Poker is an especially addictive form of gambling because of the illusion of control over the outcome.
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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.
In Middle Finger To States, NHL Signs Gambling Deals With Kalshi, Polymarket
The National Hockey League (NHL) has given so-called “prediction” gambling platforms Kalshi and Polymarket their most significant sports endorsement yet. The NHL on Wednesday announced
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DraftKings Makes Acquisition For ‘Predictions’ Online Gambling
DraftKings has officially thrown its hat into the ring for “predictions” online gambling. DraftKings announced Tuesday the acquisition of Railbird Technologies and its wholly owned
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Betting On Chess: Addiction Risks And Cheating Concerns
Betting on the sport of professional chess is a losing position regarding gambling harm and game integrity. Chess experienced a surge in interest following the
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No Honor Among Thieves: Online Gambling Giant Says Rival Behind ‘Smear Campaign’
Two giants in the online gambling industry are engaged in an explosive legal battle involving an alleged “smear campaign.” On Tuesday, Evolution AB — a
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