Gambling

Report

$4B crypto scheme helped Iran evade sanctions

A Reuters investigation alleges a Dubai-based crypto exchange processed billions of dollars for an Iranian sanctions evasion network tied to gambling and the IRGC.

Betting on speeches

Trump teleprompter aide suspended

Longtime White House teleprompter operator placed on unpaid leave after allegedly using internal speech drafts to win $100,000 on prediction platform Kalshi.

Indictment cleared for publication

Air Force officer leaked classified information for gambling

The indictment against an Air Force reserve officer and his partner has been published, revealing a serious case of using classified information for gambling purposes.

Journalist threatened over missile report linked to online bets

Journalist Emanuel Fabian withstands pressure and death threats from online gamblers to revise his post to benefit bettors, after reporting an Iranian missile strike near Beit Shemesh.

How did he know?

Police investigating gambler who foresaw the strikes

Investigation opened into an Israeli Polymarket user who won $200,000 by accurately betting on the date of the launch of strikes on Iran.

Israelis bet on a strike in Iran using IDF information

A reservist and a civilian are accused of using internal information gathered in the military to bet on the timing of military operations on the betting site 'Polymarket'.

Betting streak worries Israeli security forces

The IDF and the ISA suspect a security official used classified information to place bets on Polymarket, a platform for wagering on future political and security scenarios.

Israel tops early betting odds for Eurovision 2026

Bookmaker Betfair's first Eurovision 2026 odds place Israel at the top, with Sweden, Finland, Ukraine, and Italy following closely behind.

Television in the home

What is wrong with tv - and is gambling a sin?

Op-Ed:

The angels are voting

My theory is that everything we do is a gamble.Op-ed.

Millions of people around the world gamble

Gambling addiction is a serious problem that affects millions of people around the world.

Betting stats strongly favor Trump's odds in 2024

British betting site fielding list of potential White House favorites in 2024 shows Trump pulling away from Biden and other contenders.

Israeli Gambling Firms Prepare For Squeeze in UK Market

Israeli gambling companies are preparing for a big squeeze in one of their most lucrative markets as the UK

Tough Israeli gambling regulations and how to play by the rules

Companies that operate outside the country’s jurisdiction provide platforms that can be utilized by Israelis who want to gamble.

Israeli firm Playtech expected to lose over betting machines

New UK regulations targeting gambling machines likely to hit Israeli machine's producer.

Gamblers still backing Hillary to win

Though the polls show a close race for the presidency, betting sites still giving Clinton a large advantage over Trump.

Addicted: Getting out of the QUICK-FIX Mentality

What can be done to prevent addiction?What can we do to protect our children from falling into this deadly trap?

Court ruling: 'Texas Hold 'em' forbidden by law

The Jerusalem District Court claim the game is based on luck rather than skill, and therefore exploits participants

Is gambling in the spirit of Hanukkah?

Poker aficionado discusses the appropriateness of the game on Hanukkah.

High school casino busted in Be'er Sheva

After five-month sting operation, 32 students arrested for engaging in illegal gambling ring.

Report: Israelis Have 'Lottery Fever,' And Like Music, Too

The Central Bureau of Statistics said that music, sports, and playing the lottery were among Israelis' favorite cultural activities.