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US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Has sports betting become part of your daily routine? Tell us about it

Widespread mobile access and legalized gambling have made constant sports betting common, heavily influencing broadcasts and nearly half of American men 18–49 hold betting accounts.
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
1 month ago

What Does "Chasing Losses" Mean in Sports Betting? - Bleacher Nation

Chasing losses is reacting to a loss by increasing bets or changing strategy to recoup money, shifting focus from long-term edge to emotional relief.
Poker
fromwww.npr.org
17 hours ago

When legal sports betting surges, so do Americans' financial problems

Sports betting leads to financial strain, with increased credit delinquency rates among bettors in states where it is legal.
Intellectual property law
fromReadWrite
2 days ago

FanDuel and DraftKings face Interactive Games patent lawsuit

Interactive Games LLC has filed lawsuits against FanDuel and DraftKings for patent infringement related to mobile wagering technology.
LA Kings
fromDefector
1 day 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.
#lottery
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

It can't be them: London national lottery jackpot winner misses out on 10.6m

A Bexley resident missed the deadline to claim a £10.6m lottery jackpot, which will now be donated to good causes.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

It can't be them: London national lottery jackpot winner misses out on 10.6m

A Bexley resident missed the deadline to claim a £10.6m lottery jackpot, which will now be donated to good causes.
#nfl
National Football League
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

NFL's Billion-Dollar Sportsbook Partnerships Expire With No Replacement as League Faces Microbetting Lawsuit

NFL has no official sportsbook partner for the first time since 2021 after deals with Fanuel, Draftkings, and Caesars expired without renewal.
National Football League
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

NFL's Billion-Dollar Sportsbook Partnerships Expire With No Replacement as League Faces Microbetting Lawsuit

NFL has no official sportsbook partner for the first time since 2021 after deals with Fanuel, Draftkings, and Caesars expired without renewal.
Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Prediction Market Showdown: CFTC and DOJ Challenge Illinois State Gambling Authority in Federal Court

The CFTC filed a lawsuit against Illinois officials, asserting exclusive federal jurisdiction over prediction markets, challenging state gambling laws.
San Francisco Giants
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Betting odds for The Masters, future golf majors: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy favored

Scottie Scheffler is the favorite to win the 2026 major golf season, particularly The Masters with odds of +405.
#gambling
Poker
fromPsychology Today
1 day 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 week 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 week 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.
Poker
fromPsychology Today
1 day 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 week 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 week 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.
Law
fromESPN.com
1 week 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 week ago

DraftKings and Penn Entertainment Are Climbing Today: Is the Sports Betting Sector Turning a Corner?

DraftKings and Penn Entertainment stocks rose due to broader market sentiment, indicating potential recovery in the sports betting sector.
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
6 days 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.
Poker
fromCard Player
1 day 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.
#national-lottery
London
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Someone Won a $14 Million Lottery Jackpot and Still Has No Idea. The Deadline Is In Two Weeks.

A £10.6 million National Lottery jackpot purchased in Bexley on October 4, 2025 remains unclaimed with an April 2 deadline, and will transfer to charity if not claimed.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Search continues to find winner of 10.6m lottery jackpot before prize withdrawn

An unclaimed £10.6 million National Lottery jackpot ticket purchased in Bexley on October 4, 2025, must be claimed within a fortnight or the prize is forfeited.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Lottery hunts for missing 10.6m London jackpot winner

A £10.6 million National Lottery jackpot ticket purchased in Bexley remains unclaimed with a 2 April deadline before the prize is redistributed to good causes.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

A Casino in Your Pocket: What Could Go Wrong?

Trump's approach relies on anger and dominance toward adversaries and allies, while facing pushback on Iran policy, sports betting poses public health risks, and a federal judge blocked RFK Jr.'s vaccine overhaul.
fromBleacher Nation
5 days ago

Can I Add Multiple Picks from the Same Game to My DFS Entry? - Bleacher Nation

Stacking refers to the practice of loading your lineup with multiple players from the same game or the same team. It is a widely used strategy, and most major DFS platforms allow it.
Chicago Cubs
Poker
fromCard Player
2 days ago

PokerStars Now Merged With FanDuel, Merges U.S. Player Pools - Poker News

PokerStars merged Pennsylvania with New Jersey and Michigan player pools on FanDuel, enhancing online poker and gaming experiences in North America.
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks 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.
Miscellaneous
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
1 week ago

Should I Pay for a Tool That Finds Me Arbitrage Bets? - Bleacher Nation

Arbitrage betting tools help identify profitable betting opportunities across multiple sportsbooks, ensuring guaranteed profits regardless of event outcomes.
fromReadWrite
2 days ago

FanDuel Michigan multi-state poker network expands player pools

"FanDuel is a well-established operator in the Michigan gaming market," MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams said. "Michigan players can have confidence in the integrity of the games they play, backed by the same rigorous oversight the MGCB applies across all licensed gaming activity."
Poker
Business intelligence
fromThe Motley Fool
3 weeks ago

Gambling.com (GAMB) Q4 2025 Earnings Transcript | The Motley Fool

Revenue reached $46.2 million in Q4 2025, up 31% year-over-year, with sports data services growing 440% and non-SEO revenue exceeding SEO revenue for the first time.
Public health
fromReadWrite
3 weeks 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.
fromReadWrite
2 days ago

Kentucky bill expands prediction markets oversight and raises age

House Bill 904, which has cleared the House and is under Senate review, would give the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation expanded control over various forms of wagering, including fantasy sports and prediction markets.
Poker
Poker
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

As hoops betting spikes, it's New Hampshire and other states vs. prediction markets

New Hampshire plans to sue prediction market companies to protect state sports betting revenues.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks 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.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Single UK ticket-holder wins 181 million jackpot in EuroMillions draw

A UK EuroMillions ticket holder won £181 million, the third largest National Lottery prize in British history, by matching all five main numbers and both Lucky Star numbers.
National Basketball Association
fromESPN.com
3 weeks 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.
Poker
fromReadWrite
4 days 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.
#sports-betting-regulation
Poker
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

Prediction market ads raise responsible gaming concerns

Legal NCAA basketball tournament wagering is projected to reach $3.3 billion in 2025, up 54% in three years, but unregulated prediction market platforms are increasing advertising while traditional sportsbooks decrease marketing, creating compliance and consumer protection gaps.
Poker
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

Prediction market ads raise responsible gaming concerns

Legal NCAA basketball tournament wagering is projected to reach $3.3 billion in 2025, up 54% in three years, but unregulated prediction market platforms are increasing advertising while traditional sportsbooks decrease marketing, creating compliance and consumer protection gaps.
fromCalifornia Post
1 month ago

Lotto player wins $32M after buying ticket at SoCal store

The winning ticket matched all six numbers from Saturday night's SuperLotto Plus drawing and was sold at a Circle K convenience store in Upland, San Bernardino County, according to the California Lottery. It is the first time in 26 drawings that a ticket has matched all six numbers. Saturday's winning numbers were 8, 11, 22, 37 and 46, and the Mega number was 24.
California
Poker
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

Why People Love Taking Chances: From Holiday Deals to Game Shows

Taking risks triggers excitement and dopamine release, motivating behavior through the anticipation of rewards.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

The Business Behind the Bet: How UK Online Gambling Became a Sixteen Billion Pound Industry

UK remote gambling revenue reached £7.8 billion in 2024-25, growing 13.1% annually, while remote gaming duty will nearly double from 21% to 40% in April 2026, fundamentally reshaping operator economics.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

One ETF Covers Every Corner of Global Gambling (The Returns Tell a Complicated Story)

BJK tracks the MVIS Global Gaming Index, giving investors a single-ticker way to own the full gaming value chain. The top five holdings represent 34% of the portfolio, spanning gaming REITs VICI Properties and Gaming and Leisure Properties, Australian manufacturer Aristocrat Leisure, Macau operator Galaxy Entertainment, and Las Vegas Sands. The fund also carries exposure to sports betting through Flutter Entertainment and DraftKings, plus lottery operators and gaming software developers.
Miscellaneous
Poker
fromReadWrite
5 days 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.
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
4 weeks ago

Do DraftKings and FanDuel Have Odds or Profit Boosts on Any Game? - Bleacher Nation

DraftKings and FanDuel offer odds boosts and profit boosts that improve betting payouts by reducing house edge or multiplying winnings by a percentage.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

One winner of 11m Lotto jackpot

The winning numbers of the draw were 19, 20, 22, 25, 28, 43, with the bonus ball being 1. In total, over 82,000 players won prizes in the Lotto & Lotto Plus draws, the National Lottery said.
Miscellaneous
#prediction-markets
Poker
fromDefector
2 weeks 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.
fromFuturism
1 month ago
World news

It Seems Almost Statistically Impossible That This Polymarket Bettor Didn't Profit Off Inside Knowledge About the Super Bowl Half Time Show

Poker
fromDefector
2 weeks 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.
fromFuturism
1 month ago
World news

It Seems Almost Statistically Impossible That This Polymarket Bettor Didn't Profit Off Inside Knowledge About the Super Bowl Half Time Show

Poker
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

Kalshi clashes with Gambling Is Not Investing over March Madness

Kalshi and Gambling is Not Investing clash over the regulation of prediction markets versus traditional sports betting during March Madness.
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.
#online-gambling
Poker
fromCard Player
3 weeks ago

Report: Drake Wins More Than Average Bettor During Streams - Poker News

Drake's gambling streams on Stake show significantly higher win rates than average players, particularly on slots developed by the platform's parent company, raising questions about fair play.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Fair taxation and the future of the regulated betting industry - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

With UK betting sites now serving as a primary driver of industry growth and digital innovation, any aggressive increase in duties threatens to stifle investment and lead to a significant contraction in a market that supports over a hundred thousand jobs nationwide.
Poker
Online marketing
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Understanding Casino Bonuses: A Business-Minded Approach to Online Gaming

Casino bonuses often appear valuable but wagering requirements, game contributions, and restrictions frequently reduce their real-world worth for UK players.
fromTalkNats.com
2 months ago

If your ticket purchases are contingent on winning, here's a strategy to use for hedging an O/U bet! | TalkNats.com

Before you read any of this, use this article for entertainment purposes because it discusses risky gambling in a hedge against buying tickets to see your Washington Nationals. This idea came from Twitter/X's, Crabcakes&Football, an account that frequently gets salty about the Nats. And that account certainly isn't alone in the growing pessimism. A discussion with constant curmudgeon, @dclandofnerds, led to an X.com discussion (see below) that led to this article.
Washington Nationals
#gambling-history
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

The 17 millionaires who won the lottery in January

The Independent funds free, on-the-ground journalism through donations while reporting major stories and announcing 17 new millionaires in January.
fromReadWrite
2 months ago

SEC charges Lottery.com executives over alleged fraud

According to the complaint, Komissarov is alleged to have "planned and executed a revenue scam" with DiMatteo, Clemenson, and Dickinson, which allegedly violated Section 17(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 and Sections 10(b) and 14(a) of the Exchange Act of 1934, along with related SEC rules. Customer data was central to the scam charges and involved what the regulator calls "useless customer data" that was then cycled through a number of multi-million-dollar transactions.
Law
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Gamblizard's perspective on how the UK gambling regulations will affect player loyalty programs.

UK gambling regulators have tightened rules making loyalty programmes subject to stricter compliance, transparency, and consumer protection requirements.
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks 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
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

How Reading Slot Reviews Has Become Part of the Modern Gaming Experience

Players now research online slots using reviews to match game mechanics, volatility, and entertainment features to personal preferences.
Poker
fromCard Player
3 weeks ago

Poker Strategy: More Rake Is Not Better For A Wider Range - Poker News

Ante and rake structures significantly impact optimal poker strategy, with no-ante rake games requiring much tighter big blind defense ranges than ante-heavy tournament structures.
#uk-gambling
fromBleacher Nation
1 month ago

How Much Can I Win Playing DFS Pick'em Contests? - Bleacher Nation

Pick'em contests are a streamlined version of daily fantasy sports. Instead of building a full lineup and competing against other users, you are simply choosing whether a player will go over or under a stat projection. Some platforms let you choose between two outcomes, while others offer a flex option that still pays out even if one of your picks misses. The appeal is clear. You do not need deep fantasy knowledge or hours of research to participate.
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
1 month 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
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

How To Manage Choice Fatigue In Online Poker

Online poker is a game of intensity, wit and strategy. It demands quick thinking and constant decision-making. Players need to have an astute ability to use their intuition and evaluate all the given information under immense pressure. For most players, their dips in performance around the table are primarily affected by choice fatigue rather than the presence of excellent opponents or bad luck.
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