Why Casino Ads Could Face More Regulation in 2026
Casino and gambling ads could face meaningfully more regulation in 2026, and the clearest signal is a new bipartisan bill in the U.S. Senate. The...
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Why Some States Ban Credit Cards for Gambling Deposits
A growing number of U.S. states now bar licensed sportsbooks and online casinos from accepting credit cards for gambling deposits, and the reason is straightforward:...
Has Gambling Become Too Frictionless?
Gambling has become structurally more frictionless than ever before — a five-second deposit, a one-tap bet, a same-game parlay builder that updates in real time...
Sports Betting Is Wrecking America’s Credit Scores — The Fed Just Proved It
For years, the gambling industry has maintained that legalizing sports betting brings sports wagering out of the shadows, protects consumers, and provides a massive new...
Sports Betting Is Making Young Men Drink More — And the Data Is Alarming
The legalization of online sports betting was sold to the public as a harmless way to bring a black market into the light and generate...
Online Gambling vs. In-Person Casinos: What Makes Digital Play So Addictive?
You’ve probably noticed it yourself — it’s far easier to lose track of time when gambling online than when sitting at a blackjack table or...
The Most Addictive Casino Games Ranked by Psychology
Some casino games are easier to walk away from than others. Then there are the time-sucks. You know, the ones where you sit down and...
How to Tell If You’re Betting Emotionally—And Fix It Fast
You think you’re betting with logic—checking stats, picking your spots, staying disciplined. Then you have a loss or two or three, and all of a...
Are Sportsbooks Targeting Addicts? A Look at Marketing Tactics
Sportsbooks are having a field day. Betting is booming, and it’s everywhere you look—even if you aren’t looking for it. Turn on the TV? Commercials...
How to Build a Casino Budget That Actually Helps You Win More Often
You’ve got a big night planned! You’re hitting up a casino or playing online, and there’s so much fun to be had. And you could...