The Betting Scandal Reaching Pros, and Your Phone
The federal NBA and MLB betting scandal shows how normalized sports gambling has become. Here is what it means, and how to get real help.
Jul 8, 2026
Why Prop Bets Are the Riskiest Bet in Sports
Player and pitch-level prop bets are built for nonstop action, which makes them easy to rig and easy to get hooked on. Here's the 2026 fight to rein them in.
Jul 8, 2026
The 2026 Prediction Market Crackdown, Explained
Minnesota made prediction markets a felony in 2026 and the CFTC sued back. Here's what the Kalshi and Polymarket crackdown means if you're in recovery.
Jul 8, 2026
The First Federal Study of Gambling Addiction
A new bipartisan bill would fund the first federal study of gambling disorder. What the research gap means for you, and what to do without waiting.
Jul 2, 2026
Veterans and Gambling: A Hidden, Higher Risk
Veterans face problem gambling at 3 to 4 times the civilian rate, with a serious link to suicide the VA rarely screens for. Where to get help.
Jun 13, 2026
The Hidden Toll of Gambling on Women
Women gamble later but fall faster. The rising, under-recognized threat gambling poses to women, their money, and recovery.
Jun 13, 2026
The VIP Host Trap: When the Betting App Has a Person
A 2026 lawsuit names sportsbook VIP hosts as defendants for the first time. What these personal account managers do, why they undermine recovery, and how to cut the cord.
Jun 9, 2026
Gambling Ads Are Now Inside Your Payment Apps
After you send money, some payment apps now serve a one-tap sportsbook offer. Why this placement is uniquely dangerous in recovery, and how to protect yourself.
Jun 5, 2026
Youth Online Gambling Is a Transatlantic Crisis
A UK investigation and US survey data reveal a generation falling into online gambling via in-pocket betting. The shared pattern, the suicide risk, and what helps.
Jun 3, 2026
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