Criminal charges over a wide-ranging betting ring have called into question the sports world’s embrace of legalized gambling.
Category: FanDuel.com
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What’s the Deal With All Those FanDuel Ads?
Peter Jackson, the chief executive of Flutter Entertainment, FanDuel’s parent company, is fighting for attention as online gambling spreads across the United States.
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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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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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Sports-Betting Apps Transform Clueless Spectators Into Rabid Fans. Trust Me.
The New York Times – Business:One in five Americans bet on sports this year. Against most odds — my total lack of interest in all professional athletics — I was one of them. And I was hooked.
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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.