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fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

'He was living a life of secrets' - son of GAA boss Davy Fitzgerald avoids jail for stealing 35k from former employer

The court was told that Colm Fitzgerald, deeply affected by a gambling addiction, committed thefts amounting to €35,000 from his employer, leading to serious legal consequences.
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fromCoinDesk
3 weeks ago

BTC, PEPE News: Bitcoin Bull James Wynn Goes Long on PEPE Again, Hours After Losing $100M

Wynn now holds 934 million PEPE tokens valued at approximately $12.1 million, reflecting a notable pivot after earlier Bitcoin trading losses.
Cryptocurrency
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fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Seven Years Into Legal Sports Betting, We're Seeing It for What It Is

The explosion of sports betting since 2018 has led to troubling economic and social consequences, particularly among vulnerable populations.
Poker
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

March Madness Masks a Hidden Epidemic

The rise in sports betting, especially among young men, necessitates parental discussions about its risks.
The majority of gambling industry profits come from a small percentage of gamblers struggling with severe addiction.
Poker
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Welcome to Casino Capitalism 2.0

Gambling can lead to a cycle of addiction, financial problems, and reliance on family support.
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Baltimore sues sportsbooks over 'shady' practices

Baltimore has sued DraftKings and FanDuel, alleging they exploit vulnerable gamblers through deceptive practices and promotions.
LA Clippers
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

FanDuel launches a streaming show about the dangers of gambling. You read that right.

FanDuel is addressing gambling addiction through its new show, aiming to promote awareness and responsible gambling practices.
Poker
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Seven Years Into Legal Sports Betting, We're Seeing It for What It Is

The explosion of sports betting since 2018 has led to troubling economic and social consequences, particularly among vulnerable populations.
Poker
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

March Madness Masks a Hidden Epidemic

The rise in sports betting, especially among young men, necessitates parental discussions about its risks.
The majority of gambling industry profits come from a small percentage of gamblers struggling with severe addiction.
Poker
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Welcome to Casino Capitalism 2.0

Gambling can lead to a cycle of addiction, financial problems, and reliance on family support.
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Baltimore sues sportsbooks over 'shady' practices

Baltimore has sued DraftKings and FanDuel, alleging they exploit vulnerable gamblers through deceptive practices and promotions.
LA Clippers
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

FanDuel launches a streaming show about the dangers of gambling. You read that right.

FanDuel is addressing gambling addiction through its new show, aiming to promote awareness and responsible gambling practices.
more#sports-betting
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Chiefs superfan 'ChiefsAholic' sentenced to 32 years in Oklahoma prison

Xaviar Babudar, a Chiefs superfan, received 32 years in prison for bank robbery after already serving 17 years for multiple robberies.
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LA Kings
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

California attorney sentenced to prison for scamming investors out of $8.7 million to finance lavish lifestyle

Sara Jacqueline King sentenced to 21 months for defrauding investors of $8.7 million to fund luxury lifestyle.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Dear Abby: My wife goes to the casino every night - she won't stop gambling

If your wife's gambling affects the financial stability of your marriage, you must draw the line. Encourage her to join Gamblers Anonymous.
Relationships
fromShore News Network
1 month ago

Brooklyn mini market sells $50K Powerball ticket

The New York Lottery continues to hold its position as the largest and most profitable lottery in North America, contributing $3.8 billion to public schools.
Brooklyn
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

How I Went From $600K to $1M and Lost It All to Gambling Addiction at 28

Losing a fortune in options trades can ruin just about any early retirement. This 28-year-old Reddit user can take action as they look to stop speculating and start investing.
Bootstrapping
Poker
fromIndependent
3 months ago

'I don't want young athletes to go down the road I went down with gambling' - former rugby player who lost 5m wants to steer others away from addiction

Mark Bradshaw's business aims to protect young athletes from the dangers of problem gambling.
Bradshaw transformed his life after overcoming addiction and is now helping others.
Juventus
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
3 months ago

'I went to a factory in Newcastle because gambling is very widespread. People told me, several months after the ban, I stopped betting because of what happened to you': Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali reveals how he rehabilitated from gambling

Sandro Tonali has turned his personal experience with gambling addiction into a teaching opportunity following his suspension from football.
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fromFortune
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

Ex-NFL employee who embezzled $22M blames FanDuel for feeding gambling addiction

fromFortune
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

Ex-NFL employee who embezzled $22M blames FanDuel for feeding gambling addiction

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fromsilive
9 months ago

N.Y. Lottery: NYC winner gets $18K in TAKE 5 jackpot prize

A winner in New York City bagged a TAKE 5 jackpot of $18,162.50, sold at Heritage Pharmacy. The winning numbers drawn were 2, 5, 11, 12, and 32.
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