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By betting on the future of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro via the Polymarket platform, an anonymous trader pocketed several hundred thousand pounds. Behind this spectacular gain lies a sensitive question: have prediction markets become a new El Dorado for the exploitation of confidential information?

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Pope warns of the scourge of gambling in Italy

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The Pope recently spoke out on an issue that goes beyond the purely religious sphere: the dramatic increase in gambling in Italy and its impact on families and communities. His words resonate as a social warning at a time when the economic and human consequences of gambling are attracting the attention of local authorities.

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London floods its transport system with gambling adverts

At the start of his term, Sadiq Khan made the fight against gambling advertisements a key campaign pledge. However, today, more than 500 advertising campaigns for online casinos and bookmakers have been displayed on the Transport for London (TfL) network, with a total of nearly £5 million spent since 2021.

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Fine for Sportsbet after 50,000 errors: Australian gambling company under fire

They missed tens of thousands of notifications. And failed to notice it themselves. Consequently, the Australian gambling regulator imposed a fine of €187,000 on Sportsbet.

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Beenders against night-time gambling

5 Jan 2026

Rob Beenders, Belgian Federal Minister for Consumer Protection and Equal Opportunities, recently relaunched a project aimed at restricting access to gambling, particularly at night.

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Police target famous businessman for illegal gambling marketing on Twitch

Julien

5 Jan 2026

He claims not to have earned a single cent. Yet, Jethro Rostedt is facing a hefty fine for re-promoting gambling on Twitch, despite a previous ban.

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Coinbase anticipates an upheaval in prediction markets in the US

Caroline

5 Jan 2026

In its ‘2026 Crypto Market Outlook’ report, Coinbase identifies prediction markets as the next sector poised to disrupt the US financial industry. Buoyed by Kalshi’s historic legal victory against the CFTC and record volumes on the elections, this segment is set to emerge from the grey area and merge trading and sports betting in a finally regulated framework.

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Warning: gambling addiction is skyrocketing among young people

Sarah

4 Jan 2026

Gambling addiction no longer affects only adults of a certain age, but is becoming widespread among young people. As online gambling becomes commonplace, technology makes it accessible at any time, and its promotion expands, the consequences are being felt even in specialised care services.

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The perfect online casino according to Martyn Hannah

3 Jan 2026

At a time when digital gambling is attracting more and more players, one question remains in the industry: is it possible to design the perfect online casino? Martyn Hannah, co-founder of Comparasino, has given some thought to this question and outlined what he believes would be the ideal online casino experience for players.

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Millions in El Gordo prize money lost due to administrative error

2 Jan 2026

A mistake that took just a few seconds. But the consequences are enormous. The Spanish village of Villamanin saw €4 million go up in smoke due to a simple registration error.

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The real challenge for integrated resorts in Macau

2 Jan 2026

Since reopening after Covid, Macau has been striving to redefine its global role. Historically a world centre for gambling, the city is now trying to become a comprehensive integrated destination. However, despite massive investment and visitor numbers close to pre-pandemic levels, the road ahead remains fraught with obstacles.

Economy

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‘They take money, but don’t pay out’: why illegal online casinos are risky for players

1 Jan 2026

It sounds exciting. No checks, high bonuses, quick winnings. But for many players, illegal online casinos end in frustration and loss.

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664 out of 1,400 gaming halls are located in poor neighbourhoods

1 Jan 2026

In the United Kingdom, a new BBC investigation has revealed a disturbing fact: half of all land-based gaming halls are located in the country’s most disadvantaged neighbourhoods, raising serious concerns about the social and economic impact of this proliferation.

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Scandal in Japan: 9 police officers arrested for illegal gambling

1 Jan 2026

Nine police officers stationed in Hyogo Prefecture have been officially named as suspects in an investigation into illegal online gambling, a practice strictly prohibited by the Japanese Penal Code.

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Spectacular jackpots that marked 2025

31 Dec 2025

The year 2025 will be remembered as an exceptional year for unexpected and spectacular wins, both in casinos and lottery games. These stories illustrate how chance can transform lives in an instant.

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Sweden: the gambling tax that is dividing the country