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Limpopo Gambling Board seizes 80 computers in Phalaborwa raid

Enforcement & compliance

The Limpopo Gambling Board, supported by South African police, raided an alleged illegal gambling site in Phalaborwa on 22 September under a court-approved warrant, the report said. Five people were arrested and 80 computers and R3,210 in cash were seized. The cashier faces an illegal-gambling charge, while four customers were charged and fined; the cashier’s case is due back in court on 21 October 2026.

The raid shows enforcement action against illegal gambling venues and customers in Limpopo.

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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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