Billionaire John Arnold Funds Research into Sports Betting Risks

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Billionaire John Arnold and his wife Laura are awarding $2.6 million in grants to researchers studying the evolving risks of online sports betting and prediction markets in the U.S., urging lawmakers to address the increased access and intensity of the booming industry.

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