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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.
Poker
October 16, 2025
Last Minute Bet on Polymarket Raises Suspicions of Insider Trading
Possible leaks of the National Heads-Up Poker Championship might have been influenced by a Polymarket prediction on the identity of the winner. The odds of winning one specific contestant have skyrocketed after the supposed leak of information. The reality show National Heads-Up Poker Championship has been pre-recorded, while a non-disclosure agreement protects the identity of […]
Casino
October 15, 2025
Indonesia Makes Headway Towards A Future Free of Online Gambling
In Indonesia, over 27,000 bank accounts have been suspended due to Indonesia’s crackdown on online gambling. The crackdown has been spearheaded by Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK). Dian Ediana Rae, the OJK’s Chief Executive of Banking Supervision, noted that the number of accounts that had been linked with illegal activities last month had been over […]
Sports
October 14, 2025
Radio Show Host Provides Advice To Almost Bankrupted by Spouse Caller
Recently, Dave Ramsey had a caller ask for his help on how to deal with her husband’s sports gambling addiction. Ramsey has been hosting “The Ramsey Show” since 1992 and is now among the most listened to radio talk shows in the US. The woman described the situation she had found herself in after finding […]
Sports
October 13, 2025
Andrea Pirlo Faced With Backlash over Partnership with Russian Betting Company
The highly acclaimed Andrea Pirlo has recently become infamous for signing a partnership contract with a sports betting company based in Russia called Fonbet. A photo uploaded on Pirlo’s Instagram showing him wearing a Fonbet jacket has sparked controversy. Across Europe, multiple media outlets have reacted negatively to this news, which has been attributed to […]
Casino
October 10, 2025
New Self-Assessment Tool Developed by the Malta Gaming Authority
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has recently launched a new online self-assessment tool for gamblers. Available in both English and Maltese, it has been designed to give those with gambling tendencies the ability to assess their conditions. The free-to-use tool has been developed with the help of multiple organisations, including Sedqa, Caritas Malta, the OASI […]
Casino
October 9, 2025
Lucky Person to Soon Spend Weekend at Vegas Hotel “Hunting Ghosts”
Recently, Casino.org began a promotion to choose a participant to go “ghost hunting” at the El Cortez Hotel and Casino. The advertisement has presented a plethora of rumors for the one participating to investigate. An application for the event can be found alongside the advertisement, through which the participant will be selected. The chosen participant […]
Casino
October 7, 2025
Arrest of Former Financial Advisor Reveals Lack of Anti-gambling Laws in Australia
Former Financial Advisor with Freedom Finance based in Melbourne, Anthony Del Vecchio has been sentenced to seven and a half years in jail for betting with clients’ money. The Mazza family, clients of Del Vecchio, has lost a quarter of a million due to his gambling. Originally, they had been led to believe their money […]
Casino
October 6, 2025
BC Ventures Collaborates with Princess Cruises on Slot Games
BC Ventures, the content creation and marketing firm founded by content creator Brian Christopher, has announced a collaboration with Princess Cruises titled Brian Christopher Slot Cruises. Slots players have been invited to voyages to participate in exclusive events, receive exclusive merchandise, enter free prize draws, and even have the chance to meet Brian. It has […]
Industry
October 3, 2025
East Timor Ramps Up Anti-Gambling Crackdown
In East Timor, the government has allowed a decision by the Council of Ministers to go through and has banned all online gambling. The granting of new licenses has been suspended, and the issuing of new licenses has been prohibited. This decision was made about two weeks after the warning issued by the United Nations […]
Sports
October 2, 2025
Jake Paul Boxing Match Against Former World Champ In November Announced
Another YouTuber boxing match has been announced recently. An exhibition match between Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis has been scheduled for November 14 at the Kaseya Center in Miami. Davis has been revealed as the favorite to win at -150, with Jake as the underdog at +138. In recent times, more and more people have […]
