Stop Predatory Gambling

07/16/2025

A company wants to legalize betting on elections, wildfires and other real-world disasters. They are exploiting a regulatory loophole to bypass state laws and flood the country with unregulated gambling. Experts are warning this poses an economic national security risk.

A betting company's unorthodox gambling model may pose a threat to U.S. economic stability, experts are warning, as federal lawmakers raise concerns over the co

07/14/2025

Big news out of Texas. The state just abolished its lottery commission and banned online ticket sales and courier apps. By 2029, the entire lottery could be shut down for good.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law abolishing the state's lottery commission on June 20. Here's what it means for residents.

07/11/2025

Another NBA player under federal investigation for gambling. Malik Beasley is the latest in a growing list of players tied to suspicious betting activity. This is what happens when sports leagues and betting companies flood the game with gambling ads and partnerships. It was never going to stay harmless. Now the integrity of the game is under threat.

Federal authorities are investigating Pistons guard Malik Beasley on allegations of gambling related to NBA games and prop bets, sources told ESPN.

07/09/2025

Online sports betting is not harmless fun. It is a predatory industry built on addiction, powered by algorithms, and promoted through aggressive marketing. Since the 2018 Supreme Court decision, the rise in problem gambling has led to bankruptcies, broken families, and lives destroyed.

In a powerful conversation, Saagar Enjeti joins Aaron Renn to expose how states, sports leagues, and tech platforms are complicit in this crisis.

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07/07/2025

A Michigan woman lost 2 million dollars in just six months playing blackjack on her phone. She lost her business, her home, her retirement, and nearly her marriage. Now she is warning Ohio not to legalize online casinos.

As lawmakers consider allowing online casinos in Ohio, one Michigan woman is reflecting on how she lost it all from playing blackjack on her phone.

07/04/2025

Developers behind "The Coney" casino promise jobs and revitalization for Coney Island. What they do not talk about is the cost. Gambling addiction. Financial ruin. Increased traffic. Mental health crises. Strain on emergency services.

The casino will cover 1.3 million square feet, and the developers promise it will bring in 4,500 union construction jobs.

07/04/2025

Happy Fourth of July!

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Independence Day filled with reflection, gratitude, and time with loved ones.

07/02/2025

New research reveals that blue-enriched LEDs may influence risky financial decisions and reduce loss aversion.

New research reveals that blue-enriched LEDs may influence risky financial decisions and reduce loss aversion

06/30/2025

State Lottery Online Casino Apps: How Lotteries Have Become More Manipulative and Exploitive

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHX2TUsnpuA

This is the video of our recent national online forum: "The New Scheme of Online State Lotteries: How America's Biggest Predatory Gambling Operator Has Become Even More Manipulative and Exploitive" with Dr. Noah Goodall.

You can view and/or download Dr. Goodall's PowerPoint slides here this link: https://www.stoppredatorygambling.org

This is the video of our recent national online forum: "The New Scheme of Online State Lotteries: How America's Biggest Predatory Gambling Operator Has Becom...

06/27/2025

In Minnesota, nearly 8 percent of public school students in 8th, 9th, and 11th grade say they gamble at least once a week. The real number may be even higher.

Kids are betting on sports and games using apps on their phones. Some are placing informal bets with friends. Others are using real money through illegal online sportsbooks.

This is not a future problem. It is happening now.

Despite sports gambling being illegal, Minnesotans are still finding ways to make a wager — including students.

06/25/2025

Kayla was just 25 when she woke up $40,000 in debt. She didn’t lose that money in a casino. She lost it playing online solitaire in bed, on her phone, sitting next to her mom. The entire addiction was silent. Invisible. Hidden behind a screen.

The rise in sports betting and online gaming is taking a toll on Americans

06/25/2025

Important news reporting on Kalshi, a major online casino operator masquerading as if they are the same thing as trading in pork bellies futures, and how its financial scheme will impact you, your family, and your state by The Washington Stand

A betting company's unorthodox gambling model may pose a threat to U.S. economic stability, experts are warning, as federal lawmakers raise concerns over the co