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Legal experts warn that a ban on prediction markets in Hong Kong would encounter significant practical challenges in enforcement and prosecution.

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Hong Kong's anti-corruption agency and police have dismantled an illegal bookmaking syndicate, arresting 19 people including prominent football coaches.

Indonesia has blocked access to the crypto prediction market Polymarket after classifying the platform as illegal online gambling under local law.

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Rhode Island's attorney general has sued prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket, prompting a countersuit from Kalshi. The legal actions challenge the platforms' ability to offer sports-related event contracts in the state.

Former NBA player and coach Damon Jones is set to plead guilty in two federal cases linked to illegal gambling rings. A court order entered on Thursday refers his change of plea to a magistrate judge, with a hearing scheduled for April 28 in Brooklyn federal court. Jones faces charges involving sports betting tips and rigged poker games.

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The winning numbers for the Lotto draw on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, have been drawn. The jackpot was 26 million euros, and the numbers for 6 out of 49 are 1, 15, 17, 24, 37, and 40.