LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jake Paul’s unanimous victory over former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson might have been disappointing from a competitive standpoint, but it drew record betting. BetMGM said the fight between the YouTube star and the 58-year-old Tyson, who showed his age by being a sitting target, was its most-bet boxing or mixed-martial arts fight. The...
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Gambling is ‘public health threat,’ panel of experts says
Gambling has emerged as “a neglected, understudied, and expanding public health threat” throughout the world, a panel wrote in The Lancet medical journal Thursday. What You Need To Know Gambling has emerged as “a neglected, understudied, and expanding public health threat” throughout the world, a panel wrote in The Lancet medical journal Thursday The Lancet’s Public Health...
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Worcester plays host to gambling conference Tuesday
Whether it’s on a website or a billboard during your commute, it feels like we’re always seeing ads for a sports wagering platform. “It’s ubiquitous,” said Marlene Warner, CEO of the state’s Council on Gaming and Health. “It’s everywhere.” The incredibly easy access has experts in healthcare, government, and gaming looking for ways to keep...