7.2 Million Accounts, 2,545 Calls for Help
New York took $1.3 billion in mobile betting tax last year. Its problem gambling helpline took 2,545 calls.
Sep 23, 2026
Michigan's Gambling Helpline Calls Tripled
Michigan legalized online betting in 2021. Helpline calls more than tripled, and peer-reviewed research says that is causal, not coincidence.
Sep 18, 2026
The Kalshi Case Reaches the Supreme Court
Two federal appeals courts answered the same question opposite ways. New Jersey asked the Supreme Court to settle it. What it means in recovery.
Sep 17, 2026
Half the Gambling Helpline Is Under 35
Half of everyone contacting the national gambling helpline is under 35, and online apps just caught slot machines. What the 2025 numbers show.
Sep 17, 2026
Why Gambling Targets Older Adults
One in three callers to Nevada's gambling helpline is 50 or older. Why retirement, isolation and a fixed income make older adults a target.
Sep 15, 2026
When Someone Hides a Gambling Problem
A daughter learned the truth only after her father died: years of gambling debt and homelessness, hidden behind a story about a vineyard.
Sep 10, 2026
Gambling Diagnoses Rose Over 60% in Betting States
Diagnosed gambling disorder rose over 60% in states that legalized sports betting and fell 29% where it stayed illegal. What that split proves.
Sep 8, 2026
The Moderation Bargain: Why Gambling Limits Fail
You promised to bet only the season, or only one sport, or only $200. What research on controlled gambling and self-set limits actually shows.
Sep 7, 2026
How Sportsbook Sign-Up Promos Actually Work
Free bet, bonus bet, first bet on us: what the terms actually require, what regulators have ruled, and why these offers are acquisition spend.
Sep 7, 2026
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