Responsible Gambling News

A new poll found that public opinion has begun to shift against the sports betting industry, with people concerned over gambling addiction and betting scandals. The poll found that more people favor expanding sports betting in the US.

Wyoming has joined idPair’s National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program. Residents who sign up will be unable to use online sportsbooks, ending (most of) the targeted advertising they receive. This can help those struggling with addiction, though prediction markets are changing that.

Trump Media has announced it will launch a prediction market platform on Truth Social through a deal with Crypto.com. Those markets will include sports and present some very real dangers for Americans across the US.

The NBA world was rocked today when the FBI arrested Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier as part of an investigation into a larger gambling ring. The investigation took over four years and included four different mafia crime families.

A study into problem gambling in Maryland showed a large spike since 2022, with two of five residents showing signs of problem gambling or at-risk behavior. The Hispanic and black populations saw the highest rates of problem gambling.

We’re diving into the legal fight over the 1-800-GAMBLER hotline after a court ordered control of it to be returned to the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey. We’ll share how the battle affects the hotline and provide alternative resources.

Missouri is well prepared for the launch of its sports betting market, but experts worry it isn’t ready for the corresponding spike in problem gambling. They are alarmed by a lack of resources, but hope the industry will help drive that change.

A new PPI study into the new socioeconomic impact of sports betting showed that the negative financial impact of the industry is far lower than expected. The results contradict those from other studies and leave responsible gaming groups with a crucial choice.

A former member of the ASU’s men’s basketball team is involved in an NCAA gambling investigation. The program was involved in an infamous point-shaving scandal almost 30 years ago, providing a case study to examine how gambling enforcement has evolved since then.

The US sports prediction market industry will be far larger heading into the football season. With expanded bet types and more operators, many expect the new sector to see a ton of action. However, these controversial markets will also bring several dangers.