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Military Can Lead On Gambling Addiction, U.S. Senator Says
The federal government is looking more closely at gambling addiction among military service members, and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) told GamblingHarm.org this step could also help the general American public. In February 2026, gambling addiction became eligible for federal research funding through a Department of Defense medical research program for the first time. “The VA…
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Does Barkley’s Shilling for Sportsbooks Show Industry’s Political Frailty?
In late 2026, NBA legend Charles Barkley publicly advocated for the sports betting industry’s push to establish a state-sanctioned market in Alabama. Despite Barkley’s well-documented history with self-described problem gambling and millions of dollars in gambling losses, he says the state where he was born and played collegiate basketball should pass legislation. “We need sports…
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Indiana Voters Overwhelmingly Reject Local Casino Expansion
Voters in three northeastern Indiana counties rejected a potential new casino. The result came in the midterm elections on Nov. 3, 2026, dealing a setback to the state’s gambling expansion plans. In Allen County, home to Fort Wayne, nearly 60% of voters opposed allowing a casino, according to unofficial election results reported by Ballotpedia. The…
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Historic Trashing Of Legal Sports Betting At U.S. Ballot Box
A historic defeat for the U.S. online sports betting industry in Nebraska underscores a broader backlash against online gambling in the United States. Americans lost $27 billion to state-sanctioned online gambling in 2025. State voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposed amendment to the Nebraska constitution to allow online sports wagering. Nebraska already authorized sports betting at…
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Pennsylvania Bill (HB 2879) Could Heavily Curb Online Gambling
Following a landmark legislative report released this past summer, a group of Pennsylvania lawmakers is seeking to rein in online gambling. The bill is among the most robust ever filed in the U.S. to reform an existing state-sanctioned online gambling market. Pennsylvania House Bill 2879, introduced October 21, 2026, by Rep. Tarik Khan, a Democrat,…
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