Online Gambling

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns sports bettors about unlicensed sportsbooks and online gambling scams, citing nearly 200 scam reports and over 10,000 complaints from 2022 to mid-2025. Issues include fake websites, unclear terms, and difficulty retrieving funds, with BBB highlighting red flags like cryptocurrency payment demands and overseas business locations.

Prediction markets are surging in the US, with platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket expanding despite limited resources for addressing gambling problems. Public health advocates warn that existing resources are failing to keep pace with the rapid growth of online gambling, which has been endorsed by Donald Trump.

The article ranks 15 online casinos in Illinois for 2026, highlighting Super Slots as the top choice with 300 wager-free welcome spins. It evaluates sites based on welcome offers, banking options, and game libraries, noting features like crypto support, high-roller bonuses, and daily promotions.

Indonesia has banned the prediction market Polymarket as part of its crackdown on online gambling, following bets on the premature end of Prabowo Subianto’s presidency. The communications and digital ministry emphasized that online gambling is illegal and will not be tolerated.

Indonesia has blocked Polymarket, a prediction market platform, labeling it as online gambling in disguise. The move reflects regulatory concerns over such platforms being used for speculative betting.

Indonesia has blocked access to Polymarket, a prediction market platform, due to concerns over online gambling. This action aligns with a broader regulatory crackdown on such platforms globally.

Brazil's Finance Minister Dario Durigan banned 28 online betting platforms, including Kalshi and Polymarket, due to concerns about investor protections and the risks associated with online gambling.

US gambling addiction is escalating, prompting a call for public health measures akin to alcohol or tobacco regulation. Harry Levant of PHAI warns of the crisis amid booming online betting and sports platforms, urging policymakers to act as global experts convene in Boston.

A survey reveals 36% of boys aged 11-17 and 49% of 17-year-old boys have gambled in the past year. Psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma provides guidance for parents addressing this issue.

Las Vegas tourism has dropped 7.5%, with poker rooms on the Strip closing, including Resorts World. Rick Harrison of 'Pawn Stars' argues in-person gambling isn't dying, citing entertainment and conventions as key attractions despite declining revenue and shifting customer preferences.