Shohei Ohtani translator scandal draws attention to ‘Wild West’ of sports betting, lawmakers say

That’s led to some action. In January, Blumenthal introduced the Gambling Addiction Recovery and Treatment (GRIT) Act, which aims to stop sports betting companies from targeting problem gamblers and set aside federal funds to study and treat gambling addiction. “Any high-profile instance of gambling addiction serves as an urgent reminder, and warning sign, of the… Continue reading Shohei Ohtani translator scandal draws attention to ‘Wild West’ of sports betting, lawmakers say

Victims of contaminated blood scandal left in dark about compensation | Contaminated blood scandal

Jeremy Hunt has said no decisions have been made about how much compensation will be paid to victims of the contaminated blood scandal, with bereaved children and parents still in the dark about whether they will receive any financial support. The chancellor was the last of five witnesses, including Rishi Sunak, to give evidence to… Continue reading Victims of contaminated blood scandal left in dark about compensation | Contaminated blood scandal