Tory Official Probed in Wider Election Betting Scandal

The UK's Gambling Commission is investigating Nick Mason, a Conservative official, for allegedly placing bets on the timing of the upcoming election. According to reports from The Times and other sources, dozens of bets were placed with potential winnings worth thousands of pounds. A dossier containing details of all bets that stood to win more than £199 has been passed to the Gambling Commission by betting companies. This development marks an escalation in the scandal, which has overshadowed the Conservative election campaign and drawn unfavorable comparisons with the Downing Street parties.