Rep. Paul Tonko demands major sports leagues support his SAFE Bet Act or accept responsibility for future gambling scandals. The push follows recent FBI indictments of NBA personnel allegedly involved in betting schemes tied to organized crime. Tonko’s bill would establish federal standards including advertising … Read more
A new analysis has revealed just how much sports betting imagery is being broadcast during America’s sporting events. BRISTOL, Conn. – During this year’s Stanley Cup Finals, hockey fans saw gambling logos and messages an average of 3.5 times per minute, based on research data … Read more
A new federal push to regulate sports betting threatens to override state authority and disrupt carefully crafted local policies. The SAFE Bet Act grants excessive power to the DOJ, raising concerns about selective enforcement and government overreach. WASHINGTON – The reintroduction of the Supporting Affordability … Read more
A Fairleigh Dickinson University poll shows 76% of New Jersey voters support gambling ad limits. Australia’s largest bookmaker, Sportsbet, has stopped airing live odds updates during NRL and AFL broadcasts. U.S. lawmakers are considering new regulations, including the SAFE Bet Act, which would limit sports … Read more
Two northeast lawmakers introduced the SAFE Bet Act – a measure to bring federal oversight to the US sports betting industry. Removing away from a federal approach in 2018 (the repeal of PASPA), this measure is unlikely to advance. It calls for stricter advertising regulations, … Read more