This episode explores the complex legal landscape of prediction markets in the US, recent court cases involving Kalshi, and the implications for the industry. Additionally, it covers DraftKings CEO Jason …
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NCPG executive director resigns amid Kalshi deal fallout
by SBC Americas4 minutes readNational Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) Executive Director Heather Maurer has resigned after less than a year in the role, the national non-profit told SBC Americas. “With the dedicated commitment …
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Alberta government gives $2.4m to gambling treatment provider
3 minutes readAfter welcoming commercial online casinos and sportsbooks to the province this summer, the government of Alberta has pledged new funding to expand gambling addiction treatment and related services. The government …
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NCPG board president speaks out after members quit over Kalshi deal
by SBC Americas6 minutes readThe board president of the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) spoke out Tuesday on the non-profit’s relationship with Kalshi that is leading some member organizations to quit the group. …
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iGaming Ontario, Responsible Gambling Council expand gambling education to 40 campuses
5 minutes readOntario’s online gaming agency iGaming Ontario (iGO) has teamed up with the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) to expand the latter’s gambling harm education for college-aged students in the province. The …
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New York defiant on prediction markets as legal tussle escalates
3 minutes readThe hostility faced by prediction markets across the US is embodied by the struggles of Kalshi in New York. Tensions are boiling over in the Big Apple, as New York …
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Caesars Sportsbook hit with $250k fine by New Jersey regulator
by SBC Americas1 minutes readCaesars Sportsbook reached a financial settlement this month with the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) to address a series of responsible gambling violations. The operator agreed to pay …
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MLBPA says league ‘balked’ at prop bet ban in letter to Congress
by SBC Americas5 minutes readIn the wake of the furor surrounding FanDuel’s use of a message from Bryce Harper, the MLB Players Association (MLBPA) told members of Congress that it is open to banning …
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Half of Americans say they are gambling, but rate is declining
by Steve Hoare5 minutes readAround half of American adults say they partake in at least one form of gambling, but confirmed participation in almost every category fell in recent years. That’s the bottom-line conclusion of a new Gallup poll, …
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Congress sends letter to MLB demanding answers amid Harper, FanDuel controversy
by SBC Americas5 minutes readThree mmbers of Congress are calling on Major League Baseball to make changes to its gambling policies amid a controversial video delivered by FanDuel that featured superstar Bryce Harper. On …