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🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Israeli journalist claims Polymarket gamblers issued death threats over Iran missile strike story

An Israeli journalist reported receiving death threats from gamblers on the Polymarket site, pressuring him to alter his report on an Iranian missile strike incident.

Mar 18 • 15:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Polymarket gamblers threaten Israeli journalist over missile strike story

An Israeli journalist, Emanuel Fabian, received threatening messages from users of an online prediction platform after reporting on a missile strike near Jerusalem, reflecting the intersection of uncertain gambling, journalism, and geopolitical conflicts.

Mar 18 • 14:22 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Debris or missile strike? – A piece of news, and the death threats from the war gamblers to change a publication

A war correspondent faces life-threatening messages after reporting on a missile strike that sparked betting controversy.

Mar 17 • 18:22 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Journalist reveals he received death threats from gamblers betting on Iran war, pressuring him to alter report

An Israeli journalist reported receiving death threats from gamblers unhappy with his coverage of an Iranian missile strike, pressuring him to change the narrative due to significant betting stakes.

Mar 17 • 15:54 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Gamblers threaten journalist with death

Gambling enthusiasts in Iceland have threatened a journalist after an Iranian missile successfully breached Israeli defenses, contrary to their betting expectations.

Mar 16 • 14:33 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Danger for Athletes: The Human as a Bet

Pro athletes face increasing threats from gamblers, with incidents of intimidation and harassment rising, highlighting a serious issue in sports betting.

Mar 13 • 08:09 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Czechs are betting tens of thousands of korunas on the Film Lions. Bookmakers report a close duel

Czech gamblers are heavily betting on the Film Lions, with bookmakers indicating a tightly contested race.

Mar 12 • 12:23 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Bets on Iran strikes paid millions but should gambling on war be allowed?

Anonymous gamblers have profited significantly from placing bets on potential military strikes on Iran via the prediction market Polymarket, raising ethical concerns about betting on war.

Mar 11 • 03:31 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Stefanini threatened by gamblers before the match in Indian Wells: 'They knew where I live'

Tennis player Lucrezia Stefanini reported receiving threats from unknown individuals prior to her match at Indian Wells, revealing dangerous pressure from gamblers.

Mar 3 • 20:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Everything you need to know as '£745 leaves Nationwide accounts'

Nationwide Building Society has expressed concern over rising gambling expenditure among customers, with an average of £745 being spent monthly by top gamblers.

Mar 2 • 11:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

University Gamblers

The article discusses the growing prevalence of online gambling among university students and the risks associated with it.

Feb 16 • 04:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Argentinian tennis player reports threats from gamblers

Argentinian tennis player Román Burruchaga reported receiving death threats from gamblers during a tournament in Argentina.

Feb 11 • 13:15 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

Oddsmaker reveals most popular betting trends for Super Bowl, how gamblers could cash out

As the Super Bowl approaches, betting trends show a significant increase in popularity for prop bets, particularly those related to touchdown scorers.

Feb 8 • 15:44 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

You have to lose, discreetly, or we will go after your parents and kidnap them

Spanish tennis player Nikolás Sánchez Izquierdo reveals brutal threats from gamblers before a Challenger event in Rosario, detailing the extortion and his resulting fear and anxiety.

Feb 7 • 03:19 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Sports

The bad moment of a Spanish tennis player who was threatened by gamblers at the Challenger in Rosario: 'Cooperate in this match or face the consequences'

Spanish tennis player Nikolás Sánchez-Izquierdo faced threats from gamblers before his matches at the Challenger in Rosario, pressuring him to lose a match against Valerio Aboian.

Feb 5 • 20:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Alarming Numbers. Czech Influencers Promote Illegal Casinos to Minors and Beyond

Czech influencers with tens of thousands of followers are promoting illegal casinos, with over half of surveyed young gamblers aged 16 to 17 frequently encountering such offers on social media.

Feb 5 • 07:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

VIDEO Someone Bet on Maduro's Arrest and Won Over $400,000

Many gamblers profited from the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, with one investor making a $400,000 gain by betting on his capture.

Jan 4 • 14:40 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

The Day Before, I Bet $30,000 That Maduro Would End Up in American Custody

Some gamblers profited significantly from the unexpected arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who was bet on by a new account just before his detention.

Jan 4 • 13:14 UTC

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