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Bryce Harper Gambling Scandal: The City of Brotherly Predation?
Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper, one of the highest-paid players in baseball, reportedly helped FanDuel in its relationship with a man who says he developed a life-altering gambling addiction. The Philadelphia Inquirer acquired a short video that FanDuel allegedly sent to Pennsylvania resident Terry Thompson in November 2024. In the video, Harper is seen wishing…
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DraftKings ‘Moonshot’ Continues Slot Machinification Trend
Sports betting apps continue to resemble slot machines, and DraftKings’ new feature, “Moonshot,” is the latest example of the broader “microbetting” shift. Moonshot follows the controversial launch of “DraftKings Replay,” another slot-like game tied to baseball. People can now bet more quickly and continuously in ways that past sportsbook products did not enable, further blurring…
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MLB Manager Retires Citing Death Threats From Sports Bettors
Now-former Padres Manager Mike Shildt has retired, and he cited death threats from sports gamblers as a reason. Shildt, just 57 years old, walked away despite postseason berths in the last two seasons. In an interview with The Athletic, Shildt said stress and threats of violence from bettors were factors. “Shildt said he began thinking…
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‘Home Run Parlays Print Money’ — FanDuel Sets Record Hold
FanDuel Sportsbook announced that it had its highest-ever monthly hold percentage in June. In its Q2 earnings report, the largest legal online gambling platform in the U.S. said that it had a gross revenue margin of 16.3% from sports bets during the month. It was the best ever month in terms of the sportsbook’s hold.…
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BetMGM Partners With Derek Jeter For Online Slot Gambling
There could be addiction concerns associated with Jeter’s online gambling promotion.
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Brian Pempus has covered the gambling industry for 20+ years, including for Forbes. His work has appeared in The New York Times, AARP, Fortune Magazine, The Washington Post, and The New Republic.
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