Analysts estimate the anticipated growth in sports gambling may reach over US$167 billion by 2029 - and many are concerned the increase of sports betting could potentially put athletes in danger of threats from disgruntled gamblers who blame them for their gambling losses. Read more»
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A myriad of sports bettors converged in Arizona in February, and with significant sportsbook traffic came aggressive marketing campaigns and a multitude of “free play” promotions - but the promotions tend to be difficult for bettors who are trying to curtail their gambling addiction. Read more»
Neither the federal government nor states battle gambling addiction like alcohol, drug and tobacco addiction, and with online and retail sports betting now legal in more than 30 states, the portrait of a new problem gambler is emerging: the high school student. Read more»
Italian lawmakers appear determined to tap into the country's gambling sector to shore up gaping fiscal deficits. Read more»