According to the latest figures published by the UK government, the remote gambling sector overtook brick-and-mortar establishments for the first time last year. Accounting for £3.1 billion of the industry’s overall £5.9 billion value, this change in the status quo is largely due to the popularity of football betting and online casino games.

If you’re new to the realm of online gambling and aren’t sure which of the two pastimes is right for you, not to worry. We’ve investigated the various differences between them below and explained which might make more sense depending on your own unique preferences and tastes. Read on to find out more.

Finally, the long-anticipated FIFA World Cup is well underway. The opening match saw the hosts, Qatar, lose to Ecuador, and already some countries have qualified for the championship title. Women and men from all over the world have either gone to Qatar or are tuning in from home, watching some of the most accomplished football teams and players from around the globe compete for the World Cup trophy.

The World Cup is almost here. There are many special betting markets that revolve around the action in Qatar, which will take place throughout November and December.

We have taken a look at the odds and analysed the likelihood of Groups A-C achieving the most goals. But before we start, let's talk about two lottery winners who bought their own football teams.

Mid-October is rarely the best time in which to make sweeping statements when it comes to the world of football, with there still so much of any given season to go.