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Gambling

$12.2m Toto jackpot: How did multiple winners split one bet? iToto explained

A woman holds her tickets while queueing on the last day to place bets for the Toto Hong Bao Draw, at the Singapore Pool's Outlet at Toa Payoh HDB Centre on Feb 3, 2023.
A woman holds her tickets while queueing on the last day to place bets for the Toto Hong Bao Draw, at the Singapore Pool's Outlet at Toa Payoh HDB Centre on Feb 3, 2023.

Toto jackpot of over $12.2 million won by one winning ticket, but shared by at least 11

Punters queuing at a Singapore Pools branch in Lucky Plaza on Nov 6.
Punters queuing at a Singapore Pools branch in Lucky Plaza on Nov 6.

Betting on misery: The dark side of Italy’s gambling passion

A man plays a slot machine in a shop in Rome, Italy, October 29, 2025. REUTERS/Remo Casilli
A man plays a slot machine in a shop in Rome, Italy, October 29, 2025. REUTERS/Remo Casilli

Thailand sees return of Chinese tourists after ‘no casinos’ pledge

After months of sagging visitor numbers from China, once Thailand’s biggest source of tourists, the country expects an imminent recovery.
After months of sagging visitor numbers from China, once Thailand’s biggest source of tourists, the country expects an imminent recovery.

NBA reviewing policies to fight ‘dire risks’ of gambling: Report

Portland head coach Chauncey Billups was arrested, along with Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and others, as part of an FBI probe into sports gambling and betting.
Portland head coach Chauncey Billups was arrested, along with Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and others, as part of an FBI probe into sports gambling and betting.

Man nabbed after allegedly killing eatery owner in South Korea over $0.90 lottery ticket

The suspect allegedly attacked the restaurant owners after they refused to give him a lottery ticket intended for customers paying in cash.
The suspect allegedly attacked the restaurant owners after they refused to give him a lottery ticket intended for customers paying in cash.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 24, 2025

Mr Trump’s pardon of Binance founder Zhao Changpeng paves the way for the crypto mogul to return to the business he helped found in 2017.
Mr Trump’s pardon of Binance founder Zhao Changpeng paves the way for the crypto mogul to return to the business he helped found in 2017.

Betting scandals that have rocked North American professional sports

Apr 3, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups gestures to his team during the second half against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
Apr 3, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups gestures to his team during the second half against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

$12.4 million Toto jackpot shared among 3 winning tickets

The winning tickets were bought through the Singapore Pools account betting service.
The winning tickets were bought through the Singapore Pools account betting service.

$10 million Toto results to be announced on Oct 23; no winners in past 3 draws

A ticket must have all six winning numbers to win the Group 1 prize.
A ticket must have all six winning numbers to win the Group 1 prize.

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