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Gambling

NFL backs Supreme Court review in betting oversight case

Oct 2, 2026; London, United Kingdom; The NFL shield and Fanatics logos at a locker room display at the NFL Shop on Oxford Street. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Oct 2, 2026; London, United Kingdom; The NFL shield and Fanatics logos at a locker room display at the NFL Shop on Oxford Street. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

‘Very sad’ to see players endorse betting firms: Victor Wembanyama

Victor Wembanyama said he will not be joining the raft of superstars endorsing sports betting outfits.
Victor Wembanyama said he will not be joining the raft of superstars endorsing sports betting outfits.

Brazil football clubs face massive sponsorship blow from betting ban

Flamengo, the reigning Libertadores and Brasileirao champion, has the biggest annual sponsorship deal in South American football history with Betano, worth US$46 million.
Flamengo, the reigning Libertadores and Brasileirao champion, has the biggest annual sponsorship deal in South American football history with Betano, worth US$46 million.

Casinos posing as beauty salons spur Philippine digital payment review

The Philippines central bank will now require payment platforms to collect more information on merchants being linked up, including owner details and licenses.
The Philippines central bank will now require payment platforms to collect more information on merchants being linked up, including owner details and licenses.

US sports leagues urge lifetime betting bans for those threatening athletes

A man makes his bets during the Super Bowl LIII in East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S., February 3, 2019. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo
A man makes his bets during the Super Bowl LIII in East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S., February 3, 2019. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo

Actress Sydney Sweeney’s nude ad campaign is attracting controversy, but was it all strategic?

Sydney Sweeney at the Armani Beauty dinner during the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy on Sept 3.
Sydney Sweeney at the Armani Beauty dinner during the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy on Sept 3.

Casinos look to sports, spas and street food to attract Gen Zs

When Gen Zs go to Vegas, they are less prone to gamble and more likely to attend shows than older folks.
When Gen Zs go to Vegas, they are less prone to gamble and more likely to attend shows than older folks.

Senior Tour golfer Gogel, 55, suspended for six months for betting on golf

Matt Gogel said in 2024 and 2025 he unknowingly violated PGA Tour policy by placing “small recreational wagers” on golf.
Matt Gogel said in 2024 and 2025 he unknowingly violated PGA Tour policy by placing “small recreational wagers” on golf.

NCSS to spend $5.6 million to get more agencies to help gaming, porn and gambling addicts

The National Council of Social Service is funding $5.6 million over three years for the Addiction Support Programme for Inclusion, Recovery and Empowerment.
The National Council of Social Service is funding $5.6 million over three years for the Addiction Support Programme for Inclusion, Recovery and Empowerment.

Foreign workers’ exclusions from gambling in S’pore have grown. What’s behind the numbers?

Foreign workers at a Singapore Pools outlet at City Plaza on July 12.
Foreign workers at a Singapore Pools outlet at City Plaza on July 12.

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