North Carolina government makes big tax revenues quickly from first year of sports betting
North Carolina government cashed in early when it came to reaping fiscal b
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March Madness is expected to generate $3.1 billion in bets. This expert urges caution
Sports gambling's near immediate availability online after a 2018 Supreme Court decision was "reckless," argues author Jonathan Cohen. He has researched sports betting's impact on the U.S. since then.
With the surge in sports betting, the risk of gambling addiction rises too
Mobile apps have put sportsbooks in the hands of millions, and experts are seeing a surge in betting — and higher risk of problem gambling. As the Super Bowl approaches, a recovering addict shares his story.
North Carolina sports wagers well over $1B in first months under new law, report says
Online sports wagering in North Carolina has exceeded $1 billion since authorized gambling operators could take bets starting March 11. The North Carolina State Lottery Commission released a report Friday about wagering, winnings and revenue.
NBA bans Jontay Porter after gambling probe shows he shared information, bet on games
The Toronto Raptors player has been banned for life from the NBA after a probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and bet on games, even betting on the Raptors to lose.
Theft in translation? Dodgers fire Shohei Ohtani's interpreter over gambling scandal
The Los Angeles Dodgers have fired Ippei Mizuhara. He gave conflicting accounts about paying large gambling debts, ESPN's Tisha Thompson tells NPR.
Super Bowl betting soars, but it's still not legal in Chiefs and 49ers home states
Americans are poised to bet a record amount on Sunday's big game. Missouri and California are among the states that haven't yet legalized sports betting since the national ban was lifted in 2018.
Commission says North Carolina sports betting likely won't begin in January
Legalized sports betting in North Carolina isn't expected to begin in early January, as the state's new gambling laws permitted. That's what members and staff of the North Carolina State Lottery Commission said during a committee meeting Tuesday.