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A well-regulated iGaming market in Illinois will shift players from unsafe, unregulated platforms to trusted, secure sites, ensuring fair play and protecting their financial security. With over $750 million in potential revenue, Illinois can fund vital services, invest in infrastructure and create jobs.

Today tens of millions of Americans will happily place a billion bets they know they will lose. The tradition of March Madness office pools, one of the healthiest forms of camaraderie-based parlay gambling, will take place all across America…

The vast majority of overseas sportsbooks operate in the Caribbean and Latin America, where U.S. state regulations are a punchline. These sites will take whatever method of payment a willing gambler has, including cryptocurrency, money wires, or credit cards. For casual and problem gamblers alike, nothing is worse than betting on money you don’t have.

FanDuel is tackling the stigma around problem gambling with a new show that interviews those who are in recovery, hosted by Responsible Gambling Ambassador Craig Carton. The show will air monthly on operator’s media channel FanDuel TV Extra, as well as being streamed live on its YouTube channel.

DraftKings is rolling out a new responsible gaming campaign tied to the iconic lyrics of The Gambler just as the betting action heats up for March Madness. Additionally, the NFL, NBA, and PGA Tour have also signed on as branding partners for the initiative, ensuring various sporting angles are covered.

The move has raised many eyebrows, primarily because it could result in a decline in Ohio’s sports betting sector. There are also fears that a surge in betting costs could see sportsbook operators leaving the state and encourage bettors towards using illegal offshore sites.