Bookmaker’s’ parent company benefited as households turned to online gambling during lockdowns

The bookmaker Ladbrokes has claimed nearly £102m from the government’s furlough scheme, despite seeing soaring sales in online bets during the pandemic.

According to accounts published at Companies House, the company made claims of £57.5 million in 2020. A further £44 million was claimed in 2021.

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