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Covers:  sports, sports betting, gambling legislation, gambling trends
Formerly of USA Today, ESPN, SI. com, then-St. Petersburg Times, Gaming Today, InGame, Tragically Hip devotee 🎱

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Brant James is a staff writer who covers the sports betting industry at InGame, from technology to trends to legislation. An alum of the Tampa Bay Times, ESPN.com, espnW, SI.com, and USA Today, he's covered motorsports and the NHL as beats. He also once made a tail-hook landing on an aircraft carrier with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and rode to the top of Mt. Washington with Travis Pastrana. John Tortorella has yelled at him numerous times.

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Lottery tickets stuff stockings with potential problems

Lottery tickets stuff stockings with potential problems

Lottery is so ingrained in U.S. culture that many don't consider it gambling, including parents who might unw…

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Get ready to Rimble!

Get ready to Rimble!

Ex-Simplebet engineer and his team are bootstrapping their way to success by bringing micro-markets to esport…

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Lottery in the modern gambling landscape

Lottery in the modern gambling landscape

Lottery has been popular in the United States since before it became a country. The spread of mobile sports b…

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Mega math in perspective

Mega math in perspective

Risk mitigation expert Bob Hamman on how many tickets it would take to "buy" a jackpot, the odds of winning f…

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Microbetting Remains Gambling Industry Priority

Microbetting Remains Gambling Industry Priority

Despite recent sports betting scandals and regulator scrutiny, microbetting is seen by the gambling industry …

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Beasley, Others Will Fight Cheating Stigma

Beasley, Others Will Fight Cheating Stigma

How do athletes recover their reputation following a gambling scandal? Do fans forgive players when they're f…

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New York Bill Banning Sports Betting on College Campuses Misses the Mark, Experts Say

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By Brant James Verified
| Gambling Insider Verified
It may be well-intentioned, but legislation requiring operators to block college kids from gambling on campus leaves multiple problems unresolved.
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Top Storylines to Watch as the 2026 FIFA World Cup Kicks Off

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By Brant James Verified
| Deadspin
June 10, 2026; Irvine, California, U.S.; Chris Richards of the U.S. during training. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Forty-eight teams (a record). One hundred-four games (likewise). Venues in 16 cities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, which boasts eleven. The 2026 FIFA World Cup commences on Thursday with a Group A match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca) and continues through July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife).
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Judge Asks for NBA’s Input About Terry Rozier’s Future in League

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By Brant James Verified
| Gambling Insider Verified
Rozier pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to sports bribery charges, and Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall wants the NBA to chime in about the former player’s ability to contract his former team. The NBA can have a say in whether Terry Rozier ever plays in the league again. Whether it indulges remains to be seen.
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