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Liberia Senate investigates alleged LBS betting-centre agreement

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Liberia’s Senate has opened an inquiry into an alleged agreement for Blue Star Hi-Tech Liberia to establish a betting centre at Liberia Broadcasting System’s headquarters in Paynesville. The Senate committee has two weeks to examine the deal’s terms, security and financial implications, and whether it fits LBS’s public-service charter.

The inquiry will assess whether a proposed betting operation at a public broadcaster complies with its charter.

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Groupe Amaury investigates alleged Ballon d’Or voting leak after betting activity

Groupe Amaury said on 31 October it was investigating whether confidential Ballon d’Or voting results had leaked before the 26 October ceremony in London. Twelve Polymarket accounts reportedly wagered around $264,000 on the top five, while analysis cited in the report showed about $309,000 deposited and $500,000 withdrawn. The group said it was investigating the allegations; no leak has been established and the bettors’ identities remain unknown.

Groupe Amaury, which owns France Football, said on Saturday, Oct. 31, that it was investigating whether confidential voting results had leaked before the Oct. 26 ceremony in London. In a statement to Le Parisien, Groupe Amaury said it treats claims that results leaked, and that bets may have been fraudulent, as a serious matter. Inquiries are under way, according to the group, to establish the facts and see whether anyone is responsible.

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