Author: Brian Pempus
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Online Sportsbooks Amass $70M War Chest For State Elections
Update July 2026: Sports betting companies DraftKings, FanDuel, Bet365, and Fanatics added an additional $29 million into a super PAC called Win for America in the 2nd quarter, according to public records obtained by The New York Times. This lobbying money adds to a reported $48 million war chest in April. Other reports put the…
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Sports Bettor Fired After Nasty DM To WNBA Player
A sports bettor who allegedly sent Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray a highly abusive message on social media has been fired by his employer, Hilton Grand Vacations, the company said Tuesday. “The person responsible for posting this information is no longer with the company. His behavior was in violation of multiple company policies and…
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What’s Next in the Bryce Harper-FanDuel Case?
Pennsylvania gambling regulators are “reviewing” a controversial video involving MLB star Bryce Harper and sports betting giant FanDuel. The incident could have regulatory and policy implications in the Keystone State and beyond. FanDuel allegedly sent the personalized video featuring Harper, which came to light last week as part of a civil lawsuit against FanDuel, to…
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Arizona Orders Five Gambling Platforms To Halt Operations
The Arizona Department of Gaming has issued cease-and-desist orders against five gambling-related platforms. The state alleged they operate illegally or offer unauthorized products in the state. The state has now sent notices to at least 24 online gambling brands that it says are operating illegally. The latest enforcement actions target BetOpenly, Bookmaker, Club WPT Online…
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Harvard Slashes FanDuel Stake After Initial 115K Shares
Update July 2026: According to a mid-May SEC filing, Harvard’s endowment reduced its stake in FanDuel’s parent company by roughly 35,000 shares, lowering the value of its stake to about $8.2 million. It had previously held more than 115,000 shares worth about $29.3 million. The next filing, due in August, will show whether the endowment…
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Brian Pempus has covered the gambling industry for 20+ years, including for Forbes. His work has appeared in The New York Times, AARP, Fortune Magazine, The Washington Post, and The New Republic.
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