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Author: Brian Pempus
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Exercise Caution If Betting State Of The Union Odds
Consider exercising caution if you’re betting on websites offering odds on President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday, Feb. 24. As of Tuesday afternoon, more than $22.5 million had been traded on the leading prediction markets. Platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket offer gambling on what Trump will say during the speech.…
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Do Betting Win/Loss Statement Trackers Reduce Harm?
New York sports betting platforms may soon periodically deliver users’ win/loss statements for their gambling. The statement notifications would not be optional. Assemblywoman Rebecca Kassay, a Democrat, introduced Assembly Bill A10329 on Feb. 20, 2026. Her legislation would require operators to send monthly win/loss statements without user request. The bill is not designed to encourage…
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‘Responsible Gambling’ Often Ineffective, WHO Says
Legalized sports gambling is a growing global public health threat, according to a 2024 WHO fact sheet.
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U.S. Online Sports Betting Addiction Statistics – February 2026
As many as 50% of online sports bettors struggle with some severity of problematic gambling.
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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 uses the phrase…
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