PHAI Press Commentary on Predatory Gambling
Well known for its pioneering work to hold tobacco companies liable for their products’ harms through litigation, Northeastern Law’s Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) — and its Center for Public Health Litigation — recently turned its attention to online gambling. On December 8, 2023, PHAI, filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of Massachusetts citizens who opened DraftKings Sportsbook accounts in response to a $1,000 bonus sign-up promotion that the gambling company widely advertised.
Recent Press and Editorials
“PHAI Calls for Overhaul of “Responsible Gambling” Model,” PHAI Press Release (July 18, 2024).
“Is Online Gambling a Public Health Threat?,” CNN’s The Assignment (with Audie Cornish) (April 4, 2024).
“Sports Betting is Booming, But at What Cost?” WBUR’s On Point (April 2, 2024).
‘Wild West Scenario’: Northeastern Activists Aim to Restrict Sports Betting,” The Boston Globe (March 26, 2024).
“Federal Sports Betting Bill Is Introduced With Assist From Northeastern Law’s Public Health Advocacy Institute,” Northeastern Global News (March 19, 2024).
“This ‘Legend’ Fought Big Tobacco and Won. Now, He’s Targeting a New ‘Public Health Threat’,” CNN Business (February 8, 2024).
“With Popularity of Online Sports Betting, Gambling Counselors See More Young Men Battling Addiction,” KDKA CBS News Pittsburgh (February 6, 2024).
“Sports Betting Boom Fuels Concerns Over Problem Gambling,” CBS News 60 Minutes (February 4, 2024).
“At 80, the Legendary Professor Who Beat Big Tobacco Takes on Sports Betting,” Northeastern Global News (February 2, 2024).
“Sports Betting is Booming. So Are Calls to Gambling Addiction Helplines,” Market Place (January 23, 2024).
“Brand Protection & Advertising Law News,” Stay Advised (January 2024) (January 2024).
“Targeting Online Gambling, Northeastern Lawyer Who Fought Big Tobacco Sues Draftkings,” The Boston Globe (December 8, 2023).
“Group Sues Draftkings Over $1,000 Sign-up Bonus and Its Fine Print,” NBC10 Boston (December 8, 2023).
“Public Health Advocacy Institute Files Class Action Against Draftkings in Massachusetts,” PHAI Press Release (December 8, 2023).
“You Can Now Buy Tickets for the Massachusetts Lottery Through a 3rd-Party App. Here’s What You Need to Know,” Boston.com (November 9, 2023).
“From Convicted Gambler to Devoted Advocate: Harry Levant’s Journey to Save Others,” Northeastern Global News (September 18, 2023).
“Massachusetts Makes a Losing Bet on Gambling,” The Boston Globe (August 15, 2023).
“The Dark Side of the US Sports Betting Boom,” The Financial Times (August 10, 2023).
“Launch of Online Betting Creates Push for ‘Public Health Approach’ to Gambling Addiction,” Milford Daily News (March 24, 2023).
Press Contact
Mark Gottlieb
Executive Director, PHAI
(617) 373-8487 | mark@phai.org