Jamie Vardy (Leicester City) - Vardy proved once again why he is one of the best strikers in the league, scoring a brace and leading Leicester City to an impressive win.The highest amount Victorian punters can put into poker machines at one time will be slashed from $1000 to $100 under major gambling reforms. or signup to continue reading Gaming Minister Melissa Horne will introduce the gambling legislation amendment to state parliament on Tuesday, almost 18 months after then-premier Daniel Andrews previewed the changes. The proposed reforms will include the introduction of carded play on pokies, which will require patrons to insert a player card to operate a gaming machine, mandatory closing times at venues and slower spin rates for new pokies. The cards will give people access to information about their gambling and allow set limits on how much they are willing to lose. A pilot of the carded play will start in mid-2025 in selected venues across Victoria. Under the reforms, any new gaming machines approved after December 2025 must have a spin rate of at least three seconds per game, compared to the current spin rate of 2.14 seconds. From the same month, the amount of money people can load onto a machine at any time will be reduced to $100, down from $1000. Mandatory closure periods from 4am to 10am for gaming areas in all Victorian hotels and clubs come into effect from August 30, 2025. Ms Horne said the reforms were aimed at stopping the far-reaching impact of problem gambling. "Almost 30 per cent of Victorians who play gaming machines experience gambling harm," she said. "Gambling harm has consequences, not just for the person gambling but for everyone around them." Some of Victoria's reforms were initially expected to be implemented by mid-2024 when first announced by Mr Andrews 12 months earlier. Tasmania was slated to implement similar cashless gaming card reforms before saying it would prefer to work with other states to come up with a pre-commitment solution earlier in November. Independent MP Kristie Johnson questioned Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff's decision to scrap plans for the card due to the findings of several reports which had yet to be publicly released. "The Deloitte report says the economic impact of the card is minimal on pubs and clubs but the economic impact on communities is significant when you think where that money could be spent elsewhere," she told ABC Radio on Tuesday. National Gambling Helpline 1800 858 858 Advertisement Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. We care about the protection of your data. Read our . Advertisementhave reportedly highlighted star as the ideal candidate to cover for injury in 2025. Spain star Rodri will not feature again this season after suffering an ACL tear in the opening weeks of the campaign. The Premier League giants are considering their options to cover the gap left by the Ballon d’Or winner in the coming months with a move expected in the January window. is not expected to bring in a player to replace Rodri in his squad, but the Catalan boss is planning for the long term, and Pepelu fits that profile. As per reports from , City have sent scouts to watch the 26-year-old on a regular basis this season, to assess him as an option. Data analysis and video footage of various matches have been studied, and he is viewed as a cost effective pick, if Valencia are open to a deal. Pepelu has been a key player for Los Che so far this season, with four goal contributions in 11 games in all competitions, and his valuation is set at around €25m.
NoneGold Coast Don't miss out on the headlines from Gold Coast. Followed categories will be added to My News. With a laptop in one hand and notebook in the other, Gold Coast key forward Jed Walter has vowed to become a film buff this pre-season if it means making the leap from good to great in his second year of senior football. Walter, 19, has spent hours reviewing vision with forward line coach Brad Miller as he gets to work perfecting his key forward craft, admitting he largely got by using his incredible physical traits as a junior. The Suns Academy star, whose pre-season was interrupted by a broken collarbone, kicked 11 goals from his 14 games last season and flashed glimpses of the prodigious talent that had him being compared to Charlie Curnow coming out of the draft. Walter is keen to take the next step in his career. Picture: Getty Images But the Gold Coast coaching staff quickly identified the budding superstar was struggling to make the most of his ability and gave him multiple spells in the VFL to work on reading the game and putting himself in better positions to impact the play. “I’ve come in from U18s (having) dominated by being physically bigger than my opponents but in the AFL they’re a lot bigger, so it was about understanding how to use my body against stronger opponents and using my smarts as well as my strengths,” Walter told this masthead. “I’ve spent a lot of time with Brad Miller going through vision after training – and obviously I have Kingy (Ben King) to learn from as well. He had such a great year last year and I’m always learning things from him with how he goes about it on and off the field.” Walter enjoys some time with fans. Picture: Getty Images The Suns are ready to go all-in on the King-Walter combination after bidding farewell to Sam Day and Levi Casboult at the end of last season. And the homegrown talent is eager to prove he is ready to be a focal point of the Suns’ attack. “I learnt so much throughout the year and I’m really grateful I got to play 14 games,” Walter said. “Already this pre-season I feel more confident, having had that year and now knowing the game plan as well. “I’m really excited by the opportunity I have now (with Day and Casboult gone) to really put my best foot in the door and do everything I can to stamp myself as a key pillar of this team.” More Coverage Suns young gun set to miss chance at early debut after injury Matthew Forrest Rising Sun reveals ‘toll’ of living with Dusty comparison Callum Dick Originally published as Gold Coast young gun Jed Walter’s plan to become AFL’s next star key forward Join the conversation Add your comment to this story To join the conversation, please log in. Don't have an account? Register Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout More related stories AFL Rising Sun reveals ‘toll’ of living with Dusty comparison Suns forward Bailey Humphrey has vowed to ‘pave my own path in the AFL’ after a disappointing 2024 season, in part thanks to comparisons to a famous football name. Read more AFL ‘Like NBA2K’: Suns rookie on his AFL shock Drafted moments before his graduation, Asher Eastham went from living at home in country Victoria to bunking with Touk Miller in an award-winning Gold Coast home. Read more
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Ohio State coach Ryan Day said Wednesday he was “in shock” after losing to rival Michigan for the fourth straight year and looks to the College Football Playoff as a chance to redeem himself and his team. The calls to fire Day have been growing louder since Saturday's 13-10 loss to underdog Michigan, a team that just became bowl eligible the previous week. What may be saving Day's job immediately is that Ohio State is No. 6 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings and will have a national playoff game, possibly at home, on Dec. 21 or 22. If the Buckeyes win a national championship, all will be forgiven. “There’s no way to defend losing four years in a row," Day said during his signing day news conference. “But I know this: We’re going to play really hard in this game. We’re going to swing as hard as we possibly can." People are also reading... Driver of car dead after crash in downtown Lincoln; part of O Street closed Man found dead in north Lincoln, police say Paige Hubl, former Nebraska volleyball player and Lincoln Southeast coach, dies at age 34 Wisconsin officer grabbing Donovan Raiola's arm a 'misunderstanding,' UW police say Here's what Nebraska volleyball's loss to Penn State means for Huskers' Big Ten title hopes Iowa players say Nebraska refused pregame handshake, among other perceived slights Nebraska defensive lineman announces he’ll return for 2025 season Tony White leaves Nebraska for Florida State defensive coordinator job Sound waves: What others are saying about Nebraska's loss to Iowa Matt Rhule, Luke Fickell both downplay postgame encounter between Fickell, Donovan Raiola Just Askin': What is the best-case scenario for Nebraska football’s bowl destination? Taco restaurant started by brothers in Grand Island expands to Lincoln Nebraska portal tracker: Jimari Butler and reserve RB among Huskers entering Amie Just: Takeaways from Nebraska volleyball's NCAA tourney, including a Rattler flashback Security keeps Nebraska players, coaches off Iowa logo as rivalry heats up in freezing temps Day acknowledged what everyone who watched Saturday's game saw: The Buckeyes stayed with running plays that weren't working, pass protection was lousy, they faltered in the red zone and had special-teams problems, including two missed field goals by Jaden Fielding. “I was in shock after the game, I really was,” Day said. “There were some things that happened in the game that, you know, I’m responsible for that can never happen again. I don’t know how else to say it,” he said. “And then other things that, you know, it’s still a game of football. Certain things that are going to happen in the game affect the outcome. That’s just how it goes.” To make matters worse, a postgame brawl started when jubilant Michigan players tried to plant their flag in the middle of the block O at midfield, raising the ire of Buckeyes players. Police had to use pepper spray to get the teams apart. The Big Ten Conference subsequently fined each school $100,000. The optics were bad for everyone concerned. Despite all the outside noise, Day said everybody at the university has been behind him. Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork expressed his "full support” for the coach. “We got an opportunity to go win the national championship and, you know, everybody, around here has been very supportive on that, focusing on that,” Day said. “And that’s really what it is. And I know what the job is. I know where the focus needs to be. And there hasn't been a ton of communication other than that." Pavia's lawsuit A federal judge took Diego Pavia's request for a limited preliminary injunction under advisement at the end of a hearing Wednesday as the Vanderbilt quarterback seeks to play at least another season while his lawsuit against the NCAA plays out in court. U.S. District Judge William L. Campbell asked attorneys how quickly they could be ready for trial. He also asked about the upcoming transfer portal, which opens Monday and closes Dec. 28. Attorney Ryan Downton argued during a 2 1/2-hour hearing that Pavia wants “the narrowest injunction possible” to keep his time in junior college from counting against his NCAA Division I eligibility using older guidelines. Their best hope is for a quick ruling by Monday. “I get the sense from him today that he’s looking at the date the portal closes and trying to give enough time to react before it closes,” Downton said of the judge's timing after the hearing. UAB: Trent Dilfer will remain the Blazers' coach for a third season after two straight losing records. UAB athletic director Mark Ingram made the announcement. The Super Bowl-winning former NFL quarterback is 7-17 through two seasons with five AAC wins. Ingram said the program would “make operational and staff changes, as well as additional investments.” BALL STATE: Mike Uremovich was hired as football coach of the Cardinals, athletic director Jeff Mitchell said. Uremovich previously led Butler to three straight winning seasons and its first national ranking. He replaces Mike Neu, who was fired 10 games into his ninth season at his alma mater. TEXAS TECH: Houston defensive coordinator Shiel Wood was hired for the same position with the Red Raiders. The addition of Wood was announced three days after the firing of defensive coordinator Tim DeRuyter and secondary coach Marcel Yates. FRISCO BOWL: No. 25 Memphis and West Virginia will meet for the first time in the Frisco Bowl. 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Some fans praised Son's gesture as a way of asserting Tottenham's attacking prowess and creativity on the field. They pointed to the team's dynamic style of play, quick passing, and fluid movement as evidence that they can score goals through open play rather than set-pieces. By throwing the corner flag, Son may have been reminding Arsenal and the rest of the league that Spurs are a force to be reckoned with, regardless of their corner kick statistics.Reform buttons slapped in bid to quash gambling harms