Responsible Gambling News: Player Safety Updates

A study of Ontario’s sports betting market showed a link between online sports betting and a spike in ER visits. It found that the number of bettors visiting ERs for sports betting addiction has almost doubled since Ontario’s market launched.

Congress has sent a letter to FanDuel Sportsbook asking for information on VIP videos. The request comes as some lawmakers accuse the operator of using these videos to target vulnerable bettors and keep them placing wagers.

A self-excluded Pennsylvania player lost more than $25,000 after gaining access to prediction market platform Kalshi.

Loyola University Chicago has brought back its sports betting class this fall to educate students and prepare them for a potential career in the industry. It will be the second semester it is available, thanks to its popularity in the spring.

Polymarket has announced new responsible gambling tools for users, which include a self-exclusion list and deposit limits. It also partnered with Birches Health to help struggling users have easy access to confidential help from therapists trained to address compulsive gambling.

The fight over sports prediction markets may be ultimately decided in the coming months as SCOTUS prepares to review the issue. While both sides highlight problem gambling concerns, neither has shown that they can actually solve the issue.

Australian bookmaker Palmerbet has entered into a court-enforceable undertaking after regulators found it allowed a BetStop-registered customer to continue gambling.

The National Council on Problem Gambling issued a press release on its stance regarding prediction markets. In it, the group acknowledged the dangers they pose while also standing by its decision to work with platforms to address them.

The New York Senate has passed a bill that would mandate monthly sports betting statements for residents. The bill passed each stage of the legislative process by a unanimous vote, sending it to Governor Kathy Hochul for final review.

Kalshi has stepped up its efforts to fight problem gambling, but anger from states hasn’t subsided. This has led to resistance from responsible gambling groups across the US, rejecting a potential ally in the fight to curb the growing crisis.