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Current and pre-revolution Iranian banknotes are displayed by a street money exchanger at Ferdowsi square, Tehran’s go-to venue for foreign currency exchange, in downtown Tehran, Iran, on August 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
July 31, 2026, 10:28 pm
Illicit Iranian gambling network helped pull off a $4 billion sanctions dodge
Gambling is banned in Islamic Republic, but Revolutionary Guards commandeered country’s largest betting websites to move money, including during war, Reuters investigation finds
By Gavin Finch, Feras Dalatey, Denise Ajiri, Tom Wilson and Farah Master
Illustrative: A person holding handcuffs in a Jerusalem court on November 21, 2022. (Olivier Fitoussi/ Flash90)
June 14, 2026, 6:32 pm
Pro soccer player arrested on suspicion of financial crimes, links to northern gang
National League athlete allegedly engaged in systemic gambling and match-fixing, worked with violent group allegedly operated by imprisoned mob boss
By Charlie Summers
The logo of the prediction market online platform Polymarket is seen outside their new location called "The Situation Room" during its opening day in Washington, DC, on March 20, 2026. (Théo Marie--Courtois / AFP)
March 27, 2026, 10:35 am
Israeli Air Force major charged with using classified info to place bets on Polymarket
The reservist and a civilian accomplice were indicted last month on severe security offenses after allegedly betting on the start and end dates of Israel’s 2025 war with Iran
By Charlie Summers and Emanuel Fabian
Illustrative image of a police car (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
November 26, 2017, 10:43 am
7 arrested over alleged online gambling, money laundering
Luxury cars seized as police search homes of suspects; 3 more detained for questioning; more arrests expected
By Stuart Winer
A screen shot taken of Hamas's official website on August 21, 2016. The graphic shows the al Aqsa Mosque on fire due to a 1969 arson attack. The photo reads: "Our Aqsa, we shall not forget." (Courtesy: Hamas website.)
July 17, 2017, 10:47 pm
To tackle online crime, Israel approves web censorship law
Courts may now order providers to block terror group websites, online illegal gambling, prostitution services, hard drug sales
By Marissa Newman
Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon (C) with Justice Ministry director-general Emi Palmor (L) and General Manager of the Finance Ministry, Shai Babad during a press conference regarding legalized gambling in Israel at the Finance Ministry office in Jerusalem on August 3, 2016. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
August 3, 2016, 11:14 pm
Finance minister: Israel will not build casinos on my watch
Moshe Kahlon says the gambling industry is a tax on the poor, where the risks outweigh the potential personal and communal return
By ToI Staff
Gambling on a cruise ship (Yossi Zamir/Flash90)
February 18, 2016, 12:41 am
PM’s casino plan resisted across political spectrum
Majority oppose proposal despite Netanyahu’s claim that gambling can save Eilat’s economy
By Daniel Douek
Illustrative photo of the aftermath of a car accident. (Edi Israel/Flash90)
May 11, 2015, 12:44 pm
Five dead in morning accidents nationwide
Police volunteer killed while directing traffic, mechanic crushed while inspecting a truck, and 3 others killed in crashes
By ToI Staff
Illustrative photo of gambling in a casino (Yossi Zamir/Flash90)
August 21, 2014, 7:03 pm
Police hit bomb shelter casino
All bets are now off at rocket-protection room used for gambling, drugs
By AFP
Illustrative photo of gambling in a casino (Yossi Zamir/Flash90)
February 9, 2014, 10:42 pm
Illegal gambling site evaded taxes on NIS 4.5 billion
Indictments filed against 14 people for tax evasion, money laundering and illegal gambling activities
By ToI Staff
Hillel Nahmad exits Manhattan federal court Friday, April 19, 2013, in New York. (photo credit: AP Photo/ Louis Lanzano)
November 13, 2013, 1:08 pm
NYC art world scion pleads guilty, pays $6.4 mil.
Hillel ‘Helly’ Nahmad says the massive gambling ring run from his gallery all began as a hobby of friendly betting on sports
By AP
A woman stands outside an alleged brothel in south Tel Aviv (photo credit: Kobi Gideon/Flash90/File)
March 2, 2013, 12:10 pm
Police arrest Afula woman for operating brothels
In joint operation, local and Border Police also expose two illegal gambling venues in the area
By ToI Staff
A police officer stands outside a money exchange kiosk in Herzliya whose operators were arrested under suspicion of money laundering on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 (Yehoshua Yosef/Flash90)
October 10, 2012, 2:54 pm
Huge online gambling ring busted
Over 40 arrested as police pounce on illegal Internet casino gang that laundered millions of dollars
By Stuart Winer
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