Sports Betting News How ‘dark Patterns’ In Sports Betting Apps Keep Users Gambling

Scandals aren’t slowing America’s sports-betting boom. But they’ve led some prop bets to shrink to a maximum win of just $200.

The NBA, MLB and NFL have all worked with betting companies to put restrictions on prop bets — wagers placed on a specific statistic within a game ... 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

Do betting scandals show sports gambling is safer when it’s legal and regulated?

Guardians pitchers have prompted calls for regulation, while former N.J. Gov. Chris Christie argues legalization is actually helping catch cheaters who previously operated undetected. Read More

Why Sports Betting Apps Are So Addictive, According To Experts

The marketing boom has kept pace. Sports broadcasts are saturated with betting odds, flashy graphics and influencer partnerships. Some apps offer “free bets” or “bonus credits,” which can make users ... Read More

The NBA’s gambling scandal was utterly predictable — and other pro sports will be next

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Professional sports leagues spent years shunning gambling as a threat to their public image of integrity before ... Read More

Sports betting apps are worse than you realize

If you are a member of Generation X or above, you are probably aware that sports betting apps exist, and you might even be aware that they are causing a wave of bankruptcies and financial hardship ... Read More

Player banned by the NCAA for his role in a sports betting scheme acknowledges he point-shaved

One of the college basketball players banned by the NCAA for participating in sports-betting operations has acknowledged his role in a gambling scheme. Read More

Gambling online? Try turning off push notifications.

Consumers who feel the urge to gamble should turn off online betting app push notifications, says Jaime Costello, director of programs for the National Council on Problem Gambling. If an app knows a ... Read More

Gambling Is Killing Sports and Consuming America

Mr. Lee has covered sports for ESPN, Bleacher Report and The Washington Post. There’s no denying it anymore: The arrests last week of an N.B.A. player and a head coach after allegations of insider ... Read More

Is gambling legal in North Carolina? Sports betting? What residents should know

Violating the state's gambling laws can result in a Class 2 misdemeanor, fines, and potential jail time. Sports betting on professional and college sports became legal in North Carolina in 2024. There ... Read More