Sports betting boom fueled by sophisticated tech
There's been a surge of young problem gamblers since sports betting was legalized. An addiction therapist warns AI-powered sports betting has spurred a public health emergency.
There's been a surge of young problem gamblers since sports betting was legalized. An addiction therapist warns AI-powered sports betting has spurred a public health emergency.
New data from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health shows more people are having gambling problems, especially with sports betting.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) said it's seen a significant increase in people calling for help with gambling problems and a lot of those calls are from people who say sports betting is their problem. WBZ TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
With March Madness comes lots of excitement, but also lots of concerns when it comes to young fans making wagers. WBZ-TV's Courtney Cole reports.
With March Madness comes lots of excitement, but also lots of concerns when it comes to young fans making wagers.
Encore Boston Harbor is being fined for taking illegal bets.
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Sports betting in Massachusetts is illegal for anyone under 21, but the college age gambler is a lucrative target.
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Sports betting has quickly turned into a financial behemoth, with $93 billion wagered in 2022. NCAA president Charlie Baker is worried about the impact on college athletes.
WBZ TV Political Analyst Jon Keller spoke with the State Treasurer of Massachusetts, Deborah Goldberg, about the state of Massachusetts's finances and the impact of sports betting.
State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg on the sports betting rollout and her push to bring Lottery sales online.
Massachusetts sports betting decreased by about 21.5% in May compared to the previous month.
Massachusetts sports betting decreased by about 21.5% in May compared to the previous month.
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering another change to the way we gamble and this time it involves the state's lottery.
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The Massachusetts Gaming Commission rejected a request from DraftKings to take bets on the Boston Marathon.
This March Madness was the first where sports betting was legal in Massachusetts, both in person and online.
This March Madness was the first where sports betting was legal in Massachusetts, both in person and online. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
Massachusetts was the fifth busiest mobile betting state in the country last weekend, just days after it launched.
WBZ TV's Kate Merrill reports.
WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
Sports fans can now place online sports bets in the Commonwealth as of 10 a.m. on March 10, 2023.
The bets and bills are flying as online sports betting officially kicks off in the Commonwealth.
There's been a surge of young problem gamblers since sports betting was legalized. An addiction therapist warns AI-powered sports betting has spurred a public health emergency.
The jury in the Karen Read murder trial resumes its deliberations Monday after resting this weekend and struggling to reach a verdict last week.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is warning residents of possible measles exposure after an international traveler was diagnosed.
Rafael Devers hit a two-run homer, Jarren Duran added a solo shot and the Boston Red Sox ended San Diego's five-game winning streak with a 4-1 victory on Sunday.
Jury deliberations are set to continue on Monday in Karen Read's Massachusetts murder trial after about 22 hours so far.
The jury in the Karen Read murder trial resumes its deliberations Monday after resting this weekend and struggling to reach a verdict last week.
Jury deliberations are set to continue on Monday in Karen Read's Massachusetts murder trial after about 22 hours so far.
These Massachusetts beaches are closed as of Sunday due to bacteria levels.
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Two men from Massachusetts are headed to Paris for the 2024 Olympics.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
A new study from Harvard Business School shows why there should be more women managers in the workplace.
Dania Furniture recalls Hayden bookcase sold nationwide after an unanchored unit fell over, killing a 4-year-old.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
Although there has been skepticism around plant-based meat, Canadian researchers have found that it's the better option when it comes to getting in your protein.
A reformed romance scammer is speaking out, sharing with the I-Team how he got women to send him tens of thousands of dollars.
The I-Team's Call for Action came to the aid of a Waltham woman who paid thousands for a procedure to help her lose fat.
Records show Massachusetts police departments typically and legally sell back or trade in their guns to dealers when they're no longer used by officers.
A woman told WBZ-TV's I-Team she believes she was raped by a killer just weeks before two bodies were found in Brockton in 2014.
The I-Team uncovered a posting on a Massachusetts State Police Instagram account that used a song with racial slurs and talked about guns.
Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin spoke to WBZ-TV about his concerns over public distrust in the election process.
Jon Keller said Trump's delivery in his first debate was crisp and forceful, while Biden's presentation was halting, his voice raspy.
A bombshell report on the global EV marketplace finds 46% of American EV drivers are so fed up with charging and mobility issues, they're ready to switch back to gas-powered vehicles.
Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio hopes voters will empower her by approving the initiative petition.
Diana DiZoglio wants to perform an audit of the Massachusetts legislature, but has been met with pushback.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
Great Wolf Lodge Mashantucket is set to open in 2025 next to Foxwoods in Connecticut.
In a humble space in Hyde Park, a local company is on a mission to fix how flour is made.
At a time when store closures are surging, the parent company of TJ Maxx and Marshalls is talking about opening hundreds of new stores.
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Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
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Rafael Devers hit a two-run homer, Jarren Duran added a solo shot and the Boston Red Sox ended San Diego's five-game winning streak with a 4-1 victory on Sunday.
Two men from Massachusetts are headed to Paris for the 2024 Olympics.
Manny Machado homered twice and drove in five runs, and Jackson Merrill and Brett Sullivan also went deep to carry the San Diego Padres to their second straight lopsided victory over the Boston Red Sox, 11-1 on Saturday.
Orlando Cepeda, the slugging Hall of Fame first baseman and Giants great nicknamed "Baby Bull," has died at 86.
Jackson Merrill hit a three-run homer and Kyle Higashioka added a two-run shot in a nine-run fifth inning, leading the San Diego Padres to a 9-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.
The MSPCA says goats can be goofy and fun pets - and you don't need to be an experienced farmer to adopt one.
Twenty-three sets of twins have graduated from Pollard Middle School in Needham.
A Nantucket restaurant and store has sold two scratch tickets worth more than $1 million this year.
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