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Author: Brian Pempus
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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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Colorado Sports Betting ‘Abusive,’ Lawmakers Say
A bipartisan group of Colorado lawmakers labeled the sports betting industry’s practices “abusive” in a proposal to establish consumer protections. They introduced the legislation, SB26-131, in late February. The sponsors are Sen. Matt Ball (D), Sen. Byron Pelton (R), Rep. Steven Woodrow (D), and Rep. Dan Woog (R). Colorado voters narrowly approved sports betting in…
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FanDuel Says It Wiped The Floor With Users On NFL Bets
FanDuel crushed its American users on NFL parlays and other bets to end the 2025/26 season, paradoxically contributing to its parent company’s sharp stock decline. Users lost too much too quickly on the NFL wagers, dragging down FanDuel Sportsbook’s business. The online betting platform lost market share to rivals due to its users’ extraordinarily poor…
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