Stop Predatory Gambling
@SPGambling
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We believe people are worth more than money. Our members work to reveal the truth behind commercialized gambling operators to prevent more victims.
Washington, D.C.
Joined March 2010
RT @LesBernal: More young people are confronting the glaring contradiction between our nation's creed and our practice when it comes to Ame….
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Hoffman Estates banned vape vending machines. Why not lottery machines too? Minors are still buying tickets. Gambling harms youth, families, and futures. Time to protect kids from another addictive industry.
citizenportal.ai
Kathy Gilroy calls for Hoffman Estates to prohibit lottery vending machines to protect youth.
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"Red Sox’ Giolito says online harassment is more of an issue as sports betting popularity increases.".
casino.org
Boston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito met with MLB commission Rob Manfred about online harassment from sports bettors.
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Online gambling is gutting South Africa. R1.14 trillion gambled in one year. Addiction is rising and profits are sent offshore. The house always wins. The people always lose.
dailymaverick.co.za
Rocketing online gambling has become a major source of extraction from the South African economy, riding on regulatory failure, some cynical business practices and wall-to-wall self-promotion to...
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Bob Costas refused to read betting ads on air. He knows sports gambling destroys lives. His father was addicted. Now gambling is just a tap away for millions.
thewrap.com
The renowned sports caster shares that he "couldn't in good conscience" read MLB Network betting promotions on air.
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New tax bill punishes gamblers even when they break even. Only 90 percent of losses can be deducted. That means phantom income and real tax bills. This is the cost of a predatory industry protected by politicians. The house always wins. Now the IRS does too.
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Microbets are destroying sports. Luis Ortiz is under investigation for suspicious bets on first pitches.
espn.com
Guardians right-hander Luis Ortiz is under investigation by MLB after a betting-integrity firm flagged a pair of pitches that had received unusual gambling activity, sources told ESPN.
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Kalshi wants to legalize bets on elections, wildfires and more. Experts say it threatens economic stability.
washingtonstand.com
A betting company's unorthodox gambling model may pose a threat to U.S. economic stability, experts are warning, as federal lawmakers raise concerns over the co
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Texas banned online lottery sales and is phasing out its lottery commission. By 2029 the lottery could be gone entirely.
usatoday.com
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law abolishing the state's lottery commission on June 20. Here's what it means for residents.
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NBA player Malik Beasley is under federal investigation for gambling. This is not a surprise. Sports betting is corrupting the game and addicting fans and players. The more we normalize it, the more damage it will cause.
espn.com
Federal authorities are investigating Pistons guard Malik Beasley on allegations of gambling related to NBA games and prop bets, sources told ESPN.
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Sports betting apps are not games. They are engineered to addict, bankrupt, and destroy. Saagar Enjeti explains how this industry grew into a national crisis and why online gambling should be banned. WATCH:
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A Michigan woman lost $2 million in 6 months playing blackjack on her phone. She lost her home, business, and retirement. Now she is warning Ohio not to legalize online casinos.
news5cleveland.com
As lawmakers consider allowing online casinos in Ohio, one Michigan woman is reflecting on how she lost it all from playing blackjack on her phone.
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A casino in Coney Island will not lift up the community. It will prey on it.
brooklyneagle.com
The casino will cover 1.3 million square feet, and the developers promise it will bring in 4,500 union construction jobs.
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Happy Fourth of July to all. Grateful for the freedoms we have and mindful of the work it takes to protect them. Stay safe and enjoy the day.
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New research reveals that blue-enriched LEDs may influence risky financial decisions and reduce loss aversion.
inside.lighting
New research reveals that blue-enriched LEDs may influence risky financial decisions and reduce loss aversion
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State Lottery Online Casino Apps: How Lotteries Have Become More Manipulative and Exploitive. This is the video of our recent national online forum: "The New Scheme of Online State Lotteries: How America's Biggest Predatory Gambling Operator Has Become.
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Nearly 8% of Minnesota public school students say they gamble at least once a week. Most parents have no idea.
kare11.com
According to a newly published report, nearly 8% of Minnesota Students reported gambling at least once a week in 2022, experts believe it's even higher now.
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Kayla lost $40,000 to online solitaire. She gambled in bed, on her phone, while sitting next to her mom. Online gambling is silent, addictive, and everywhere.
ft.com
The rise in sports betting and online gaming is taking a toll on Americans
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Important news reporting on Kalshi, a major online casino operator masquerading as if they are the same thing as trading in pork bellies futures, and how its financial scheme will impact you, your family, and your state by @WSHStand.
washingtonstand.com
A betting company's unorthodox gambling model may pose a threat to U.S. economic stability, experts are warning, as federal lawmakers raise concerns over the co
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He had $100,000 and five kids. Now he drives for rideshare to survive. Lionel Alicea lost everything to DraftKings. - $39,000 in 2 months. - Another $19,000 on Golden Nugget. He tried to stop. They kept targeting him anyway.
thetimes-tribune.com
A Scranton man is among five Pennsylvania residents suing DraftKings, alleging the company is engaged in deceptive business practices and targets gambling addicts.
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