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Sports Betting Linked to Rising Credit Card and Auto Loan Delinquencies
A new Fed study finds that the expansion of legal betting is driving declines in household financial stability, particularly among younger consumers.
Sports betting boom raises mental health concerns
ABC News' investigative unit is looking at how the evolution of online gambling and sports betting has triggered a potential public health crisis.
March Madness fuels debate on legal sports gambling
ATLANTA – March Madness is shining a spotlight on sports betting across the United States. The practice is already legal in a majority of states and Washington, D.C., leaving about a dozen, includi…
As sports betting booms in North Carolina, so do gambling problems
Two years after North Carolina legalized mobile sports betting, counselors say they are seeing the fallout: drained bank accounts, strained relationships and young people — especially young men — spiraling into anxiety and depression after losing more than they can afford.
This Phillies sports fan knows bad. He says fans have little to complain about
The Parx Casino sports gambling influencer is playing the reverse Uno card on curmudgeonly fans upset about paying steep tix prices.
As March Madness unfolds, NY Fed highlights sports betting toll on consumer credit health
As sports gambling becomes more popular and less restricted, consumer credit health is suffering, according to a new report by the New York Fed.
As March Madness unfolds, NY Fed highlights sports betting toll on consumer credit health
As sports gambling becomes more popular and less restricted, consumer credit health is suffering, according to a new report by the New York Fed.
Lawmakers ramp up fight against sports betting on prediction markets
The political battle over sports betting on prediction markets is heating up as professional leagues dive deeper into the national gambling frenzy. Lawmakers in both parties are attempting to stifl…
Concern on campus as legal sports gambling grows during March Madness
Legal sports gambling is flooding broadcasts with ads during major sporting events like March Madness and reaching a younger audience.
Opinion | Is the Madness of Sports Betting Here to Stay?
Students discuss the expansion of online gambling across the U.S.
WashU Expert: Sports betting is ‘all around us, all the time’
Sports betting is “all around us, all the time,” says Washington Universisty in St. Louis’ Noah Cohan, who studies sports and fan cultures. In this Q&A, Cohan discusses the rise of online gambling, the formative impact of fantasy sports and how structural changes are reshaping the fan experience.
Online gambling is big business in Colorado. Lawmakers want to change that
Data is scarce, but concerns about problem betting are driving proposed new restrictions on the lottery’s plans and sportsbooks on your phone.
Utah Sen. John Curtis helps lead push to ban sports betting contracts on prediction markets
Utah Sen. John Curtis and California Sen. Adam Schiff are leading a push to make clear that sports prediction markets are indeed gambling.
Nevada Wins Temporary Ban on Sports Betting on Kalshi
The prediction-market platform must obtain state gambling licenses and prohibit users under 21 to offer such contracts, a state court said.
'Everybody Loses' author discusses the meteoric rise of sports gambling
Two years ago, Americans bet $120 billion on sports, a 27% increase from the previous year. That figure grew to $150 billion in 2024. Journalist Danny Funt investigates what's considered one of the most consequential — and least scrutinized — shifts in modern American sports in his new book, "Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling."
‘Bet on the most wild things’: After sports gambling, prediction markets open door for all wagers
Wagering on women. Sports betting industry looks to unlock a new market
Sports betting marketers are wooing females, pitching their gambling as inclusive, empowering and a way to connect with friends.
The State That Decided to Topple a Political Giant
Phil Berger has been the most powerful person in North Carolina for 15 years. That wasn’t enough to save him from voters’ anger at incumbents and legalized gambling.
How the NFL is betting big on gambling
More than $3 billion will be wagered on March Madness this year. Around $30 billion was bet on the last NFL season. All evidence of an explosion in sports gambling across this country.
Trading or gambling? How a new way to wager on sports is evading Nebraska’s betting ban
Prediction markets have allowed Nebraskans to put money on everything from Husker basketball to Omaha's mayoral election. The markets say their users aren’t "betting" — they’re "trading."
The teens hooked on sports betting apps
Underage gambling has become a popular extracurricular activity for high school and middle school kids, sometimes with dangerous consequences.
Wagering on women. Sports betting industry looks to unlock a new market.
Sports betting marketers are wooing females, pitching their gambling as inclusive, empowering and a way to connect with friends.
Should Congress Increase Taxes on Sports Betting?
Introduction Sports betting has skyrocketed in the United States since a 2018 Supreme Court ruling nullified a 1992 federal law that had prohibited sports gambling in all but a few states. Americans wagered $7 billion on sports in 2018 and a staggering $167 billion in 2025—a nearly 24-fold increase. The rise of sports-betting apps has … Continued
Arizona calls Kalshi an illegal gambling business as first state in first state lawsuit against company
“Arizona will not be bullied into letting any company place itself above state law,” Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes said.
Kalshi faces criminal charges in Arizona for running an illegal gambling business
In the Wild West days of illegal gambling, a shootout was inevitable.
Kalshi accused of running illegal gambling business
Kalshi accused of running illegal gambling business
Colorado lawmakers want to rein in sports betting
The legislation acknowledges an increase in problem gambling since the state legalized it in May 2020.
Wisconsin lawmakers approve measure to allow tribes to offer online sports betting
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — As sports fans wager billions of dollars on the NCAA basketball tournaments, Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at an expanded sports betting plan that could ...
Kalshi's legal troubles pile up, as Arizona files first ever criminal charges over 'illegal gambling business'
It's the latest salvo in an escalating battle between state regulators and an industry that claims it's not beholden to them.
Arizona files landmark criminal charges against prediction market Kalshi
Arizona’s attorney general has filed the first-ever criminal charges in the US against a major prediction market company, accusing Kalshi of running an illegal gambling operation in violation of state law.
Arizona charges Kalshi, alleging illegal gambling with election bets
Kalshi calls Arizona’s case ‘paper-thin’ and says the platform should not be overseen by ‘inconsistent state laws’
Arizona Charges Kalshi With Operating Illegal Gambling Business
Arizona said it filed criminal charges against Kalshi for operating an illegal gambling business in the state.
Kalshi charged criminally in Arizona for operating illegal gambling business
Arizona's attorney general on Tuesday filed criminal charges against Kalshi, accusing the prediction markets platform of operating an illegal gambling business in the state and unlawfully allowing people to place bets on elections.
Customers accuse Whatnot of illegal gambling operation over sports card breaks, repacks
One of the largest online live-selling platforms, Whatnot sold more than 76 million sports cards last year.
Sports gambling was supposed to create new revenue. Instead it's damaging college scholarships
Tennessee's sports gambling tax revenue exceeds $100 million but the state's Lottery-funded scholarship program faces an $80 million deficit.
WA residents may soon be able to bet on UW, WSU, Gonzaga sports
Under the measure, bettors would be allowed to wager on the outcome of games or matches featuring schools from Washington.
A Year as a Degenerate Sports Gambler
McKay Coppins on his experiment with sports gambling—and why it’s a losing game for nearly everyone
Valve Issues Scathing Public Response to New York Attorney General's Loot Box Lawsuit
The New York state attorney general, Letitia James, recently announced that she was taking Valve to court over what she called "quintessential gambling" via loot boxes in games like Counter-Strike, Team Fortress, and Dota, stating that these loot boxes target children and adolescents, and that they ...
Sports gambling could be boosting binge drinking in young men
Men aged 35 or younger who already drink heavily may be even more likely to binge alcohol because of legal online sports betting, a new study has found
Is gambling hurting the integrity of sports? Here’s what Missouri and Kansas experts say
Since the U.S. Supreme Court legalized sports betting in 2018, nearly 40 states have legalized the practice, including Kansas and Missouri. As professional sports teams partner with sportsbooks and gambling scandals continue to affect leagues, how much is the integrity of sports at risk?
Ohio judge rules that Kalshi is sports betting and must adhere to state law
"These 'prediction markets' have exploded and look an awful a lot like gambling," Ohio Attorney General David Yost said.
The explosion of sports betting in America
Americans legally bet close to $167 billion on sports last year, a dramatic increase since states began to broadly legalize it in 2018. Author and journalist David Hill speaks with Geoff Bennett about the rapid rise of sports gambling and prediction markets — and where regulation is falling short.
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month: free, confidential support available statewide | Health and Human Services North Dakota
Gov. Kelly Armstrong has officially proclaimed March 2026 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in North Dakota. March is also recognized nationally as a time dedicated to raising awareness about gambling-related harm and connecting individuals and families with support. North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) encourages everyone to learn the warning signs of problem gambling and to reach out for help when needed.
Aston Villa’s Emi Martinez appears to be breaching FA’s gambling rules
Argentinian sports betting website bplay announced Martinez as an ambassador in June 2024.
Fixing Society's Toughest Problems? ‘It’s On You’ | Science Friday
Ever heard an alcohol ad that tells you to “please drink responsibly”? Or a gambling ad that warns, "when the fun stops, stop”? Or been urged to reduce your carbon footprint? The ...
Kalshi and Polymarket are skirting laws on sports betting, states say
Online prediction markets allow users to put money on the outcome of almost anything — this weekend’s NBA game between the Warriors and the Thunder, the next supreme leader of Iran, whether the government will confirm the existence of aliens. But those markets have no state oversight and operate even in states that ban gambling. […]
Gambling and sports betting: Are we calling a public health risk ‘entertainment’? (Letters)
“Now consider modern gambling. It is available 24 hours a day, in every pocket. It is aggressively promoted across broadcasts and social media. It is designed for seamless engagement, with in…
Tribes, gambling companies at odds over bill legalizing online sports betting in Wisconsin
If the bill becomes law, Wisconsin tribes interested in offering online sports betting "would need to renegotiate" their gaming compacts with the state. And those compacts would need to be approved by the federal government.
MGM Resorts Highlights Responsible Gaming Push And Sports Ties For Investors
MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) and BetMGM announced a $1 million commitment to responsible gaming, including a three year research project into sports wagering impacts and expanded safeguards across their platforms. The initiative was launched during Problem Gambling Awareness Month, aligning product changes and research funding with a period of heightened focus on gambling related risks. MGM Resorts is also set to co host "She Got Game" in Las Vegas, an event honoring U.S. women’s...
Why a Hawaii man chose to tackle his sports gambling addiction by offering free surf lessons to strangers
Jontay Porter, amid lifetime ban from NBA for gambling, signs with USBL's Seattle SuperHawks
Porter has not played professional basketball since the NBA determined he violated league gambling rules
New York sues video game developer Valve, says its 'loot boxes' are gambling
New York's attorney general sued Valve, a video game developer whose franchises include Counter-Strike, Team Fortress and Dota, accusing it of violating state gambling laws and threatening to addict children through its use of "loot boxes."
Attorney General James Sues Game Developer for Promoting Illegal Gambling Through Video Games
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Florida’s gambling helpline sees surge in calls since online sports betting’s launch in 2023
The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling says calls to the state’s gambling helpline tied to online wagering have skyrocketed since legalized sports betting launched in 2023.
Meta's Addiction Trial Could Predict Problems for Sports Gambling
If social media is found to be addictive in a way that violates the law, will the same finding be made with sports betting? Sportico investigates.
Here’s who’s driving the sports betting boom in America
New Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll gauges attitudes about sport gambling
Sports betting drives jump in calls to Florida problem gambling helpline
Calls over online gambling have increased by 138% since 2023.
Nevada legal battle against prediction markets it calls ‘unlicensed sports gambling’ is moving forward
A Nevada appeals court denied Kalshi’s request to block the state from taking civil action against it.
Review | ‘Everybody Loses’ tallies the steep costs of sports gambling
Danny Funt’s book makes clear that addiction is just one of many problems in the new age of legalized betting
Wisconsin Assembly passes bills on online sports betting, college athlete endorsements
The Wisconsin Assembly passed a bill Thursday that would legalize online sports betting, run by the state's tribes, in the state.
Video games are losing the "attention war" to gambling, porn, and crypto, according to industry report
A new industry report from Epyllion has broken down the video games industry's battle in the attention economy, which it is struggling with.
Kalshi and Polymarket Are Eating Sports Gambling
The Trump administration says prediction markets are something different. Do their users agree?
Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) Valuation After Analyst Downgrades And US Betting Slowdown
Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) has been in focus after several banks cut their views following reports of slower US online sports betting growth and a broad selloff in gambling stocks. This has left shares volatile and investors reassessing risk. See our latest analysis for Flutter Entertainment. Those analyst revisions have landed on a stock that was already under pressure, with a 1 day share price return of 11.46% decline, a 30 day share price return of 37.37% decline and a 1 year total...
Don’t Let Greed Tarnish the Future of Sports Betting
Sports betting operators and responsible gaming firms must balance short-term profit with supporting long-term industry success of legal sports gambling.
Who Calls 1-800-GAMBLER? Around Big Sports Events, It’s Often Young Men.
Calls to Ohio’s gambling addiction help line have surged since sports betting was legalized in 2023, something the governor now regrets.
Prediction Markets and Casinos Go to War Over Sports Betting
Kalshi and Polymarket say their prediction markets are not subject to gambling laws and taxes. The casino industry is lobbying to shut them down as a wave of court cases take on the question.
Americans now bet on every game like it’s the Super Bowl
Danny Funt: Prop bets used to be a sideshow in sports gambling — now they’re the main draw.
This is Missouri's first Super Bowl with legal sports gambling — even though the Chiefs aren't in it
Missouri's top gambling official expects "an uptick in bets" for the first Super Bowl since the state legalized sports betting. But the state won't likely make much in revenue from the bets.
Ex-Dodger Yasiel Puig convicted of federal charges in sports gambling case
Sports Betting Is Skyrocketing. Will It Take Over the Olympics?
Typically, the Olympics aren’t a hotbed of gambling. For the 2026 Winter Games, sportsbooks and betting platforms are watching for illicit activity while testing new ways to get people to bet.
'Losing Big': Author Jonathan Cohen on the dangers of America's sports betting boom
Jonathan Cohen, ‘Losing Big’ author, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss America's sports betting boom, sports gambling and prediction markets' impact on the youth, what the potential solutions are, practicality of company self-regulation, and more.
Wanna bet? Super Bowl gamblers find a way around bans thanks to prediction markets
Though California residents have emphatically said no pro and college wagers, Kalshi and Polymarket see opportunity.
House votes to legalize online sports betting and divert $600M to pension system
Proponents say this could generate tens of millions of dollars a year in new tax revenue, but critics warn it would fuel gambling addiction and hurt brick-and-mortar casinos.
The Good Old Days of Sports Gambling
Recent memoirs by the retired bookie Art Manteris and the storied gambler Billy Walters provide a glimpse of an industry in its fledgling form—and a preview of the DraftKings era to come.
The Scourge of Online Sports Betting
States and leagues must face up to the damage from app-based gambling for the next generation of bettors, most of them young men.
‘They ruined that for me’: How sports gambling addiction and recovery affects men’s bonds with friends, family and fandom
CNN Sports reports on the way gambling addictions prey on fandom, the convenience of online sportsbooks, and masculine culture of competitiveness to corrupt the role of sports in their lives.
Macau Gaming Revenue Beats Estimate on Entertainment Offerings
Macau’s gaming revenue rose 24% in January, beating analyst estimates as casinos in the world’s biggest gambling hub continued to rely on perks like free concert tickets and entertainment offerings to lure high-spending travelers.
Gambling could become a mental health crisis for teen boys
A new report from Common Sense Media found that more than a third of boys ages 11 to 17 have gambled in the past year. NBC News Now Daily anchor Kate Snow joins the "Here's the Scoop" to discuss the rise in gambling among teenage boys and why some experts worry it could cause a mental health crisis.
Online Gambling Corrupts Sports—And Americans, Too
The legalization of sports betting, especially at the college level, is a corruption not only of athletics and of education but of American society in general.
Mike DeWine says biggest mistake as governor was to sign bill legalizing sports gambling
Gov. Mike DeWine says he considers his signing of legislation legalizing sports gambling his biggest mistake as governor. “Any control that we can get over this, anything we can do, we should be doing,” DeWine said Wednesday.
‘Out of Bounds: The Sports Betting Boom’ Review: Gambling on Every Game
A documentary on Vice highlights the serious risks and potential for scandal that have come with the rise of the sports-wagering industry.
How Tennessee’s Speaker of the House Helped Keep a Payday Lender’s Struggling Sports Gambling Company Alive
Cameron Sexton took steps that allowed the owners of a payday lending company, Advance Financial, to keep using their stores to boost a now-defunct online sports betting enterprise.
MLS, Polymarket join forces in prediction markets
MLS emphasized integrity as gambling scandals rock the sports world.
Basketball point shaving scandal’s ties to Louisiana come as sports gambling thrives
Eight of the 20 athletes implicated in an NCAA point shaving scandal played for Louisiana colleges. Did the state’s legal sports gambling play a factor?
Former DOJ official urges pro sports leagues to create internal watchdog to police illegal gambling
K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup
The evidence against the college basketball players indicted Thursday on federal sports gambling charges, and the alleged fixers involved in enticing and paying the players, appears strong enough...
Trial to start for ex-Dodger Yasiel Puig in sports betting case
The case stems from a 2017 probe of an illegal gambling business run by ex-minor league pitcher Wayne Nix, 49, of Newport Coast.
House will try again to legalize mobile sports betting in Mississippi. Challenges remain
This year's proposal would direct state online gambling revenue to the government employees' retirement system, in an effort to win over the Senate.
Editorial: America's gamble on sports betting is a loser
The indictment of former Robert Morris University basketball player Markese Hastings in a sprawling federal gambling investigation is yet another piece...
John W. Giles, former Christian Coalition of Alabama president, dies
Giles helped defeat gambling expansion efforts and shaped Republican politics in Alabama
Schools outside the limelight may be the most vulnerable to sports gambling fixers, experts say
One expert said "there just really aren’t any guardrails" to stop gambling interests from cozying up to NCAA programs.
How Betting Took Over Sports
The reporter Danny Funt discusses his new book, “Everybody Loses: The Tumultuous Rise of American Sports Gambling.”
Feds allege another sports-gambling scandal — and it has Philly connections
A local gambler, college team and casino were all mentioned in the wide-ranging indictment unsealed Thursday.
Latest sports gambling scandal involves Kent State 2024 home game
A 2024 men's basketball game between Kent State and Buffalo is included in the latest sports point-shaving scandal.
Federal prosecutors charge 20 men with alleged conspiracy to manipulate college basketball games
The scheme, according to federal prosecutors, involved two men indicted this fall for their alleged role in an NBA gambling scheme.
20 people charged in connection to sweeping basketball game fixing scandal
This FBI probe marks the latest gambling scandal to rock high-level sports.
NCAA President Baker issues statement regarding sports betting indictments in college athletics, calls on remaining states to ban risky bets
On Thursday, NCAA President Charlie Baker issued the following statement regarding sports betting indictments in college athletics. The NCAA runs one of the largest integrity monitoring programs in the world and has implored states to eliminate prop bets because of the integrity risks those bets pose. The Association also has no commercial partnership with any betting company of any kind.
Kalshi and Polymarket race to crack ‘parlays’ as stakes rise in sports betting
Prediction market providers strive to boost liquidity so they can take on gambling giants with multi-leg bets