A June 2025 Reddit thread asked a question about UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione and ‘casino executives.’
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.
Half Of Sports Betting Revenue Comes From Problem Gamblers
A study found sports bettors with severe addiction account for 51% of sports betting industry revenue.
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How Betting App Push Notifications Fuel Addiction
At least two states have considered legislation to ban push notifications from sports betting apps.
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Forget Problem Gambling—Bill Would Use Betting Tax For Deportations
Instead of helping problem gamblers, legislation would use funds to support ICE.
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DraftKings Fined In Michigan For Not Processing Player Withdrawal Request
Michigan fined DraftKings $25,000 for not processing a user’s withdrawal for several months.
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