The online gambling platform Fliff is controversial and widely called unsafe in the U.S. Numerous states have taken enforcement actions against Fliff, which offers so-called “social”, “sweepstakes”, and “daily fantasy sports” gambling. These states say Fliff is not legit for consumers. In 2025, the State of New York called Fliff and similar
NCAA Players Charged In Point-Shaving Gambling Scheme
Twenty men have been charged in an alleged NCAA basketball point-shaving gambling operation. Prosecutors say the scheme involved: At least 29 college basketball games More than 39 players 17 NCAA Division I programs Schools included in the indictment: Nicholls State, Tulane, Northwestern State, St. Louis, La Salle, Fordham, DePaul, Robert Morris, Southern
FanDuel ‘Prediction Market’ Launches Sports Gambling In 18 States
In December, FanDuel launched its so-called “prediction market” gambling app, which allows stock-market-style sports betting. The standalone app, separate from FanDuel Sportsbook, initially launched in Alabama, Alaska, South Carolina, North Dakota, and South Dakota — all of which lack legal online sports betting. On Jan. 14, 2026, FanDuel Predicts expanded to California,
Arizona Gambling Addiction Help: State To Launch No-Cost Peer Program
Arizona has awarded its first peer support and recovery contract for help with gambling addiction, and confidential services will be offered at no cost. The state’s Department of Gaming announced on Jan. 12 that it awarded Phoenix-based Dezerve Counseling LLC with the contract following a competitive process. Dezerve will develop, launch, and
Call of Duty (CoD) World Champion Says Sports Gambling Destroys
One of the legends of the video game Call of Duty (CoD) is against the legalization of sports gambling. Jordan “JKap” Kaplan, a two-time CoD World Champion, posted on social media that he agrees with the growing public opinion that legal sports betting is “destroying a generation.” “I was all for sports