In-person sports betting makes Maine debut at Oddfellahs in Portland
The new sports bar is partnering with Caesars Sportsbook to offer Maine's first retail betting site.
Campaign for Fairer Gambling: The Backlash Has Begun
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG) considers the introduction of the SAFE Bet Act a watershed moment in the inevitable political backlash against internet gambling ubiquity in the United States. Introduced by Representative Paul Tonko (D-NY) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), this bill brings much-needed federal oversight and accountability to a rapidly growing sector that has seen few guardrails.
Derek Webb speech to the Gambling Advertising Reform Summit
LONDON, UK - 10th September 2024 “There are far, far [...]
Expert anticipates continued increase in sports betting statewide
In Indiana, the amount of money bet on sports is increasing.
Legalized sports gambling’s impact in Connecticut
A new study indicates the ease of access to sports gambling is harming the financial health of some consumers, including here in Connecticut.
Gambling addiction in West Virginia increases as betting become more accessible
Sheila Moran, Director of Marketing and Communication with the WV Problem Gambling Network, says they helped 1200 people last year, which is double compared to the previous year.
Kansas study: Online sports betting costs Americans twice as much in retirement
A new study from the University of Kansas reveals that every dollar spent on online sports betting translates into two dollars not invested in retirement savings.
Ohio offers Voluntary Exclusion List for problem gamblers as calls to helpline rise
The legalization of casinos and sports betting is a financial boost for Ohio, but it also poses great temptation for those dealing with gambling addiction as calls to the state's helpline are on the rise.
Sports betting addiction leading to increase in bankruptcies in Kansas
A recent study by USC and UCLA researchers suggests a nearly 30% increase in bankruptcies in states where sports betting is legal. One sports betting addiction counselor says the impulse to bet on sports is devastating families across the state.
Sports betting in Tennessee set to surge with college football kickoff
College football season has officially kicked off, and the players [...]