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fromReadWrite
10 hours ago

US online sports betting survey shows rising concerns

"The results show that online sports betting remains an active part of life for a significant portion of Americans," said Don Levy, SRI's Director.
Poker
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
1 day 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.
#betmgm
Business
fromReadWrite
9 hours ago

BetMGM reports slower growth, cutting 2026 outlook

BetMGM's Q1 2026 shows revenue growth but a slowdown in user activity and a shift in business strategy.
Poker
fromReadWrite
2 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
2 weeks ago

Pennsylvania fines BetMGM for fraud lapses

BetMGM was fined $100,000 for inadequate fraud prevention measures on its online betting platforms.
Business
fromReadWrite
9 hours ago

BetMGM reports slower growth, cutting 2026 outlook

BetMGM's Q1 2026 shows revenue growth but a slowdown in user activity and a shift in business strategy.
Poker
fromReadWrite
2 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
2 weeks ago

Pennsylvania fines BetMGM for fraud lapses

BetMGM was fined $100,000 for inadequate fraud prevention measures on its online betting platforms.
#gambling
UK politics
fromReadWrite
10 hours ago

Calls grow to pause UK gambling risk checks

UK government urged to pause financial risk checks for gamblers until full evaluation of pilot scheme is available.
Poker
fromESPN.com
3 weeks 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
fromDefector
2 weeks 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.
UK politics
fromReadWrite
10 hours ago

Calls grow to pause UK gambling risk checks

UK government urged to pause financial risk checks for gamblers until full evaluation of pilot scheme is available.
Law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 weeks ago

Washington State Targets Kalshi in Illegal Online Betting Lawsuit

Washington's lawsuit against Kalshi claims its binary event contracts constitute illegal gambling under state law.
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fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 days ago

Australia's Own Impact Analysis Undercuts Landmark Gambling Ad Crackdown as New Zealand Delays Similar Action

Australia's OIA projects ad restrictions will cut gambling spending by AUD 62.7M, or 0.8 percent, with a full ban reducing losses by 1.4 percent.
Poker
fromPsychology Today
1 week 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
fromESPN.com
3 weeks 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
fromDefector
2 weeks 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.
East Bay (California)
fromReadWrite
4 hours ago

Oakland illegal gambling raid detains ten people

Oakland police shut down an illegal gambling operation linked to violence and community complaints, arresting individuals and seizing evidence.
#prediction-markets
Privacy technologies
fromReadWrite
1 day ago

Kalshi joins SelfExclude: guide to prediction markets self-exclusion

Kalshi is the first prediction market platform to implement a shared self-exclusion network for consumer protection.
Poker
fromDefector
3 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.
Privacy technologies
fromReadWrite
1 day ago

Kalshi joins SelfExclude: guide to prediction markets self-exclusion

Kalshi is the first prediction market platform to implement a shared self-exclusion network for consumer protection.
Poker
fromDefector
3 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.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Germany: Betting on elections is illegal but possible

Polymarket accepts bets on German elections despite being illegal in Germany, raising concerns for regulators and law enforcement.
#kalshi
Law
fromCard Player
5 days ago

Appeals Court Sides With Kalshi On New Jersey Sports Contracts - Poker News

Kalshi can continue offering sports event contracts in New Jersey as ruled by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
Law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

New Jersey Loses Bid to Shut Down Kalshi Sports Contracts After Federal Appeal

A federal appeals court ruled that New Jersey cannot enforce state gambling laws against Kalshi's sports prediction market.
Poker
fromReadWrite
3 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.
Law
fromCard Player
5 days ago

Appeals Court Sides With Kalshi On New Jersey Sports Contracts - Poker News

Kalshi can continue offering sports event contracts in New Jersey as ruled by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
Law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

New Jersey Loses Bid to Shut Down Kalshi Sports Contracts After Federal Appeal

A federal appeals court ruled that New Jersey cannot enforce state gambling laws against Kalshi's sports prediction market.
Poker
fromReadWrite
3 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.
UK news
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

UK Betting Industry Warns Affordability Checks Will Push Punters to Black Market

65% of UK bettors refuse to submit financial documents amid rising Remote Gaming Duty and calls to pause regulatory changes.
Cryptocurrency
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

TD Cowen Initiates SharpLink With a Buy: Is This Crypto Sports Betting Play the Next Big Thing?

TD Cowen initiated coverage of SharpLink Gaming with a Buy rating, highlighting its unique position in sports betting and crypto treasury management.
#online-gambling
Canada news
fromReadWrite
5 days ago

Top court weighs gambling case as Loto-Quebec joins Ontario fight

Canada's Supreme Court is reviewing Ontario's online gambling model that allows betting with international users, facing opposition from provincial lottery corporations.
Poker
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Online Sports Gambling Risks Among Gen-Z Youth

Online sports gambling among Gen Z is surging, particularly among men, raising concerns about gambling disorders.
#wisconsin
Marketing tech
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

The Business of iGaming: Balancing Compliance and Growth for UK Tech Affiliates in 2026

UK gambling market faces regulatory challenges, but compliance can provide a competitive edge for small tech companies and marketing partners.
#sports-betting
Intellectual property law
fromReadWrite
1 week 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.
Intellectual property law
fromReadWrite
1 week 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.
#nfl
National Football League
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week 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 week 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.
#nhl
LA Kings
fromDefector
1 week 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.
fromBleacher Nation
3 days ago
Chicago Cubs

Red Wings vs. Devils Prediction: Picks, Live Odds and Moneyline - Saturday, April 11, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

The Detroit Red Wings are favored to win against the New Jersey Devils with a moneyline of -141.
LA Kings
fromDefector
1 week 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.
fromBleacher Nation
3 days ago
Chicago Cubs

Red Wings vs. Devils Prediction: Picks, Live Odds and Moneyline - Saturday, April 11, 2026 - Bleacher Nation

fromCard Player
5 days 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
#illegal-gambling
Poker
fromnews.bitcoin.com
16 hours ago

Dutch State Lottery Takes Biggest Illegal Gambling Site to Court as Regulator Says 24M Fine Was Too Low

Nederlandse Loterij is suing Qbet's operators for running the largest illegal gambling site in the Netherlands, endangering consumers.
Poker
fromReadWrite
4 days 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
fromnews.bitcoin.com
16 hours ago

Dutch State Lottery Takes Biggest Illegal Gambling Site to Court as Regulator Says 24M Fine Was Too Low

Nederlandse Loterij is suing Qbet's operators for running the largest illegal gambling site in the Netherlands, endangering consumers.
Poker
fromReadWrite
4 days 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.
Law
fromReadWrite
5 days ago

Arizona gambling case against Kalshi moves forward

Arizona can proceed with its gambling case against Kalshi as a federal judge denies Kalshi's request for an injunction.
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
2 days 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.
Law
fromReadWrite
4 days ago

Tennessee prediction market felony bill passes Senate

Tennessee lawmakers are advancing legislation to criminalize attempts to influence prediction market outcomes for financial gain.
#cftc
Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week 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.
Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week 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.
Poker
fromReadWrite
1 day ago

Do credit card bans reduce gambling harm? Experts say not always

Blocking credit cards for gambling may reduce debt for some, but many find alternative funding methods to continue gambling.
fromBleacher Nation
3 days 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
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks 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.
Poker
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

What Old Psychology Can Teach Us About New Betting

Modern betting platforms leverage psychological factors to attract users, leading to widespread financial losses despite their appeal.
fromBleacher Nation
3 days ago

Can I Bet Politics on DraftKings and FanDuel in 2026? - Bleacher Nation

In the United States, you generally cannot place a real-money bet on an election using the standard DraftKings or FanDuel Sportsbook apps due to strict regulations.
Chicago Cubs
Poker
fromCard Player
2 days ago

Poker Strategy: Five Ways To Crush Loose-Passive Tables - Poker News

Loose-passive tables can be exploited for maximum value using specific strategies.
#sports-betting-regulation
Poker
fromReadWrite
1 month 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
1 month 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.
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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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days 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
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.
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.
fromBleacher Nation
1 week ago

Are DFS Pick'em Contests Legal in All 50 States? - Bleacher Nation

Pick'em contests strip down the traditional DFS format to its simplest form, allowing users to select players and predict whether they will exceed or fall short of their projected stats.
Chicago Cubs
Poker
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Senator contacts leagues over 'gambling's ugly takeover'

A U.S. senator raised concerns about the impact of gambling on sports integrity and athlete safety in letters to major sports leagues.
Law
fromESPN.com
2 weeks 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.
fromReadWrite
4 days ago

Minnesota bill targets prediction market betting

The bill describes a 'prediction market' as 'a system that allows consumers to place a wager on the future outcome of a specified event that is not determined or affected by the performance of the parties to the contract.'
Poker
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.
fromPolitics NY
5 days ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with New York State Gaming Commission Chair Brian O'Dwyer

New York State generates billions upon billions of dollars in revenue through the games we regulate that support public schools, local governments and charitable organizations across New York State.
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fromReadWrite
5 days ago

Pennsylvania illegal amusement firms plead guilty, forfeiting $5M

Two amusement businesses in Pennsylvania pleaded guilty to felony charges related to illegal video gambling machines and will cease operations.
Poker
fromReadWrite
5 days ago

Maine bans sweepstakes casinos sparks industry criticism

Maine has enacted a law targeting online sweepstakes-style gaming, raising concerns about player options and illegal gambling.
Poker
fromReadWrite
6 days 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.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

How strong is New York's "illegal gambling" case against Valve's loot boxes?

The problem here is 100% the ability to resell the items from the loot boxes. A loot box/gacha mechanic is fine when you can't turn around and resell the items because you're not getting something of value. When Valve is also providing a marketplace for those items, they've added the third element.
Miscellaneous
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fromwww.npr.org
1 week 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.
National Football League
fromReadWrite
2 months ago

FanDuel and DraftKings markets may launch Super Bowl parlays

CME Group self-certified multi-leg event contracts with the CFTC, potentially enabling FanDuel and DraftKings to offer Super Bowl parlays and other event combos.
Poker
fromReadWrite
2 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.
Business
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

AGA reports record 2025 US commercial gaming revenue growth

US commercial gaming revenue reached $78.72 billion in 2025, a 9.2% increase, generating record $18.09 billion in state and local gaming taxes.
fromReadWrite
2 months ago

New York Gaming Commission reviews sports bets

Within the letter, which is addressed to league commissioners and leaders, the commission says it is re-examining all player prop bets and single game specific multi-leg individual player parlays. They say this is taking place after recent allegations, investigations, and prosecutions have come to light. Once the review has been complete, if it requires the outright elimination of certain bets, the Gaming Commission states it'll use its regulatory authority to prohibit them.
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Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
1 month ago

Are College Player Props Available in All Legal Betting States? - Bleacher Nation

College player props are not universally available across legal sports betting states due to varying state regulations and NCAA pressure to protect student-athletes from gambling-related harms.
Poker
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

New Jersey advances micro betting ban bill

New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation to ban micro betting due to concerns over addiction and game integrity.
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.
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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.
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