Polymarket is gambling and not a legit investment tool because you risk money to try to win more. On average, the “market” has to take
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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.
‘Responsible Engagement’ – DraftKings’ New Gambling Addiction Corporate Speak
It appears that “responsible gaming” is no longer in vogue. Here comes “responsible engagement.” Well, at least regarding so-called “prediction markets,” which DraftKings plans to
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Mention Markets: What These Bets Are And Why To Be Cautious Trading
So-called “mention markets” are a way of betting on which words one or more participants will say at an event. Betting platforms like Kalshi and
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Netflix’s Dana White Gambling Project Might Make Light Of Addiction
UFC President Dana White said he loves to gamble almost every night. He’s won and lost millions of dollars in Las Vegas and elsewhere, often
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Indiana Online Casinos: Why They’re Illegal And Harmful
Online casinos are illegal in Indiana. Any online casino that markets itself as available in Indiana is a form of unlawful gambling. For example, Stake,
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