Economy May 08 Americans bet $220 billion on sports in 5 years since legalization By Wayne Parry, Associated Press
Nation Mar 13 Watch 8:46 The risks student-athletes face amid sports betting boom March Madness brackets are set and with it comes billions of dollars in bets on the games. Paul Solman recently reported on betting companies partnering with universities and the threat it poses for students. But it turns out problems are… By Paul Solman, Ryan Connelly Holmes
Nation Feb 27 Watch 8:23 College partnerships are bringing sports betting to campus. Are students safe? We are weeks away from college basketball’s March Madness and billions of dollars worth of wagers on the games. As more states legalize sports betting, Paul Solman reports on the increasing concern that some colleges are too involved in its… By Paul Solman, Ryan Connelly Holmes
World Dec 16 While Africa’s sports betting industry grows, many worry about who will lose In at least five African countries, gamblers and experts said that many see the growing sports betting industry as a source of regular income, and a hope out of leaving poverty. By Rodney Muhumuza, Farai Mutsaka, Associated Press
Politics Nov 08 Dueling sports betting measures on the ballot in California The gaming industry and Native American tribes are betting big on dueling ballot measures to legalize sports gambling in California, but voters may not want a piece of the action. By Brian Melley, Associated Press
May 02 Greyhound racing nears its end in the U.S. By Scott McFetridge, Associated Press It's been a long slide for greyhound racing, which reached its peak in the 1980s. Since then, increased concerns about how the dogs are treated along with an explosion of gambling options have nearly killed the sport. Continue reading
Nov 06 Election results: Voters weigh in on sanctuary cities and Airbnb rentals By Associated Press Across the country, ballot measures gave voters a chance to weigh in on a wide range of issues. Here are the highlights. Continue reading
Feb 21 States are betting on sports gambling to close revenue gaps. Will it pay off? By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press At least 22 states are considering legislation to legalize sports gambling. An Associated Press review of all the bills introduced this year — more than 100 so far — found high interest among lawmakers, but also many questions about how… Continue reading
Jul 30 Caesars to start taking sports bets in New Jersey, Mississippi By Wayne Parry, Associated Press The gambling industry is closely watching to see which casino will be the first in New Jersey to offer online sports betting following a Supreme Court ruling on a case brought by the state that cleared the way for all… Continue reading
May 15 Sanctuary cities could get boost from sports betting ruling By Mark Sherman, Associated Press There is a direct link between the court's decision in the sports betting case and the administration's effort to punish local governments that resist Trump's immigration enforcement policies, several legal commentators said. Continue reading