Industry
August 28, 2025
Usman Khawaja Urges Ban on Gambling Ads in Sport
Australian international cricketer who proudly represents his country in Test cricket and also leads the Brisbane Heat, Usman “Uzzie” Khawaja, has accused the federal government of being “100% too slow” in acting on gambling reform. Children Gambling, Turning Into the Norm Speaking at Parliament House alongside crossbench MPs, doctors, and public health experts, Khawaja, who […]
Industry
August 27, 2025
Germany Self-Exclusion Numbers Are on the Rise, Nearly 350K Registered
Germany’s self-exclusion program has reached a new milestone, with registrations poised to hit 350,000. Known as OASIS, the program works to tackle gambling-related harm by allowing players to exclude themselves from regulated gambling websites. Germany’s Self-Exclusion List is Growing at a Rapid Clip The number of registrants has been achieved in a short while since […]
Industry
August 27, 2025
Gambling Ads Are Bombarding US Spectators, The Guardian Says
In a recent article published by The Guardian, a UK media outlet with a clear editorial stance on the gambling industry, the publication argues that hockey fans in particular are “bombarded” with gambling logos and ads. These assets could be seen as often as every 13 seconds during TV coverage of top-flight games, the publication […]
Industry
August 27, 2025
UConn Professor: “Future of Addiction Therapy Might Just Be Virtual”
Problem gambling is becoming a growing concern on college campuses, as more and more students engage in risky behavior at rates believed to be two to four times higher than adults. The internet has fueled this trend by offering young people ongoing, instant access to online poker rooms, virtual casinos, and sports betting apps that […]
Sports
August 27, 2025
Ex-Jacksonville Jaguars Manager Calls $22M Theft “Illegal Borrowing”
Amit Patel, the former Jacksonville Jaguars finance manager who admitted to stealing more than $22 million from the National Football League professional American football team, says he never intended to keep the money. Instead, he claims he always planned to put it back, but his gambling losses interfered. “We’ll Put It Back, and No One […]
Sports
August 27, 2025
Ohio Warns Sportsbook Operators About Offering Prediction Markets
In a new letter, the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) has issued a stern warning to licensed sportsbook operators, stating that participation in prediction markets related to sporting events could put their ability to operate in the state at risk. Ohio Warns Sportsbook Operators According to the letter, if an Ohio sports gaming licensee chooses […]
Sports
August 26, 2025
PGA Tour Head Wants Georgia to Legalize Sports Betting
Professional sports franchises and leagues once thought that legalizing sports gambling would be a mistake – now they think not legalizing sooner is an issue. Georgia is an outlier, as the state still avoids legal sports gambling. This has promoted local sports franchises as well as – most recently – the PGA Tour’s head, Scott […]
Sports
August 26, 2025
Prediction Markets Pose New Threat to Integrity, Warns NCAA
The NCAA has been actively monitoring the sports betting market in the country, urging lawmakers and regulators to do away with player prop bets targeting college-level events such as football and basketball. Now, though, the NCAA is also paying increasing attention to prediction markets and the platforms that offer them, arguing that there are few […]
Sports
August 26, 2025
2025 Cook Out Southern 500 NASCAR Odds, Time, and Prediction
Based on the 2025 Cook Out Southern 500 odds, bookmakers predict that the battle for the win at Darlington will be led by Kyle Larson, William Byron, Ryan Blaney, Denny Hamlin, and Tyler Reddick. Those five are the only drivers with odds shorter than +1000, with Larson being at the top of the favorites’ list, […]
Sports
August 26, 2025
NFL Calls on Veterans to Help Educate Youngsters About Gambling Policies
The National Football League (NFL) believes in leading by example, with the organization now asking veterans to step in and help educate younger athletes on what the do’s and don’ts of gambling are. The NFL has one of the strictest gambling policies among the professional leagues, but the league also believes that raising awareness is […]
