A man from Arizona has been found guilty of faking his own kidnapping by a Mexican cartel in order to obtain money to cover gambling debts.
Online gambling is increasingly found in the pockets of young users. What is currently leading to political unrest in the United States is sounding more and more familiar in Belgium.
Kalshi recently penalised several political candidates for betting on their own electoral prospects. A case that raises questions about ethics, transparency and the limits of financial tools applied to politics.
AI is making its mark in the gambling industry, but its adoption remains uneven and sometimes poorly supervised. According to a recent study by the University of Nevada, structural flaws are stifling its effectiveness.
A recent social media post by Donald Trump has sparked an unexpected controversy. He shared an AI-generated image featuring the logo of Stake, an online gambling platform that is unauthorised in the United States and in many European countries.
The NBA has just turned a new page in its history by agreeing to explore the possibility of bringing franchises to Las Vegas and Seattle. The Nevada city is one step away from joining the elite of world basketball.
In Las Vegas, there is no shortage of stories of spectacular wins, but some defy the odds to the point of becoming almost unreal. Such is the case of an anonymous player who, in a single session, hit two jackpots on the same machine at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.
Polymarket is arming itself with Palantir’s AI technology to mercilessly track down match-fixing and suspicious bets. A crucial step to definitively sideline fraudsters and make the gambling market safer.
A bizarre incident occurred in a Pennsylvania casino: a man decided to express his anger at a slot machine by urinating on it.
Following financial bets linked to the possible demise of Iran’s supreme leader, prediction markets are once again at the centre of an ethical debate.
The State of New York is suing Valve, arguing that the loot box system found in certain games could be considered illegal gambling.
Promoted by celebrities and influencers followed by millions of young internet users, the online casino Stake has established itself in just a few years as one of the most visible players in the global gambling industry. Behind the spectacular winnings displayed on screen, a controversial industry is now raising questions.
In the heart of Manhattan, two prediction market platforms have transformed grocery aisles into an unprecedented marketing battleground. Kalshi had already offered free shopping baskets, but Polymarket decided to go one step further by opening what it describes as New York’s first free supermarket.
In a rapidly changing online gambling sector, Swedish player Betsson AB is positioning itself cautiously but ambitiously around regulated crypto-casinos.
A recent study by Common Sense Media highlights a phenomenon that often escapes the attention of parents and educators: a growing number of boys aged between 11 and 17 are taking part in forms of gambling even before they reach the legal betting age.
At the end of a year of high tension, Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world, ends 2025 on a difficult note. Official figures for the last month of the year show a significant decline in both tourism and gaming.
