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South Africa may soon see the social damage, madding visual noise and opaque financial machinery of online gambling expand into new, ostensibly more “respectable” terrain, through a profusion of local prediction markets.

Kalyn Ponga's return to Rugby League World Cup action, just 23 days after breaking his arm, was a risk. But New Zealand head coach Stacey Jones felt it was a risk worth taking - and was proved right.

Audible’s head of content, international explains why Stoker’s epistolary novel was “meant to be heard,” how Jonathan Bailey, Ella Purnell and Maggie Gyllenhaal anchored a seven-language production, and why Audible sees audio as proof of concept for screen.

Professional tennis players are facing increasing online abuse, with angry gamblers responsible for a significant percentage of threats and insulting messages directed at athletes. Read More: https://punchng.com/gamblers-behind-42-of-tennis-players-online-abuse-report/

Nobody may have suffered bigger losses Tuesday than President Donald Trump. But few others had more on the line than Musk, who gambled big and came up holding the midterm's worst return on investment.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Elon Musk spent at least $445 million in a gambit to help Republicans keep control of Congress, an amount roughly equivalent to someone on a $100,000 annual salary saving every penny for 4,400 years.

Cybercrime police have identified three Thai nationals who gambled on the online platform Shuffle.com and are preparing to take legal action, while authorities may seize assets belonging to Bhumjaithai MP Suchada Zhang Thaensap and her husband if evidence warrants it, according to Justice Minister Rutthapon Naowarat.

Eighty per cent of gamblers in Ireland have at least one online account with most people having more than one, according to new research by the Economic and Social Research Institute commissioned by the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland.

Trump's party dealt a setback as Republican bid to tilt Florida's House map falters on a strong night for Democrats.

The deployment of 2,500 Salvadoran troops in lawless Haiti could raise the risk of an urban combat quagmire.

TORONTO — More than 15 years after helping a young Drake find his footing in the industry, Canadian alt-rap trailblazer k-os is getting a little help from his old friend.

During an hourlong earnings call last night, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe spent less time talking about the production ramp of the all-important R2 SUV than he did hyping the company's still-unproven autonomous vehicle ambitions. But the company faces a crucial test later this year, when it rolls out its point-to-point hands-free driving feature - first […]

CNBC examines unusual price spikes in election prediction markets and how low-volume contracts can be moved by relatively small trades.

The report’s lead author said minors now have more access to gambling through “video games, sports broadcasts and other products.”

Liverpool beat Chelsea to the signing of Jeremy Jacquet and the defender is thriving at Anfield. Things could have been very different...

FT analysis shows biggest winners on prediction platform are a mixture of long-shot bettors and high-frequency traders

Bringing From Software's Elden Ring to life on the big screen is no small feat, and it won't be cheap. A new report claims the upcoming Alex Garland-directed film has a whopping budget of nearly $200 million, making it the most expensive movie distributor A24 has ever financed. While that's not an unrealistic sum for a movie of this nature with so much star

Markets are pricing in a fifth rate hike next week after the RBA’s chief economist Sarah Hunter told 60 Minutes the bank was “not quite” done with tackling inflation.

As Sudan’s war destroys livelihoods, the death of 16-year-old Altayeb Alhadi highlights dangers of artisanal mining.

Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes is left on the bench for Sunday's 3-0 loss to Bournemouth, following his criticism of manager Michael Carrick.

Procter & Gamble topped Wall Street's estimates for its quarterly earnings and revenue.

The world’s richest man attempts his most audacious deal yet. But shareholders and global regulators will need convincing

On day three of The Age’s Melbourne Assembly civic forum, experts and industry leaders debated critical issues for sport and the arts, and our city’s health and wellbeing.

The government has approved the Jackdaw gas field. Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh says the decision will support the country’s energy security and that it is compatible with legally binding climate commitments. Critics say the move breaks the spirit of the 2024 Labour manifesto – and makes Andy Burnham look like he’s living in a “parallel […]