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Gaming’s New Wave: Why More Bets Mean Bigger Costs

July 8, 2026

The world of betting has exploded, turning everyday activities into chances to win or lose money. From saving plans that feel like slot machines to politics that now carry a side bet, the line between normal life and gambling is blurring. Every year people spend almost as much on legal sports wag

sports

Honest Choices in College Sports: A Story That Still Matters

July 6, 2026

Jon MacBeth, a college football player in 1960, faced a hard choice when gamblers asked him to sway his team’s score. He said no, told his coach, and helped police catch the plot before the game even began. This incident shows that integrity in sports isn’t new; it’s been tested for decades. Even

politics

Are Prediction Markets Really Just Bets in Disguise?

July 6, 2026

Utah has a clear rule about gambling: it's out. Yet some companies are finding sneaky ways to bring sports betting into the state. They call their bets "event contracts" or "derivatives" to avoid the usual rules. This trick lets them market sports wagers as investments, even though most Utahns see r

health

Trends in Gambling Habits and Problems in Great Britain

July 3, 2026

Back in 2021, Britain started tracking how people gamble and the harm it causes. Three years later, researchers noticed big changes. Money worries, gas bills shooting up, and food getting pricier might have pushed some to gamble more or differently. Even small habits like betting weekly or spending

politics

“Casino Money and Illinois Politics: A Questionable Deal”

July 2, 2026

Illinois lawmakers are watching a gambling firm that keeps running into trouble with the state’s gaming board. The company, ARB Interactive, owns an online casino called Modo that officials say is operating illegally in Illinois. While the board has issued a cease‑and‑desist letter to Modo and call

politics

Colorado’s Gamble: A Call for Early Lessons on Risk

July 1, 2026

A Colorado man once shared his story of losing money, friends, and hope to sports betting. He now hopes that telling it will help others avoid the same fate. The state’s recent decision to allow online sports wagering has made betting easy for everyone, and the numbers show a huge loss of money by p

sports

Sports in the Old Colonies: From Horse Races to Baseball Roots

June 29, 2026

In the 1770s, before America declared independence, people already loved to watch and play games. The most popular event was horse racing, especially the quick backcountry races that used local mustangs. Big cities like New York, Philadelphia, and Charleston hosted more formal thoroughbred meets wit

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NFL Says No to Quick‑Start Draft for Gambling‑Banned QB

June 24, 2026

The NFL has decided not to hold a supplemental draft this year, which means Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby cannot jump straight into the league after being barred from college play for gambling. This move mirrors what a Texas judge should have done months ago: it sends a clear warning that

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Brendan Sorsby's Future: From College QB to NFL Draft After Gambling Controversy

June 17, 2026

Brendan Sorsby, a quarterback with a complicated past, won't play for Texas Tech this season. Instead, he's focusing on the NFL supplemental draft after a lengthy legal battle over his college eligibility. Four years ago, while playing for Indiana, Sorsby admitted to betting on college and pro sport

sports

NFL teams think twice about troubled players

June 17, 2026

The Cleveland Browns seem ready to skip drafting Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby in the upcoming NFL supplemental draft. The main reason isn’t his throwing arm—it’s his history with sports betting. Earlier this year, Sorsby checked into a treatment program after admitting he gambled on college