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Prediction Markets Can ‘Scale’ to $5 Trillion in Volume in Three to Five Years

Prediction market notional volume could balloon tenfold to a staggering $5 trillion in just three to five year, according to ARK Investment Management. ARK Invest

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Buddhist Monk Gets 12 Years After Gambling-Fueled Sextortion Scandal

A former senior Thai Buddhist monk has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for embezzling the equivalent of around US$92,000 in charitable donations intended

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Man Pleads Guilty to Stabbing Passenger on Flight to Las Vegas

A man from Mexico, who was granted legal permanent U.S. resident status in 2018, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to stabbing another passenger on a flight

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Ex-Aide to UK Prime Minister Sunak Pleads Guilty to Political Insider Bet

Posted on: June 29, 2026, 07:29h.  Last updated on: June 29, 2026, 07:29h. UK politician Craig Williams admitted using confidential information about the 2024 election

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CFL Refuses to Allow Brendan Sorsby to Join League

Posted on: June 26, 2026, 09:00h.  Last updated on: June 26, 2026, 09:11h. The CFL barred Brendan Sorsby, citing gambling allegations and the need to

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Zuck Wants Meta to Enter Prediction Markets Fray

Posted on: June 23, 2026, 08:54h.  Last updated on: June 23, 2026, 08:54h. Meta CEO Zuckerberg has reportedly directed some staffers to create a prediction

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Police: Trio Kidnapped and Beat Man at MGM Grand Over Alleged Fake Sports Betting Scheme

Posted on: June 20, 2026, 01:44h.  Last updated on: June 20, 2026, 01:49h. Three Michigan men were arrested this week for allegedly kidnapping and beating

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Guerrero Jr. Teams Up with Betway in Responsible Gambling Role

Posted on: June 17, 2026, 08:17h.  Last updated on: June 17, 2026, 08:17h. Betway partners with Toronto Blue Jays superstar for responsible gambling campaign Guerrero

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MGM Japan Casino Could Tack on $31 to Share Price

Posted on: June 14, 2026, 08:59h.  Last updated on: June 14, 2026, 08:59h. JPMorgan estimates MGM Osaka could add as much as $31 to operator’s

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Minnesota Judge Blocks Threat to Cut Power to Prairie’s Edge Casino in ‘Win for Clean Energy’

Posted on: June 11, 2026, 05:38h.  Last updated on: June 11, 2026, 05:39h. Judge says utility cannot disconnect tribal casino over solar dispute Prairie’s Edge