NCAA student-athletes in most sports report negative or threatening messages from sports bettors. Some sports, like tennis, experience this at alarming rates. According to NCAA data released in January 2026, 22% of men’s Division I tennis players reported receiving these types of messages in 2025. This rate is higher than in any
Author: Brian Pempus
Following 15+ years in the online gambling industry, which included senior-level positions at Card Player Magazine, Better Collective, The Game Day and most recently Forbes, Brian Pempus founded GamblingHarm.org in 2025.
Brian’s work on gambling policy and regulation has been cited by the Washington Post, Fortune Magazine, ESPN, Wisconsin Law Review, The Journal of Corporation Law, The University of Cincinnati Law Review, The Congressional Research Service, Tennessee Bar Association, UNLV Center for Gaming Research, and The Ohio State Law Journal.
He lives in Cleveland, Ohio, with his family.
How Olympics Betting Can Be More Harmful For Some
One root cause of gambling problems is believing that betting leads to winnings. Betting on the Olympics can carry an added risk of overconfidence. The Olympics feature countless niche sports, which can make the weeks-long festival enjoyable to watch. The Olympics’ charm is giving a platform to obscure sports and athletes from
NBA Star Giannis Antetokounmpo Invests In Gambling Firm Kalshi
Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks star and former NBA MVP, has become an investor in the online gambling platform Kalshi. Kalshi, the leading U.S. prediction market by volume, is valued at more than $10 billion, but some warn the sector faces risks of overvaluation amid legal uncertainty. Prediction markets are controversially regulated
Bingo Blitz App ‘Disturbingly’ Targets Children, Government Says
Bingo Blitz is not only engaged in illegal gambling but is also specifically—and “most disturbingly”—targeting children, Washington State alleged. Bingo Blitz, developed by the Israeli firm Playtika, does not ask players for their age or date of birth, the state’s government said. The $225-million lawsuit filed Feb. 3, 2026, claims that Playtika’s
Is Kalshi Just Gambling? Risks, Legality, And Safety Explained
Kalshi is gambling because you risk money in the hope of winning more money. When you factor in fees and taxes, you are expected to lose money in the long run. This dynamic is similar to casino games such as sports betting, blackjack, and slot machines, where prolonged participation usually results in