WORLD NEWS. WEEK 44

🚫 Hacker May Have Won Up to $4 Million by Viewing Poker Players’ Hole Cards

A hacker infected popular multi-tabling software and gained access to players’ hole cards. More than 1,000 users may have been affected. The scheme was uncovered with the help of Claude, an AI assistant. Read more

🇧🇷 Bolsonaro Case: $935 Million Passed Through Sports Betting Accounts

Brazilian authorities are investigating possible money laundering involving lawyer Willer Tomaz and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. The regulator is examining betting operator Blaze over potential deficiencies in its anti-money laundering (AML) controls. No charges have been filed against the senator so far. Read more

🇬🇪 Georgia Legalizes International Gambling Tournaments

Georgia’s parliament passed amendments in their third reading, allowing international gambling tournaments. At least 80% of tournament participants must be foreign nationals. The opposition criticized the initiative, expressing concerns about the growing influence of the gambling industry. Read more