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Bill would ban prop bets on sports apps in Colorado as lawmakers seek to curb gambling addictions

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 · Denver, Colorado Local News

Colorado lawmakers who are concerned about rising gambling addiction and betting scandals in professional sports filed a bill Wednesday that would prohibit sports betting apps from offering proposition…

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New York sues ‘Counter-Strike’ game developer saying ‘loot boxes’ promote gambling

February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 · Technology

NEW YORK — New York’s attorney general has sued video game developer Valve, claiming the “loot boxes” found in Counter-Strike and other popular video game franchises illegally promote…

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Colorado bill aims to reverse lottery commission’s approval of online sales and credit card use

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 · Denver, Colorado Local News

DENVER — Colorado lawmakers are challenging newly approved rules that let you buy lottery products online or with a credit card. The Colorado Lottery Commission approved online lottery…

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Yasiel Puig Found Guilty in Illegal Sports Betting Case

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 · Los Angeles, California Local News

Former Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig is facing up to 15 years in prison fo his role in illegal sports betting The Department of Justice announced today that former…

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Ex-MLB Player Yasiel Puig Found Guilty Of Obstruction And Lying To Federal Officials – KXL

February 6, 2026February 7, 2026 · Portland, Oregon Local News

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury has found former major league outfielder Yasiel Puig guilty of obstruction of justice and lying to federal officials investigating an illegal gambling…

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Bingo: Find your card in Friday’s Times

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

If you’re like many readers of the Gloucester Daily Times you love the games that appear in each day’s edition. Starting Monday, you can play one that promises…

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NCAA Basketball Players And Gamblers Are Charged For Allegedly Rigging Games – KXL

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 · Portland, Oregon Local News

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Federal prosecutors are investigating a major betting scheme involving NCAA and Chinese Basketball Association games. The investigation has implicated 26 people, including over a dozen…

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Wager made relating to Maduro remaining in power raises concerns

January 6, 2026January 6, 2026 · Finance

Just hours before news broke of the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, an anonymous user on a prediction market placed a high-dollar wager that he’d be…

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Polymarket returns to U.S. users after a nearly 3-year hiatus

January 4, 2026January 4, 2026 · Politics

Talk is cheap—but Polymarket lets you put your money where your mouth is. Nearly four years after being shut down by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the…

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Miami Heat’s Terry Rozier asks judge to throw out betting charges

December 23, 2025December 23, 2025 · Sports

NEW YORK — Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier ’s lawyers are asking a judge to throw out sports gambling charges that have kept him off the court this…

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Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.1 billion after there were no big winners in Saturday’s drawing

December 14, 2025December 15, 2025 · Atlanta, Georgia Local News

(CNN) — The Powerball jackpot continues to grow, reaching an estimated $1.1 billion after there were no big winners in Saturday night’s drawing. The winning numbers Saturday were 1,…

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Police raid two illegal gambling operations, seize over 60 machines

December 12, 2025December 13, 2025 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

Some of the gambling machines recovered in the raids. (Photo courtesy of the San Diego Police) San Diego Police raided two illegal gambling operations this week, seizing a…

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America’s Betting Craze Has Spread to Its News Networks

December 12, 2025December 12, 2025 · Breaking News

A former longtime CNN journalist, who requested to remain anonymous, objected to the deal on different grounds, saying that it seemed “gimmicky” for the network to be promoting…

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Lottery jackpots are getting bigger and harder to win. See the data on Powerball and Mega Millions’ top prizes.

December 10, 2025December 11, 2025 · Finance

Lottery jackpots have exploded in size over the last decade. When Powerball launched in 1992, the first jackpot was $5.9 million, according to the Multi-State Lottery Association. Now,…

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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a law legalizing sports betting. He now says he’s opposed to it

November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 · Sports

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — If Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine could turn back time, he would not have signed the law that legalized sports betting in his state. With…

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Big Apple Jackpot

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025 · Breaking News

Inside the fight to bring casinos to New York City. Adam Iscoe Source link

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Gambling apps fuel rising debt and addiction—here’s how to dig out – MoneySense

November 20, 2025November 21, 2025 · Finance

While those sums are above average, Kilner has watched both his tally of clients and the depth of their gambling debts balloon in recent years. “Ten years ago…

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Your guide to safe and legal online casino play – Houston Press

November 19, 2025November 19, 2025 · Houston, Texas Local News

Understanding the landscape of online casinos is essential for a secure and enjoyable gaming experience. This guide offers insights into legal gaming practices, focusing on selecting reputable platforms…

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Online gambling is everywhere. So are the risks

November 18, 2025November 18, 2025 · Business

NEW YORK (AP) — Online betting is more accessible than ever, with 14% of U.S. adults saying they bet on professional or college sports online either frequently or…

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Winning ticket for $980 million jackpot sold in Georgia, Mega Millions says

November 15, 2025November 15, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

A Mega Millions player in Georgia won the $980 million jackpot on Friday, overcoming abysmal odds to win the huge prize.The single winning ticket was purchased at a…

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