Legislation to address the harm from sports betting advertisements in Canada took a significant step forward in late October. Bill S-211, an act to create
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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.
Casino Self-Exclusion: Why The House 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,
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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
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‘Truth Predict’—Trump Media To Launch Online Gambling Product Nationwide
Donald Trump’s Truth Social plans to unveil a new vertical called “Truth Predict.” The product would facilitate sports betting via the social media platform. It
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Drake Sued For First Time For Promoting Gambling On Stake
Drake has been sued for the first time for promoting gambling on Stake.com, a new lawsuit filed on Oct. 27 says. The Canadian rapper, along
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