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Illinois campaign returns $50,000 donation linked to Modo operator

Enforcement & compliance

Don Harmon’s campaign said it would redirect a $50,000 donation from ARB Interactive to local charities after scrutiny of the company’s Modo platform, according to the report. The Illinois Gaming Board has accused Modo of offering unauthorised online casino games and issued a cease-and-desist notice; ARB disputes the state’s interpretation of the law. The investigation remains active.

The dispute concerns Illinois enforcement against an online casino platform and a donation linked to its operator.

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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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