ANESAR cited the VI Annual Report on Gambling in the Community of Madrid, which says private in-person gambling venues have declined since 2020. The report records falls of 15% in bingo halls, 10% in gaming halls, 60% in betting shops and 15% in bars authorised to host B gaming machines.
Venue declines help Madrid operators and regulators assess changes in the supply of private in-person gambling.
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Hyperliquid’s HIP-4 prediction market processed $317m in transactions following its 2 May 2026 launch, citing ChainCatcher analysis. The analysis put September volume at about $51m and daily volume in early October at roughly $1.25m, below Kalshi and Polymarket.
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