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Author: Brian Pempus
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Wisconsin Online Sports Betting Unpopular, Poll Says
Most Wisconsin residents oppose the legalization of online sports betting, according to a Marquette Law School poll. The university released a poll in late February showing that 64% of Wisconsin voters oppose legalizing online sports betting, while 34% are in favor. Opposition is bipartisan, with 61% of Republicans, 66% of Democrats, and 74% of independents…
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Gambling Site Turns Iran War Into Slots Game
As the prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket face backlash over their Iran war-related gambling markets and allegations of insider trading on military information, at least one other platform is gamifying the horrific conflict in a different way. Jackpot.bet, an offshore gambling platform claiming registration in the Caribbean country of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, turned…
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Canada’s Bill S-211 Would Curb Sports Betting Ads
Some believe Canada’s sports betting ads are out of control. Legislation to address the harm caused by these advertisements is still up for consideration in early 2026. In October, Bill S-211, an act to create a national framework on sports betting ads, passed a pivotal third reading in the Canadian Senate. It moved to the…
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Does Bruno Mars Have Las Vegas Casino Gambling Debt?
Multiple reports state that Grammy-award-winning musician Bruno Mars has racked up millions of dollars in gambling debt.
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Trump’s Prediction Market In ‘Beta Testing’
Truth Social, Donald Trump’s social media platform, was beta testing a prediction market product as of March 2026. “There is significant uncertainty regarding user adoption, engagement, and platform integration through distribution partners … as well as the scalability of our business model,” the company said in an SEC filing, casting some doubt on whether the…
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