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The ‘sweepstakes’ games that look a lot like online gambling

Millions of Americans are betting real money on online casino games marketed as “sweepstakes.” Users, regulators and the casino industry are fighting back.

Dec 11, 2024

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FanDuel Introduces ‘My Spend’ Responsible Gaming Tool

As the betting industry continues to invest heavily in responsible gaming, FanDuel is introducing a new tool to help users track budgets, play stats, and more.

Dec 10, 2024

Inside the ‘very predatory’ world of illegal betting that lured Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter

Why would a bookie extend a line of credit of at least $4.5 million to someone who said he was drawing an $85,000 salary as an interpreter with the Los Angeles Angels?

Apr 1, 2024

The Potential Economic Impact of Legalizing iGaming on Casino Revenues in Five States

This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the potential economic impact of legalizing iGaming in New York, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, and Virginia.

Mar 18, 2024

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‘Social sportsbook’ apps are luring young fans — and raising alarms

Fliff and similar apps can essentially groom underage people, advocates warn, training them to gamble at ages when they are more susceptible to addiction.

Feb 5, 2024

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1-800-GAMBLER Is ‘Seamless’ And Should Be Used In All States, Group Of Operators Says

While sports betting operators in many states with legal wagering offer up local problem gambling hotlines, the Sports Betting Alliance industry group is hoping to point lawmakers toward streamlining the system by advocating for 1-800-GAMBLER to be used across the country.

Sep 15, 2023