The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has fined Penn Sports Interactive, operator of the ESPN Bet sportsbook, $15,000 for violating sports gambling advertising rules. An ESPN
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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.
Ontario Fines theScore $105K for Failing to Protect Problem Gamblers
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has fined Penn Entertainment’s subsidiary, theScore, for alleged failures in protecting problem gamblers. On Oct. 7, 2025, the
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‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ Odds: Why Parents Should Be Aware
Prediction gambling platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket offer odds for Taylor Swift’s 2025 album “The Life of a Showgirl.” Parents in the U.S. should
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McDonald’s Reboots ‘Monopoly’ Despite Gambling Addiction Risks
The Monopoly Game at McDonald’s is back in the United States for the first time in nearly a decade, and the promotion has again stirred
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Trade Group Says Checking Betting App 10 Times A Day Is Normal
How often do sports bettors open their betting app to check their bets? Apparently, 10 or more times in a day is considered normal, according
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