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Poker
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

America's online gambling addiction is driving young people to bankruptcy court

Online sports betting is leading to significant financial distress among Gen Z and young millennials, resulting in increased bankruptcy filings.
Poker
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

US online sports betting survey shows rising concerns

Online sports betting participation in the U.S. has increased to 27%, with younger men being the most active demographic.
#gambling-addiction
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
Public health

US gambling addiction is out of control' as betting markets boom, policy expert warns

Gambling addiction in the US requires urgent regulation similar to alcohol and tobacco due to its rapid expansion and public health impact.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago
Law

Lawsuit accuses sportsbooks of using addictive technology

Meta and YouTube's addictive features lead to lawsuits against DraftKings and FanDuel for similar practices causing gambling addictions.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

US gambling addiction is out of control' as betting markets boom, policy expert warns

Gambling addiction in the US requires urgent regulation similar to alcohol and tobacco due to its rapid expansion and public health impact.
Law
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Lawsuit accuses sportsbooks of using addictive technology

Meta and YouTube's addictive features lead to lawsuits against DraftKings and FanDuel for similar practices causing gambling addictions.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

MoffettNathanson Downgrades DraftKings: Are Prediction Markets Killing the Sports Betting King?

DraftKings received a downgrade to Neutral with a price target cut due to regulatory risks overshadowing valuation concerns.
EU data protection
fromReadWrite
2 days ago

Sportradar rejects short seller report over illegal betting claims

Sportradar strongly refutes allegations of links to unlawful betting sites, asserting compliance with regulations and ethical standards.
Privacy professionals
fromReadWrite
2 days ago

Caesars sued over 2026 data breach claims

Caesars Entertainment faces a class action lawsuit for failing to protect customer data during a second cyber incident after a previous breach in 2023.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Experience: I've won 1m on the lottery twice

I went back to my salon and had a look online. That's when I saw it: I'd won 1m. Everyone thinks, If I win a million pounds, I'm going to do this. But it's different once you actually win.
Writing
Media industry
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Former Live Nation executive says he was fired after raising 'financial misconduct' concerns

A former Live Nation executive alleges wrongful termination after raising concerns about financial misconduct and seeks $35 million in damages.
Games
fromBloomberglaw
2 days ago

Papaya Gaming Found Liable by New York Jury in Skillz Case

Papaya Gaming Ltd. was ordered to pay $1.072 billion in damages for false advertising to Skillz Platform Inc.
#insider-trading
SF politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

State employees are the latest targets of prediction market insider trading bans

State government employees are banned from insider trading on prediction market platforms to prevent corruption and ensure public service integrity.
NYC politics
fromWIRED
3 days ago

New York Bans Government Employees from Insider Trading on Prediction Markets

New York has banned state employees from using insider information for prediction market trading to prevent corruption.
SF politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

State employees are the latest targets of prediction market insider trading bans

State government employees are banned from insider trading on prediction market platforms to prevent corruption and ensure public service integrity.
NYC politics
fromWIRED
3 days ago

New York Bans Government Employees from Insider Trading on Prediction Markets

New York has banned state employees from using insider information for prediction market trading to prevent corruption.
Exercise
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Contributor: Regulate the 'Enhanced Games' as a medical experiment and a marketing stunt

The Enhanced Games promotes performance-enhancing drug use in sports, requiring athletes to enhance their abilities chemically.
Canada news
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Ontario Liberals Move to Ban iGaming Advertising Four Years After Privatization

Ontario's Stop Harmful Gambling Advertising Act aims to ban online gambling ads to protect public health.
MMA
fromCageside Press
3 days ago

'Uncharted Territory': Alexander Hernandez Questions System After Betting Allegations

Hernandez anticipates a strong matchup against Garcia, expecting to exploit openings with his sharper boxing and wrestling skills.
#uk-gambling
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago
UK news

Unlicensed Operators Set to Overtake UK Regulated Gambling Ad Spend by 2028

Unlicensed operators in the UK gambling sector are projected to exceed 1 billion in ad spend by 2028, while licensed operators will reduce their spend.
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago
EU data protection

Inside the UK's Online Gambling Industry: Technology, Regulation, and What Businesses Can Learn

The UK online gambling sector thrives despite strict regulations, using compliance as a competitive advantage.
UK news
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Unlicensed Operators Set to Overtake UK Regulated Gambling Ad Spend by 2028

Unlicensed operators in the UK gambling sector are projected to exceed 1 billion in ad spend by 2028, while licensed operators will reduce their spend.
EU data protection
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

Inside the UK's Online Gambling Industry: Technology, Regulation, and What Businesses Can Learn

The UK online gambling sector thrives despite strict regulations, using compliance as a competitive advantage.
#online-gambling
Law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

Bet365, Super Group, Skycity Face Coordinated New Zealand High Court Action Over Offshore Gambling

Three High Court proceedings filed against bet365, Super Group, and Skycity over online gambling operations in New Zealand.
Marketing tech
fromReadWrite
5 days ago

Google reports gambling ads enforcement surge in 2025

Google intensified enforcement on online gambling ads in 2025, blocking 270.7 million ads for policy violations, reflecting stricter regulations in the sector.
Law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

Bet365, Super Group, Skycity Face Coordinated New Zealand High Court Action Over Offshore Gambling

Three High Court proceedings filed against bet365, Super Group, and Skycity over online gambling operations in New Zealand.
Marketing tech
fromReadWrite
5 days ago

Google reports gambling ads enforcement surge in 2025

Google intensified enforcement on online gambling ads in 2025, blocking 270.7 million ads for policy violations, reflecting stricter regulations in the sector.
#prediction-markets
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Major Prediction Market Reveals US Politicians Were Caught Betting on Their Own Elections

Three U.S. congressional candidates were caught trading on their own elections, violating Kalshi exchange rules.
fromEngadget
4 days ago
Poker

New York Attorney General sues two prediction markets on illegal gambling allegations

Poker
fromFortune
5 days ago

Kalshi's fight over sports betting is hurtling towards the Supreme Court-and the future of gambling is at stake | Fortune

Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket face legal challenges over their sports betting operations, which dominate their business despite potential broader applications.
Poker
fromDefector
1 month ago

It's Gambling | Defector

Prediction markets like Kalshi function identically to sports gambling despite claiming to be neutral transaction platforms, and Arizona's AG filed criminal charges against Kalshi for operating an illegal gambling operation.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Major Prediction Market Reveals US Politicians Were Caught Betting on Their Own Elections

Three U.S. congressional candidates were caught trading on their own elections, violating Kalshi exchange rules.
fromEngadget
4 days ago
Poker

New York Attorney General sues two prediction markets on illegal gambling allegations

Poker
fromFortune
5 days ago

Kalshi's fight over sports betting is hurtling towards the Supreme Court-and the future of gambling is at stake | Fortune

Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket face legal challenges over their sports betting operations, which dominate their business despite potential broader applications.
Poker
fromDefector
1 month ago

It's Gambling | Defector

Prediction markets like Kalshi function identically to sports gambling despite claiming to be neutral transaction platforms, and Arizona's AG filed criminal charges against Kalshi for operating an illegal gambling operation.
#nfl
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Prediction markets create new leak temptations for NFL draft

Insider knowledge in NFL draft betting raises concerns about potential abuse and the integrity of the process.
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Prediction markets create new leak temptations for NFL draft

Insider knowledge in NFL draft betting raises concerns about potential abuse and the integrity of the process.
#evoke
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

William Hill Parent Evoke in 225M Bally's Intralot Sale Discussions

Evoke is in takeover talks with Bally's Intralot at 50 pence per share, valuing the company at 225.3 million.
UK news
fromReadWrite
4 days ago

Evoke takeover talks with Bally's Intralot emerge

Evoke is in talks with Bally's Intralot S.A. for a potential takeover valued at 50 pence per share.
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

William Hill Parent Evoke in 225M Bally's Intralot Sale Discussions

Evoke is in takeover talks with Bally's Intralot at 50 pence per share, valuing the company at 225.3 million.
UK news
fromReadWrite
4 days ago

Evoke takeover talks with Bally's Intralot emerge

Evoke is in talks with Bally's Intralot S.A. for a potential takeover valued at 50 pence per share.
Brooklyn
fromPolitics NY
4 days ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with NYS Gaming Commission's Division of Gaming Director Thomas Fattorusso

The New York State Gaming Commission oversees a billion-dollar industry that benefits public education and local governments.
#sports-betting
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

BetMGM moves to explicitly prohibit customers from harassing athletes | CBC News

BetMGM now explicitly bans customer harassment of athletes, coaches and team personnel and will suspend accounts for confirmed abusive behavior to protect player safety.
National Basketball Association
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago

Sports betting reshaped newsrooms, and it's "a little gross." Now, here come the prediction markets

Sports betting partnerships have become deeply integrated into sports media, despite rising harms and questionable estimates of illegal market size.
Poker
fromFuturism
1 week ago

More Than Half of Men Aged 18 to 49 Have Already Fallen Into Online Sports Betting

Sports betting has surged in popularity since 2018, raising concerns over addiction and financial issues among Americans.
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago
National Basketball Association

Sports betting reshaped newsrooms, and it's "a little gross." Now, here come the prediction markets

Poker
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Betting shop bug ends in kidnap, staff turns ransomer

A computer glitch led to the kidnapping of a betting shop manager for ransom by an employee and an accomplice.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 day ago

Did gamblers fix Paris weather station data for profit on US betting site?

High temperatures in Paris prompted a criminal investigation for suspected data manipulation by gamblers on weather betting platforms.
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

NY sues prediction markets over running illegal gambling platforms | amNewYork

Gambling by another name is still gambling, and it is not exempt from regulation under our state laws and Constitution, James said in a statement on the suits, filed in Manhattan Supreme Court.
Law
Poker
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

The hidden costs of gambling compliance: Why UK operators are spending millions on RegTech - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK Gambling Commission's compliance actions have surged, driving growth in the RegTech sector and highlighting the need for improved compliance among operators.
France news
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Someone allegedly used a hairdryer to rig Polymarket weather bets

A hairdryer was allegedly used to manipulate temperature readings for betting on Polymarket at Charles de Gaulle airport, resulting in significant financial gains for gamblers.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

AI hallucinations found in high-profile Wall Street law firm filing

Sullivan & Cromwell admitted to filing errors in court due to AI-generated hallucinations, leading to inaccurate citations and misquotations.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Trustpilot hosts reviews of illegal casinos, raising concern among MPs

Trustpilot hosts reviews of illegal casinos, raising consumer safety concerns amid rising unlicensed gambling in the UK.
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
1 week ago

Are Social Sportsbooks Legal in All 50 States? - Bleacher Nation

Social sportsbooks operate legally in more states than traditional sportsbooks due to their unique dual-currency model.
Poker
fromReadWrite
1 day ago

Wisconsin lawsuit targets Kalshi, Robinhood and Coinbase over prediction markets

Wisconsin accuses Kalshi, Robinhood, and Coinbase of illegal sports betting through prediction markets and event contracts under state law.
LA Kings
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

The Wild Card Race Gives Me A Tummy Ache | Defector

The NHL playoff race is intense, with many teams vying for the final spots and showcasing desperate, flawed hockey as the season nears its end.
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
1 week ago

What are Some of the Biggest NBA Betting Scandals Over the Years? - Bleacher Nation

The NBA faces ongoing challenges with gambling scandals, impacting its reputation for integrity.
fromCard Player
4 days ago

Lawsuit Claims Online Casino Allowed Underage Gambling - Poker News

He actually cannot stop. He's really addicted to this. This case is an important first step in holding these gambling platforms accountable. Gambling addiction in minors is steadily increasing, and it's not happening by accident.
Poker
Poker
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

Starting An Online Casino Business In The UK: What Software Do You Actually Need?

Launching an online casino in the UK requires a robust, modular software stack to meet high player expectations and regulatory standards.
fromBleacher Nation
2 weeks ago

Should I Consider Team Travel Fatigue When Sports Betting? - Bleacher Nation

Travel fatigue refers to the cumulative physical and mental drain that comes from crossing time zones, sleeping in unfamiliar environments, and competing on compressed schedules. It is not just about being tired from a long flight.
Chicago Cubs
Poker
fromGadgets 360
3 days ago

Online Gaming Rules Notified, Will Go Into Effect From May 1

The government has established rules for online gaming regulation, introducing user safety features and a classification system for online games.
fromCard Player
2 weeks ago

California Cardrooms Seek To Delay New Blackjack Rules - Poker News

The CGA claims the changes will have a major adverse impact on the industry. The rules will cost both jobs and tax revenue for cities across the state.
Law
Poker
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Bet365 Launches in Michigan as 17th US State, Eyes Massachusetts Next

Bet365 launched its sportsbook and online casino in Michigan, becoming the 17th U.S. state for the operator's sports betting services.
Major League Baseball
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

MLB Strikes Deal with Top Prediction Market as League Grapples With Multiple Betting Scandals

MLB partnered with Polymarket on a multi-year licensing deal granting exclusive access to baseball data and iconography for prediction market trading.
Poker
fromReadWrite
4 days ago

Capital Bra faces German regulator's illegal gambling fine

Germany's gambling regulator intensifies action against rapper Capital Bra for promoting illegal online gambling on social media.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 days ago

The UK online casino market in 2026: Regulation, revenue, and what's driving growth - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The remote casino sector, which is industry jargon for online gaming, is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the market. It quietly overtook traditional sports betting a few years ago and hasn't looked back since.
Poker
Poker
fromFast Company
1 week ago

America's gambling rehab crisis

Zach, 26, bets on an unknown women's tennis match while reflecting on his impulsive behavior and recent life changes.
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
3 weeks ago

Should I Use AI to Help Me with Sports Betting? - Bleacher Nation

AI can analyze sports data quickly and without bias, but it lacks the ability to understand human factors influencing games.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

'If You Win One Penny, You're in the Top 2 Percent of Bettors'

From Plato to Charles Barkley, great minds have warned about the destructive power of gambling. The way societies have usually managed the vice is to cordon it off. It's legal, but contained to disreputable places, such as red-light districts, riverboats, and Nevada. This was true in much of the United States until 2018, when a Supreme Court ruling opened the door to legalized sports betting nationwide.
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Poker
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Ex-NBA player Damon Jones to be first to plead guilty in US gambling case

Damon Jones is expected to plead guilty in a major basketball betting scandal involving over 30 arrests, including mobsters and basketball figures.
National Basketball Association
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

NCAA to use tech to monitor tournament officials for betting

The NCAA will monitor basketball, baseball, and softball championship officials using ProhiBet technology to detect any betting account openings or wagers by officials.
#sports-betting-regulation
Public health
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Digital gambling surge raises financial risk concerns

US gambling has transformed from a discrete, cash-based activity into a normalized, digitally embedded financial behavior integrated into everyday digital systems, creating growing financial and public health risks.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Gambling is easy, right? Wrong: it turns out betting on sport is designed to disturb you | Barney Ronay

Nearly everyone is losing money, a club executive is quoted as saying, presumably while dressed in a suit made entirely from gold leaf, bitcoin shavings and vintage parmesan cheese.
Poker
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

I Discovered My Husband Had $150,000 in Gambling Debt After We Got Married and Had a Baby

The Core Financial Reality Gambling debt (judgments, payday loans, emptied 401k) $150,000 Current household income (single earner) $68,000 Husband's potential income (when recovered) $95,000-$110,000 Additional secured debt (house, vehicles) $142,000 Total debt burden $292,000 The critical issue isn't the debt size, it's the income gap. On Heather's $68,000 salary alone, they're carrying a debt-to-income ratio over 3:1 on gambling debt alone. The $53,000 and $19,000 judgments likely carry 8-12% interest rates, while payday loans typically charge 15-30% APR.
Relationships
#illegal-gambling
Poker
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

Ex Philadelphia probation officer sentenced in illegal gambling case

A former probation officer was sentenced for running an illegal sports betting operation, facing jail time, home confinement, and financial penalties.
Poker
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

Ex Philadelphia probation officer sentenced in illegal gambling case

A former probation officer was sentenced for running an illegal sports betting operation, facing jail time, home confinement, and financial penalties.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Gambling.com vs SharpLink Gaming: Sports Betting Stocks Compared

Gambling.com pivots toward high-margin sports data subscriptions while SharpLink transforms into an Ethereum treasury vehicle, creating divergent business models from shared sports betting origins.
fromCard Player
2 weeks ago

Las Vegas Casino Employees Accused Of Stealing $300K - Poker News

Authorities allege that cashiers Carbonell and Rattana would intentionally apply unauthorized discounts or manually reduce the transaction total, then retain the discounted cash amount.
Poker
fromCard Player
2 weeks ago

Poker Player Commits Suicide After Killing Roommate - Poker News

Keith Budner, a 70-year-old poker player, was stabbed multiple times by his roommate Scott Yeates, 56, who then committed suicide after the attack.
Poker
Poker
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

Michigan targets 45 illegal offshore gambling sites in crackdown

Michigan officials are taking action against 45 illegal offshore gambling sites targeting players without state approval.
#betmgm
Poker
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

BetMGM ends credit cards amid fraud scrutiny

BetMGM faces penalties for failing to verify customers, allowing fraudsters to exploit its platform for financial gain.
Poker
fromReadWrite
4 weeks ago

Pennsylvania fines BetMGM for fraud lapses

BetMGM was fined $100,000 for inadequate fraud prevention measures on its online betting platforms.
Poker
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

BetMGM ends credit cards amid fraud scrutiny

BetMGM faces penalties for failing to verify customers, allowing fraudsters to exploit its platform for financial gain.
Poker
fromReadWrite
4 weeks ago

Pennsylvania fines BetMGM for fraud lapses

BetMGM was fined $100,000 for inadequate fraud prevention measures on its online betting platforms.
Poker
fromCard Player
3 weeks ago

ACR Poker Launches Venom Fever Satellites For Dual Venoms - Poker News

ACR Poker's Dual Mystery Bounty Venoms in April feature $10 million in guaranteed prizes across two events with significant bounties.
#gambling
Poker
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

March Madness and the Rise of Gen Z Sports Gambling

Gambling among Gen Z poses significant risks, with early exposure leading to increased participation and potential negative consequences.
Poker
fromDefector
1 month ago

Why I Got Out Of The Gambling Business | Defector

Gamblers are categorized as valuable or not, with the latter group being dilettantes who rarely engage after initial deposits.
Poker
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

NFL, sportsbooks among defendants in gambling addiction lawsuit

Sportsbooks FanDuel and DraftKings are accused of promoting addictive gambling practices leading to severe financial losses for two plaintiffs.
Business
fromFuturism
2 months ago

New Platform Lets You Gamble on CCTV Footage

Internet and crypto betting platforms enable real-world-event wagers and live CCTV gambling, increasing addiction risks and exposing regulatory gaps, especially for young people.
Poker
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

Americans view prediction markets as gambling, survey says

Most Americans view sports prediction markets as gambling rather than investing, raising concerns about consumer understanding and risk.
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
1 month ago

Can I Add Any Bet Type to a Parlay? - Bleacher Nation

Parlays combine multiple wagers into one bet where all legs must win for the entire bet to win, multiplying potential payouts but increasing difficulty.
fromBleacher Nation
2 months ago

What Does "Public Money" Mean in Online Sports Betting? - Bleacher Nation

In simple terms, public money is the action from casual bettors. These are fans who bet based on team loyalty, recent results, headlines, or popular narratives. They often wager smaller amounts but in large numbers. Sportsbooks track two main data points: * Percentage of bets* Percentage of handle The percentage of bets shows how many tickets are on each side. If 75 percent of bets are on Team A, that signals strong public interest.
Chicago Cubs
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Sucker

I am not, by temperament, a gambling man. As a suburban dad with four kids, a mortgage, and a minivan, I'm more likely to be found wrestling a toddler into a car seat than scouring moneylines or consulting betting touts. And as a practicing Mormon, I am prohibited from indulging in games of chance.
Poker
Poker
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Among the gangsters, gamblers and high rollers: a master bookie's life in Las Vegas

A Super Bowl prop bet on William Perry scoring generated $250,000 in losses for Caesars Palace but unprecedented positive publicity, demonstrating how strategic gambling offerings can benefit sportsbooks through marketing value.
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