Gabby Thomas, who was subject to harassment from a bettor recently

For fans and for athletes, we need to talk more about bettors harrassing players

Matthew Wein is a former government security official who worked at DHS and the U.S. Committee on Homeland Security. He now writes the Secure...
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Louisiana lawmakers approve online sports betting tax raise

Louisiana is a signature away from becoming the latest state to charge online sportsbooks more tax.In a session on Sunday afternoon, the state's Senate...
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Bet365 joins Sports Betting Alliance as it expands across US

British sportsbook bet365 has continued to expand its reach across the U.S. in recent times. Now, it has united with several leading sportsbooks in...
Credit cards with a warning cone as Connecticut considers changes to its payment rules regarding gambling.

CT House passes bill to change debit card & ad rules for gambling

A bill to change Connecticut's rules regarding online gambling payments and advertisements gained approval in the House.House Bill 5269 was passed with amendments by...
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Polymarket now prediction market partner of social media site X

Polymarket is teaming up with one of the world’s most popular social media platforms.The crypto-focused derivatives exchange announced on Friday a deal with X,...
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Kalshi celebrates ‘big victory’ as court denies Nevada lawsuit dismissal

Kalshi has scored what its CEO called "another big legal victory" as a federal court dismissed several Nevada parties' motion to dismiss the prediction...
short form content as Wager Games brings social content to sportsbooks

The TikTokification of sports betting: Short-form video content with Wager Games

Be honest. How much time have you spent scrolling through TikTok/Instagram Reels today? An hour? Two? Five? More? Our brains are receptive to the dopamine...
A mans stepping down, like IIlinois Gaming Board Chair Schmadeke

Illinois Gaming Board Chair Schmadeke steps down

Illinois' gambling regulator needs a new leader.On Thursday, current Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) Chair Charles Schmadeke announced at a meeting that he is stepping...
A doctor speaks to a patient as New York (NY) lawmakers consider a bill to provide insurance coverage for problem gambling.

New York bill would require insurance firms to cover problem gambling

New York State Sen. Joseph Addabbo introduced a new piece of legislation aimed at providing problem gambling prevention and treatment services to players.Addabbo filed...
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Free-market groups urge CFTC to continue allowing sports contracts

An assortment of trade groups has inserted itself into the discussion around prediction markets offering event contracts by writing to the Commodity Futures Trading...

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