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Tolga Ismetov
AuthorTolga Ismetov is an English philology graduate with a passion for literature and journalism. He is the newest addition to the Gambling News team, covering markets in Asia and legal developments around the world.
Casino
December 2, 2025
Gang Running Illegal Gambling Site Apprehended in UAE
In Dubai, a group of 26 people was arrested for running an illegal online gambling site. The arrests were carried out by a crime investigation unit of the Gangwon Provincial Police Agency. At the time of the arrests, the illegal site had become worth more than KRW 120 billion ($81 billion). Those arrested are being […]
Esports
December 1, 2025
Riot Games Approves Partnership Between 1xBet and VALORANT Esports Team
A partnership has been announced between 1xBet and the renowned MIBR’s VALORANT Esports team. Several months ago, Riot Games made a change in its policies regarding League of Legends and VALORANT that would allow partnerships between regulated betting operators and its leagues in the Americas and EMEA. This opens up a new possible source of […]
Casino
November 28, 2025
Resorts World Guest Hits $11 Million Slots Jackpot With Only a $5 Bet
This week, a lucky Resorts World’s guest managed to hit an incredible jackpot of over $11 million. The guest had only come to Las Vegas to visit some family. Early in the morning, after only having played for fifteen minutes, the guest was able to hit the jackpot. Resorts World is located on the Las […]
Sports
November 26, 2025
F1 Drivers Disqualified For Technical Regulation Violation Found After Las Vegas GP
Lando Norris and Oscar Plastri, the two McLaren drivers, were disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix after it was discovered that their vehicles had violated technical regulations. In Las Vegas, Norris came in second place, with Plastri coming in fourth. After a technical inspection, it was found that the rearmost skids of both McLaren […]
Casino
November 25, 2025
Defendant in Gambling Case Accuses Ex-Wife of Former Osceola Sheriff of Collusion
Evidence has been brought forward that could connect the ex-wife of Former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, Robin Severance-Lopez, to the ongoing case against the former sheriff. Lopez, along with two alleged accomplices, has been arrested on suspicion of running an illegal gambling ring across three counties. After the arrest of the former sheriff, Severence-Lopez […]
Business
November 24, 2025
Kalshi Hits $11B Valuation in Wake of Latest Funding Round
The prediction market Kalshi has reached a $11 billion valuation following its latest funding round, where, according to an insider, the company ended up raising $1 billion. The insider has revealed that the ones who organised the latest round were two of Kalshi’s original investors, Sequoia and CapitalG. The founders of Kalshi are Tarek Mansour […]
Casino
November 21, 2025
Philippines Court Gives Secretly Chinese Ex Mayor Life in Prison For Human Trafficking
A court in the Philippines has found a Chinese woman, who was pretending to be from the Philippines, for illegally trafficking people into the country. The woman, Alice Guo, had been elected mayor of Bambam, which she had used to turn the municipality into a den of organised crime as well as a center for […]
Sports
November 20, 2025
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Makes a Joke About Prediction Markets During Speech
A black suit event was recently held at the White House. One of the attending guests was the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman. A prediction had been running on prediction markets platforms, where people were betting on whether the Crown would wear a black suit. Those who put their money on yes […]
Casino
November 19, 2025
Influencer Couple Under Suspision of Promoting Rigged Online Betting Games
Police in Brazil suspect a young influencer couple might be a part of a scam promoting rigged online gambling games. The two influencers who the police questioned recently are identified as Pedro Vitor and Aline Cavanellas in reports. The online betting game mainly promoted by the couple is “Jogo do Tigrinho” or “Tiger Game”. On […]
Poker
November 18, 2025
17 WSOP Bracelet Holder Wants Winnable Bracelets Capped at 100 per Year
Phil Hellmuth, holder of 17 WSOP bracelets, has shared that in his opinion that the number of bracelets awarded each year should be lowered. In an interview with Card Player, Hellmuth shared his point of view on the matter. He began with this: “I went public, saying that there should be 100 bracelets.” After which, […]
