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Author: Brian Pempus
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YouTube Gambling Policy Gets Another Overhaul Amid Addiction Crisis
Starting Nov. 17, 2025, YouTube will again “strengthen” its Community Guidelines policy around online gambling content. “Our policies are designed to evolve alongside the digital world,” Google said in an announcement. “We’re making these updates to keep pace with new trends, like gambling with digital goods.” Google’s Oct. 28 announcement came the same week as…
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New Gambling App Wants To Be ‘TikTok Of Sports Wagering’
A Los Angeles-based company called Cheddr said it’s building the “TikTok of sports wagering.” The app is not yet live, but after launch, it will be available in over 40 states, the company’s website states. The company is backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), a Silicon Valley venture capital firm. The website has a graphic showing…
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Hard Rock Turns Sports Betting Product Into ‘Online Slots’
A new product from the Hard Rock Bet gambling app in Florida turns online sports betting into online slot-like games. The state has not legalized online casino gambling, but it allows online sports betting under a deal with the Seminole Tribe, operator of Hard Rock Bet. How does the new product work? The games use…
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Opinion | NFL Had No Business Being Anywhere Near Gambling Helpline Data
A contentious legal dispute over the 1-800-GAMBLER helpline number appears to be winding down. New reporting has shed more light on what transpired. According to Barron’s, the National Football League-funded National Council on Problem Gambling allegedly had wanted callers in some cases to answer survey questions prior to receiving assistance, according to advocates in several…
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Sports Betting Legalization Surveys: Why To Be Skeptical
Sports betting legalization surveys can seem significant, but you should usually approach the findings with a grain of salt. Traditional online sports betting is legal in 30 states, with more — such as Georgia, Nebraska, California, and Oklahoma — potentially in the pipeline in 2026. When a sports betting bill is introduced, the online betting…
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