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Most Gamblers Lose: Just 4% Won Over 5-Year Period In Study

October 4, 2026

A study looking at more than 700,000 online gamblers over five years shows that very few won money.

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Brian Christopher Slots, Chumba Lose Court Ruling Vs. Lawsuit

Brian Pempus

October 1, 2026

A federal judge in California ruled on Sept. 18 that a proposed class action lawsuit against a major online slots influencer and a sweepstakes casino operator can proceed. The August 2025 lawsuit alleged illegal gambling and addiction-related harm, naming Brian Christopher Misfud, who streams slots gambling to millions of viewers across platforms such as YouTube,…

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How To Report a Criminal Sweepstakes Casino in California

Brian Pempus

May 3, 2026

Online sweepstakes casinos have been illegal in California since Jan. 1, 2026. Reports and firsthand accounts on online forums link sweepstakes casinos to extreme financial harm and suicide, with experts calling them predatory. You can report illegal sweepstakes casinos to California authorities. This guide will explain how you can report these gambling platforms. Go to…

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California Sweepstakes Casino Ban In Full Effect

Brian Pempus

May 3, 2026

California’s sweepstakes casino ban is in full force, and you’re encouraged to report any illegal sweepstakes casino to the state. As of Jan. 1, 2026, sweepstakes casinos and sweepstakes sportsbooks are illegal across the state. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill No. 831 into law on Oct. 11, 2025. The legislation amended California law to…