US gambling firms fight protections meant to reduce addictionrelated harms, watchdog warns
Apr 15, 2025
Firms pushed back against proposed regulations after surge in online gambling since 2018 supreme court ruling on sports bettingGambling firms have fanned out across the US, lobbying an array of state capitals against consumer protections that experts say could help reduce addiction-related harms, ac
cording to a non-profit watchdog.A new report by the Campaign for Accountability, shared with the Guardian, lists a string of proposed regulations – from restrictions on advertising and promotions to deposit limits – against which firms pushed back. Continue reading... ...read more read less