Daily fantasy sports (DFS) is a type of online game where players build a team of real-life athletes and compete against other players in a single day or week-long contest.
Let’s look at how daily fantasy sports differs from traditional fantasy sports, and whether or not it is a form of gambling.
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The FIFA World Cup is well underway, and with all the excitement surrounding it, you may feel inclined to place some bets on your favorite team.
While many can enjoy the occasional bet, others can easily develop a sports betting problem. It’s important to be aware of the potential risks involved in betting on the World Cup.
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Have you ever wondered about what the difference is between stock trading and gambling? While stock trading does not have the same stigma attached to it as gambling does, there are a surprising amount of similarities between the two. But is stock trading considered a form of gambling?
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This holiday season, many people will be placing bets on various sports. Before you place any bets, you should be aware of the different types of bets in sports, and the risks involved. By gaining this insight, you can make an informed decision about whether or not to bet this holiday season.
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For many people, fantasy sports is one of the most enjoyable activities they can participate in. It's a way for them to combine a love of sports with the love of competition. But with the rise of daily fantasy sports, is fantasy sports becoming too closely linked to gambling?
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With major sports such as the NFL and NHL now well underway, it can be all too easy to place a significant amount of bets on these games, and spend more money than intended. Let’s take a closer look at what sports betting is, the risks involved, and how to quit betting on sports.
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Since the legalization of sports betting in many states, and the increase of online gambling, there has also been an influx of gambling-related ads in all forms of media. Advertisements not only encourage consumption habits, they also impact the view of what is normal, which is part of what makes gambling ads problematic.
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The Super Bowl LVI between the L.A. Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals is right around the corner, and with nearly 30 states and Washington D.C. now able to legally place bets on the event, this year’s Super Bowl is expected to generate the largest single-event legal handle in American sports betting history.
While this is a fun day for many sports fans, it can be challenging and triggering for those who are struggling with gambling and sports betting addiction.
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For many Americans, watching football games on Thanksgiving is a big tradition. In fact, Thanksgiving is the biggest sports betting week of the year in the US, making it the holiday that is the most consumed by sports and sports betting.
However, just because sports betting is now legal in many states, doesn’t mean that you should participate in it this holiday season.
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With sports betting now legal in many states, it’s now becoming even more common to bet on sports games.
FanDuel and DraftKings, two of the biggest online sportsbooks in the United States, make it very easy for users to place bets through their websites and mobile apps.
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