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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.

• Studies Highlight How Sports Betting Apps Cause Compulsive Gambling Addiction

  October 28, 2025

  Russell Maas

  Researchers warn that sports-betting apps use reward-based design and constant engagement tactics that can fuel addiction among young adults—sparking a surge of lawsuits accusing major platforms of exploiting these vulnerabilities for profit.

• Gambling Addiction Treatment Needs Surge Amid Sports Betting App Promotions

  October 22, 2025

  Russell Maas

  As sports-betting apps like DraftKings and FanDuel grow in popularity, treatment providers nationwide are reporting a surge in young adults seeking help for gambling addiction fueled by targeted algorithms, brain chemistry and aggressive marketing.

• 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.

• 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.

• Sports Betting Advertising Impact on Young Adults Highlighted in CMAJ Editorial

  September 16, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A CMAJ editorial warns that advertisements for sports betting sites are contributing to a rise in gambling addiction among youth, leading to increasing suicide rates.

• Fanduel Lawsuit Over Misleading Sports Betting Games Withdrawn Voluntarily

  September 11, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A California man has withdrawn a FanDuel class action lawsuit claiming it was operating illegally in the state of California, with the option to refile in the future.

• DraftKings Micro-Betting Causes Addiction Risks in Vulnerable Users, Critics Warn

  August 28, 2025

  Russell Maas

  Lawsuits over gambling addictions are being brought against DraftKings, as regulators and health experts warn the platform's push into micro-betting could heighten risks for vulnerable users.

• DraftKings Class Action Lawsuit Over $1,000 Bonus Bet Promo Dismissed by Federal Judge

  August 1, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has dismissed a DraftKings class action lawsuit, determining the plaintiff failed to read the terms of a $1,000 bonus bet promotion.

• 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.