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gambling

Teenagers and the Hidden Risks of Sports Betting

April 3, 2026

In Tennessee, a high‑school senior began betting on games after seeing flashy ads that promised easy money. He spent his birthday cash on a single wager and quickly escalated to larger bets, only to find that losses piled up. The experience made him stop and worry about addiction. The problem is wi

politics

Gambling Ads Face New Limits in Australia

April 2, 2026

Australia has introduced fresh rules to curb gambling advertising. The government will stop ads that use celebrities and will only show online ads to people who are logged in and over 18 years old. These changes aim to protect children from seeing gambling messages. On television, the new law caps

science

How Happy People Feel About Gambling Can Signal Trouble

March 31, 2026

People often think gambling is just a game, but it can affect how happy they feel overall. A new study looked at this idea by asking Australians who gamble whether they enjoy it and how that relates to problems. The researchers used both surveys and interviews, gathering data from people who play in

politics

Prediction Sites Face Big Risk of New Ban

March 27, 2026

Prediction platforms that let users bet on events like elections, sports games and pop culture shows are facing a possible legal crackdown. A bill called the STOP Corrupt Bets Act is set to be filed in the Senate, while a House version will follow soon. The new law would prohibit trading on many

education

College Gambling Center: A New Focus on Student Risks

March 24, 2026

The University of Mississippi has announced plans to open a research hub dedicated to studying gambling among college students. The center, approved by the university’s board in February, will cost roughly $700, 000 each year and is set to hire staff soon. Researchers say the goal is to investigate

finance

Prediction Markets Face Legal Pushback Across States

March 21, 2026

Nevada has hit a prediction market platform with a two-week ban, stopping people from trading on sports, elections, and entertainment outcomes without proper licenses. Courts will soon decide if this pause turns permanent while legal fights rage on. The company involved calls these contracts financi

sports

A New Chapter for Jontay Porter After NBA Ban

February 27, 2026

Jontay Porter’s name has become a warning sign for players who mix sports with gambling. Yet, the 6‑10‑year‑old power forward is not finished playing basketball. After a federal court sentenced him to life in the NBA, Seattle’s new United States Basketball League team, the SuperHawks, announced th

politics

Unlicensed Betters May Lose Sponsorship Spots in UK Sports

February 23, 2026

The British government is thinking about stopping companies that operate without a national license from putting their logos on sports teams. The move aims to cut down the influence of illegal gambling firms and level the playing field for those that follow UK rules. Premier League clubs already

politics

Nevada Battles Unlicensed Sports Prediction Site

February 18, 2026

Nevada’s gaming authorities have filed a lawsuit against Kalshi, a company that runs an online platform where people bet on sports and other events. The state says Kalshi is operating without the required licenses and is letting people under 21 place bets, both of which break Nevada law. The case

politics

Nevada Hits Back at Prediction‑Market Giant Kalshi

February 18, 2026

The Nevada Gaming Control Board and the state attorney general filed a lawsuit against Kalshi in Carson City District Court after a federal appeals court denied the company’s request to halt state action. Nevada says Kalshi is operating an unlicensed sports‑betting service that has grown too fast to