Gambling

France probes weather data glitch after surge in Polymarket bets

Temperature readings taken at Meteo France's weather station at Charles de Gaulle International Airport have been used to settle contracts for daily high temperatures on Polymarket.

Why are people betting thousands of dollars on how hot it will be in Singapore?

As users embrace betting on topics such as the weather, the inherent contradictions of prediction markets become more apparent.

Blocked crypto site sees surge in S’pore-related bets; ‘no blocking method is foolproof’, says Govt

Based on checks by The Straits Times, Polymarket has seen a surge in bets related to the Republic in recent weeks.

Field Notes from Hong Kong

Basketball betting U-turn shows Hong Kong still can’t grasp Beijing’s mind

The government on April 14 abruptly halted plans to launch basketball betting, months after the legislature had passed a Bill to legalise it, and a year after the idea was set into motion.

Horse racing-I Am Maximus Grand National victory costs British bookmakers dear

Horse Racing - Grand National Festival 2026 - Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool, Britain - April 11, 2026 I Am Maximus ridden by Paul Townend in action during the 16:00 Randox Grand National Handicap Chase REUTERS/Phil Noble TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Traffic Police commander to take over as Gambling Regulatory Authority chief executive on June 2

Mr Daniel Tan Sin Heng (left) will succeed Mr Teo Chun Ching (right) as the Gambling Regulatory Authority's chief executive.

Australia hits gambling advertising, advocates say not hard enough

FILE PHOTO: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, 30 March, 2026. Lukas Coch/AAP/via REUTERS./File Photo

Commentary

Inside the speculative world of trading cards, and why Singapore needs a new rulebook

The “rip and ship” live stream has come amid a global resurgence of interest after the Covid-19 pandemic in collecting Pokemon cards.

174 arrested after Philippine police bust online cockfighting ring in Manila

In Your Opinion Podcast

Trading cards: Childhood hobby, investment asset or a gateway to gambling?

Collecting nostalgic trading cards might bring back fond childhood memories, but consider whether the hyped-up investment market and livestreaming trends are crossing the line into gambling.

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