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Estonian Football Association halts Esiliiga match over betting concerns

Enforcement & compliance

The Estonian Football Association (EJL) halted the Esiliiga match between Maardu Linnameeskond and FC Tallinn in Estonia in the 78th minute, citing betting concerns. The EJL said it had taken the step after receiving strong integrity alerts; it has not decided how the unfinished match will be resolved. The association also postponed Maardu’s scheduled match against JK Tallinna Kalev and said its disciplinary investigation is ongoing.

The unresolved match and ongoing investigation leave clubs and competition organisers awaiting disciplinary and fixture decisions.

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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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