MN Lawmaker To Refile Sports Betting Bill With ‘Red Flag Law’
Sports betting legalization is on the agenda for Minnesota in 2025, but will a new law protect the public from gambling harm?
Missourians Should Reject Sports Betting, Policy Expert Says
Sports betting is on the ballot in Missouri, and voters should reject the proposed constitutional amendment, says policy expert Charles Lehman.
Michigan Sportsbook Allowed Player To ‘Lose’ $1.5M In Month
A Michigan-sanctioned online sportsbook allowed a player to lose $1.5 million in a month. However, it turns out the money wasn't really his.
SAFE Bet Act: Inside The Federal Sports Betting Bill
The SAFE Bet Act would establish federal guardrails for the online sports betting industry in the United States.
Sportsbook ‘Scams’ Users After NFL Injury
Bet365 Sportsbook retroactively changed the odds on an NFL prop bet, causing an outcry among customers who called it a 'scam.'
Addicted NFL Gambler 'ChiefsAholic' Gets Prison For Bank Robberies
A sports gambler who went by the name ChiefsAholic was sentenced to 17 years in prison for robbing banks.
Americans To Gamble Away Billions On 2024 NFL Season
Americans are expected to lose 30% more betting on the NFL in 2024 than they did in 2023, an alarming problem gambling trend.
U.S. Sports Betting Advertising Is The ‘Wild West’
An alarming study of sports betting industry social media posts shows betting apps are throwing caution to the wind when it comes to advertising.
Monthly Betting Is Dangerous, Study Suggests
Findings from UMass Amherst suggest that the risk of problem gambling is dangerously elevated for people who bet once a month or more.
Ohio Group Launches Free Online Therapy For Sports Betting
All adult Ohio residents are eligible to receive no-cost online counseling services for issues related to gambling.
Imprisoned PA Sports Bettor Gambled Away $1.5 Million
A sports bettor gambled away $1.5 million on several sports betting sites sanctioned by the state of Pennsylvania.
Super Bowl Gambling Addiction
The NFL Super Bowl is an especially risky time for the millions of people struggling with sports gambling addiction.
Two-Thirds Of NFL Bettors Report Losing Too Much
Problem gambling rates on the NFL are likely much higher than the 30% rate for online sports betting in general.
College Football Betting: Problem Signs To Look For
College football betting is the most dangerous form of gambling for college-aged kids. Here are problem gambling signs to look for.
Class Action Lawsuit Against DraftKings
A class action lawsuit against DraftKings over an allegedly misleading promotion has challenged betting industry business practices.
LeBron's Risky NFL Gambling Deal With DraftKings
LeBron James partnered with DraftKings to promote gambling on NFL games. Is it a risky bet?
Is NFL Preseason Betting A Sign Of Problem Gambling?
Many people have the opinion that betting on the NFL preseason is a sign of a gambling problem.
Residents Of Sports Betting States Have Worse Financial Health: Study
A sports gambling study shows that states with online sports betting see harm to the financial health of residents.
Parlays Are Bad For Your Brain: The Near-Miss Effect
Parlays bets often come close to winning but fall short, creating a risky near-miss effect for the brain.
When Is Problem Gambling Awareness Month?
Problem Gambling Awareness Month is held every year in March to coincide with the NCAA Men’s College Basketball tournament.