Legalized sports gambling is a growing global public health threat, according to a 2024 WHO fact sheet.
U.S. Online Sports Betting Addiction Statistics – February 2026
As many as 50% of online sports bettors struggle with some severity of problematic gambling.
NCAA Requests That Kalshi Remove ‘March Madness’ Mentions
The annual March Madness NCAA basketball tournament is a top betting event. But you’re not supposed to see it named on prediction markets like Kalshi. The NCAA hasn’t given Kalshi permission to use its federally registered trademark “March Madness.” Kalshi can use something generic like “basketball tournament” instead. In some instances, Kalshi
Please Help Our Journalism Fight Gambling SEO Spam Attack
Unregulated online casinos use black hat SEO tactics—methods that violate Google’s rules—to bury journalism about their harmful gambling platforms that often target underage individuals. These search engine tactics have been more effective recently as Google shifts focus from traditional search to AI. In recent weeks, GamblingHarm.org has been hit by a massive
Nebraska Online Sports Betting: Legal Status And 2026 Ballot Vote
Efforts are underway to make online sports betting legal in Nebraska through the ballot box in 2026. In February 2026, the state approved two signature petitions for a 2026 voter referendum that would allow residents to legalize statewide mobile sports betting. Online gambling proponents plan to gather signatures before a July deadline.