13 results

• College Student Sports Betting May Cause Mental Health Problems: Study

  July 9, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study suggests that nearly 40% of college students gamble, raising concerns about financial losses and a higher risk of stress, anxiety and depression among young adults.

• DraftKings Gambling Addiction Problems Caused by Intentional Algorithm Design: Lawsuit

  July 1, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  An Illinois man has filed a lawsuit saying DraftKings uses malicious algorithms designed to detect and exploit potential compulsive gambling triggers.

• Polymarket Gambling Lawsuits To Be Consolidated Into Single Class Action

  June 24, 2026

  Michael Adams

  A federal judge has consolidated two proposed class action lawsuits alleging Polymarket illegally operated an unlicensed online sportsbook while marketing the platform as a legal prediction market for sports betting nationwide.

• Meta Faces Lawsuit Over Sports Betting Ads on Facebook, Instagram

  June 18, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  An illegal advertising lawsuit filed against Meta claims that it violates California state laws by targeting residents with sports betting ads.

• FanDuel and DraftKings Lawsuits Updated To Seek Penalties for Marketing to Problem Gamblers

  June 1, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  Two recent sportsbook lawsuits against FanDuel and DraftKings have been updated to include claims of unfair trade practices.

• Class Action Lawsuit Claims FanDuel, DraftKings Sportsbooks Cause Serious Economic Harm for Users

  May 8, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  FanDuel and DraftKings face a sportsbook class action lawsuit alleging they intentionally promote their sites in a way that causes severe economic and emotional harm.

• DraftKings, FanDuel Face Lawsuits Over Gambling Losses Caused by Addictive Designs

  March 31, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  Three sports betting addiction lawsuits claim the plaintiffs were targeted by FanDuel and DraftKings apps once addictive gambling qualities were detected, leading the platforms to exploit them even more.

• Sportsbook Marketing Offers Increase Amount of Money Gamblers Spend: Study

  March 27, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study has identified a direct link between sportsbook marketing promotions and increased incidents of problem gambling, suggesting the companies may be targeting individuals vulnerable to addictive behaviors.

• March Madness Bets Projected To Hit $4B, as College Sports Gambling Addiction Lawsuits Mount

  March 17, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A new report highlights the rapid growth of the sports betting industry with the upcoming March Madness basketball tournament, which is expected to generate $4 billion in bets.

• Class Action Lawsuit Accuses BetOnline of Illegal Sports Betting

  March 12, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A New York woman has filed a class action lawsuit alleging that BetOnline is running an illegal gambling operation in that state through its family of sports betting apps.