The explosion of online gambling and sports betting, as well as the advertising behind it, is attracting a growing number of young people, most of them boys.
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As hoops betting spikes, it’s New Hampshire and other states vs. prediction markets
In New Hampshire and states with legalized sports gambling, wagering helps fund government services. But now competitors like Kalshi and Polymarket are getting a cut of the action.
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NBA coach Chauncey Billups, player Terry Rozier arrested in FBI gambling probe
Rozier, a guard for the Miami Heat, was investigated by the NBA in 2023 in connection with suspicious gambling activity on a game that he exited early.
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As sports betting explodes, should states set more limits to stop gambling addiction?
With concerns about addiction rising, some advocates and lawmakers call for federal regulations on the gambling industry — but would settle for more state laws to help curb excessive betting.
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With the surge in sports betting, the risk of gambling addiction rises too
Mobile apps have put sportsbooks in the hands of millions, and experts are seeing a surge in betting — and higher risk of problem gambling. As the Super Bowl approaches, a recovering addict shares his story.
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NBA bans Jontay Porter after gambling probe shows he shared information, bet on games
The Toronto Raptors player has been banned for life from the NBA after a probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and bet on games, even betting on the Raptors to lose.
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What to know about the scandal over Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter
The Los Angeles Dodgers have fired Ippei Mizuhara. He gave conflicting accounts about paying large gambling debts, ESPN’s Tisha Thompson tells NPR.
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Super Bowl betting soars, but it’s still not legal in Chiefs and 49ers home states
Americans are poised to bet a record amount on Sunday’s big game. Missouri and California are among the states that haven’t yet legalized sports betting since the national ban was lifted in 2018.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For March 29
Happy weekend and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) Of all the potential steps to improve state government in Rhode Island – term limits, establishing the line-item veto, creating an […]
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Sports Betting One Step Closer To Being Legal In Connecticut
Connecticut lawmakers passed several bills Tuesday that would expand gaming in the state, ranging from legislation that would skirt federal approval to authorize the building of a casino in East Windsor, to blueprints for how sports betting could be adopted in the state.Seven states already have legalized sports betting since a recent change in the federal law, and […]
