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- Science Journal Authors Warn Prediction Markets Threaten Democratic Integrity and Public Health Systems
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: Online Gaming
Researchers Nizan Geslevich Packin and Sharon Rabinovitz argue in a new Policy Forum that commercial prediction platforms leverage addictive designs and regulatory gaps. The author...
- Social Media Tipsters Linked to Higher Gambling Risks as Adolescent Study Exposes the Danger of Betting Influencer Culture
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: Research
A study led by the Miguel Hernández University of Elche and the University of Vigo has found that adolescents who follow "tipsters" on social media exhibit higher gambling frequenc...
- The Surge Of Prediction Markets and Sports Betting Among U.S. College Students Sparks Academic And Regulatory Concerns
Published: Apr 3, 2026
Section: Online Gambling
A rising trend in sports betting and the use of prediction market apps is reshaping the gambling landscape for young adults in the United States. Recent studies indicate that over...
- DraftKings and FanDuel Face Second Legal Challenge Over Claims of Addictive Sportsbook Platform Design
Published: Mar 27, 2026
Section: Online Gambling
A new lawsuit filed in Massachusetts alleges that DraftKings and FanDuel utilize predatory algorithms and frictionless interfaces to intentionally foster gambling addiction among u...
- Norway Unveils 2026-2029 Strategic Action Plan Targeting Youth Gambling and Digital Gaming Risks
Published: Mar 27, 2026
Section: Online Gambling
The Norwegian government has launched a non-regulatory four-year initiative focused on preventing and treating problem gambling among citizens aged 9 to 25. The program prioritizes...
- Pennsylvania Lawsuit Targets DraftKings and FanDuel Over Defective Microbetting Systems and Addiction Amplifying Mobile Designs
Published: Mar 26, 2026
Section: Online Gambling
A new legal challenge filed by the Public Health Advocacy Institute alleges that leading sportsbooks and the NFL have weaponized artificial intelligence to drive continuous wagerin...
- Ukraine to Deploy Automated Binary System Blocking Military Personnel from Accessing Online Gambling Platforms
Published: Mar 26, 2026
Section: Online Gambling
The Ukrainian Ministries of Digital Transformation and Defense have announced a new automated mechanism to prevent active military personnel from engaging in online gambling. Utili...
- Breaking the Cycle of Problem Gambling Through Recognition and Strategic Recovery Measures
Published: Mar 5, 2026
Section: Mental Health
Gambling addiction is a complex impulse control disorder that can lead to devastating financial and emotional consequences for individuals and their families. Recognizing the psych...