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
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.
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
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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
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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
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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
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