Sports Betting News Congressman Mobile Sports Gambling A Public Health Problem

Bulls’ Nikolva Vucevic was right to call out the problem of gambling in sports

On Friday, the soon to be 35 year old big man didn’t mince any words when asked about the situation, per Grant Mona of Sports Illustrated. Essentially, Vucevic said to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago ... Read More

MLB scandal sparks changes to sports wagering, but public health advocates say addiction still a major risk

Putting caps on pitch-by-pitch "microbets" in baseball may protect sports integrity, but still allows problem gamblers to bet compulsively. Read More

Georgia Senate Committee adds late push for mobile sports betting

During earlier testimony, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce government affairs coordinator Nick Fernandez noted that other states tie mobile wagering revenue to tourism investments. North Carolina ... Read More

The rise of sports betting is a growing public health crisis

When the Supreme Court struck down the federal ban on sports betting in 2018, Americans legally wagered less than $5 billion on sports annually. Last year, they bet $150 billion. What’s emerged isn’t ... Read More

College campuses are at the fore of America’s sports-betting boom

Phones light up with notifications from sports-betting apps, alerting students the fate of their wagers—and to new promotions. A 22-year-old shrugs when asked whether he worries about getting hooked. Read More

As sports betting explodes, states try to set limits to stop gambling addiction

It isn't easy to promote moderation and financial discipline from the bowels of a casino. But that's what Massachusetts state workers try to do every day, amid the clanging bells and flashing lights ... Read More

Is betting on sports good or bad for sports?

Americans legally bet an estimated $3.1 billion on men’s and women’s NCAA tournament games this past March, up $400 million from the year before. And while that’s a big number, it’s a fraction of the ... Read More

Mobile sports betting launch raises addiction alarms in Missouri

State’s $5 million fund aims to address problem gambling as experts anticipate a spike in demand for mental health services. Read More

Gambling addicts tend to hide their problems. But records show a growing quest for help

Iowa legislators are considering legalizing online casino games, which opponents argue could increase problem gambling. Since Iowa legalized sports betting in 2019, searches for gambling help and the ... Read More

Congressman Tonko calls on major sports leagues to support gambling safety after NBA scandal

Rachael Davies has spent six years reporting on tech and entertainment, writing for publications like the Evening Standard, Huffington Post, Dazed, and more. From niche… We uphold a strict editorial ... Read More

Opinion: America’s gambling problem is corrupting athletics

Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat has built a respectable NBA career, averaging about 20 points per game some years. In all likelihood, though, the Miami Heat point guard will now be remembered less for ... Read More