October 22, 2026 Just when you thought the sportsbook industry couldn’t stoop any lower, now we find out that FanDuel is targeting the children of its biggest losers (“VIP bettors”) with free trips to the Philadelphia Zoo. Addiction experts told the Philadelphia Inquirer that FanDuel appears to be grooming children to become problem gamblers. This is just the latest example of FanDuel and other sportsbooks embracing predatory tactics to target vulnerable populations. The Inq

October 13, 2026 Prominent voices say federal scrutiny of FanDuel, DraftKings and the online sportsbooks is overdue WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following the Washington Sun's report that the Federal Trade Commission is investigating the online sports gambling industry, prominent voices are praising the move. They say it's time to hold sportsbooks accountable for deceptive advertising and for targeting problem gamblers. Here's what they're saying: Saagar Enjeti — Host, Breaking Points

July 8, 2026 MARYLAND (WBFF) — Maryland gaming regulators urged federal officials last year to crack down on sports prediction markets using a letter drafted by casino lobbyists, according to public records obtained by Spotlight on Maryland. The records raise questions about the independence of the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency, which is responsible for regulating the state’s gambling industry but relied on language written by the industry’s chief lobbying organi