in free bets to spend on the upcoming PGA Championship when they register an account and stake £10 on anything!

SBK

Offer: Bet £10, Get £30 in free bets

Joining SBK now will give brand new customers £30 in free bets to spend on any sport market – including the golf Majors- when you place £10.

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PGA Championship 2025 price boosts

William Hill

Money back if Rory McIlroy wins the PGA Championship

Punters will receive their stake back as a free bet – up to a maximum of £50 – if their selection loses and Rory McIlroy WINS the PGA Championship.

The promotion applies to the first bet placed on the PGA Championship and must be placed before 6pm UK time on Thursday 15th May 2025.

talkSPORT BET

Rory McIlroy to win the PGA Championship – was 9/2 NOW 5/1

talkSPORT BET have boosted the odds on Rory McIlroy to win the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow!

The usual price of 9/2 has gone and the bookmaker is offering super boosted odds of 5/1 for the Northern Irishman to back up his Masters win with another here!

PGA Championship 2025 latest odds

Latest odds

• Scottie Scheffler – 4/1
• Rory McIlroy – 9/2
• Bryson DeChambeau – 9/1
• Jon Rahm – 18/1
• Justin Thomas – 20/1
• Xander Schauffele – 22/1
• Collin Morikawa – 22/1
• Ludvig Aberg – 25/1
• Joaquin Niemann – 33/1
• Patrick Cantlay – 40/1
• Tommy Fleetwood – 40/1
• Brooks Koepka – 45/1
• Hideki Matsuyama – 45/1
• Tyrrell Hatton – 45/1
• Viktor Hovland  – 55/1
• Shane Lowry – 55/1
• Jordan Spieth – 60/1
• Russell Henley – 70/1
• Sepp Straka – 70/1
• Corey Conners – 70/1
• Jason Day – 80/1
• Patrick Reed – 80/1
• Min Woo Lee – 90/1
• Sungjae Im – 100/1
• Daniel Berger – 100/1
• Wyndham Clark – 110/1
• Justin Rose – 110/1
• Tony Finau – 110/1
• Cameron Smith – 125/1
• Sergio Garcia – 125/1
• Dustin Johnson -125/1
• Robert MacIntyre – 125/1
• Maverick McNealy – 125/1
• Sam Burns – 125/1
• Keegan Bradley – 125/1
• Will Zalatoris – 125/1
• Si-Woo Kim – 125/1
• Keith Mitchell – 125/1
• Byeong-Hun An – 150/1
• Akhshay Bhatia – 150/1
• J.J. Spaun – 150/1
• David Puig – 150/1
• Aaron Rai – 150/1

Odds from Betfred

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*talkSPORT BET: 18+ New customers only. Opt in via mobile or app and bet £10 on any sports market (odds of 2.00+) within 7 days of registration. Get 3x£10 Free Bets on selected sports markets, which expire in 7 days. Scroll for T&Cs. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly

*William Hill: 18+. Play Safe. From 00:01 on 18.10.2022. £30 bonus. New customers only. Minimum £10 stake on odds of 1/2 (1.5) or greater on sportsbook (excluding Virtual markets). Further terms apply.

*Betfred: New customers only. Register (excl 05/04/25), deposit with Debit Card, and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility exclusions & T&Cs Apply. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. Full T&Cs apply.

*Tote: New customers online only. Eligibility restrictions apply. Only valid with code B10G40 on registration. £10 min qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater across sports or racing (if EW then min £10 Win + £10 Place). Receive £20 Tote Credit, £10 Free Sports Bet and 50 Free Spins on Big Bass Bonanza within 48 hours of qualifying bet settlement. 7-day expiry on free bets & Tote Credit. Your first bet will be your qualifying bet. One per customer. UK & ROI customers only. 18+. Full T&Cs apply. Gambleaware.org .Full T&Cs apply.

*bet365. Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply.

*SBK. New UK customers. Min £10 first deposit. Place a bet of £10 at min odds of 2.0 and get £30 in Free Bets within 48 hours. Restrictions apply. Full T&Cs apply, 18+. BeGambleAware.org.

*William Hill price boost. Available 08:00 12/05 – 18:00 15/05. First cash single only on Tournament winner (excl. McIlroy or Price Boosts). FB equal to qualifying stake. Online: Max 1 FB up to £50 (Exp 25/05). Full T&Cs apply. 18+ GambleAware.Org.

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