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• Sports Betting Addiction Concerns Are Causing More Americans to Oppose Online Gambling

  October 31, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  New studies reveal that Americans are having some regrets about the legalization of sports betting, as gambling addiction is seen as a growing problem.

• Lawsuits Over Fortnite, Roblox and Minecraft Gaming Addiction To Be Evaluated at JPML Hearing

  October 28, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A panel of federal judges has agreed to consider whether to consolidate all video game addiction lawsuits against Fornite, Minecraft and Roblox before one judge for pretrial proceedings.

• Gambling Livestreams May Be Harming Young Adults: Study

  October 16, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that gambling livestreams on social media may significantly increase the risk of gambling addiction and related harm among young adults.

• Federal Consolidation Sought for Video Game Addiction Lawsuits

  September 30, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  The JPML has received a request to consolidate video game addiction lawsuits against the makers of Minecraft, Roblox and Fortnite before one federal judge for coordinated pretrial proceedings.

• Gambling Addiction Leads to Increased Suicide Risk for Young People: Study

  September 25, 2025

  Michael Adams

  With online betting sites fueling global concerns over gambling addictions, a new study finds that young people struggling with problem gambling face higher suicide risks.

• DraftKings ‘Risk-Free’ Bets, Other Promotions Instilled Gambling Addiction: Lawsuit

  July 18, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A class action lawsuit against DraftKings claims that the company's "risk-free" and "no sweat" bets are misleading and designed to foster gambling addiction.

• Reports Highlight Sports Betting Addiction Problems Among Young Men

  June 11, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Sports betting sites are fostering gambling addiction in young men nationwide, according to recent reports.

• Teen Gambling Problems Frequently Start With Online Sportsbook Betting: Study

  May 16, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  Many teens who report having gambling problems frequently turn to online Sportsbooks, the findings of a new study indicate.

• DraftKings Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Enormous Revenue Generated by Misleading Gamblers

  April 23, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A class action lawsuit accuses popular sports betting site, DraftKings, of using misleading advertising and personal data to create gambling addicts.

• DraftKings and FanDuel Lawsuit Alleges Sportsbooks Engage in Deceptive Practices To Exploit Gambling Addiction

  April 9, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A lawsuit filed by the city of Baltimore accuses DraftKings and FanDuel of deliberately exploiting addictive gambling behaviors, fostering addictions in individuals to maximize their profits.