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Alberta regulator warns consumers to check online gambling operators

Enforcement & compliance

An unauthorised offshore gambling site reportedly used an AI-generated advert featuring the family of footballer Alphonso Davies in Alberta. The province’s regulated online market launched on 13 July, and 31 operators were registered by 17 September, the report reported. AGLC has urged consumers to check operator registration before using online gambling services.

Registered operators must meet Alberta advertising requirements, while consumers are being urged to verify registration.

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French police investigate reported Polymarket bets on Ballon d’Or

French police are reportedly investigating suspicious bets on Polymarket linked to the latest Ballon d’Or. Twelve accounts allegedly staked over 264m euro on the order of the first five finishers, with a reported profit of almost 200m dollars. France Football contacted police after receiving a warning before the final rankings were announced.

French police are reportedly investigating suspicious bets on Polymarket linked to the latest Ballon d’Or, placed from twelve accounts. The accounts were allegedly created by the same person between 1 and 20 October, just three days after the jury closed voting.

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