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espn.comPhiladelphia Phillies player Bryce Harper stated he did not know or consent to FanDuel using a personalized video as a VIP reward. The video was given to a customer who later sued the company over gambling losses.
WiredA wording error in a gambling tax bill cost the government an estimated €24 million in revenue. Officials responded by creating an AI system that scans draft legislation for inconsistencies and other drafting problems.
espn.comThe Gambling Commission will require assessments for high-spending online gamblers starting at elevated thresholds before lowering them. The measures draw on credit data to identify financial harm risks without affecting credit scores.
nypost.comSan Francisco Superior Court Judge Richard Darwin ruled that Attorney General Rob Bonta lacked authority to restrict table games at private cardrooms. The decision follows a May temporary order and preserves operations for dozens of gambling halls. CalMatters reported the outcome…
awfulannouncing.comNew rules let digital platforms display gambling advertisements at half-time and quarter-time breaks for registered adult users who do not opt out. The changes replace an existing advertising blackout that applied to live sport streamed between 5am and 8.30pm.
The federal government introduced a bill on July 2 that restricts gambling advertisements on television and radio during certain times, adds an online opt-out feature, and bars notable people from sponsored content. The measure faces an eight-week Senate inquiry after falling sho…
Former NBA player Malik Beasley entered a not guilty plea Wednesday in Brooklyn federal court to charges that he altered his performance in 2024 games to benefit sports bettors and reduce his debts. His agent Paolo Zamorano also pleaded not guilty.
The government lost votes on gambling advertising reform, social media enforcement changes, and aged care assessment rules. It will introduce its own aged care legislation during the winter recess.
The bill limits TV and radio ads during daytime hours, bans stadium and jersey advertising, and requires social media platforms to create an opt-out system for adults.
A Labor MP and several staffers sat at a table sponsored by Sportsbet at the annual Midwinter Ball in Canberra. The event occurred less than 24 hours after the Coalition and the Greens moved Labor's gambling advertising proposal to another committee.
mumbrella.com.auThe plan would cap television ads at three per hour outside live sport, ban celebrity endorsements, and restrict online placement to adults. Opposition parties and crossbenchers say the measures fall short of earlier recommendations.
nbcnews.comMalik Beasley and Edward Davis face federal charges including sports bribery and wire fraud conspiracy. Prosecutors allege Beasley altered his play during the 2023-24 season to repay gambling debts.
france24.comKick, a livestreaming service founded by the owners of crypto casino Stake, says it has reached 100 million users. The company pays streamers 95 percent of subscription revenue and operates from Melbourne with about 1,000 employees.
motherjones.comA news quiz published June 26, 2026 tests readers on recent stories about the Reflecting Pool and other topics. The quiz includes questions on a candidate, a record-breaker, and an answer option.
Quarterback Brendan Sorsby will be eligible for the July 2026 supplemental draft. The New York Jets have signaled they will not pursue him due to his admitted gambling history.
The GuardianOnline prediction market platforms are operating in states where gambling has long been restricted, while public funding for addiction services remains limited or nonexistent in many areas. Advocates say the gap between market growth and treatment resources is widening.
New York PostPompliano is backing Louis Ruggiero’s twice-weekly show “Nothing’s Off The Table,” which highlights recovery stories and plans an addiction-treatment facility within 18 months.
CoinDeskKentucky filed suit against two prediction market companies, alleging they offered unlicensed sports betting. The state also cited the platforms' partners for failing to provide required gambling-addiction resources.
New York PostFormer college quarterback Brendan Sorsby seeks a supplemental draft following a gambling scandal that ended his eligibility at Texas Tech. ESPN analyst Damian Woody warned teams against selecting him.
nypost.comA college football player seeking to continue playing despite gambling violations ended efforts to remain eligible following legal actions by a conference. The developments followed a temporary court order that allowed continued participation.
Transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby will not play for Texas Tech this fall and instead plans to enter the NFL supplemental draft after an eligibility dispute tied to prior gambling. The move ends a legal fight over his college status.
ESPNColorado head coach Deion Sanders criticized athletes betting on games they play in an interview with The Associated Press. The comments came before a court restored Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility after an NCAA betting ban.
South China Morning PostCalls to a Manila rehabilitation centre hotline tied to gambling rose from seven in 10 in 2025 to nine in 10 so far this year. The centre has expanded from 13 to 16 facilities and plans three more.
New York PostA Gallup survey released Tuesday shows declines in moral acceptance for birth control, out-of-wedlock births, teenage sex, and gambling. Several measures remain above levels recorded 25 years ago.
winnipegfreepress.comKirby Hocutt said the school is not a party to Brendan Sorsby's lawsuit and will continue to prioritize his recovery from a gambling addiction while complying with a temporary injunction.
calgaryherald.comA California man received a 27-month federal prison sentence after pleading guilty to operating an illegal gambling business, laundering cash proceeds, and evading taxes on roughly $4.2 million in income. The Justice Department announced the sentence on June 10, 2026.
The HillThe NCAA filed an accelerated appeal late Monday after a Texas judge granted Brendan Sorsby a temporary injunction against his gambling ban. Sorsby admitted betting on games while at Indiana and has completed addiction treatment.
Los Angeles TimesA Lubbock County judge granted a temporary injunction Monday that bars the NCAA from barring Brendan Sorsby from practicing or playing for Texas Tech during the 2026 season. The order suspends Sorsby for the first two games and follows his placement on indefinite leave after gamb…
earther.gizmodo.comMultiple states have issued cease-and-desist orders or filed suits against prediction market platforms. The CFTC has responded with its own legal actions, creating parallel proceedings in several federal courts.
The NCAA rejected Texas Tech's request to restore quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility after violations of its gambling policy. Sorsby has a pending lawsuit seeking a temporary injunction.
insidestory.org.auFormer prime minister John Howard and other current and former lawmakers called on the Albanese government to strengthen its proposed gambling reforms.
Browns coach Todd Monken said drafting Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby in the NFL supplemental draft would be a slippery slope if the NCAA rules him ineligible due to gambling. General manager Andrew Berry said the team will evaluate all prospects before deciding.
sportsnet.caCleveland Browns head coach stated the team has no plans to select Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby in the supplemental draft. The coach cited uncertainty over the player's eligibility and past league penalties for gambling violations.
New York PostA Lubbock court will hear Brendan Sorsby's challenge to the NCAA's denial of his reinstatement after the quarterback was placed on indefinite leave for violating gambling rules.
news.google.comThe NCAA filed a legal brief late Friday opposing Brendan Sorsby's request for an injunction that would allow him to play for Texas Tech this season. A hearing is scheduled for Monday in Lubbock, Texas.
news.google.comCourt documents filed Friday in Lubbock detail Sorsby's four-year betting activity while at Indiana and Cincinnati. He completed a 35-day rehabilitation program and faces a Monday hearing on his request to remain eligible.
South China Morning PostA Hong Kong court sentenced former Under-23 player Brian Fok, Brazilian player Luciano Silva da Silva and betting agent Waheed Mohammad to prison terms of up to 17 months. The three were convicted on five charges connected to a police operation that arrested 23 people for suspect…
CBS SportsThe Southeastern Conference will mandate a sports gambling education video for athletes ahead of the 2026-27 season. Athletes must complete the viewing before starting regular-season competition.
Usa TodayThe NCAA rejected Brendan Sorsby's request to regain eligibility for the 2026 season after he completed a 35-day inpatient treatment program for gambling addiction. Texas Tech plans to appeal the decision and will seek a court ruling on June 1.
South China Morning PostIndonesia's communications and digital ministry blocked the predictions platform Polymarket after it hosted bets on the end of President Prabowo Subianto's term. The ministry classified the site as an online gambling service that violates Indonesian law.
citizen.co.zaRichard Desmond’s group must pay more than £40 million in costs after losing a lawsuit against the Gambling Commission. A judge ruled the case brought by Northern & Shell was unreasonable.
thehindubusinessline.comPrediction markets allow users to bet on election outcomes and other events. Congress may need to clarify regulatory boundaries between these platforms and traditional gambling.
thestreet.comA federal tax change enacted under President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act now allows gamblers to deduct only 90 percent of losses against winnings. The rule took effect this year and has already prompted some professional poker players to reduce their tournament sche…
citizen.co.zaKalshi will provide $2 million over two years to the National Council on Problem Gambling. The funds support a new initiative on trader health and safety. The announcement comes as prediction markets expand and face regulatory questions from state officials.
calgaryherald.comA federal court granted a plaintiff permission to proceed under a pseudonym in a lawsuit alleging illegal online casino operations. The plaintiff cited concerns over professional and reputational harm tied to her gambling addiction.
The Albanese government released its response to the Peta Murphy gambling inquiry this week, imposing partial restrictions on sports betting advertising while ignoring calls for a national regulator. Critics including Mark Kempster, Andrew Wilkie and Tim Costello described the mo…
Annie Ashton discovered after her husband Luke Ashton's death in 2021 that he had been placing more than 100 bets a day. A coroner in England ruled that gambling disorder contributed to his suicide and that the gambling operator missed opportunities to intervene. Ashton has since…
mumbrella.com.auThe government released its response to a parliamentary committee report on gambling reform on budget day while journalists were in lockup. The response notes the committee's 31 recommendations and states that further details will be settled through legislative drafting. Reforms…
en.antaranews.comAuthorities detained 228 Vietnamese, 57 Chinese and others from five Southeast Asian nations at a commercial building near Jakarta’s Chinatown on May 10, 2026. The operation targeted a structured syndicate running at least 75 betting platforms that had operated for about two mont…
The Australian Communications and Media Authority is examining emails sent by a gambling company to dormant customers that warn of inactivity fees without mentioning the BetStop service. Customers can use BetStop to close accounts and receive refunds without placing bets.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewAuthorities detained 228 Vietnamese and 57 Chinese nationals among 321 foreigners at a commercial building near Jakarta’s Chinatown district. The syndicate operated at least 75 betting platforms for two months targeting players outside Indonesia. Police are tracing organizers whi…
Usa TodayThe FanDuel app became inaccessible for users on Thursday evening. The company's customer support account stated it is investigating the issue in coordination with its service provider. FanDuel is one of the most popular gambling apps in the United States.
France 24Authorities in Indonesia estimate that almost 1 million minors are involved in online gambling, including over 80,000 children under 10. Gambling remains illegal in the Muslim-majority nation. Dozens of suicides linked to online gambling were recorded in 2024.
The GuardianThe Trades Union Congress has urged the UK government to ban dynamic pricing on gig economy platforms such as Uber, citing lack of transparency and uncertainty in workers' earnings. A report by the TUC, compiled with Worker Info Exchange and academics, includes testimonies from w…
Warren Buffett described financial markets as increasingly driven by gambling-like behavior during Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholders meeting. He highlighted the popularity of one-day options and short-term bets, while successor Greg Abel assured investors of patient capita…
finance.yahoo.comWarren Buffett discussed a prevalent gambling mindset among investors in a CNBC interview at Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholders meeting. He noted limited opportunities over his 60-year career and criticized practices like one-day options. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ec…
Warren Buffett gave a surprise interview during Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting, warning of a gambling mood in markets and highlighting nuclear threats. He noted limited investment opportunities amid high stock prices. The 95-year-old chairman also touched on deepfakes and pe…
CoinDeskWisconsin filed lawsuits on April 24, 2026, against several prediction market platforms, alleging they operate as unlicensed gambling venues under state law. The complaints cite sports-related markets and company marketing that describes the services as betting. The cases highlig…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNew York Attorney General Letitia James has filed lawsuits against Coinbase Financial Markets and Gemini Titan, alleging violations of state gambling laws through unlicensed prediction market products. The suits seek recovery of illegal profits and restitution, amid broader regul…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewA federal judge in Phoenix temporarily halted Arizona's enforcement of gambling laws against predictive market operator Kalshi on Friday. The ruling came in a lawsuit filed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which argued federal law preempts state regulations. State pro…