FanDuel faced a major server outage on May 7, leaving thousands unable to access the sports betting platform. As reports piled up during the evening, users said they couldn’t place bets or cash out during live games. FanDuel Support acknowledged technical difficulties and said it’s investigating what caused the disruption.
Prediction markets market themselves as a smarter alternative to sportsbooks, but reports from people with gambling addiction suggest the experience can feel indistinguishable. One example: a soccer coach had blocked himself from betting platforms before turning to prediction markets, only to find the same pull and risks. The distinction, critics say, may be branding more than substance.
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Former NBA player and coach Damon Jones pleaded guilty in federal court over sports betting and rigged poker games. Prosecutors say Jones provided insider information about an injured LeBron James to bettors and used his NBA fame to pull players into mob-controlled poker events, according to his admissions in the case.
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