All articles tagged with #gambling
Families are calling for greater recognition of gambling as a factor in suicides, highlighting the difficulties in having gambling considered in inquests, despite evidence linking gambling disorders to increased suicide risk. The case of Lee Adams, who placed over 600 bets before taking his life, underscores the need for systemic reform and better support for affected families.
In Landman Season 2 Episode 8, Angela uses the Martingale Strategy at the casino to win $90,000, a real betting approach where players double their bets until they win, which experts say can be effective in the short term. The episode also features other gambling-related decisions, highlighting risk-taking themes.
The article outlines various financial changes expected in 2026 due to the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act, including large tax refunds, new deductions for seniors and charitable giving, increased SALT caps, and modifications to gambling and estate laws, alongside potential financial challenges from cuts to social safety net programs and higher costs in areas like energy and student debt management.
Colorado has expanded its gambling laws, leading to increased revenue but also a rise in problem gambling, with concerns about addiction and calls to support services growing. The state benefits financially from gambling taxes, yet faces public health challenges as more residents develop gambling issues, especially among young males, prompting calls for better regulation and support systems.
Pope Leo XIV addressed Italian mayors, emphasizing the need to combat social problems like gambling, which he said has ruined many families, and to promote genuine human relationships to foster community and address issues like loneliness and social isolation.
A security guard in Minneapolis enjoys a blueberry vodka cocktail and plays pull tabs at the Moose bar and grill, highlighting that technology hasn't replaced this popular Midwestern bar game.
The prediction markets industry is rapidly expanding in the U.S., with major sportsbooks like DraftKings launching prediction market apps, sparking conflicts with land-based casinos and regulators. These markets are integrating into various platforms, potentially challenging traditional sportsbooks by offering alternative betting options, while facing legal and regulatory hurdles.
Kalshi, a prediction market platform, has notified regulators of plans to list markets on whether college athletes will enter the transfer portal, drawing criticism from the NCAA due to concerns over athlete pressure and integrity. While Kalshi states it has no immediate plans to offer such trading, the move highlights ongoing tensions between emerging prediction markets and sports regulatory bodies.
Steve Cohen has received approval to proceed with his casino project in New York City, marking a significant development in the city's gambling industry.
New York City is close to approving three major casino projects near Citi Field, with the Gaming Facility Location Board recommending licenses for Bally's, Hard Rock, and Resorts World, pending final approval from the Gaming Commission, amid local opposition.
The article discusses recent indictments of two MLB pitchers, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, for allegedly throwing pitches out of the strike zone to facilitate gambling prop bets, highlighting the risks to the integrity of baseball and the challenges posed by the rise of legal sports betting, especially on specific pitches, which can significantly alter game outcomes. It calls for stronger reforms, including banning credit card deposits for gambling, to protect the sport's integrity.
Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, have been indicted for allegedly accepting bribes to throw pitches in games, with Ortiz arrested at Boston Logan Airport and both on leave since July amid an investigation into suspicious betting activity. Ortiz's lawyer denies any wrongdoing, asserting his innocence and lawful conduct.
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were indicted by the DOJ for allegedly rigging pitches and manipulating prop bets in a coordinated scheme, resulting in at least $400,000 in winnings for bettors, with evidence including text messages and wire transfers to conceal the scheme.
Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers, Luis Ortiz and Emmanuel Clase, were indicted for conspiring with sports bettors to rig pitches during MLB games in 2023 and 2025, leading to illegal profits and undermining the integrity of the sport. Ortiz was arrested, while Clase remains at large, with both accused of accepting bribes to throw specific pitches, including on the first pitch of at-bats, causing significant financial gains for bettors and violating league rules.
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz have been indicted for accepting bribes from gamblers to manipulate pitches during games, with Ortiz arrested and both facing serious charges including conspiracy and money laundering, amid ongoing investigations into sports betting corruption.