NFL star Saquon Barkley might raise ethics and conflict of interest concerns related to an alleged gambling investment. The Profile claimed in a report Wednesday
Read MoreAuthor: Brian Pempus
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.
VR Casino ‘Arson’ And Smashing Slots Could Treat Addiction, Study Says
Ever wanted to smash a slot machine? Burn down a casino? Well, apparently, doing so in a VR casino environment could help treat compulsive gambling
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Sports Betting Addiction Statistics – September 2025
As many as 50% of online sports bettors struggle with some severity of problematic gambling.
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Michigan Targets ‘Undiscovered’ Offshore Gambling Island Near Africa
The Michigan Gaming Control Board is trying to stop offshore gambling originating from an obscure island nation off Africa’s coast. Regulators announced in early September
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Suit: Affirm Loaned Gambler Money At 25% APR Despite No Gambling Policy
A North Carolina man says online lender Affirm, Inc. gave him predatory loans for online gambling. Matthew Joyce filed a lawsuit in California federal court
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