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Author: Brian Pempus
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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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Casino Self-Exclusion: Why The House Sometimes Isn’t Your Friend
You’re not alone if you’ve sought information on casino self-exclusion and had an unpleasant or unhelpful experience. An audit of casino self-exclusion in the Memphis, Tennessee, area found that the gambling industry could be failing its most vulnerable customers. The U.S. commercial casino industry won $72.04 billion from gamblers in 2024, an all-time high. The…
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Is BetWhale Legit Or Legal? No, U.S. Gambling Regulators Say
The offshore gambling site BetWhale is illegal and not a legit gaming platform, according to regulators in the U.S. Sports betting regulators in Tennessee announced in October 2025 that BetWhale had ceased offering its illegal sportsbook product. The state also said that Kickr and ReBet had left the market. The announcement followed the crackdown on…
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