Almost 13 million Russians are addicted to gambling, lawmakers say, with compulsive bettors staking 21% of their monthly income on wagers and online casinos.
The State Duma’s Committee on Budget and Taxes released the estimates, claiming that approximately 12% of the entire adult population suffers from “severe forms” of gambling addiction. The data shows a concerning trend of significant financial involvement in gambling activities among those affected.
The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes (ITC) has adopted a resolution calling on Congress and federal regulators to protect tribal sovereignty from prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
The New York Lottery unveiled yet another scratch-off winner, this time from Cheektowaga.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is investigating after Kalshi personnel admitted that President Donald Trump’s teleprompter operator won around $100,000 trading on Kalshi on what Trump’s speeches would include.
England vs. Argentina kicks off in the World Cup Semifinals at 3 p.m. ET on FOX from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
