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Consumer Protection Guidelines Included in Draft to Repeal Federal Ban On Sports Betting

Aug 29, 2017 | Recent Northstar Posts, Sports Gambling

In May, the U.S. Congress unveiled The Gaming Accountability and Modernization Act (GAME), a draft of legislation seeking to lift the federal ban on sports betting. The GAME Act aims to remove federal barriers, outline consumer protection and allow states to legalize...

Other Forms of Recreation Can Bring Out Gambling Addiction-Like Behavior

Jan 31, 2017 | Informative, Online Gambling, Recent Northstar Posts, Sports Gambling

When most people think of gambling activities that can cause addiction, they typically envision casino games, lotteries, betting on horses or professional sports, or even Bingo. However, other recreational activities that are not technically considered gambling can...

Fantasy Sports Industry Unsuccessful In Obtaining Legal Status During 2016 Legislative Session

Aug 17, 2016 | Recent Northstar Posts, Sports Gambling

The daily fantasy sports industry sought to gain legalization in Minnesota through a bill that would have also created consumer protections. The bill passed in the House but was ultimately not heard by the Senate. The debate in Minnesota reflected the larger national...

Sports Fantasy Links

Sep 30, 2015 | Gambling Addiction Research, Informative, Internet Gambling, Online Gambling, Recent Northstar Posts, Sports Gambling, Uncategorized

Fantasy sports are taking center stage this fall, particularly with the pervasive presence of DraftKings and FanDuel. We’ve amassed some articles on this increasingly popular and controversial topic: Commentary by Northstar regarding the risk of addiction in fantasy...

The Rise and Fall of the Sports Gambler

Sep 18, 2013 | Informative, Recent Northstar Posts, Sports Gambling, Uncategorized

The only time my 74-year-old father swears is when his Vikings make a bad play or the referee makes a “bonehead” call. Many of us, like my father, get animated when our favorite sports team plays. We feel connected to our team, and feel their wins and losses almost as...

Sports Betting: Every Day’s a Super Bowl

Feb 18, 2013 | Recent Northstar Posts, Sports Gambling

Sports betting has been around for a long time in the United States. The country’s founding fathers were risk takers by nature, and colonists from England brought with them a gambling history that went back generations. Early sports betting took the form of wagers on...
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