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Brant James

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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 🎱

Brant James’s Journalist Portfolio

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Lottery tickets stuff stockings with potential problems

Lottery tickets stuff stockings with potential problems

Lottery USA — Lottery is so ingrained in U.S. culture that many don't consider it gambling, including parents who might unwisely gift tickets to children during the holidays.

Get ready to Rimble!

Get ready to Rimble!

bettingstartups.com — Ex-Simplebet engineer and his team are bootstrapping their way to success by bringing micro-markets to esports, cricket, and other underserved sports

Lottery in the modern gambling landscape

Lottery in the modern gambling landscape

Lottery USA — Lottery has been popular in the United States since before it became a country. The spread of mobile sports betting and casino games hasn't hurt its popularity.

Mega math in perspective

Mega math in perspective

Lottery USA — Risk mitigation expert Bob Hamman on how many tickets it would take to "buy" a jackpot, the odds of winning for regular players.

Microbetting Remains Gambling Industry Priority

Microbetting Remains Gambling Industry Priority

InGame — Despite recent sports betting scandals and regulator scrutiny, microbetting is seen by the gambling industry as a growth area.

Beasley, Others Will Fight Cheating Stigma

Beasley, Others Will Fight Cheating Stigma

InGame — How do athletes recover their reputation following a gambling scandal? Do fans forgive players when they're found to have done nothing wrong?

Players Caught In Middle When Teammates Cheat

Players Caught In Middle When Teammates Cheat

InGame — A former MLB player who played overseas in a corrupted league voices concern that known microbet issues are the tip of the iceberg.

US Sports Betting Scandals Since 2018

US Sports Betting Scandals Since 2018

InGame — The 2018 repeal of PASPA preceded a torrent of unearthed sports betting scandals in North America, from the NFL to the NBA and beyond.

Tribal Gaming Revenue Crucial To Tribes With No Casinos

Tribal Gaming Revenue Crucial To Tribes With No Casinos

InGame — Revenue from tribal casinos flows back onto reservations to help smaller Native tribes fund basic infrastructure needs.

Sportsbooks In Stadiums, Arenas Not Delivering On Promise

Sportsbooks In Stadiums, Arenas Not Delivering On Promise

InGame — Sportsbooks in pro sports stadiums and arenas have gone from taboo to a pet gambling industry project to a failed idea.

California's Tribes, National Operators Continue Wagering Work

California's Tribes, National Operators Continue Wagering Work

InGame — There's been movement on digital betting in California since 2022, but trust, power, and sovereignty remain key issues for tribes.