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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Luck or highly classified information? Thousands of dollars in profits in the 'war markets'

Users on betting platforms were wagering on the fall of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei before US and Israeli missile strikes.

Mar 1 • 20:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Will the United States Attack Iran?: The Question Worth Millions and Fuels Suspicions of Fraud in Prediction Markets

The article discusses the significant public interest in whether the United States will attack Iran, leading to a surge in betting on prediction markets like Polymarket.

Mar 1 • 17:57 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

They won 6 million dollars by betting on when the United States would attack Iran: investigations into new accounts on Polymarket

Six new accounts profited nearly 6 million dollars by betting on the timing of a potential US attack on Iran, raising suspicions of insider trading.

Mar 1 • 14:39 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

It’s 978 days since Peta Murphy called for a ban on betting ads. What happened to Labor’s pledge to respect parliament?

The article discusses the status of Labor's commitment to address gambling issues and respond to parliamentary committee reports, highlighting ongoing initiatives by independent MPs to promote legislative changes.

Mar 1 • 14:00 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Senator reacts strongly after six people made millions from the Iran attack

Senator Chris Murphy has criticized the legality of individuals profiting from the Iran attack, pledging to push for legislation to prohibit such actions.

Mar 1 • 11:46 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Darkened gaming rooms are gone. Gambling is thriving elsewhere and for the first time over a trillion has been bet

The article discusses the significant shift in gambling trends in Czechia, with a record-breaking bet total surpassing one trillion.

Mar 1 • 08:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Clear favorite in Eurovision betting

Finland's representatives in the Eurovision Song Contest, Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen, are leading the betting odds ahead of the event in Vienna with a winning percentage of 16%.

Mar 1 • 07:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finland is the bookmakers' favorite to win the Eurovision

Finland's representatives, Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen, are currently favored to win the Eurovision Song Contest, with a winning percentage of 16%.

Mar 1 • 04:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Betting Everything on 23-F

Spain is late in understanding its recent past as new declassified documents shed light on the 23-F coup attempt.

Mar 1 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mega-Sena: Player wins over R$ 100 thousand by hitting five numbers in Araguari

A player in Araguari, Brazil won over R$ 100,000 by correctly betting on five numbers in the Mega-Sena lottery draw number 2977.

Feb 28 • 19:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

This is what the betting statistics look like just before UMK

The betting statistics for Finland's Uuden musiikin kilpailu (UMK) indicate that Pete Parkkonen and Linda Lampeniusen's song has a leading chance of winning.

Feb 28 • 18:58 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Córdoba Lottery: Results of Today's Morning Draw on Saturday, February 28

The article informs about the results of the Córdoba Lottery's morning draw for February 28, 2023, and details the structure of the Quiniela betting game in Argentina.

Feb 28 • 14:31 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

THE SPIRIT OF FREEDOM CONTINUES ⟩ Vanilla Ninja, who shone at the Chilean singing competition, has fallen even further in the Eurovision odds

Following the announcement of Estonia's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest, the country's position in the betting odds has deteriorated.

Feb 28 • 13:30 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The Lottery and Foundation Authority became suspicious of match-fixing after a tip from a monitoring organization

Norway's Lottery and Foundation Authority is investigating match-fixing allegations in football after receiving a tip from an international monitoring body.

Feb 28 • 11:27 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Babul, Rajeev, Menaka... These 4 Names Finalized for Rajya Sabha, Why is Mamata Betting on Them?

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced four candidates for the Rajya Sabha elections, reflecting TMC's strategy to strengthen its presence in the upper house.

Feb 28 • 05:56 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Sanremo, the betting favorites among predictions and ideal podium

The article discusses the predictions and betting odds surrounding the Sanremo music festival.

Feb 28 • 04:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

BetCorrect unveils Nigeria’s first social gaming platform

A tech firm has launched BetCorrect, Nigeria's first social sports betting and casino platform that integrates features of social media with traditional betting.

Feb 28 • 03:49 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Severe sanction for Argentine tennis player Leonardo Aboian: nearly seven years of suspension for match-fixing and facilitating betting

Argentine tennis player Leonardo Aboian has been suspended for six years and nine months for match-fixing and facilitating betting, as announced by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA).

Feb 27 • 15:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Value Scope: Each way horseracing tips from Steve Jones for Saturday on ITV

Steve Jones offers horse racing tips for Saturday, focusing on races at Kelso, Doncaster, and Newbury.

Feb 27 • 15:00 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

VG: Seven people arrested for match-fixing

Seven individuals have been charged with serious corruption and fraud related to football match betting in Oslo, according to police attorney Sahd Iqbal.

Feb 27 • 14:52 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Euroleague Player – NBA Betting Scandal: Risks of Long Years Behind Bars

Antonio Blakeney, a player for Tel Aviv's Hapoel, is implicated in a betting scandal involving intentional poor performance during games.

Feb 27 • 11:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Strong Favorites in the Regular Betting Round

The upcoming betting round appears to favor strong favorites, particularly in the Premier League matches featuring Manchester City and Liverpool.

Feb 27 • 09:48 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

The Fair CashOut feature increases your cash-out payout compared to the standard CashOut option

ForteBet introduces the Fair CashOut feature, providing bettors with a transparent and higher payout option for cashing out their bets.

Feb 27 • 08:25 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Province Lottery: Results of today's Night Draw, Thursday, February 26

The results of the Buenos Aires Province Lottery's Night Draw will be available shortly, providing information on the winning numbers and betting details.

Feb 26 • 21:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

HBL: It is Enough Now: The Helsinki Club Received The Worst Possible Punishment

Finnish football club FC Finnkurd is set to be banned from the Kolmonen league due to a betting scandal, as reported by Hufvudstadsbladet.

Feb 26 • 18:42 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

National Lottery: Result of the Afternoon Draw Today, Thursday, February 26

The results of today's Vespertina draw for the Quiniela Nacional, Argentina's most popular betting game, will soon be available online.

Feb 26 • 17:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'The most bloodthirsty of the betting game', says PF superintendent about the arrest of the gambler Adilsinho

Adilsinho, one of the most wanted figures in Rio de Janeiro's illegal gambling scene, was arrested following multiple attempts by federal authorities.

Feb 26 • 15:16 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Adilsinho, identified as a bookie and head of the cigarette mafia in Rio, is arrested in Cabo Frio

Adilson Oliveira Coutinho Filho, known as Adilsinho, has been arrested in Cabo Frio for his alleged leadership in illegal betting and involvement in the cigarette mafia.

Feb 26 • 14:35 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Every Bet You Place Has an Algorithm Behind It

The article discusses how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the sports betting industry by enhancing oddsmaking and redefining the betting experience for customers.

Feb 26 • 11:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Uncovering an Online Cricket Betting Network Operating for 10 Years

Police have uncovered an online cricket betting network operating for the past 10 years in Nagaur, Rajasthan, resulting in two arrests and the seizure of various electronic devices.

Feb 26 • 10:14 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Getting rich with betting exchanges?: Gambling for know-it-alls

The article explores the rise of online betting exchanges in America and the nature of betting on various events.

Feb 26 • 10:05 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Sports

How bookmakers set football odds

The article explains how bookmakers calculate odds for football matches by combining probabilities with market considerations and risk management.

Feb 26 • 10:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Secret ID, Password... Millions' Game Was Run Through Laptops and Mobiles!

A police raid in Nagaur, Rajasthan exposed a secret hub for online betting that had been operating illegally for the past decade.

Feb 26 • 06:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Bets feel relief with removal of tax from the Anti-Fraud Law; but believe it is temporary

The betting industry in Brazil expresses temporary relief following the removal of a proposed tax from the Anti-Fraud Law, despite anticipating future government intervention.

Feb 25 • 22:46 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Justice Minister evaluates vetoes to the Anti-Fascism Bill and expresses frustration with the removal of taxation on bets

Brazil's Justice Minister expressed disappointment over the exclusion of tax on sports betting from the Anti-Fascism Bill, which aimed to fund the fight against organized crime.

Feb 25 • 21:10 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Province Lottery: Results of Today's Night Draw, Wednesday, February 25

The winning numbers for the Province Lottery's night draw on February 25 in Buenos Aires will be available shortly, along with details about the different betting options.

Feb 25 • 21:01 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Sports

Overtime in Olympic men’s hockey hot Proline pick

A majority of Proline bettors anticipated the Olympic men's hockey final between the United States and Canada would be decided in overtime, which was indeed the case as the U.S. triumphed 2-1.

Feb 25 • 20:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'It is a consensus on the need to increase revenue' for public security, says Derrite after approval of the anti-cryptocurrency bill

Deputy Guilherme Derrite emphasized the need for Brazil to seek new funding avenues for public security following the approval of an anti-cryptocurrency bill, especially after an additional taxation on betting companies was removed.

Feb 25 • 18:32 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Energy agreements with the Chevron - HelleniQ Energy consortium in Thursday's Cabinet meeting

Greece's Cabinet is set to discuss energy agreements with Chevron and HelleniQ Energy, alongside topics including artificial intelligence in the arts and legislation against illegal betting.

Feb 25 • 17:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sentences of up to 40 years, but no tax for bets; see how the Antifactio PL approved by the Chamber turned out

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has approved an updated version of the Antifaction bill, which introduces new penalties for criminal organizations while excluding a proposed tax on betting houses intended to fund public security initiatives.

Feb 25 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Chamber approves anti-fraud bill but blocks taxation of betting to fund public security

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has approved an anti-fraud bill aimed at toughening legislation against organized crime, while rejecting a proposal to tax betting as a means to finance public security.

Feb 25 • 02:04 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"We are betting on development": Kicillof confirmed that he will be at Expoagro 2026

The governor of Buenos Aires, Axel Kicillof, confirmed the province's participation in Expoagro 2026 during a meeting with event organizers.

Feb 24 • 22:20 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

When calling "game" to betting stops being innocent

The article discusses the importance of distinguishing the terms 'game' and 'betting', especially in the context of Responsible Gaming Day on February 17, highlighting the implications of their misuse in public discourse.

Feb 24 • 20:42 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Hindy: The Peace Council is a Farce and Betting on Surrendering Resistance Weapons is an Illusion

Mohammad Hindy, the Deputy Secretary-General of Islamic Jihad, criticizes the recently formed Peace Council as a theatrical performance that does not address the realities on the ground in Gaza.

Feb 24 • 18:17 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Provincial Quiniela: results of the Matutina draw today, Tuesday, February 24

The article announces the results of today's Matutina draw in the Provincial Quiniela of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and provides information on the game's structure and betting options.

Feb 24 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Provincial Lottery: results of the draw for the First today, Tuesday, February 24

The Provincial Lottery of Buenos Aires will soon announce the winning numbers from the draw for February 24, including details about the betting and types of wagers available.

Feb 24 • 11:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Province Lottery: results of today's Night Draw, Monday, February 23

The results for the Night Draw of the Province Lottery of Buenos Aires will be available shortly, detailing the winning numbers and betting information.

Feb 23 • 21:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Schedule of the match between Boca and Gimnasia de Chivilcoy for the 2026 Argentina Cup

The first-round match between Boca Juniors and Gimnasia de Chivilcoy will take place in Salta, Argentina, on Tuesday with Boca being the favorite according to betting odds.

Feb 23 • 18:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Sports

Loteca today: results of contest 1234 and drawn numbers

The results for Loteca's contest 1234 were announced, detailing scores from various football matches held on Saturday and Sunday.

Feb 23 • 17:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
Sports

Czech bookmakers accepted bets for the Winter Olympics worth about 2.1 billion crowns

Czech bookmakers have reportedly taken bets estimated at around 2.1 billion crowns for the upcoming Winter Olympics.

Feb 23 • 14:47 UTC

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