Criminal charges over a wide-ranging betting ring have called into question the sports world’s embrace of legalized gambling.
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In-Game Sports Betting Is Growing. So Are the Concerns.
In-game betting is predicted to grow to more than $14 billion by the end of the decade. It’s a huge part of the sports gambling industry. Public health officials worry that it could be increasing the risks for gamblers.
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Inside the World of People Placing Bets on Oscar Winners
Inside the world of people making bets on the winners of the Academy Awards — with some taking home thousands of dollars.
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The Business of Being Chris Christie
Mr. Christie left the governor’s office in New Jersey and set out to, as he put it, “make money.” He successfully traded on his political profile — and on his ties to the man he now wants to defeat.
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First Came the Sports Betting Boom. Now Comes the Backlash.
In many U.S. states and across the world, regulators are cracking down on the sports gambling industry, citing harm to the public and, in some cases, to athletes.
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How Sports Betting Upended the Economies of Native American Tribes
The New York Times – Sports:Hard-fought deals for casinos gave many tribes a critical economic lifeline. When the doors opened to widespread sports betting, others wanted in on the gambling business.
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How a Lobbying Blitz Made Sports Betting Ubiquitous
The New York Times – Business:The gambling industry and its allies got their way with lawmakers after showering them with donations, gifts and dubious arguments.
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Why States Were Unprepared for the Sports-Betting Onslaught
The New York Times – Business:Government oversight of sports betting offers scant consumer protections and looks to the industry to police itself, The Times found.