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Online gambling
Tax revenue vs. temptation: Legalized online sports betting creates a dilemma for problem gamblers
by
Andy Uhler
Sep 6, 2022
Where mobile betting is legal, it accounts for 90% of all wagers, one expert says. Do the pros outweigh the cons?
The gambling industry is seeing historic revenue numbers
May 13, 2022
Pent up demand and the expansion of online gambling and sports betting are giving the industry a boost.
The "Billion Dollar Fantasy" that propelled FanDuel and DraftKings
by
Albert Chen
Sep 11, 2019
The story behind the rise of fantasy sports startups FanDuel and DraftKings, and their battle against each other.
Regulators in Kenya concerned about growing popularity of online gambling
May 31, 2019
Mobile phones are allowing ordinary Kenyans to try their luck on sports gambling.
Now that states can legalize sports betting, venture capital wants in
by
Molly Wood
Apr 8, 2019
One investor says sports bets could evolve into a different type of asset.
Mobile phones could make sports betting more accessible — and addictive
by
Adrian Ma
Jul 10, 2018
Experts caution that widely available and accessible sports betting on mobile phones could lead to an increase in gambling addiction.
All bets are off for DraftKings and FanDuel in New York
by
Molly Wood
Mar 21, 2016
The gambling sites are waiting out for a possible bill in their favor
For public good, not for profit.
Sports channels tap fantasy games for new content
Jul 27, 2015
Investors are pouring money into online sites like DraftKings.
My money story: Boom and bust, at the blackjack table
by
Eliza Mills
Jan 30, 2015
A story of one very lucky hand.
Marijuana, gambling, lotto tickets: Cash only
Jan 24, 2014
A few items that still require cash to purchase.