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Brian Pempus

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Can you still make friends on the internet? Too many interests to list here. For work, I'm in the gambling addiction nonprofit space.

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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 16m
$624K Gambling Addiction Nearly Destroys WV Veterinary Clinic gamblingharm.org/gambling-add...
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$624K Gambling Addiction Nearly Destroys WV Veterinary Clinic
Explore the shocking case of embezzlement at Help For Animals WV linked to gambling addiction and its consequences.
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 3h
Brian Christopher Slots, Chumba Lose Court Ruling Vs. Lawsuit gamblingharm.org/brian-christ...
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Brian Christopher Slots, Chumba Lose Court Ruling Vs. Lawsuit
A federal judge's ruling allows a proposed class action lawsuit against BCSlots influencer Brian Christopher Misfud to proceed.
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Simon Dymond @simondymond.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Online Gambling Ads a Monster to Regulate, But It Can Be Done gamblingharm.org/online-gambl... Nice write-up of GREAT Centre's Jamie Torrance's latest work, funded by UKRI Research Programme in Gambling
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Online Gambling Ads a Monster to Regulate, But It Can Be Done
Explore the findings of the gambling ads study on marketing regulation in online gambling across various jurisdictions.
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
NC Sportsbooks Allowed Underagers, Targeted Self-Excluded Users gamblingharm.org/nc-sportsboo...
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NC Sportsbooks Allowed Underagers, Targeted Self-Excluded Users
Explore the latest news on NC sportsbooks and recent fines imposed for violations regarding age verification and responsible gaming.
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Brazil Celebrates Ban Of Online Sports Betting, Casino Gambling gamblingharm.org/brazil-celeb...
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Brazil Celebrates Ban Of Online Sports Betting, Casino Gambling
Brazil online betting ban is now effective, aiming to protect public health and address gambling-related issues in the country.
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
The problem with this article, though, is that it ends with AI optimism and criti-hype that the gambling sector could use AI for prevention. There is no incentive to. It is gives one particularly controversial online gambling company a quote to claim it's actually ethically.
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
For people who love the written word, there is no greater buzzkill than “Key Takeaways.”
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Reaction to Ferris Bueller Becoming a Gambling Shill www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3Xl...
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Matthew Broderick WTF?!?!
YouTube video by Gambling Harm
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
How Gambling Was Invented Before You Could Lose Anything gamblingharm.org/how-gambling...
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How Gambling Was Invented Before You Could Lose Anything
Explore new findings on how gambling invented practices date back 12,000 years, reshaping our understanding of its origins.
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
‘Nightmare’ Allegations Against Michael Jordan-Backed Online Gambling Firm gamblingharm.org/sportradar-n...
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'Nightmare' Allegations Against Michael Jordan-Backed Online Gambling Firm
Explore the allegations against Sportradar regarding illegal gambling channels and its impact on the online gambling sector.
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Ontario Online Gambling Ad Ban To Protect Public Health gamblingharm.org/ontario-bill...
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Ontario Online Gambling Ad Ban Seeks To Protect Public Health
Learn about Ontario Bill 107, which aims to ban online gambling advertisements to protect public health in the province.
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
FanDuel Claims No Profiting From Prop Bet 'Protect' Feature gamblingharm.org/fanduel-bet-...
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FanDuel Claims No Profiting From Prop Bet 'Protect' Feature
Understand the implications of FanDuel Bet Protect. This feature hedges your bets against injuries for a percentage fee.
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Ohio Fines Kalshi Record $5M For Allegedly Preying On Teens gamblingharm.org/ohio-fines-k...
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Ohio Fines Kalshi Record $5M For Allegedly Preying On Teens
Ohio intends to fine Kalshi $5 million for alleged illegal gambling practices, marking a historic regulatory action.
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
NEW: A total online gambling advertising ban across Europe is proposed by the Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME), representing over 1.7m doctors in 36 countries. According to a newly adopted policy, CPME warns that online gambling has reached unsustainable levels.
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Online Sportsbooks Amass $48M War Chest For State Elections gamblingharm.org/online-sport...
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Online Sportsbooks Amass $48M War Chest For State Elections
The largest online sports betting companies plan to spend tens of millions of dollars through their super PAC Win for America.
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Bettor Claims BetMGM Helped Him Cancel 5-Year Self-Exclusion gamblingharm.org/tennessee-be...
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Bettor Claims BetMGM Helped Him Cancel 5-Year Self-Exclusion
Explore the case of Dilvar Tayip against BetMGM Sportsbook for unlawful conduct regarding self-exclusion from sports betting.
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
CFTC wants you to use gambling to pay for cancer treatment: “Say somebody has a condition. They want to be able to manage the potential risk of having a future treatment or medical costs. They can enter into a prediction market and place a bet on the likelihood of something passing a drug trial.”
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
NEW: An alarming report from the NY Fed adds evidence that legal sports betting is causing widespread harm to users' finances. Among people who began sports betting due to legalization or easier access, the share who fell behind on at least one bill or debt increased by 10 percent.
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Use Gambling Sites To Hedge Your Cancer Bills, CFTC Suggests gamblingharm.org/use-gambling...
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Use Gambling Sites To Hedge Your Cancer Bills, CFTC Suggests
Explore the connection between cancer treatment and prediction markets as a dystopian way to manage medical costs.
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
How To Decline Invitations To Gamble On March Madness gamblingharm.org/how-to-decli...
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How To Decline Invitations To Gamble On March Madness
Learn how to say no and avoid pressure to gamble on March Madness with effective assertive communication techniques.
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Online Gambling Raises Self-Injury Risk, Study Finds gamblingharm.org/online-gambl...
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Online Gambling Raises Self-Injury Risk, Study Finds
Online gambling raises your risk of self-injury and self-harm, according to new research. Problem gambling is linked to non-suicidal injury.
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
NEW: Casino Direct Marketing Increases Gambling Harm, Study Finds gamblingharm.org/casino-direc...
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Casino Direct Marketing Increases Gambling Harm, Study Finds
Explore the impact of direct marketing on problem gambling. New studies reveal its effects on betting and spending behaviors.
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
MLB Raises Children’s Gambling Risks With Polymarket Deal gamblingharm.org/mlb-polymark...
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MLB Raises Children's Gambling Risks With Polymarket Deal
Explore the implications of MLB's partnership with Polymarket and the risks of minors accessing sports betting platforms.
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Indiana Casino Self-Exclusion Bolstered With New Law gamblingharm.org/indiana-casi...
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Indiana Casino Self-Exclusion Bolstered With New Law
Learn about Indiana casino self exclusion and the new law improving the Voluntary Exclusion Program for problem gambling.
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Former NBA Agent’s MGM Gambling Debt Case Moves Forward gamblingharm.org/former-nba-a...
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Former NBA Agent's MGM Gambling Debt Case Moves Forward
Learn about Dwight Manley's legal battle against MGM over gambling losses and claims of being drugged while playing blackjack.
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Arizona Hits Kalshi With Criminal Charges Over 'Illegal Gambling' gamblingharm.org/arizona-kals...
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Arizona Hits Kalshi With Criminal Charges Over 'Illegal Gambling'
Arizona charges Kalshi with illegal gambling for taking bets without a license on various events, including elections.
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Online Sports Betting Legalization Causes Spike In Binge Drinking gamblingharm.org/online-sport...
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Online Sports Betting Legalization Causes Spike In Binge Drinking
A study shows that sports betting drinking is linked to a rise in binge drinking among men aged 35 and younger.
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Brazilian President Calls For Online Casino Ban To Protect Women gamblingharm.org/brazil-onlin...
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Brazilian President Calls For Online Casino Ban To Protect Women
Brazilian law for online casinos could change, after Brazil's president called for banning the platforms. Lula said addiction is high.
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Minnesota Could Jail Prediction Market Operators Under New Bill gamblingharm.org/minnesota-mn...
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Minnesota Could Jail Prediction Market Operators Under New Bill
Explore the implications of the new bipartisan bill on mn prediction market in Minnesota, which seeks to criminalize rather than regulate.
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Minnesota Could Jail Prediction Market Operators Under New Bill gamblingharm.org/minnesota-mn...
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Minnesota Could Jail Prediction Market Operators Under New Bill
Explore the implications of the new bipartisan bill on mn prediction market in Minnesota, which seeks to criminalize rather than regulate.
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
NEW: Sports bettors increased size of their stakes by 41% on days following a win, according to a new paper. gamblingharm.org/house-money-...
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House-Money Effect In Sports Gambling Raises Risks, Study Finds
Explore the house-money effect in online sports gambling and how wins influence bettors' stakes and decisions.
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
NEW: Sports bettors increased size of their stakes by 41% on days following a win, according to a new paper. gamblingharm.org/house-money-...
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House-Money Effect In Sports Gambling Raises Risks, Study Finds
Explore the house-money effect in online sports gambling and how wins influence bettors' stakes and decisions.
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Online Sports Betting Legalization Causes Spike In Binge Drinking gamblingharm.org/online-sport...
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Online Sports Betting Legalization Causes Spike In Binge Drinking
A study shows that sports betting drinking is linked to a rise in binge drinking among men aged 35 and younger.
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Brazilian President Calls For Online Casino Ban To Protect Women gamblingharm.org/brazil-onlin...
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Brazilian President Calls For Online Casino Ban To Protect Women
Brazilian law for online casinos could change, after Brazil's president called for banning the platforms. Lula said addiction is high.
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Sports Betting Self-Exclusion Extraordinarily Low, Report Shows gamblingharm.org/sports-betti...
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Sports Betting Self-Exclusion Extraordinarily Low, Report Shows
Understand sports betting self exclusion and its importance in managing gambling habits to promote responsible betting practices.
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Sports Betting Self-Exclusion Extraordinarily Low, Report Shows gamblingharm.org/sports-betti...
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Sports Betting Self-Exclusion Extraordinarily Low, Report Shows
Understand sports betting self exclusion and its importance in managing gambling habits to promote responsible betting practices.
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
US Sports Betting Advertising Still The 'Wild West' In 2026 gamblingharm.org/us-sports-be...
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US Sports Betting Advertising Still The 'Wild West' In 2026
An alarming study of sports betting social media ads shows betting apps are throwing caution to the wind regarding advertising.
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
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Prediction Markets Are The New Online Poker—Not Sports Betting
Explore the similarities of online poker and prediction markets. Discover the risks and challenges between each form of betting.
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Online Gambling Raises Self-Injury Risk, Study Finds gamblingharm.org/online-gambl...
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Online Gambling Raises Self-Injury Risk, Study Finds
Online gambling raises your risk of self-injury and self-harm, according to new research. Problem gambling is linked to non-suicidal injury.
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Online Gambling Raises Self-Injury Risk, Study Finds gamblingharm.org/online-gambl...
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Online Gambling Raises Self-Injury Risk, Study Finds
Online gambling raises your risk of self-injury and self-harm, according to new research. Problem gambling is linked to non-suicidal injury.
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
New: Two-thirds of Gen Z and Millennials (62%) seek AI answers to predict game outcomes (source: The Harris Poll).
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
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Prediction Markets Are The New Online Poker—Not Sports Betting
Explore the similarities of online poker and prediction markets. Discover the risks and challenges between each form of betting.
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
US Sports Betting Advertising Still The 'Wild West' In 2026 gamblingharm.org/us-sports-be...
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US Sports Betting Advertising Still The 'Wild West' In 2026
An alarming study of sports betting social media ads shows betting apps are throwing caution to the wind regarding advertising.
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Brian Pempus @brianpempus.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
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Wisconsin Online Sports Betting Unpopular, Poll Says
The issue of legal Wisconsin online sports betting is unpopular among voters, according to a February 2026 Marquette poll.
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