An alarming study of sports betting industry social media posts shows betting apps are throwing caution to the wind when it comes to advertising.
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.
Monthly Betting Is Dangerous, Study Suggests
Findings from UMass Amherst suggest that the risk of problem gambling is dangerously elevated for people who bet once a month or more.
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Ohio Group Launches Free Online Therapy For Sports Betting
All adult Ohio residents are eligible to receive no-cost online counseling services for issues related to gambling.
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Imprisoned PA Sports Bettor Gambled Away $1.5 Million
A sports bettor gambled away $1.5 million on several sports betting sites sanctioned by the state of Pennsylvania.
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Super Bowl Gambling Addiction
The NFL Super Bowl is an especially risky time for the millions of people struggling with sports gambling addiction.
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