Pennsylvania lawmakers pushing for new gambling safeguards for young adults
Gambling addiction is impacting more young people, so much so that state lawmakers are calling it an epidemic.
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Gambling addiction is impacting more young people, so much so that state lawmakers are calling it an epidemic.
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
James Martielli with Vanguard notes many platforms now use design techniques borrowed directly from the gambling industry.
A major federal indictment unsealed Thursday accuses 26 people of involvement in a scheme to tank NCAA Division I college basketball and Chinese Basketball Association games to help sports gamblers get rich.
A New Jersey-based illegal sports betting ring allegedly headed up by a mafia member has been broken up, officials said Thursday.
A South Jersey lawmaker wants to ban a type of sports wager known as "microbetting," saying the practice can lead to impulsive gambling behavior.
A South Jersey lawmaker wants to ban a type of sports wager known as "microbetting," saying the practice can lead to impulsive gambling behavior and financial ruin — especially among younger players.
Among those taken into custody in the betting investigation today are Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat and former NBA player Damon Jones.
FanDuel Sportsbook has banned a sports bettor who heckled Olympic champion Gabby Thomas at a track event in Philadelphia.
Mike Tyson, a boxing legend, and Jake Paul, a social media legend, threw down Friday in Dallas. Financially, they both came out winners.
It's expected to draw the biggest crowd ever for a boxing match outside of Las Vegas and it's happening in Arlington.
Phillies INF Jose Rodriguez was one of five major league and minor league players suspended or permanently banned Tuesday for violating MLB's gambling policy.
The women's NCAA Final Four games will take place in a smaller arena than the men's, causing a short supply of tickets.
A short video trailer posted by Netflix shows Jake Paul getting off a helicopter on a rooftop and coming face to face with Mike Tyson.
If he's healthy for the entire season, Bryce Harper has a chance to shatter his over/under for home runs in the 2024 season with the Philadelphia Phillies.
The Philadelphia Phillies have gotten close to winning their first World Series since 2008 over the past two seasons, but they haven't been able to get over the hump.
Drake revealed on social media that he's bet more than a million dollars on the Kansas City Chiefs winning the 2024 Super Bowl.
Betting on the 2024 Super Bowl is projected by industry analysts to be 35% higher than last year, when the previous record was set.
Philadelphia Eagles CB Isaiah Rodgers Sr. said in an interview with ESPN that bets placed from his account that led to him being suspended by the NFL last year were made for people other than himself.
Vladimir Tarasenko and Claude Giroux scored third-period goals and the Ottawa Senators came back to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-3 on Sunday in Shane Pinto's return to the lineup from a gambling suspension.
After an underwhelming end to the regular season, the Philadelphia Eagles will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night in the NFL wild card playoffs.
Boston Scott has scored 11 total touchdowns against the New York Giants in nine games throughout his career, including the playoffs.
The Atlantic City gambling market continues to evolve and become less dependent on physical casinos.
The Eagles and Chiefs will face off Monday night in a Super Bowl rematch months after Andy Reid edged out his former squad to win his second Lombardi Trophy.
The Phillies homered their way past the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first two games of the National League Championship Series to take a 2-0 lead.
From credit counseling to creditor hardship plans, experts share tips for managing credit card debt.
Jasmine Quezada is still paying down debt that began shortly after graduating from Temple University. She's sharing her story to help others.
SEPTA is preparing for large crowds as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday on July 4.
Gattuso Development unveils 3201 Cuthbert Street Life Sciences Center in Philadelphia.
Join CBS Philadelphia at Rivers Casino for the chance to become a contestant on The Price is Right.
Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
After the hottest May day ever recorded in Philadelphia's history, Wednesday may be a repeat with record highs in the mid-to-upper 90s in spots.
A two-alarm fire near train tracks in North Philly is impacting Amtrak and SEPTA service between Philadelphia and New York on Wednesday.
From credit counseling to creditor hardship plans, experts share tips for managing credit card debt.
Jasmine Quezada is still paying down debt that began shortly after graduating from Temple University. She's sharing her story to help others.
Jasmine Quezada is still paying down debt that began shortly after graduating from Temple University. She's sharing her story to help others.
SEPTA is preparing for large crowds as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday on July 4.
A woman has died after she was hit by a speeding driver in a crash in Kensington on Wednesday morning, police said.
A two-alarm fire near train tracks in North Philly is impacting Amtrak and SEPTA service between Philadelphia and New York on Wednesday.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has released its annual list of the most endangered historic places in the United States.
Some residents at Alvin E. Gershen Apartments in Hamilton Township, N.J., were evacuated after an unplanned power outage.
The Trenton Ironhawks will serve as the New York Islanders' NHL affiliate, the hockey teams announced Wednesday.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
A jury found Paul Caneiro guilty in February of murdering his brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew before setting their New Jersey mansion on fire in 2018.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
The heart-lung machine was a groundbreaking invention that took place in Philadelphia and has saved millions of lives.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Research from Thomas Jefferson University could help ID a new way to improve poor sleep and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Life is back to normal for 21-year-old Gianna Parrillo-Shennard, whose life was saved by Jefferson Health's mobile stroke unit.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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SEPTA is preparing for large crowds as Philadelphia celebrates America's 250th birthday on July 4.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
The Trenton Ironhawks will serve as the New York Islanders' NHL affiliate, the hockey teams announced Wednesday.
Chase Burns shines for the Cincinnati Reds, striking out nine in six innings during a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Bryson Stott hit a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and Jhoan Duran worked a 1-2-3 ninth as the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
On Monday, May 18, the merchandise tent at Aronimink Golf Club is open to the public for one day of last-minute shopping, where all remaining items are 50% off.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
SEPTA workers on Wednesday participated in an emergency drill in the Walnut-Locust subway station in an effort to prepare for large crowds expected on July 4.
Power has been restored at the Alvin E. Gershen Apartments in Hamilton Township after an outage from an equipment test caused some evacuations on Wednesday. CBS News Philadelphia's Madeleine Wright reports.
The Trenton Ironhawks hockey team is now an official affiliate of the New York Islanders. The Ironhawks kick off the season at Cure Insurance Arena in October.
Philadelphia's Health Department on Wednesday said the Smiles on Rittenhouse Square clinic was being shut down over concerns about unsanitary conditions. Patients who have visited in the past year are being asked to get tested for 3 serious infectious diseases. Stephanie Stahl reports.
CBS Philadelphia's In Your Corner will be offering free debt advice from experts in a live event Thursday, May 21. Financial counselors from the nonprofit Money Management International will be on hand to answer your questions. Josh Sidorowicz shares a look ahead to the event.