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Author: Brian Pempus
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Kalshi, Polymarket Seek Young Female Users Through Social Media
So-called “prediction” betting platforms, which allow registered users 18 and over, seek to grow use among a younger female audience. Kalshi and Polymarket, the two leading companies in the space, each launched and/or officially endorsed social media accounts geared toward female users. Polymarket was first, with a “@PolyBaddies” account on X (formerly Twitter) launching in…
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Business Owner Who Stole $6M For Gambling on DraftKings, FanDuel Sentenced to Prison
A former Pennsylvania business owner was sentenced to 4.5 years in prison on Wednesday for fraud related to funding his sports gambling. Louis Belletieri, a 44-year-old former title agent, used more than $6 million of client funds for gambling between 2020 and 2023. Court documents did not mention the sportsbooks that allegedly took Belletieri for…
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‘Family and Friends of Gamblers’ Advocacy Organization Launches
A powerful new voice has joined the fight against online gambling harm in the U.S. A new organization called Family and Friends of Gamblers (FFOG) has officially launched to bring comprehensive public health regulation to the vast online gambling industry. In 2024, the U.S. sports betting industry had $13.7 billion in revenue, up from $11.04…
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Is The NFL Rigged? The Golden Age Of Gambling Conspiracy Theory
Is the NFL rigged to the benefit of gambling interests? On a league-wide level, certainly not. However, the NFL’s deal to receive a stake in ESPN looks ominous for the growth of fan suspicion. In August 2025, the NFL announced that ESPN would acquire the NFL Network and certain other media assets owned and controlled…
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MLB Manager Retires Citing Death Threats From Sports Bettors
Now-former Padres Manager Mike Shildt has retired, and he cited death threats from sports gamblers as a reason. Shildt, just 57 years old, walked away despite postseason berths in the last two seasons. In an interview with The Athletic, Shildt said stress and threats of violence from bettors were factors. “Shildt said he began thinking…
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