Arizona State Men’s Basketball: A Tale of Two Betting Scandals
A former member of the ASU’s men’s basketball team is involved in an NCAA gambling investigation. The program was involved in an infamous point-shaving scandal almost 30 years ago, providing a case study to examine how gambling enforcement has evolved since then.
Dangers of Sports Prediction Markets Go Far Beyond Problem Gambling
The US sports prediction market industry will be far larger heading into the football season. With expanded bet types and more operators, many expect the new sector to see a ton of action. However, these controversial markets will also bring several dangers.
BetMGM Planning to Increase GameSense Messaging in the US
MGM and its BetMGM platform have announced they will be expanding their GameSense responsible gaming program in ten NFL stadiums ahead of the season’s start. The gambling giant also made a $200,00 donation to the International Center for Responsible Gaming.
CCGNJ Rejects Arbitration Request Over 1-800-Gambler Hotline
The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey has rejected a request for arbitration over a lease renewal for the 1-800-GAMBLER hotline from the National Council on Problem Gambling. The local council has said it plans to operate the number itself.
LLWS Officials Issue Scathing Statement Over Sports Betting
Officials from the Little League World Series have publicly condemned offshore sportsbooks for offering odds on the international youth baseball tournament. While the states have been working to push offshore operators out, many continue to operate in the US.
Key Problem Gambling Resource May Disappear By End of Summer
A battle over the 1-800-GAMBLER trademark is unfolding in a New Jersey court, raising concerns that the crucial problem gambling resource could go offline. A restraining order has kept it active, but it is set to expire when the football season begins.
Concern Over Problem Gambling from Prediction Markets Grows
Responsible gaming advocates are sounding amid layoffs at the CFTC. The regulator is currently has sole authority over controversial sports prediction markets, which some fear will lead to a massive spike in problem gambling over the next year.
DraftKings Agrees to Return $3 Million to Connecticut Bettors
DraftKings has agreed to refund over $3 million to online casino users in Connecticut as part of a settlement for violating the state’s advertising laws. The deal doesn’t require the operator to admit guilt, as they are fighting similar allegations in other markets.
New Partnership to Review Problem Gambling in the Military
BetMGM and FanDuel have partnered with the National Council on Problem Gambling to request that the US Senate fund a study on problem gambling in the military. The industry giants joined with the group a couple of weeks after it began the campaign.
Caesars Entertainment Celebrates 35th Anniversary of Project 21
Caesars Entertainment released its Corporate Social Responsibility Report for 2024, which celebrated the 35th anniversary of Project 21. The responsible gaming initiative was launched in 1984 and has helped lead to many industry practices used today.