What you should know about the national headlines our members made last week

 

Hi, our members were featured in a massive amount of major national news stories in recent days. The stories below literally are just a sampling. If you're passionate about the serious problem of predatory gambling in America but question whether anything can be changed, it's time to rethink. Share these stories with your email and social media networks and help us educate more people about these dangerous and deceptive practices. Make the effort to follow us Facebook and Twitter for more. The train for reform is moving, thanks to the work and sacrifices of all our members. Keep pushing. Best, Les Not sure how to navigate Facebook and Twitter? Download this guide to learn the basics and help us reveal the truth to more people. NBC National News, Hallie Jackson Show "Online betting spikes ahead of Super Bowl" featuring Stop Predatory Gambling's Director of Education Harry Levant  Watch Video Fox National News "31 million Americans will reportedly bet on Super Bowl LVI: Fox News reports on the growing sports betting industry ahead of Super Bowl 2022" including an interview with Stop Predatory Gambling member Drew Camard of California Watch Video The Wall Street Journal “Sports Leagues and TV Networks Like the Gambling Odds: Once you had to go to Nevada to wager legally on the big game. Now most can do it from the couch.”  (Harry Levant)   Associated Press "31M Americans to bet on Super Bowl, gambling group estimates" (Harry Levant)   Christianity Today "Super Bowl Betting Is a $7.6 Billion Problem Fewer Evangelicals Care About: As society doubles down on online sports gambling, older activists see a chance to renew the Christian conscience around the practice.” (Tom Grey)   Wisconsin NPR “The rise of sports gambling: Wisconsin Public Radio” (Les Bernal)   Newark Star-Ledger (NJ) “The hidden addiction: N.J. sports betting is raising millions in tax revenue. But it comes at a steep cost for some gamblers.” (Harry Levant)   Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission National Newsletter “How sports betting has increased predatory gambling across the U.S.: The high cost to poorer communities” (Southern Baptist Convention) CALL TO ACTION Sign our petition to encourage Congress to act to restrict gambling advertising, marketing, and sponsorships, especially in sports. Learn More & Sign Stop Predatory Gambling Foundation 100 Maryland Avenue NE, Room 310  | Washington, District of Columbia 20002 (202) 567-6996 | les@stoppredatorygambling.org Follow Us