Israeli Crime Figure to Plead Guilty in LA Poker Case

A man described by federal authorities as an organized crime figure from Israel has agreed to plead guilty in connection with an illegal high-stakes poker operation linked to a Los Angeles mansion owned by former NBA player Gilbert Arenas. The case, which involves multiple defendants and allegations of a wide-ranging gambling network, has drawn attention […]

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Masters Drives Record Week for Prediction Markets

Prediction market platforms posted their strongest recorded week during April 6–11, with sports, politics and geopolitical trading pushing combined volume to new highs. Activity surged around the Masters Tournament, U.S. election-related markets and international events, led by Kalshi and Polymarket. Tracked data showed Kalshi reached an all-time weekly best of $3.54 billion in notional volume, […]

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USA 0-1 Japan (Apr 14, 2026) Game Analysis

SEATTLE — Maika Hamano scored and Japan beat the United States 1-0 in a friendly on Tuesday night to snap the Americans’ 10-game winning streak. The loss was the first for the U.S. since Oct. 23, 2025, a 2-1 setback to Portugal, and marked the first time the Americans lost in a shutout in 42 games. […]

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Masters Drives Record Week for Prediction Markets

Prediction market platforms posted their strongest recorded week during April 6–11, with sports, politics and geopolitical trading pushing combined volume to new highs. Activity surged around the Masters Tournament, U.S. election-related markets and international events, led by Kalshi and Polymarket. Tracked data showed Kalshi reached an all-time weekly best of $3.54 billion in notional volume, […]

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